Are you fascinated by the world of model railways?
Whether you’re a seasoned enthusiast or a curious newcomer, we invite you to join the Shildon Model Railway Club! Established in 1982, our club is a thriving community of railway modeling enthusiasts dedicated to building, sharing, and preserving the art of miniature railways. We meet every Wednesday from 6 pm to 9 pm, and our club rooms are frequently open during daytime hours for those interested in dropping by outside of club nights. With an ever-growing membership, we bring people together over shared passions, inspiring connections, and hands-on learning.
At Shildon, we pride ourselves on a range of collective skills, from layout building and electronics to joinery, metalwork, DCC installation, and even photography. We showcase these talents through several stunning exhibition layouts in N, 00, and 0 gauges that we’re able to take to exhibitions across England, Scotland, and Wales, with plans to visit Northern Ireland as well. Our recent 37th annual October exhibition at Locomotion attracted over 4,500 visitors, a testament to the quality and charm of our displays. It’s also a fantastic opportunity for members to meet other modelers, share expertise, and build layouts that captivate audiences nationwide.
Our club has big plans ahead! As we settle into our newly renovated club building, we’re gearing up for an open day where you can come and explore our workspace. This building, once forgotten and in disrepair, has been transformed into a vibrant home for the Shildon Model Railway Club. We’re excited to keep enhancing this space as a hub for our activities, skill-building, and camaraderie. We invite you to become part of our story, helping us bring the magic of model railways to life and sharing in a community that cherishes the history and future of railways..
Thank You
Chairmans comments
On a personal note, I would like to thank those individuals that have put in hundreds of hours of their time to get us where we are today, in particular Robert Arrand who by his own admission has seen more of the club house in the past 2 years than he has of his own family.
There are so many members that unfortunately due to commitments or health issues have been unable to come to see their club house grow, and I just wanted to thank them also for keeping the faith in what we are doing, to ensure that this longstanding club continues for many years to come.
Rob Sowerby
Click the button to find out more about our upcoming exhibition at the Locomotion in April 2025
Click the button to find out more about our upcoming exhibition at Locomotion in October 2025
