This is a Model Engineering club catering for all Model Engineering Interests in West Cumbria. We have a raised model railway track (3.5 & 5" gauge) at Workington’s Curwen Hall Park (adjacent to the start of the A66) and run locomotives on most Sundays between 2pm and 4pm (weather permitting). Member's meetings, where business is discussed and talks are held, are at Harrington, Cumbria’s Community Centre on the 2nd Wednesday in each calendar month from 7.30pm. DIARY 2009/20010 Members Business Meetings (MBM) held in Harrington Sailing Club unless otherwise notified. All Sundays 2-4pm - Public running at Workington, Curwen Hall Park Track, weather permitting. 2009 - APRIL Sun 5st April - 1.00pm (set up 10.30am) Pre Easter Fun Day (Raffle, Refresh’ts) Wed 8th April - 7.30pm MBM (Machining Methods) 2009 - MAY Wed 13th May - 7.30pm MBM (Painting & Lining) Wed 20st May - 7.00pm Curwen Park Members Running Evening 2009 - JUNE Sun 7th June - 10.00am Curwen Hall Charity Fair Wed 10th June - 7.30pm MBM (Hot Air Engines) Wed 17st June - 7.00pm Curwen Park Members Running Evening Sun 28th June 10.00am onwards WCGME Open Day 2009 - JULY Wed 8th July 7.30pm MBM (Front End Design - draughting) Sun 12th July - 1.00pm Curwen Park Run for Teddy Bear’s Picnic Wed 15th July - 7.00pm Curwen Park Members Running Evening 2009 - AUGUST Wed 12th August - 7.30pm MBM (Track based event/competition) Wed 19th August - 7.00pm Curwen Park Members Running Evening 2009 - SEPTEMBER Wed 9 th September - 7.30pm MBM (Ray Devlin – Mining in Cumbria) Thur 10 – Sun 13th Sept Heritage Open Days Sat 12th September Heritage Running – Park 2009 - OCTOBER Wed 14th October 7.30pm MBM (Video – Old Steam Locos) 2009 - NOVEMBER Wed 11th November - 7.30pm MBM (Bring & Buy) Sat 21st Sun 22nd November Model Railway Exhibition - Moorclose Workington Travelling Heritage 2009 - DECEMBER Wed 9th December - 7.30pm MBM (Projects Evening & Xmas Nibbles) Sun 13th December - 10.30am Curwen Park Santa Special 2010 – JANUARY Wed 13th January - 7.30pm MBM (Injector Testing) 2010 - FEBRUARY Wed 10th February - 7.30pm MBM (Decide next year’s events) 2010 - MARCH Wed 10th March - 7.30pm Annual General Meeting and Supper 2010 - APRIL Sun 4th April - 1.00pm (set up 10.30am) Pre Easter Fun Day (Raffle, Refreshments) Wed 14th April - 7.30pm MBM (Topic to be decided)
West Cumbria Guild Of Model Engineers
2009
 
Sun 13th Sep 2009: Georges 7 1/4 New Track
Sat 12th Sep 2009: Workington Transport Heritage Run 2009
Sun 12th Jul 2009: Teddy Bears Picnic 2009
Tue 7th Jul 2009: Vintage Rally Distington 2009
Sun 28th Jun 2009: WCGME Open day 2009
Sat 6th Jun 2009: Special Birthday Steam Up
Sun 26th Apr 2009: Sunday Steam Up and Diesel Day
Sun 5th Apr 2009: Easter Run 2009
Sun 15th Feb 2009: Don and Ians new locos
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2008
 
Sun 7th Dec 2008: Santa Day 2008
Sat 22nd Nov 2008: Workington Model Railway Exhibition 2008
Sun 12th Oct 2008: Dave C's new Loco Test Run
Sun 14th Sep 2008: Stephensons Trials Carlisle 2008
Sun 13th Jul 2008: Teddy Bears Picnic 2008
Sun 6th Jul 2008: Distington Vintage Rally 2008
Sat 14th Jun 2008: Georges 7.25" Lady Betty
Sun 8th Jun 2008: Carlisle Open Day 2008
Sun 6th Apr 2008: Fun Day 2008
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2007
 
Sun 9th Dec 2007: Santa Day 2007
Sat 24th Nov 2007: Model Railway Exhibition Moorclose 24-11-2007
Sat 21st Jul 2007: TEDDY BEARS PICNIC 2007
Mon 2nd Jul 2007: Distington Vintage Rally 2007
Wed 2nd May 2007: Don Scarrotts Photo's
Wed 4th Apr 2007: Easter Pre Run April 1st 2007
Sun 21st Jan 2007: SANTA DAY FOR 2006
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2006
 
Sat 16th Sep 2006: STEAM TRIALS WORKINGTON
Mon 23rd Jan 2006: Members Photo's
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Membership is open to anyone over the age of 12yrs with an interest in the building or running of Model Engineering type models and equipment. The full annual subscription is payable by those between 18 to 64yrs of age. Reduced cost subscriptions are charged for Junior (younger than 18’s) and Senior (over 65’s). 2004/5 Subs – Full £21 – Reduced £15 Membership brings the benefit of: - In house Boiler testing of Member’s steam models - Insurance cover for use of boiler tested locomotives on the track - Route to insurance for steam road models (boiler tested) - Use of club facilities - Say in club pursuits - Access to like minded people - Circulated with minutes of meetings and newsletters - Invitations to other club open days.