Meresford Model Railway Club

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About this club

Meresford is a fictional but representative club created to demonstrate The Model Line club directory. Members meet weekly to run trains, build scenery, maintain layouts and share practical skills with newcomers.

48 members3 club layouts1978 founded

Interests

British outlineDigital controlScenery and layout building

Gauges, facilities and welcome

✓ N gauge✓ OO gauge✓ Permanent clubroom✓ Workshop facilities✓ Step-free access✓ Parking✓ Refreshments✓ Visitors welcome✓ New members welcome✓ Junior members welcome✓ Family friendly

Club layouts

Meresford Junction

OO gauge

A busy 1960s main-line station with digital control and full signalling.

Blackwater Wharf

OO gauge

Compact canal-side industrial shunting layout.

High Fell

N gauge

Long-distance trains crossing a dramatic Pennine landscape.

Exhibitions and open days

14 Nov 2026

Autumn Open Day

Layout demonstrations, refreshments and a beginners’ workshop.

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17 Apr 2027

Meresford Model Railway Exhibition

Annual exhibition with visiting layouts and specialist traders.

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Membership and fees

Adult membership is £55 per year. Junior membership is £20 and includes supervised Saturday sessions. A three-visit trial is available.

Visiting the club

Visitors are welcome on Tuesday evenings. Please contact the secretary before your first visit. The venue has step-free access and free parking.