The Society:

Initially founded in 1948 and now a registered charity, it is one of the longest established Model Railway Clubs in the country. It can claim a continuous history of a strong and enthusiastic membership with an open door policy of welcoming anyone interested in the construction and operation of model railways. For more details of the history of the club see the history section. Currently club layouts range from 'N' gauge through to 'O' gauge via 'OO' and 'EM' , including a narrow gauge interest.

The Objectives of the Society:

To foster interest in the construction, operation and exhibition of model railways and wherever possible, to provide facilities to achieve these objectives. Additionally we try to provide an open forum for the exchange of information, ideas, opinions and to encourage a high standard of railway modelling amongst our members on all aspects of model and prototype railways. Over the years the Society has sustained a membership in the region of fifty people from Hull and the surrounding area, a sure indication of the Society's popularity.

Membership:

Senior membership available to adults (over 18 years old), who have an active interest in model railways.

Junior members (12 years to 18 years, please note that persons under 16 must be sponsored and accompanied, by a senior member, who must be a parent or legal guardian). A reduced subscription rate is available for junior members.

All applications for membership are subject to approval by the committee.

What does Society Membership Cost?

A committee elected each year at the AGM, in May, manages the Society. This committee is charged with ensuring the effective and efficient use of the Society's resources during its year in office. Income is received from members by an annual subscription (£80 per annum for the Society's year of 2024/2025; Junior members £25) and a weekly subscription (currently £3 per week; Junior members £3), payable on the first occasion in any week on which a member uses the premises. There is a special rate for Country members, (those living over 50 miles from the clubrooms) please contact us for details. The money so raised pays the rent on the premises and funds the Society's model railway layouts.

Facilities:

Having now settled into our new clubrooms which are in Wincolmlee, Hull, HU2 0HD, we are now open to potential members. Meetings are held on Monday and Thursday evenings between 7pm and 9pm.

How to Join:

Simply come along to one of our meetings on a Thursday evening and see what we do and meet the members of the Society, Please contact the Secretary for fuller details of the venue and how to find it. contact details are on the home page. If you like what you see then ask for an application form from our membership secretary Keith Wriglesworth . We try to satisfy the modelling needs of all the membership, all of the time. As one of our Honorary Vice-President's remarked. "A tough aim indeed". But one we will try to achieve.

If you are in the fair city of Kingston upon Hull of a Thursday evening and would like to see what we have to offer, you will be made more than welcome at the clubrooms: