UK regional

Hornby '0' Gauge, Hornby Dublo & HOrnby acHO.

Mr R Milbourne, Co-ordinator, HRCA Border Counties Group, The Limes, Walton, Cumbria CA8 2DJ

Last Updated: 28/09/03

This is a regional branch of the UK based Hornby Railway Collectors' Association. The group was founded in December 1998 and currently has 26 members. There is no separate publication although name badges are available. The Group meets on the second Sunday of every month mostly at Lanercost Priory hall near Brampton, Carlisle, from 12 noon to 4pm. Working layouts in both "0" gauge and "00" gauge are a feature with testing and running facilities available to members and visitors. Sales Tables are available at no cost. All makes of trains welcome. Excellent food available. Anyone interested is invited to contact the groups co-ordinator, Ray Milbourne whose details are given above, or e-mail to Albyn Austin, also as above.

Subscription Rates: None

HRCA Cornish Branch

Hornby '0' Gauge, Hornby Dublo 2 & 3 Rail, plus Trix Twin, Bassett Lowke & Mettoy. Also Dinky Toys and Memorabilia, Bayko, Arkitex & other building toys.

Bernie Porter, Co-ordinator (Tel: 01872 572486)

Last Updated: 17/03/01

The Cornish Branch of the HRCA was founded in 1990 and meet in Cambourne Community Centre several times a year. There are always several layouts running at their meetings.

The annual subscription charge is ploughed back into members benefits such as hall hire and insurance. There is no charge to attend meetings or the group's annual show! Subscription Rates: £10.00 per year.

HRCA Preston Brook Branch (North Western Area)

Hornby '0' Gauge, Hornby Dublo & HOrnby acHO

Mr C Heeley, Co-ordinator, HRCA Preston Brook Branch, 14 Hollybank Moore, Nr Warrington, Cheshire WA4 6UF

Last Updated: 20/10/03

This is a regional branch of the Hornby Railway Collectors' Association, which holds regular evening meetings in Preston Brook Village Hall. There is no publication or subscription, although those attending meetings are expected to make a small contribution towards hall hiring costs. Anyone interested in the group should write to Cyril Heeley at the above address.

HRCA Thames Valley Group

Hornby '0' Gauge, Hornby Dublo & HOrnby acHO

Mr C Maddock, Organiser, HRCA Thames Valley Group, P.O. Box 26, Mortimer, Berks. RG7 3EE

Last Updated: 24/09/03

E-mail: cliff@maddocktoys.com

Web site: www.hrca.net

The Thames Valley branch of the HRCA holds informal gatherings on the second Wednesday of each month usually but not always at St. John 's Hall, Mortimer, Berkshire. Each meeting features Hornby 0-gauge and Dublo running layouts, sales tables, display themes, spares and advice. Chiefly for HRCA members but enthusiasts considering membership are welcome to attend prior to joining.

The group does not produce any publications and there is no subscription to pay. There is a simple charge of £1.00 per person at the door to cover expenses.

HRCA Wessex Group

Hornby '0' Gauge, Hornby Dublo & HOrnby acHO

Mr G Russell, Co-ordinator, HRCA Wessex Group, 11 Monkton Close, Ferndown, Dorset BH22 9LL

Last Updated: 15/03/01

Phone: 01202 874735

The Wessex Group of the HRCA was formed in 1994 and now has between forty and fifty members. The group holds evening meetings almost every month throughout the year which are for running and discussing Hornby '0' Gauge, Clockwork and Electric and Hornby Dublo 2 and 3 rail. Bassett Lowke and Wrenn are also acceptable!

The meetings are held at Stapehill Church Hall, Wimborne Road West, Stapehill, Ferndown, Nr Wimborne, Dorset. This location is just off Canford Bottom roundabout on the A31. Prospective members are most welcome to attend. Tea and biscuits are also available. There is a charge of £1.50 on the door for adults, although children are admitted free! Running dates scheduled for Tuesdays and Thursdays on alternate months. All events are from 7.30pm until 10.30. For running dates in 2001 & 2002 please call or write to George Russell whose details appear above.

The group also take part in a number of exhibitions, usually in co-operation with other clubs and societies, These events are always well advertised in the model press.

Subscription Rates: None!

Originally formed as the Sussex Vintage Model Railway Club it was re-constituted under the present name in 1992. The club has regular meetings in Brighton (Last Friday of each month) and Horsham (Second Friday each month). There is usually a theme set for the meetings and members bring items to fit in with the theme. The club owns controllers and '0' gauge and '00' gauge track, which is used for running at the meetings.

The club holds an annual exhibition in Brighton and members provide exhibits and layouts for a number of other shows including Model World. Although the club does not publish a newsletter there is no geographical restriction on membership. Some members travel from London to attend meetings! Social events include a Christmas Party. The society produces sweatshirts featuring the club logo. The Membership year begins in September.

Founded in June 1962, the society has been in existence for more than 40 years. It is very friendly and informal in nature and comprises people engaged in modelling railways in most scales including N, HO, OO and O. As well as modelling railways, the society holds video shows, an annual modelling contest and many social events. Members' families are more than welcome to attend any of the club organised events, such as dinners, - Christmas and Summer celebrations, held at a local family restaurant or pub - visits to prototype railways and rail-tours.

The society meets every Wednesday night in its Erith clubrooms, but we are in the enviable position of not having to share our facilities with anybody else so the rooms are available all week and the weekend. Some of our members also meet on a Tuesday evening to work on the various club layouts that we are currently building. To help our active 'project groups' we have set-up a 4-track 'OO' layout and a 2-track 'N' layout oval circuits; these are also available for other members to bring and test/ run their own stock.

The society is always looking for new members, particularly young members who will form the backbone of the society in coming years. If you are interested in joining a prosperous, busy and growing club why not contact us. We would be happy for you to visit the club on a Wednesday evening, where you will receive a warm welcome, get the opportunity to tour the rooms and see exactly what we get up to.