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Workshop Wise 2020 CANCELLED

Posted on June 1st, 2020 • Filed in: Society news

The EMGS North East & Borders Area Group have decided to cancelled the 2020 Workshop Wise.

Plans will be in place for the 2021 event.

Important message from our Chairman

March 23rd, 2020 posted in Society news

The Chairman stated at the AGM and in the last Newsletter that he would stand down as Chairman at the next AGM. However, in response to the current situation regarding Covid-19 he feels that he should remain at the helm until the UK has got through this crisis and beyond. He feels that it is[…]Read more

Society announces ready to lay EM gauge track

November 5th, 2018 posted in Society news

EM Gauge Society ‘ready-to-lay’ trackwork We are pleased to announce that the Society has commissioned Peco to manufacture items of ‘ready-to-lay’ bullhead wooden-sleepered trackwork in EM gauge. With design work already at an advanced stage (undertaken to the Society’s own specifications), there will be left- and right-hand two-way turnouts (to B6 geometry), together with plain[…]Read more

IMPORTANT NOTICE – October Newsletter 218

October 14th, 2018 posted in Society news

Due to a machine malfunction at our mailing company several members have reported that their Newsletter contained two mailing sheets. (that is two address sheets within your mailing). This has now been reported by three members. Should you also discover an additional mailing sheet please advise the Editor by email *protected email* or by telephone[…]Read more

Accurascale announce intent to produce UK models

December 2nd, 2017 posted in Society news

The Society was approached by Accurascale, an Irish company, who have plans to make UK 4mm scale rolling stock and locomotives. They asked our requirement for them to make models that would be convertible to EM & P4. Board member Karl Crowther has gathered the thoughts of the Board and submitted suggestions to Accurascale. The[…]Read more

Bachmann Std Class 4 conversion

October 8th, 2016 posted in Society news

A new conversion article by Pete Hill has been added to the Technical Papers section of the Members’ Area. This is in two parts … there’s a 6 page PDF with detailed notes in the PDF Files section, and 77 images in the Gallery below. Do you have a conversion you’d like to share with[…]Read more

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Forthcoming Society Events
- Sat
  22
  May
  2021
  ‘Virtual’ expoEM Spring 2021
  ‘Virtual’ expoEM Spring 2021 - Saturday 22nd May 10.30am - 5.30pm
  
  In view of the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic and the restrictions on social interaction that are likely to remain in place for the next few months, it will not be possible to hold expoEM Spring in its usual format for the second year running. Instead, the EMGS are going online to host a 'Virtual expoEM'. Some of the content is still to be finalised, but the plan is to feature video presentations of several 'layouts which never leave home', and a number which appear only very occasionally on the exhibition circuit, in more normal times.
  
  Of those in the line-up thus far, all are built to EM gauge except one.
  
  Drighlington and Adwalton (P4) - Steve Hall
  
   Elmham Market - Nigel Burbidge
  
   Hornsey Broadway - Kier Hardy
  
   Leeds City North - John Elliott
  
   Liverpool Lime Street - John Holden
  
   Retford - Sandra Orpen
  
   Stockport Tiviot Dale - Richard Challis
  
   South Pelaw – The South Pelaw Group
  
  New video footage is being prepared in readiness for the event, and our aim is that some archive footage of other layouts will also be included.   A range of other interactive events are also planned.
  
  Throughout the day there will be a series of live ‘Webinar’ style lectures giving participants the opportunity to join in the discussions. Those in the pipeline are:-
  
    10.30 am - Martin Nield has agreed to present an updated lecture on 'Authentic Model Railway Operation' the subject of his book published by Wild Swan Publications.
  
  12.00 noon - John Brighton’s presentation will feature his layout ‘Millhouses’ ,and will look at the development and evolution over the last thirty years.
  
  2.30 pm - John Chivers’ new layout ‘Elmore’ will be featured detailing its recent construction.
  
  4.00 pm - Chris Foren’s specialist subject features in his presentation, entitled  ‘First Generation DMUs - Aspects of Operation’.
  
  Joining details will be found on the Society website shortly prior to the event.
  
  Go to https://www.emgs.org/
  
  Or if you wish to go directly to the show:
  
  https://www.emgs.org/virtual-show-2021/
  
  Other presentations will include demonstrations of modelling skills and techniques, from designing kits for locomotive chassis, how to solder, and scenery portrayal.
  
  Demonstrations
  
  Tree making, static grass and other scenic work - Paul Ash
  
  Weathering - Mick Bonwick
  
  How to use Templot - Phil Chudley
  
  Layout Planning & Design - The Kentside Branch - Karl Crowther
  
  Scratchbuilding on the Computer - Frank Davies
  
  The control systems on Buckingham - Tony Gee
  
  Soldering for beginners - It's not a black art - Roger Sawyer
  
  In addition to all this, it is planned to have links to several of the traders that would normally be in attendance to expoEM, plus some others too.
  
  Last but not least, the EMGS Stores (via the Members’ Area of the website) will be operating as normal during the event, with the added benefit that FREE POSTAGE to UK will apply to all purchases made during the time the event is live (i.e. 10.30am to 5.30pm).
  
  The event should be of interest to all modellers and is free to access - simply go to the EMGS website www.emgs.org and follow the links provided.
  
  While the virtual event will be first uploaded on Saturday 22nd May, the majority of the content will be available thereafter, so you can view it at your own convenience.
  
  The full programme of events (*all provisional at this stage) once finalised, will also be accessible via the EMGS website prior to the day of the event.
  
  *All content subject to confirmation.
Forthcoming Area Group Meetings:

no event
Forthcoming Exhibitions:
- Sat
  22
  May
  2021
  
  ‘Virtual’ expoEM Spring 2021
  On your PC
- Sat
  14
  May
  2022
  Sun
  15
  May
  2022
  
  expoEM Spring 2022
  Bracknell Leisure Centre, Bagshot Road, Bracknell, RG12 9SE

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