Hornsby Model Engineers Cooperative Ltd Sydney NSW Australia

Events - Information for Visiting Model Engineers

We welcome guests with locos or traction engines or stationary engines on our Public Running Days, which are the 2nd Sunday of every month (see Timetables for dates). But please note that we have a limited capacity for freight trains on Public days - if you are not pulling passengers please check with us beforehand.

October Birthday Weekend

In October we celebrate our Birthday on the Friday and Saturday before our October Public day. See dates below for our next birthday weekend. Visitors who wish to stay on and assist us convey passengers around our site on the Sunday are most welcome. Limited facilities for camping and cooking exist. There is a motel and caravan park at Dural which is within 10 mins drive of the club - contact us for details. On that weekend ...

• We welcome all visiting Model Engineers
• We usually have visitors from many clubs, bringing many interesting locos, traction engines and stationary models.
• Running is possible all day on Friday and Saturday, with a night run both days (to around 10 pm) if you wish.
• Our site is locked overnight, and some members stay all night.
• Lunch and morning/afternoon tea is provided.
• You are welcome to run on the Sunday as well. Assistance hauling our passengers would be appreciated.

In 2008, our Birthday weekend is on 10th / 11th / 12th October. Come along and enjoy yourself!
Sorry - no public admission on the 10th or 11th.

Diesel Days and Train Operations Days

Next Diesel Day is (definitely) July 19, 2008 - Members of other AALS affiliated clubs are welcome, with or without your diesel outline loco! Sorry - no public admission

Train Ops Day - We try to run 2 train operations days each year. AALS members are welcome to attend and be included in our timetabled or other activities. The next date we be added to this website when determined. Sorry - no public admission