TRAIN ORDERS – February 2013

Hi everyone, Our next meeting on Sunday 24th February is our belated “Valentine Special”; the one where we say thank you to the ladies in our lives for putting up with us and our hobby. So please bring your lady along for a glass of champagne and chocolates. I would appreciate it if you could […]

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TRAIN ORDERS – January 2013

Happy New Year After a turbulent 2012 let us hope the New Year brings stability to the British Region and that we can all settle to our models and club activities throughout the year with great enthusiasm. First I want to advise you all of that the October Meet at which we are hoping to […]

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TRAIN ORDERS – December 2012

As you know next Sunday is our Christmas Meet so do come along and enjoy Mince pies and our annual Raffle. We have a very good selection of prizes to tempt you, so there is no reason not to dig deep into your pockets find those hidden fivers and tenners and buy plenty of raffle […]

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TRAIN ORDERS – November 2012

Dear member, For those of you who could not manage to get to Kegworth for the Region Convention I want to just update you on the nominations for positions on the BoD as voting papers will be issued soon. As you were aware the President Robin Swan had resigned, Patrick Grace, the Treasurer also stood […]

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TRAIN ORDERS – Special Notice

I have to advise you that Crewe Heritage Trust have received a proposal from the people who organise the Railwayana Auction to rent the Lecture Room (sometimes referred to as the Viewing Room), which we currently use as our clubroom. Les Herriot, Tony Hayselden, Steve Scott, Mike Lenz who are your committee members and Terry […]

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TRAIN ORDERS – August 2012

Dear member, We have sadly received a phone call from Pat, Norman Davies’s wife to say that Norman has been diagnosed with terminal cancer. He is currently in The Countess of Chester Hospital but will be coming home soon as that is his wish. I have told Pat that I am sure all members join […]

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TRAIN ORDERS – June 2012

Dear member, Our next meeting is on 7th July which happens to coincide with the official Crewe 175 weekend celebration at the Heritage Centre. Therefore it is suggested that you arrive as early as possible as car parking spaces will be very much at a premium. On this day Brian Neville will be coming down […]

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TRAIN ORDERS – May 2012

Dear member, Our next meet is only a few days away on Saturday 12th May so here is a quick update in respect of what is current news and happenings on for the day. Terry Wynne will be giving a short clinic/presentation titled, “scratchbuilding, kit-bashing and adaptation”. This will not be a very in depth […]

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TRAIN ORDERS – March 2012

Dear member, Just a few notes to keep you updated with Calder Northern happenings. First I have managed to make contact with Derek Milby who tells me he is feeling much better although he is still having difficulty with his right hand. Derek has moved out of his Sun Street home and is currently in […]

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TRAIN ORDERS – January 2012

A Happy New Year to you and your family, I hope you had a good Christmas and that you are ready for a great 2012. This New Year is going to be quite eventful with the Olympics, The Queen’s Jubilee and our local celebrations commemorating the 175th anniversary of the railway coming to Crewe. In […]

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