THE CLUBS OF THE ADELAIDE
MODEL RAILWAY SHOW
CTC, Classic Train Collectors
We enjoy finding, acquiring, operating and restoring the model trains of the past, from the 1890s to the present
The earliest models were engineering miniatures produced for the manufacturers of full-sized locomotives to demonstrate their products to potential purchasers, during the ‘Railway Mania’ of the 19th Century. Toys came shortly afterwards.
If you are interested in old model trains (tinplate, clockwork or steam), and their accessories, station buildings, signals and bridges, then come to a CTC meeting.
Model trains were produced in many countries -
Australia
ARM, Branchline, EzyBilt, Ferris, Fleet, Fox, Goddard, Mamod, Maurlyn, Munro, O Gauge House, Powerline, Robilt.
Czechoslovakia
ETS.
France
French Hornby, Hachette, JEP.
Germany
Bing, Carl Bub (KBN), Carette, Distler, Doll, Fleischmann, Märklin, Plank, Primex, Schönner.
Great Britain
Bassett-Lowke, Bonds, Bowman, Britains, Chad Valley, Dublo, Exley, Farish, Gresham, Hornby, Leeds, Meccano, Milbro, Triang, Trix Twin, Windsor, Wrenn.
Italy
Gem, Lima
Japan
Kato, KTM, Sakai
Spain
Paya
Switzerland
Buco, HAG
United States
American Flyer, Athearn, Atlas, Bachmann, Branchline Trains, Gargraves, Ismayer, K Line, Kato, Kraus, LGB, Lionel, Lone Star, Marx, Peco, Walthers, Williams.
Members choose the date, place and time for meetings, usually monthly.
Address: 205 Sturt Street, Adelaide
Phone:
Secretary, Kay Leverett: 0497 225 017
Email: kayleverett18@gmail.com
Märklin Model Railway Club of South Australia
The Märklin Model Railway Club was formed in June 1971 and caters for European outline model railways, running to a HO scale of 1:87. It also participates each year in the Queen’s Birthday weekend Adelaide Model Railway Exhibition at Greyhound Park, Angle Park.
Club Open Hours:
Our club meetings are held the second and last Sunday of the month from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Club rooms are closed from second Sunday of December to last Sunday of February
Address: Penfield Sporting Association off Woomera Road, Edinburgh Parks, Salisbury
Phone: 0404 377 693
Email: marklinmrcsa@internode.on.net
Noarlunga Model Railroaders Inc (NMRI)
Started in 1989, a small group of modellers with similar interests set up a club at the home of one member who had built a layout. At that time, they were known as the Reynella Model Railroaders and first displayed their layout at the Reynella Fair in November 1990.
The formation of an incorporated club followed in 1994. The Noarlunga Model Railroaders Incorporated was formed with a charter to promote the hobby. The membership has steadily grown with many active members, from very young in age to the young in heart, each with their specialty, giving our club a very diverse expertise and membership base.
Club Open Hours:
Tuesdays 7:30 pm to 10 pm
Thursdays 12.00 pm to 5.00 pm
Fridays 7:30 pm to 10 pm
Saturdays 12 pm to 5 pm
Visitors are welcome during these opening hours
Address:
163 Old South Road, Old Reynella SA 5171
(Next to the Bus Interchange)
Website:
www.noarlungarail.com
Phone:
08 8322 7047
Email: admin@noarlungarail.com
SA ProtoFour Group (P4)
The South Australian Protofour Group Inc. is where people interested in fine-scale railway modelling share ideas, techniques and resources and get together to enjoy our great hobby. We’re a bit unusual in that among our members, there is interest in both Australian and British prototypes, at scales of 3.5 mm and 4 mm to the foot (1:87 and 1:76).
Club Open Hours: During the day on Wednesdays and Saturdays
Location: Please park in the Tram Museum visitor car park, head to the Toilet Block on the left side and follow the pathway to a Green Shed with a verandah over the door.
Phone:
Sam Hyde: 0401 125 757
Ron Solly: 0413 565 577
South Australian Railway Modellers’ Association (SARMA)
The South Australian Railway Modellers Association Incorporated was formed in 1957 by a group of modellers interested in advancing all phases of Model Railways throughout the state. SARMA’s clubrooms were in the former apprentice workshops within the Islington Workshops complex.
SARMA has 100+ members and offers membership in Adult, Family, Country and Junior/Student categories. SARMA holds formal general meetings on the second Wednesday of every month, and visitors are most welcome to attend them.
Club Open Hours:
Tuesdays (9 am to 4 pm)
Wednesdays (7 pm to 10 pm)
Address:
Corner of Lyons and Balmoral Roads at Dernancourt
Website:
www.sarma.asn.au
Email: secretary@sarma.asn.au
South Australian “N” Gauge Society (SANGS)
South Australian ‘N’ Gauge Society Inc. (SANGS) started in 1983 and is the largest N Scale model railway club in South Australia.
We have several large modules that the club takes to exhibitions and public demonstrations. You can often see us at various shopping centres and community events, especially in the Northern suburbs of greater Adelaide, as well as regional areas such as Loxton, Kingston SE and Mount Gambier.
The club rooms are located at 118 Fletcher Road, Peterhead, where we store our equipment and have a smaller layout for club members to run their trains.
Opening time: Saturday mornings
Meetings: General Meetings are held on the 1st Saturday of each month at the nearby Bower Cottages, 200 Bower Road, Semaphore Park (Enter from Kingfisher Drive)
We welcome new members and visitors. If you would like to come along and see what we are about, please feel free to get in touch via our website www.sangs.asn.au
Visit the Contact Us page, and one of our club executive members will reply with more information.
Email: secretary2@sangs.asn.au