CMRA Modellers Day 2011

The Chiltern Model Railway Association once again held its Modellers' Day in 2011. The day, in previous years promoted as TIME the Totally Interactive Modelling Event, involved modellers who belong to member organisations of the CMRA, presenting and demonstrating items of modelling interest to colleagues in a relaxed atmosphere, away from exhibition constraints.

The event also incorporated films, talks, discussions and practical demonstrations, some by leading figures in the railway modelling hobby. We had at least five guest speakers lined up as follows:

• David Zelly - on lighting your layout

• Philip McGovern - model building construction

• Tony Hill - modelling trees and water

• Michael Wallshaw - modelling wartime railways

• Michael Watts - low voltage electrics

We also had several guest demonstrators attending:

• Jerry Freestone - card modelling

• Christopher Payne - sections from his latest layout

• John Lloyd - grass roots

• Gordon Gravett - trees his way

• Peter Burrell - tree construction

It was one of those pleasant opportunities to talk, listen, learn and pass on ideas to like minded modellers, indeed all participants were encouraged to reserve table space so as to bring along their models and share their experiences. Admission included tea, coffee and an excellent buffet lunch - what more could you have ask for? Information about our 2012 Modeller's Day, to be held on the 14th July, will be published here soon.

Modellers Day (TIME) 2010 (click for 14 pictures)