The AGM is upon us once again. Please try to attend this important meeting.
00 Gauge Matters
Running Evenings
Running evenings have continued that have proved that work on some of the tracks and points are very reliable.
Upcoming Appearances at Model Railway Exhibitions with Redbridge as follows:
The Southampton Model Railway Exhibition at Barton Peveril College 26th and 27th January 2019
The detailed exhibition information has been provided to the Exhibition Manager and a large van has been booked.
Work in Progress
Work outside of the usual Wednesday Club times has been spent on other days by some Members.
Control systems
The control system for the track work, points and control systems are mostly complete and reliable. The work has included more repairing of soldered joints.
Lighting
We have advised the southampton show that we shall not have lighting. However, a suitable lighting system is being considered and may be ready for the Exhibition.
Scenic Sections
Completed Work/ Work “Almost Completed”
Major scenic works have been completed or almost completed including:
Grass reeds on mud flats, other “grass” etc., moorings, quayside, the old causeway bridge abutments and fixing bricks, log pond, moorings, water marks on the quayside and the appropriate items.
Also ladders on the sea wall, the drying shed is in progress as is the foundry board.
Work to Be Completed
The aim for the Barton Peveril Exhibition is to include: the platforms buildings, the signals and the backscreen.
EM gauge matters
No work at present owing to other work being carried out in the clubroom.
0 Gauge matters
Work has slowed whilst the daughter boards of Redbridge were attached to their layout small improvements have been made to Canal Junction. Brian is constructing a detailed weighbridge and suitable vehicle for Abbotstone. The DCC power is to be amended to give protection against short circuits and this will be fitted when we can get at the power supply!
Other Business
The collection with regard to Karolyn Culverwell was forwarded to the undertakers. The amount raised by the few members present was £45.00. Thank you.
Future Events
Wednesday 10th October Annual General Meeting at 7.45 in the clubroom.
Saturday 9th February – Annual Dinner at the Potters Heron.
