Bob's Friends in Basingstoke

The Miniature Steam Gala has started, Traction Engines are running in the field and the Miniature Railway is operating. Now in our sixth year we know that this is a great show enjoyed by adults and children alike.

There is plenty of free car parking space in Jays Close (by arrangement with local businesses).

Entry is free! Of course contributions are always welcome, Programmes are £1, and there is a small charge for the rides.

The Basingstoke and District Model Engineering Society was founded by a small group of people over 30 years ago who enjoyed building, running and maintaining model machinery and engines. They established a model engineering club at the Viables Craft Centre in Basingstoke and built track and road facilities for model locomotives and traction engines to run on. However, all aspects of the model engineering hobby are practised and supported by the society. Since its founding, interest and membership has grown.

The club and its facilities, still based on the original site, have flourished. They now offer a 1000 foot long passenger-carrying railway complete with station and tunnel, and a scenic traction engine track. The club continues to provide friendly support and fellowship for its members to develop and pursue their interests in model engineering and thus make their contribution to the preservation of key aspects of Britain's industrial history in miniature.

Please feel free to browse the site, use the links on the left of the page to navigate. Don't hesitate to contact if you have any queries about model engineering or the B&DMES Club, and we will do our best to answer as quickly and as accurately as we can. Thank you for visiting!

Miniature Steam Gala This Weekend