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Bromsgrove Society of Model Engineers BromsgroveSME caters for all model engineering tastes. Our site at Avoncroft Museum in Worcestershire

Bromsgrove Society of Model Engineers caters for all model engineering tastes, although the majority of members are primarily interested in model or miniature railways. Our site within the grounds of Avoncroft Museum of Buildings, close to Bromsgrove town centre in Worcestershire, features a 385m ride-on miniature railway track catering for 2.5, 3.5 and 5 inch gauges together with a 16mm garden railway (32mm gauge) and an increasingly popular Gauge 1 (45mm) track. Motive power our ride-on track is a mix of coal fired steam and battery electric (mainly diesel outline) locomotives, while the smaller scales have steam (coal, meths or gas fired) models together with battery powered steam and diesel outline locos. Visitors of all ages to Avoncroft Museum are given rides on our ride-on track on several days throughout the year to coincide with events at Avoncroft. These days can get quite busy with up to three trains running on our fully signalled line. We also have regular open days on all of our tracks when visitors are most welcome to bring and run their locomotives. Full details are given on our website bromsgrovesme.co.uk and Avoncroft’s site www.avoncroft.org.uk
In July 2017 we opened our new station, built entirely by BSME members, which can accommodate two fully loaded trains under cover. Other facilities at our site include a well appointed clubhouse and an under-cover steaming bay for the ride-on track.

THE Show for Model EngineersThe Midlands Model Engineering Exhibition returns to the Warwickshire Event Centre from Thur...
20/09/2026

THE Show for Model Engineers

The Midlands Model Engineering Exhibition returns to the Warwickshire Event Centre from Thursday 15th to Sunday 18th October, bringing together the very best of the hobby for four days of inspiration, expertise and engineering excellence.

Recognised as the UK’s largest event of its kind, the exhibition will feature nearly 40 leading specialist trade suppliers, offering everything model engineers need—from tools, machinery and materials to components and expert advice.

At the heart of the show are the models themselves. Visitors can enjoy hundreds of exhibits across 32 competition and display classes, showcasing exceptional craftsmanship and a wide range of engineering disciplines.

More than 30 clubs and societies will also be in attendance, presenting their own displays and providing opportunities to connect with fellow enthusiasts. Outdoor attractions, including visiting steam engines, add to the experience.

A programme of live demonstrations, workshops and talks will be announced in the coming months, offering further opportunities to learn and develop new skills.

Whether you’re a seasoned model engineer or simply curious about the hobby, this is a key date in the calendar.

For more information, visit www.midlandsmodelengineering.co.uk.
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Please note, BSME Culb will be exhibiting at this event in October. We are not involved with the running of the event should you have any questions regards the above please contact the organiser directly, thank you.

What a corker of a day we had on Saturday 4th for our Modern Traction Day. We had visitors from City of Oxford SME, Leyl...
06/07/2026

What a corker of a day we had on Saturday 4th for our Modern Traction Day. We had visitors from City of Oxford SME, Leyland MES, NW Leicester MES, Romney Marsh MES and Tonbridge MES. Thank you all for your efforts. We had 9 visiting 5”g locos plus 3 more from BSME.
It was also great to see three former Rob Denton locos, one for its first visit to Avoncroft.
Part 3 - Martin Attewell’s photos
I like the panned shots which are a nice twist from standard photos
A really good event and not only a nice variety of motive power, but three certainly were the centre of discussions, Dave Kinsella’s Crocodile, Bryan Buckley’s DP1 and Peter Edgeley’s Armoured Scout Car.

Thanks one and all and the Team at Bromsgrove SME who assisted in whatever capacity.

What a corker of a day we had on Saturday 4th for our Modern Traction Day. We had visitors from City of Oxford SME, Leyl...
06/07/2026

What a corker of a day we had on Saturday 4th for our Modern Traction Day. We had visitors from City of Oxford SME, Leyland MES, NW Leicester MES, Romney Marsh MES and Tonbridge MES. Thank you all for your efforts. We had 9 visiting 5”g locos plus 3 more from BSME.
It was also great to see three former Rob Denton locos, one for its first visit to Avoncroft.
Part 2 - Toby Wilson’s photos

What a corker of a day we had on Saturday 4th for our Modern Traction Day. We had visitors from City of Oxford SME, Leyl...
06/07/2026

What a corker of a day we had on Saturday 4th for our Modern Traction Day. We had visitors from City of Oxford SME, Leyland MES, NW Leicester MES, Romney Marsh MES and Tonbridge MES. Thank you all for your efforts. We had 9 visiting 5”g locos plus 3 more from BSME.
It was also great to see three former Rob Denton locos, one for its first visit to Avoncroft.
Part 1 - My humble iPhone photos

20/05/2026

A passenger leaning precariously out of the window of the first carriage behind the engine got this view of GWR pannier tank No 2780 steaming around the track at Avoncroft Museum.

The Polly Owners Group held  their rally at Bromsgrove SME on Saturday (9-5-2026)Thanks to everyone who came along and h...
13/05/2026

The Polly Owners Group held their rally at Bromsgrove SME on Saturday (9-5-2026)
Thanks to everyone who came along and hope you enjoyed you day with us. Photos show the verity of Polly locomotives that attended.

22/04/2026

The sun’s out and the temperature is in double figures, so it’s time for a few laps of steam at Bromsgrove.

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Bromsgrove
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