The Winchester Railway Modellers have been together for over 60 years. The first meeting was called on the 15th July 1959. 14 persons attended and agreed to form the 'Winchester and District Model Railway Club'. Meetings were held on Wednesdays. We still meet every Wednesday!

The WRM members enjoy a wide range of interests in real and model railways, ranging from pre-grouping through narrow gauge  to modern image in gauges T, N, P4, EM,  NG7, OO and O in both analogue and DCC operation.   Skills include scratch building locomotives and building, kit building in various materials locomotives, rolling stock and buildings.  Members are also adept at figure painting and weathering, as well as using templot and arduino to design and control layouts..

We attend  exhibitions in the south, but can go further a-field, so you may bump into us wherever you are. At exhibitions not only do we bring along one of our layouts, occasionally we show off our knowledge of modelling skills, with demonstrations and tips available to the public.  

We are an open, inclusive and welcoming club where all can participate. We welcome new ideas and skills, and beleive in sharing the skills and facilities we have  so that all can enjoy this great hobby.  Youare never to old to learn new concepts,

If you are interested in becoming a member of WRM,  or just want to visit to find out about us,  click on the link below or call the chairman or secretary, numbers on the "contacts" page. They will be more than pleased to help you and answer any queries you may have and arrange visits.

Contact details can be found on the contact page, or click here for an email enquiry.

A brief Timeline of the past 60+ years of WRM

Enjoy some images from our archives:

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