Taunton Model Engineers

30/08/2026

Set up going well for this afternoon’s open event at West Buckland.

Plenty of examples of the club’s activities on display too

17/05/2026

Less than a week to go!
Ever thought about joining our miniature railway family — learning new skills, making new friends, or getting hands‑on with real projects? Now’s your chance.

This Thursday, 21st May, we’re opening the gates for a full behind‑the‑scenes day at the club. From 9:30 am for 10am start we’ll kick off with a cuppa, introductions, and a tour… then you’re welcome to dive in helping out with some of the team.

Current projects include:
• Tunnel build preparations
• Pedestrian bridge build
• Track building & laying
• Rolling stock care
• Grass cutting, fencing… oh and essential tea drinking😉

Stay for the whole day (we usually wrap up at around 4pm) or if you can't make the start drop in whenever you can. Bring lunch, bring curiosity, bring yourself.

Comment below or email [email protected] for details.

26/04/2026

26/04/2026

Ever thought of joining us as a member? Learning new skills? Making new friends and volunteering with all aspects of a miniature railway? Here’s your chance to give it a try, there's something for everyone!

On Thursday 21st May we’d love to see you for a day learning more about the behind-the-scenes workings of the club. So, the actual building of the railway and social side that goes into making the club what it is!

Kicking off from 10am with introductions over a cuppa and a tour of the site, you’ll then be welcome to get stuck in with us. some of the projects around the site at the moment include preparations for our tunnel, building a pedestrian bridge, track building and laying as well as the maintenance of the existing site… looking after rolling stock, grass gutting, fencing and tea drinking😉

You’ll be welcome to stay all day if you wish, typically we finish at 4pm so bring lunch and snacks! If you can't make 10am, pop along during the day and say hi!

Comment here or contact [email protected] for more information.

05/04/2026

Hello & Happy Easter!

After what felt like three months of nonstop rain, we’re finally enjoying some brighter weather — and we’ve wasted no time getting stuck into the phase 2, the railway extension at our West Buckland site. This is a huge step forward for the club and will make a real difference for our members and visitors.

The photos show the new track sections already built and waiting for their concrete piers. We’ve also readied the next full-size sleepers being used as out raised track bed, ready for concrete pouring. Excavations for the tunnel are getting closer and laying drainage for this is underway… Yes, we will be building a tunnel, a major piece of the phase 2 infrastructure marked by white posts in the photo!

Something new for 2026…
On Thursday 21st May, we’re opening our doors from 9:30am for a “Come and Meet Us” day.

Thursdays are our regular working party days, and with the railway extension being such a major project, we’re looking to welcome new members who’d like to get involved. It doesn’t matter what skills you have — if you’re willing to lend a hand, there’s a place for you here. We’d love to show you what we do, work alongside you, and share the fun of building something rather special together.
And yes… tea and coffee are always on!

If you’ve ever thought about joining us, now’s the perfect time, we’d love to hear from you if you’re interested.

Kind regards,
Taunton Model Engineers
www.TauntonME.org.uk