Bournemouth & District Society of Model Engineers

The Society, which was established in 1924 has a membership of about 140 including about 40 wives and partners many of whom take an active part in running the society.  Members have a wide range of model engineering interests including locomotives, traction engines, clock making, stationary steam engines, and many other facets of the hobby. A large number of the members have workshops with metal working tools and machines and have constructed their own models.  The Society runs special events for charitable and other good causes throughout the year. Click on NOTICE BOARD for details of forthcoming events.

The principle asset of the Society is the Littledown Miniature Railway which is situated to the rear of the Littledown Centre off Castle Lane East, Bournemouth.  Details for finding the site and parking facilities are available, click on LOCATION. The raised track is suitable for running 7 ¼, 5, and 3 ½ inch gauge locomotives. It is suitable for passenger hauling and details of running times can be found at NOTICE BOARD.A full description of the construction and development of the track and the associated components is at THE TRACK

GALLERY contains many interesting photographs which illustrate our facilities
and activities.  RECENT EVENTS includes complete reports of recent major events.

The Society has a meeting usually at Muscliff  Community Centre on the third Wednesday of each month.  This is always well attended and in addition to the necessary society business there is usually a  presentation on a subject of interest to the membership. Tea, coffee and biscuits are served. Details of the times and contents of the meetings can be found in the NEWSLETTER.
Application Forms for membership can be obtained from the secretary of the Management Committee, or can be downloaded from this site. Click on DOWNLOADS.

The Society is a member of the Southern Federation of Model Engineering Societies.