New Members

We are pleased to welcome new members to the Federation. North Devon Miniature Locomotives Chinnor & Princess Risborough Miniature Railway The Brickworks Museum Miniature Railway Details of these are available via the map in the Society Locator section of the...

2024 Federation Trophy and Polly Model Engineering Prize

We are pleased to announce the 2024 competition for Young Engineers, with the continuing welcome support of Polly Model Engineering. The closing date for entries is 31st December 2023 and the nomination forms can be downloaded by visiting the Young Engineers page or...

FMES 2023 Rally

We are pleased to provide further details of our Rally, to be held at Frimley and Ascot Locomotive Club’s facility in Frimley Lodge Park, Surrey. This information can be found by referring to our Rally page by following this link: FMES 2023 Rally We hope that...

Steam Engine Driver’s Manual

In response to requests from member organisations, we have produced a Steam Engine Driver’s Manual. The purpose of this Manual is to provide a reference for both new and experienced drivers. It may also provide a basis for the assessment of both new and...

Insurance for Individual Modellers and Model Engineers

With a reminder that Home Content insurance policies may have a restriction on the sum insured contained within domestic outbuildings e.g. a shed, garage, workshop, that can be as little as £1000, Walker Midgley Insurance Brokers have provided information on their...