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2025

APRIL

5       Boiler tests at Whissendine - please prepare your boiler with firebox and smokebox cleaned out.

12     Boiler tests at Whissendine - please prepare your boiler with firebox and smokebox cleaned out.

20     Members Steam Up

26     Boiler tests at Whissendine - please prepare your boiler with firebox and smokebox cleaned out.

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MAY

10&11 Steam in Miniature weekend at Statfold Barn. https://www.statfold.com/steam-in-miniature/

17      Members Day - freight only. Bring along your wagons to form freight trains.

17      Erewash Valley MES – Battery powered diesel outline locos and petrol powered loco models running day. MMDMES Members wishing to run their models at this event should contact Rob Buxton buxton845@gmail.com using EVMES as the subject. Text or phone (evenings) 07837272650

18       Members Steam Up

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JUNE

7&8    Whissendine Steam Weekend

15       Members Steam Up

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JULY

19/20 National Association Rally at Urmston and District MES for 3.5" and 5" locos on a raised track, a dedicated running area for miniature road locomotives, a marquee for static models, and space for boats and aircraft displays. Conveniently located in Urmston, Manchester (M41 5DH) with excellent motorway access (M60) and good bus and rail links. On-site car parking is available, and for those traveling from further afield, there are several hotels within a mile, as well as a nearby caravan and camping site. To confirm your participation, please contact the Secretary, Brian Lamb via secretary@udmes.co.uk by April 30th 2025

20       Members Steam Up

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