CSMEE Colchester Society of Model and Experimental Engineers

07/05/2026

From good, to great! Winter repaint for a 6" Burrell Devonshire

07/05/2026

The amazing results of club member Gary Smith's winter project, enamel coach painting his incredible 6" scale Burrell Devonshire traction engine, with S Duncumb Signwriting adding brown,red and yellow lining before Gary applied the varnish finish.

11/04/2026

All set up to host our first birthday party of the year!

Each year we offer a selection of Saturday afternoons when our secure site can be hired for exclusive use, and limitless scale-model train rides, for up to 50 guests. A great opportunity for our members to put their models to work! For bookings or more information contact [email protected]

04/04/2026

Baddesley Colliery Beyer Peacock Garratt.
William Francis, built in 1937 works number 6841
The model is built for 5 inch gauge.

01/04/2026

Just a few examples of the projects our members have completed or are working on; all on display at our annual Models Night

19/03/2026

Britannia, 5 inch gauge.

5 inch gauge live steam locomotive Oliver Cromwell on a test run.

26/02/2026

Winter blow down at the steaming bay.

09/02/2026

We offer party-venue hire, with a difference! Each year we offer a selection of Saturday afternoons where you can hire our secure site for your exclusive use, and enjoy limitless scale-model train rides for up to 50 guests. For bookings or more information contact [email protected]

03/02/2026

A lap of the 5"/3.5" raised track.