Newtown Model Railway Society

13/06/2026

Visited the Shrewsbury Festival Of Model Railways today and these are a few photos of some of the layouts on display.

11/06/2026

Some of today's clubroom activities.
Bob was working on some ground level signals for his Mettrick Yard layout.
Jonathan was working on a wagon kit and also an O gauge coach kit.
Colin got his little people to dig out a mine entrance on his Lentil Soup Works layout.
Ian had to deal with five casualties from the infamous van riots (not really...just making canvas roof coverings) and also weathering some wagons.

07/06/2026

A trip on the Severn Valley Railway (6/6/26). Departed Bridgnorth, alighting at Bewdley for fish'n chip lunch at Merchants, then back on the train as far as Highley to visit the Engine House before catching the last train back to Bridgnorth.

02/06/2026

Just for fun...

23/05/2026

A few photos from Mike's visit to the SVR Diesel Gala last weekend. He reports that there were 14 classes of diesels on show ranging from the "humble" 09 to the "magnificent" Deltic 55 (his superlatives!).

21/05/2026

Today's goings-on in the clubhouse at NMRS.
Colin was adding steps and flock to his Lentil Soup Works project. Bob was fixing locos and adding bits to his arches on Mettrick Yard. Ian was adding three-link couplings to some wagons and Mike was working on his N gauge signal box.

08/05/2026

Some trees added to the Montgomery layout this morning.

07/05/2026

Tonight's episode is billed as featuring some of the great little trains of Wales including our local W&LLR... Channel 4 at 8pm.

🚂Paul Merton Driving Amazing Trains ft. WLLR and other 🚂

If you travelled with us last July, you possibly spotted Paul Merton's visit to the WLLR during filming for Paul Merton Driving Amazing Trains.

The episode featuring railways in Wales such as our friends at the Talyllyn Railway and ourselves is due to air on 7 May @ 8pm on Channel 4. All episodes are also available on catch-up.

We can't wait to see us on the big screen! Will you be tuning in? 📺

29/04/2026

A few new characters arrive in Penrhos.