Cupar & District Model Railway Club

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Founded in 1977, organisers of Cupar Model Rail and Cupar’s Christmas Model Rail Show. www.cuparmodelrail.co.uk Access to the building is via a door at the rear.

Founded in 1977, Cupar & District Model Railway Club is a small but very friendly club with members from a varied background and ages, but with a common interest in Railways and model making. We organise the annual Cupar Model Rail that is normally held in the Corn Exchange every July along with a number one day Christmas show in December.

We have a number award winning exhibition layouts in OO, HO, ON30 and O scale operating in DC and DCC. A new HO DC Layout "Williamson River” is currently under construction in the club room by club members. We also have an N Gauge layout under construction by a member. We attend many local shows, including those in Glenrothes, Perth, St Andrews, Dundee, check out our Exhibition Diary for this years plans. If you would like to know more about our club, why not come along to our club room and have a chat with us. We meet Monday and Thursday nights 6.30pm - 9.30pm. Membership is open to anyone over 14, with an interest in railways. You can get involved as much or as little as you like, our members have a variety of skill sets and are always happy to give help and advice. We are members of AMRSS Ltd the organisers of Model Rail Scotland. We currently offer three types of membership:

Adult
Junior 14-17*
Country (open to those living 35 miles + from club rooms)

We have our own permanent club room, in the very heart of Cupar. Our club room is located on the first floor of the theatre block of the Castlehill Community Centre on Castlehill. The building is directly in front of you as you go through the gates. We are located on the first floor. Unfortunately we are currently unable to accommodate those that are unable to climb the stairs. Cupar and District Model Railway Club, The Old Theatre Block, Castlehill Centre, Cupar, KY15 4HA.

*Junior members under 16 must always be under the supervision of a parent or guardian. Children less than 14 years of age may, at the club's discretion, accompany a parent or guardian who is a member of the club. Membership Fees (per year)

Adult - £ 65
Junior - £ 35
Country - £ 25

Membership fees are reviewed each year at our AGM and voted on by all eligible members attending. As a club, we do not purchase model railway collections. We can put you in touch with traders who buy and sell model railway stock and collections. Alternatively you may wish to consider eBay or some of the Facebook selling groups. Unfortunately we are unable to assist non members with building of their own layouts.

16/10/2026

We are all set up and ready for this weekends Dundee exhibition.

13/10/2026

Learning all about scales and gauges

If you’re new to model railways, or simply find the terminology a little confusing, understanding the difference between scale and gauge is a great place to start.

From OO and N to narrow-gauge scales such as OO-9, our new guide explains the different scales, gauges and ratios used in model railway layouts.

It’s a handy reference for understanding how they differ, what the numbers mean and how the various scales relate to each other.

Read our new Scales & Gauges guide:
https://peco-uk.com/pages/scales-and-gauges

09/10/2026

Club member Chris has been busy at the workbench recently, creating a selection of impressive military-themed plastic kits, drawing inspiration from his service in the Army.
From a finely detailed military helicopter and desert-camouflaged jet aircraft to a heavily armoured engineering vehicle complete with dozer blade, these builds showcase excellent craftsmanship, attention to detail, and some superb finishing work.
We think you'll agree that these models look absolutely fantastic. A great effort, Chris, and we look forward to seeing what rolls off the production line next!

05/10/2026

The second show is Cathcart Model Railway Exhibition, a new show for us to attend. We will be there with “Smallburn”.

05/10/2026

We have two shows this month.

First up is the Dundee Model Railway Club show 17 & 18 October 2026 with Williamson River (HO).

04/10/2026

We are about to start formalising layouts & demos attending Cupar’s Christmas Model Rail Show 2026.

A full list will be posted on the website and here on facebook in due course.

Note to Layout owners & Demo Stands: Ryan will be in touch soon to discuss and/or confirm your attendance by email formally.
Due to the popularity of the show and hall limits we may not be able to fit everyone in.

04/10/2026

Few of the members took a visit to the Central Scotland Model Rail show in Dunblane this weekend.
Another great line up of layouts.
Our secretary & exhibition manger’s favourite was this beautifully modelled layout in OO “Edezell Woods”.

03/10/2026

Cupar & District Model Railway Club

Founded in 1977, Cupar & District Model Railway Club is one of Fife's longest-established model railway societies, bringing together enthusiasts who share a passion for railway modelling, railway history, and the operation of miniature railways.

The club meets regularly at the Castlehill Community Association Centre in Cupar and welcomes members with interests spanning all scales, gauges, eras and modelling disciplines.

The club is committed to promoting the hobby in a friendly, inclusive and supportive environment. Members enjoy constructing and operating exhibition-quality layouts, developing modelling skills, sharing knowledge, and taking part in the wider model railway community throughout Scotland and beyond. The club's portfolio of layouts reflects a wide variety of modelling styles and inspirations, from Scottish railways and modern image scenes to heritage, freelance and international subjects.

Cupar & District Model Railway Club is also well known for organising public exhibitions, including the annual Cupar Model Rail exhibition at the Corn Exchange, which attracts visitors, traders, exhibitors and railway enthusiasts from across the country. Alongside its summer exhibition, the club hosts seasonal events and actively supports community engagement through demonstrations, displays and educational opportunities within the hobby.

As the club approaches its fiftieth anniversary, it continues to build on a proud tradition of craftsmanship, friendship and innovation, inspiring both experienced modellers and newcomers alike.

Whether your interest lies in layout construction, operations, scenic modelling, rolling stock, electronics or simply the enjoyment of trains, Cupar & District Model Railway Club offers a welcoming place to become involved in one of the UK's most rewarding hobbies.

21/09/2026

We are in the planning stage now for our ever popular Cupar’s Christmas Model Rail Show 2026
More details of which layouts are attending will be out in due course.

Our confirmed traders are:
Scoonie Hobbies
Billy Thomson Models
Leven Valley Trains
Shedring Hobbies
Road Transport Images
Vission Design.

19/09/2026

Have no fear, tickets for Model Rail Scotland 2027 will be on sale soon.

Address

Castlehill Centre
Cupar
KY154HA

Website

http://www.cuparmrc.co.uk/

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