Central Otago Model Society

Central Otago Model Society Central Otago Model Society are a group of people who enjoy model trains, model making and sharing skills and knowledge. Committee meeting from 1600.

Modelling for quality, modelling for fun! The Central Otago Model Society (COMS) embraces two distinct modelling disciplines and benefits from the merger of them both. We create and operate model railway layouts; and
We research, design and build plastic models. In the process of our modelmaking members develop and share skills to help improve the quality of our modelling. Most importantly, we enj

oy what we do and we have fun doing it! Our Organisation
The COMS is run by committe and all its full financial members are committee members. We elect a president, treasurer, secretary and newsletter editor annually. Our registered name is the IPMS Central Otago Model Society Incorporated. Our members take turns to coordinate our display arrangements at the various events we attend. We may be contacted via post at:

The Secretary, Central Otago Model Society, 18 Fastnet Street, Alexandra 9320

or via email at: coms (at) rexedra (dot) gen (dot) nz



Our Meetings
The COMS meets twice monthly for members to work on modelling projects. Date: Second Sunday of each month

Venue: Alexandra Community House, 14-16 Centennial Ave - between the Tin Goose Cafe and the Presbyterian Church

Time: 1200 - 1700. Date: Third Sunday of each month

Venue: Alexandra Scout Hall, Boundary Road - adjacent to the Molyneux Aquatic Centre

Time: 1200 - 1700. Membership
The COMS welcomes enquiries for membership. Either contact us by post or email, or even better, call in at one of our monthly meetings and get a feel for us and the modelling we do. Our senior members commonly mentor younger folk to help them improve their modelling skills. Membership fees are:

Individual: $30 per year

Family: $40 per year

Junior: $15 per year

Associate: $15 per year (non-committee status, entitled to a monthly newsletter.) Membership fees are payable in January each year. Events
We regularly display our train layout and models at community events.

Typhoon landing gear on and starting to close up the canopy
24/05/2026

Typhoon landing gear on and starting to close up the canopy

Despite the scorching 2 degrees today we had a great workshop with great company with some show and tell items picked up...
17/05/2026

Despite the scorching 2 degrees today we had a great workshop with great company with some show and tell items picked up from the Dunedin train show and lots of work on projects

Todays efforts. When the paint dries I'll get him in the cockpit of the typhoon
03/05/2026

Todays efforts. When the paint dries I'll get him in the cockpit of the typhoon

N Central at the Dunedin Model Train Show. Thanks to the organisers and fellow exhibitors for another great event.
02/05/2026

N Central at the Dunedin Model Train Show. Thanks to the organisers and fellow exhibitors for another great event.

02/05/2026

Dunedin Model Train Show. Logan says we need to do better than our previous record of 50. We. made it to 53! Long trains are fun!

Got a bit more done today getting ready for the Dunedin train show this weekend
27/04/2026

Got a bit more done today getting ready for the Dunedin train show this weekend

Bit more done to the typhoon. Engine cowl not fitting very well due to engine not in right position. Got some rockets an...
26/04/2026

Bit more done to the typhoon. Engine cowl not fitting very well due to engine not in right position. Got some rockets and rails done

What an awesome weekend workshop with so much going on and heaps of banter. Worked on many modules. Made some new paint ...
19/04/2026

What an awesome weekend workshop with so much going on and heaps of banter. Worked on many modules. Made some new paint trays for our stock. Got all my rolling stock in a box. Lots of little soldiers getting painted. Some wallpaper for the dolls house. Relaid some track. Modified some rail couplers. Progress on the typhoon. Repairs to the Titanic mast. More work on the digger and heaps of other things

Just so much going on at our workshop today I'll let the photos tell the story
18/04/2026

Just so much going on at our workshop today I'll let the photos tell the story

Great start to our weekend workshop. Hopefully I have bought enough things to do. Success on a few repairs and got some ...
17/04/2026

Great start to our weekend workshop. Hopefully I have bought enough things to do. Success on a few repairs and got some cars in boxes for easier transport new boxes for our paints

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