All posts by Mike

MMRG ANNUAL EXHIBITION

I guess many of us will be thinking of getting away from it all this summer and if you are planning your escape to the Swiss Alps, perhaps we can offer you something of a preview. Swiss Pass is just one of the 25 layouts visiting our show on the 11th & 12th April at the Kings School Sports Hall, Alderley Road but it does beautifully reflect the scenery you will see on your Swiss escape.

It’s a great layout you really should not miss seeing.

For more information about the show, please download our free February (http://eepurl.com/jynhTA) and March (http://eepurl.com/jAWWjs) newsletters

ANNUAL EXHIBITION – 11 & 12 APRIL

ARE YOU COMING TO OUR SHOW?

These two are! In fact they will be coming from the station, through town, to our show and back again at least twelve times on both days of the show and you can hop aboard either for a FREE ride!

Macclesfield Model Railway Group’s annual model railway exhibition is being held at The Kings School Sports Hall, Alderley Road, Macclesfield, SK10 4RH on Saturday 11th (10.00 – 17.00 hrs) April and Sunday 12th (10.00 – 16.30 hrs) April.

The free bus service starts from Waters Green (station) at 09.30 to the exhibition (and back!) with the last return at 16.30 hrs. It is a half hourly service.

For more information, please visit our Exhibition page

MARCH 2026 NEWSLETTER

Not only have we got a host of great articles for you, we’ve also got loads of information about our up-coming show in April. You’ll find a full list of all the layouts and traders attending plus more information about the show. If you missed the first supplement full of show information in the February issue, no worries, here’s the link to download …. http://eepurl.com/jynhTA … and for this month’s free issue http://eepurl.com/jAAWjs.

Hope you enjoy the read.

FEBRUARY 2026 NEWSLETTER

The Show’s getting ever closer!

…… and what have we got for you this month?

Shaun’s been delving into the dark art of 3D drawing and printing, Paul’s gone loco again with his painting, Dominic’s been on a winter trip to the ‘Molli’ and there’s a huge first part of our Show Supplement. There’s so much in this month’s Newsletter!

To download this month’s issue, simply ‘click’ the link below.

https://mailchi.mp/11b9428f510b/show-times-coming

Hope you enjoy the read.

JANUARY 2026 NEWSLETTER

…… and what have we got for you this month?

Dominic’s been on his travels again, Udo’s been creating a factory backscene, Phil’s been building hoppers and Paul’s been busy with the California Northern…… and there’s so much more!

To download this month’s issue, simply ‘click’ the link below.

https://mailchi.mp/448ae7ec894a/january-2026-happy-new-year

Hope you enjoy the read.

DECEMBER 2025 NEWSLETTER

WELCOME TO DECEMBER’S NEWSLETTER

…… and what have we got for you this month?

The Club’s had an early and very generous Christmas present, Phils been ‘tweaking’ his couplings, Paul got a bargain at the NMRA meet, Vic’s been down Memory Lane, Wolfe Lowe’s been on a ‘spooky tour’ and, of course, there’s a bit of festive fun.

To download this month’s issue, simply ‘click’ this LINK below.
https://mailchi.mp/2f55992bc02d/delivered-as-ever-through-the-ether-just-for-you

Hope you enjoy the read.

NEWSLETTER – NOVEMBER 2025

Sorry it’s a little later than usual …. but here it is …..

Neil’s been on his travels in the northeast, Phil’s been bending bits of wire and remembering bygone days, Mike’s keeping coal at bay and …..

….. and there’s so much more!

To download this month’s issue, simply ‘click’ the link below.

Hope you enjoy the read

OCTOBER 2025 NEWSLETTER

Welcome to October’s Newsletter and it’s packed with articles ….

……Elizabeth’s been travelling the rails of the North Wales coast, Paul’s been on a Lanky Day, Vic’s done an ‘anything you can do, Phil, I can do better’ with Meccano and Shaun’s added brakes to his loco (always a good idea!). There’s also a few snippets of Club news!

To download this month’s issue, simply ‘click’ the link below.

http://eepurl.com/jov7tw

SEPTEMBER 2025 NEWSLETTER

...... and what have we got for you this month?


We've got a visit to the Tal-y-Llyn Railway, Phil's started his second childhood with Meccano, there's been a hold up at Greek Street and Mike's screwed up a pony truck!

To download this month's issue, simply 'click' the LINK below.
Hope you enjoy the read.
DOWNLOAD SEPTEMBER 2025 ISSUE (https://www.macclesfieldmrg.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/SEPTEMBER-2025-NEWSLETTER.pdf)

STOCKPORT RAIL ENGINEERING WORK

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From 2 to 22 August, major engineering work means no trains at Stockport, Macclesfield, or Stoke-on-Trent.

– Rail replacement buses will be in operation, but journeys will take longer.

– Trains between London and Manchester will still run, taking a slightly longer route. Services to and from Manchester and Liverpool will be less frequent, and we’ll have a reduced timetable at Lichfield Trent Valley and Tamworth.

– Heading to the Community Shield at Wembley on 10 August? These changes could impact your journey – be sure to plan ahead.

Use our journey planner to check your route and get the latest updates: https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/trave…/plan-your-journey