Membership Types

A brief explanation of our membership types that we have on offer; not in full detail but enough to give potential members an idea of what to expect. Full details available from the Club on request.

Standard adult membership

This is for one individual and entitles them to:

  • access to club facilities and services
  • admission to club meetings and events
  • receive copies of the quarterly Newsletter
  • ability to vote at the AGM and other meetings
  • cover under the Club’s public liability insurance when operating models at Club events and functions
  • use of the Club locomotive
  • if deemed competent by club officials, members may drive and/or guard trains conveying the general public on our Sunday running days. The member’s own locomotive may be used, provided it has the correct coupling, braking and safety chain arrangements

Family Membership

Recently introduced class of membership after enquiries from families with children under 18 who are interested in the Club’s activities.

The family group will consist of at least one adult, who is the main ‘member’ and who is parent or guardian to the child/children named on the membership form.

Access to club services, facilities and insurance is as per standard member, however the following notes apply:

  • one vote per membership at the AGM – so the family group will have to decide between themselves on how to use their vote at meetings
  • under 18s must be accompanied by one of their parent/guardians to club events
  • children may be taught to drive the battery electric trains under supervision at private Club running day
  • the children will be allowed to help with the simpler tasks involved in our club projects, under supervision
  • once children are 18 or over, they will need to take out their own individual membership

Over 75s Membership

Devised in response to an ageing membership! This class is for members who are no longer active in their modelling, and as such don’t need the insurance or various services the club can offer, but wish to keep in touch with friends and attend our events. As such, the membership benefits are reduced accordingly and the rate set much lower. Over 75s are entitled to:

  • receive copies of the quarterly newsletter
  • admission to club meetings and events

Junior Membership

For the under 18s who are not active modellers, but take an interest in the club and wish to come along and partake in events.

  • receive copies of the quarterly newsletter
  • admission to club meetings and events
  • may be taught to drive the battery electric trains under supervision at private Club running day
  • will be allowed to help with the simpler tasks involved in our club projects, under supervision

Under 18s will need to be accompanied by a parent/guardian to club events.

If you require any further information, please contact the club’s officials

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