South Durham Society of Model Engineers
Members can learn how to safely operate milling machines, lathes and other workshop tools. A community room with a library of engineering material is available where members can sit and chat about anything over a cuppa and biscuits. Members often continue discussions in the community centre bar. The club periodically invites guest speakers to talk about various topical things. Our members have built: Locomoties (steam, electric, petrol) Traction engines Aeroplanes (pulse jet engine) Boats Clocks Stationary engines (steam, hot air) and other workshop tools and equipment. So if you have any of the above, half built or rusting in a cupboard, and you would like help to restore or complete it contact us, we may be able to help. The club has a multi-gauge (7¼”,5″,3½”) elevated circular track situated in the grounds adjacent to a small children's playground. The track is used on the first Sunday of each month throughout the year and provides rides for members, friends and public (provided the weather is not too bad). During the summer months the club also operates the track every third Tuesday afternoon / evening for members only . The track can also be used anytime provided two members are present. We can accommodate visitors with engines by prior arrangement. We have a portable track which is used to provide rides at local events.
Day they meet: Tuesdays.
Time they meet: 7pm.
Venue: Basement workshop at Hurworth Grange Community Centre.
Contact details: https://www.sdsme.co.uk/contact/.
Website: South Durham Society of Model Engineers website.
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