Warrington & District Model Engineering Society

Warrington & District Model Engineering Society Our track runs through pleasant woodland and ponds & is nearly half a mile long. We cater for 3.5 and 5 inch gauge engines.

We run train rides on Sundays and during the Cheshire Steam Fair weekend every year 🚂

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Steam Into Action! Become a Member Today! 🔥🚂Are you passionate about model engineering? Do you enjoy gardening and want ...
12/03/2026

Steam Into Action! Become a Member Today! 🔥🚂

Are you passionate about model engineering? Do you enjoy gardening and want to be part of a Community Shed?

Whether you enjoy building, restoring, or just watching live steam in action, Warrington and District Model Engineering Society is the perfect place for you!

✅ Regular club meetings
✅ Access to our track & workshops
✅ A friendly, knowledgeable community

Come along and see what we do – message us to get involved!

Join the club ->> https://www.wdmes.org.uk/membership/jointheclub/

1️⃣ All Aboard for a New Hobby! 🚂Love trains? New to engineering or from an engineering background? Enjoy gardening? Joi...
05/03/2026

1️⃣ All Aboard for a New Hobby! 🚂

Love trains? New to engineering or from an engineering background? Enjoy gardening?

Join Warrington and District Model Engineering Society and be part of a passionate community and our community shed in Daresbury! We run steam trains, hold exciting meetings, and share knowledge about model engineering.

👉 Monthly events & club meetings
👉 Hands-on experience with live steam
👉 Friendly and welcoming members

Message us now to get involved!

https://www.wdmes.org.uk

Experience the Magic of Miniature Railways! 🚂🚂✨Ever dreamed of driving a real steam train? At Warrington and District Mo...
05/03/2026

Experience the Magic of Miniature Railways! 🚂🚂✨

Ever dreamed of driving a real steam train? At Warrington and District Model Engineering Society, you can bring your steam locomotive to drive in our unique woodland setting! Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced engineer, our club offers a place to learn, develop and maintain, and run miniature locomotives.

📅 Weekly meet-ups at our track in Daresbury
🚂 Public running days such as Cheshire Steam Fair
🔧 Engineering workshops and discussion

Come along and see for yourself! https://www.wdmes.org.uk/membership/jointheclub/

Steam Into Action! Become a Member Today! 🔥🚂Are you passionate about model engineering? Whether you enjoy building, rest...
03/03/2026

Steam Into Action! Become a Member Today! 🔥🚂

Are you passionate about model engineering? Whether you enjoy building, restoring, or just watching live steam in action, Warrington and District Model Engineering Society is the perfect place for you!

✅ Regular club meetings
✅ Access to our track & workshops
✅ A friendly, knowledgeable community

Come along and see what we do – message us to get involved!

Join the club ->> https://www.wdmes.org.uk/membership/jointheclub/

Thank you to those who visited our Open Day for 2025 and with the Hatton Show. 🙌🎪🎠🐴🚂🚂A couple of photos of today with so...
13/09/2025

Thank you to those who visited our Open Day for 2025 and with the Hatton Show. 🙌🎪🎠🐴🚂🚂

A couple of photos of today with some very nice locomotives! 🚂🚂🚂 With plenty of tea and sandwiches and cake!

We hope to see you next year in 2026!

WDMES
https://www.wdmes.org.uk

🎉 Today’s the day! WDMES Open Day 2025For Train Rides Please follow signs for Hatton Show Car Park (near Daresbury Churc...
13/09/2025

🎉 Today’s the day! WDMES Open Day 2025

For Train Rides Please follow signs for Hatton Show Car Park (near Daresbury Church) for a Train Ride via the Hatton Show.

📍 Visitors with locomotives from other clubs and societies ONLY - please use Gate DG4 Chester Road, Daresbury - Parking Marshalls will be there to assist.

🛤️ Running from 10AM
✅ 3.5” & 5” raised track
✅ Boiler certs & insurance required for visiting locos

Say hi, see the locos in action, and enjoy the day!
🔗 https://www.wdmes.org.uk/club-events/open-day-2025/

🚨 Tomorrow - WDMES Open Day 2025! 🚂🛤️🚞Join us for a relaxed day of loco running and steam-powered conversation for the W...
12/09/2025

🚨 Tomorrow - WDMES Open Day 2025! 🚂🛤️🚞
Join us for a relaxed day of loco running and steam-powered conversation for the WDMES Open Day for Model Engineers

For the general public without an engine or loco, we are giving Train Rides for the Hatton Show in our woodland railway, please enter the Hatton Show and follow signs.

📅 Saturday 13th Sept
🕙 From 10AM
📍 Chester Road, Daresbury (Gate DG4)
✅ Club insurance + boiler cert
🔋 Bring battery power for your blower
🍔 BBQ on-site (weather permitting)

Not running but want to join? No problem — come along, meet the team, and see what WDMES is all about.

🔗 https://www.wdmes.org.uk/club-events/open-day-2025/

🚨 This Saturday! 🚂🛤️🚞Join us for a relaxed day of loco running and steam-powered conversation for the WDMES Open Day for...
09/09/2025

🚨 This Saturday! 🚂🛤️🚞
Join us for a relaxed day of loco running and steam-powered conversation for the WDMES Open Day for Model Engineers

For the general public without an engine or loco, we are giving Train Rides for the Hatton Show in our woodland railway, please enter the Hatton Show and follow signs.

📅 Saturday 13th Sept
🕙 From 10AM
📍 Chester Road, Daresbury (Gate DG4)
✅ Club insurance + boiler cert
🔋 Bring battery power for your blower
🍔 BBQ on-site (weather permitting)

Not running but want to join? No problem — come along, meet the team, and see what WDMES is all about.

🔗 https://www.wdmes.org.uk/club-events/open-day-2025/

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Daresbury

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10am - 4pm

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