Weymouth Model Railway Association,  formed in 1991, is the established and most active local group of railway modellers. Its heritage goes back to the 1980s and amongst its many achievements has been the institution of Weymouth's Annual Model Railway Exhibition, which it solely organises and holds on the last weekend in October. Over the years (first was in 1990) the exhibitions have received much praise, and we believe it is now one of the West Country's exhibitions not to miss; as such we continually strive to improve it, year on year. (Note: the 1989 Model Railway Exhibition in Weymouth was, in fact, the Wessex Association of Model Railway Clubs' hosted by the Upwey & Broadwey MRC, on their behalf - see Early History for full details on how it all started.)

If you have any comment or you'd like to have your say on the local model railway club then you are most welcome to email us: click here. Please use 'Comment' for the subject line in your email to be sure it is brought directly to the attention of the Committee for review/action.

The Association enjoys good working relationships with:-

• Dorset County and Weymouth Museums
• Weymouth & Portland Borough Council
• Weymouth & District Model Engineering Society
• Upwey & Broadwey Memorial Hall Committee (who manage our regular meeting place)
• Other model railway clubs in the region through being a leading member of the Wessex Association of Model Railway Clubs.

Although having long-term relationships with some model railway traders through the annual exhibition, neither the Association nor any of its members offer any commercial model railway services; we are enthusiastic and impartial amateurs.
We're a thriving club with an expanding membership, offering advice and involvement in model railway projects of various scales and gauges for the beginner and seasoned modeller, alike. Members are keen to share their knowledge and expertise, and we have a new venture for newcomers to the hobby who wish to get involved in building and operating a simple, but realistic layout. Future proposed projects under consideration include layouts in OO, HO or LGB/G scale.

Membership
The Association has a wide ranging membership from beginner to those offering a wealth of railway modelling experience - but we can always use more! Hence new members, male or female, are always welcome. Membership of the Association offers the opportunity to learn and improve skills in all aspects of railway modelling by participation in the design, construction and operation of layouts. The Association is currently sponsoring the membership in the construction of layouts in N Gauge, OO Gauge (Finescale & Standard) and O Gauge. These layouts are at various stages from just commenced to almost completed. Throughout the year, members have the opportunity to represent the Association at other Model Exhibitions.
So, if you're considering membership of a model railway club, or simply want to know what it's all about, and live within the area, then come along - be sure to ask to speak to a member of the committee - see Contact Us page. If you want to know more about the Association before making contact, in person, then see Early History and News Archive for some background information.

Meetings
The Association meets throughout the year, once a week on Monday evenings from 7pm until 10pm (except Bank Holidays) in Upwey, a suburb of Weymouth, Dorset; free car parking is available at the venue.
NOTE: new members and visitors are advised to check with the secretary before travelling. Sec: Dave Riches, Tel/fax: 01305 784672. Email: Secretary

The Venue
The Memorial Hall, Victoria Avenue, Upwey, Weymouth, Dorset DT3 5NG. (Off A354 Dorchester Road - opposite Dorset Vehicle Rental). The Hall has its own free car park and there is more on-street in the immediate area. A link for directions with maps to our venues (meetings & exhibitions) can be found on the homepage.

Public Events
Every calendar month (see Events page - Running Nights) there is a layout operating night open to the public and is an ideal time to come along and see first-hand what the Association is all about.
Within year, the Association hosts Weymouth's Annual Model Railway Exhibition and holds Open Days on a Saturday -  in May and just before Christmas.

Website
The official website of the Association with its registered domain name: www.WeymouthMRA.org.uk (launched on 1st August 2001) is under the management of the Association's webGroup . The site conforms to a set of standards developed and agreed by the Association. The aim is to continually update with news and photographs, and improve the website. Since its establishment it has received in excess of 60000 visitors as of Jan 2007.