The Historical Model Railway Society
The Historical Model Railway Society is a UK Registered Educational Charity "founded in 1950 by historians and modellers to collect and exchange records, drawings and photographs in the interests of historical accuracy in modelling". (Andrew Dow in The Oxford Companion to British Railway History, Simmons & Biddle (editors), OUP 1997)
A Definitive Rail History Source
The Society is one of the definitive sources of information on Britain's long and varied railway history, from the very beginning to the present day. It gathers, stores, and widely distributes historical railway information, thereby providing you with all the vital information you need to build historically accurate models. Whether you are a railway modeller, a railway historian or a railway enthusiast you will find plenty to interest you here.
To find out more about how we can help you, browse this site, visit our Museum and Study Centre, attend an Area Group meeting or make yourself known on our exhibition stand. Liking what you find, sign up and join in.Next Meeting
As an educational charity, our meetings are open to the public without charge. The next one will be held on 24 September 2010 at Great Baddow, Nr. Chelmsford. and is entitled
"The Origins & History of Manning Wardle"
For full details of this event click ![]()
Our current programme may be seen here.
Journal
Super models and superb challenges for the modeller! I hope one day to see the human element of the old South Western Gazette portryed on a layout.
Click on the image for further details.
An illustration of the use of Society resources
Old Wagons to "P4" standards. by Andrew Nummelin

Rabbits & Runners
The Historical Model Railway Society (HMRS) is pleased to announce another new publication. It illustrates all the Joys of the old Great Central Railway between Annesley and Woodford Halse 1960-1965.
The book is priced at £14.99 (£10.50 for members).
For full details, click on the image above or here. To order it, click here.
Philip Godfrey, Publicity & Marketing Manager, 12th Mar.
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