Header picture shows Class 37 diesel locomotive in EWS livery in the shadow of Bains Reach Station. Locomotive 37413 "The Scottish Railway Preservation Society " sits in the siding
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ABBEY COVE is an end to end 'OO' layout featuring two separate lines. Seen here is the upper level line which runs automatically under the control of a shuttle module with modifications to allow trains to pass in the central station. The lower line is normally operated using DCC and runs to a small dock yard area. This layout is on show in our club room. Today we see a class 47 in the shadow of the Abbey whilst the track maintenance team start making preparations for winter putting the snow ploughs through their function makes a stop at the platform of Abbey Cove station. Feel free to come along and see it - contact us via our 'CONTACT US' page for an invitation to join us.
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​ Bains Reach is visited this week by Central Scotland Iconic Leyland Leopard Bus making a schedule stop at the playground . Whilst on the other side Class 08 shunting loco is marshalling mineral wagons in to the factory access. We also have a "Down the Line" view of the recently refurbished platform canopy ensuring the comfort of waiting passengers ready to board the stationary DMU's
As its SHOWTIME to everyone's delight we have also included some VIP guests appearances to visit us at Bains Reach
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Inverkeil layout
Developing the extension loop of the Inverkeil layout ,now is a time to make the positions of the building around the village and getting the surfaces contoured
3-D printed houses developed from actual photographs by Duncan and the buildings to be painted to natural hues by Brian , again credits to both members who contributed significantly to the railway arches running over the village
Make sure of your table for lunch at the Railway Inn
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Cathcart Model Railway Exhibition 2026
Do You have a home layout that you would like to show and impress other railway modelers. Now is your opportunity to demonstrate your private layout at the 2026 Cathcart Model Railway show .
Invitations are now open for applications to show and demonstrate your model rail layout and meet other modellers
If you would like to be considered for Cathcart model railway exhibition 2026 please forward your details with some photographs of your layout and a brief description to Exhibition Manager Bryan Crossan
email:-
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A Big thanks for supporting us at the
Model Rail Scotland @ the SEC where we demonstrated Bains Reach layout.
Show now Closed until next year (February 2027)
Click on the link above to see all exhibitors from 2026 show
Clydeside MRC is looking forward to seeing everyone again next year
This week shows our Model Rail Scotland exhibit demonstrating Bains Reach layout.
In these views we see Scotrail DMU sitting in the station whilst passengers await the next arrival .
Leaving the marshalling sidings class 8 number 08507
The B.R.Class 08 is a diesel-electric shunting locomotive, the standard BR general-purpose diesel shunter became a familiar sight at freight yards.
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Our thanks to Scottish Pantry network who provide help with our exhibition presentations
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Our thank you to Allied Vehicles for the assitance they provide toward our work in Railway Modelling