19 July
D-Day 2008 - Galston, NSW
D-Day is on at the Hornsby Model Engineers’ Galston Valley Railway on Saturday 19 July. 5” gauge diesels & electric locomotives and railcars only. Details (02) 9635 7509

2 - 3 August
27th Birthday Run - Narara, NSW
Members of the Central Coast Steam Model Co-op Ltd invite you to help them celebrate their 27th year at Narara. Saturday is public running from 11am to 4pm (visitors may haul passengers if they wish) then private running until late. Sunday is private running all day from 11am. Separate 5” and 7-1/4” ground level tracks with dual gauge on the trestle bridge and in the station. Compressed air, 240 volts and 12 volts in the covered steaming bay. Char, water and unleaded petrol will be available. AALS rules apply, boiler certs and membership must be shown. Teas provided, canteen operating for Sat. lunch and Saturday evening dinner for those who wish. Contact the Secretary on (02) 4328 1838

3 August
10th Birthday Run - Grandchester, Qld
Grandchester Model Live Steam Assoc. are combining their regular running day with their 10th birthday run and anyone interested is welcome to attend. Char, ULP and steam oil supplied, AALS Rules apply, boiler certs a must. For further details contact the secretary on (07) 5464 1814 or email dpa29136@bigpond.net.au

8 - 10 August
QSMEE’s 6th Annual “Track and Tent” Run - Warner, Qld
Join us for a relaxing run in the warm Brisbane August on our track site that offers 2½, 3½, 5 and 7¼”. Enjoy the now traditional “reverse running” on Saturday, the 9th. Camp on site if you want, and, at last, a hot shower is available this year. Bottomless tea and coffee will be available all day. Some breakfasts, lunches and Saturday dinner are available at nominal charges. Details and registration forms will be available from your secretary or through e-mail at qsmee@tracksandtrains.com . Personal enquiries may be made to Hugh Elsol on (07) 3849 5573 or Noel Eberhardt on 0412 118 859

13 - 14 September
Mudgee Wine Festival - Mudgee, NSW
The Mudgee Miniature Railway invites all model engineers and interested people to come to Mudgee on the 2nd weekend in September and join us for the annual Wine Festival. Our track is 3-1/2” & 5” ground level and is located 6km north of Mudgee on the Ulan/Cassilis Road. As accommodation can be at a premium during the festival you would be advised to organize it as soon as possible. You can camp at the tracksite but there is no power. For more information please contact Secretary, Peter King (02) 6373 3626, email petermmr@harboursat.com.au or write to PO Box 373, Mudgee NSW 2850

19 - 21 September
CSMEE Invitation Run - Canberra
The members of the CSMEE extend a warm welcome to attend the Canberra Invitation Run which coincides with Canberra's Floriade Festival. The track is 7.25" and 5" gauge incorporating moving frog points, therefore no problems with 5" fine scale running. We also have an elevated track which is 5" and 3.5" gauge, char and steam oil will be provided and current boiler certificates are essential, all AALS Rules will apply. On Friday night a welcome BBQ. Saturday night meal and railway type accommodation will be available. Please contact John Oliver (02) 6292 1938 or email johnandphyl@actewagl.net.au

25 - 28 September
Penwood at Jaspers Brush - Invitation Run.
This will replace our October run at the request of several interstate enthusiasts who plan to bring a wide range of steam and other models for an extended weekend. Our March run was outstanding when several enthusiastic (yes … perhaps they were eccentric) visitors settled in at the track. They want to do it again! We have chosen late September to take advantage of the typically pleasant weather and the promise of locomotives based on British, American, European and Australian prototypes. Several new locos are due to run this weekend. We have plenty of room and invite any other like-minded model engineers to join us. Classic and vintage cars will join us at the track on Sunday 28 together with a group of classic motor cycle enthusiasts. Good BBQ facilities and light refreshments on site. Ring Les Irwin on (02) 4464 1201 for camping or any other details or email Frank Tynan on ftynan@bigpond.com

28 September
Opening Ceremony - Tamworth, NSW
The Opening Ceremony for Stage 1 of the Tamworth Miniature Railway will be held at 10:30 am on Sunday morning. Track space is limited to one loop but all are welcome. Contact John Davies on (02) 6766 1667

3-5 October
The 2nd Annual Great Southern Steam Up
A wonderful opportunity to run your small Steamers, 32mm and 45mm tracks for mainline and narrow gauge trains. Steaming supplies (oil, meths and butane gas). Lunches and morning and afternoon tea is included in the registration cost. Clinics, flea market tables and a Saturday evening social dinner. If you are attending th Model Engineering Exhibition on the same weekend why not fit in a day with each activity. Registration: GSSU, 241 Belgrave-Gembrook Road, Clematis Vic 3782 for forms and on the Argyle Locomotive Works website argylloco@fhills.hotkey.net.au

4 - 5 October
9th Model Engineering Exhibition Melbourne
Club and individual exhibits welcome. Enquiries phone (03) 9528 4878. Organised by the Melbourne Society of Model & Experimental Engineers. www.msmee.org.au

4 - 5 October
Steam-up - Port Augusta, SA
The Port Augusta Model Engineers invite you to their annual steam-up at their track at Homestead Park, Elsie Street, Port Augusta on the October long weekend.

18 - 19 October
40th Birthday Celebrations - Fairfield West, NSW
The Western Districts Live Steamers Co-op Ltd are holding our 40th Birthday celebrations at our club grounds in the Fairfield Showground Complex on Smithfield Road, Fairfield West. An invitation is extended to all model engineers to attend. We have elevated 2-1/2”, 3-1/2” & 5” and over 1km of ground level 5” & 7-1/4”. Light-up wood, char, steam oil & petrol supplied. Air (Ryco) and 12v DC in steaming bays. Saturday night catered meal and night running, teas provided both days. David Kirkland 0408 763 095

25 - 26 October
20th Australian Miniature Traction Engine & Road Steam Rally - Clare, SA
Contact for information is Dean Manderson (08) 8842 3407 or email: deanmand@chariot.net.au

8 - 9 November
Sandgropers Weekend - Bunbury, WA
South West Model Engineers (WA) invite all model engineers to attend the 5th Sandgroper Weekend at Forrest Park Miniature Railway, Bunbury. Our track is ground level 5” & 7-1/4” and elevated 2-1/2”, 3-1/2” & 5” gauges. Normal AALS Rules apply and all steam locos, etc. must have a current AMBSC certificate. We will supply light-up wood, coal, char and steam oil. Registration fee will include free tea & coffee all day, plus morning and afternoon tea. Evening meal at cost. Contact Ian Morrison (08) 9725 2206

9 - 12 April 2009
AALS Convention - Castledare, WA