2010

4 - 7 March
Penwood Invitation Run - Berry, NSW
Beginning Thursday March 4, our invitation run will follow normal requirements for AALS 7¼” wheel standards and a maximum axle loading of 150 Kg together with AMBSC boiler certificates for those with steamers. We have installed 240v power for our campers to provide improved amenities. The ladies are again providing breakfast and meals each day with a special sit down dinner on Saturday evening. Although we only have 7¼” facilities, all are welcome to come and enjoy Penwood hospitality with good friends from many clubs. For further information: Ring Les Irwin at 02 4464 1201 or email Frank Tynan ftynan@shoalhaven.net.au

6 - 7 March
Locomotion 2010 - Palmerston North, NZ
The Palmerston North Model Engineering Club invites all model engineers to our annual event. 3 ½, 5 and 7 ¼” ground level track. Marriner Reserve railway, Palmerston North. Lunches and BBQ tea provided. www.pnmec.org.nz email pnmec@trains.net.nz

13 March
Birthday Run - Bulla, Vic
The members of the Tullamarine LSS invite you to celebrate their annual event with them

1 - 5 April
54th AALS Convention - Warner, Qld
Check the club website for details and registration form. www.tracksandtrains.com/qsmee

3 - 5 April
Easter Hop Convention - Eltham, Vic
The Diamond Valley Railway located at Eltham Lower Park (Mel Ref Map 21 H10) is holding its inaugural 7 1/4 inch gauge, Easter Hop Convention. This will take place over the Easter Weekend, of the 3rd 4th & 5th of April 2010. EVERYONE IS WELCOME. Come along and enjoy our wonderful hospitality and have a weekend of train running. Full details will be advertised in the next issue. If you would like more information please feel free to contact the Event Organizers, Steve Dalton on 0433 010 926 or Sam Daly on 0402 836 450 or alternatively please email events@dvr.com.au

1 - 2 May
Quirindi Rural Heritage Village, NSW
12th annual vintage machinery and miniature railway rally and swap meet. More than 100 swap sites. Contact David Chapple (trains) (02) 6746 5596, other bookings (02) 6746 1479.

15-16 May
Blowfly Rally & Birthday Weekend Run - Mudgee, NSW
The Mudgee Miniature Railway invites all Blowfly owners & builders, model engineers and interested people to come to Mudgee for the 18th annual Blowfly Rally & Birthday Weekend. While we are aiming for as many Blowfly locos as possible, we are combining it with our birthday run so anyone who wishes to run any other type of loco, whether steam, petrol or electric, is more then welcome.. There is plenty of room for camping on site (no power). For further details and info. please contact the Secretary - Peter King on (02) 6373 3626 or email: kingpeter@harboursat.com.au or write to PO Box 373, Mudgee NSW 2850

29 - 30 May
Southern Highlands Steam-up - Bowral, NSW
Rails in the Garden Inc invite you to a weekend of steam, camaraderie and more. With 45mm and 32 mm gauge live steam layouts suitable for main line, narrow gauge and vintage steamers to run on. The weekend will feature flea market tables, trade stands and the option of a Saturday Night Dinner. For comfort and insurance reasons, this gathering will not be open to the public - numbers will be limited so prior registration is a must if you wish to attend. For more details see: www.shsteamup.com or on request to PO Box 1072 Mittagong NSW 2575.

12,13,14, June
Hot Pot Run - Wollongong, NSW
Illawarra Live Steamers will be holding their 16th Annual Hot Pot Run over the June long weekend. Enjoy a wintery weekend of hot steamy soup, fresh bread rolls with an abundance of rolling stock and locomotives thrown in. Night running permitted with the entry being two cans of soup per person for the weekend. Areas have been set aside for Camping and Caravans from Friday (11th). So, for further info contact Warwick Aston on (02) 9520 8186, email dorwic48@bigpond.com.au or look us up on www.ils.org.au

10 - 11 July
'JULYFEST' - Luddenham, NSW
The Sydney SME invite you to their annual weekend of fun and run on their track site at 869 Luddenham Road, which offers all gauges from Gauge 1 to 7 ¼". Continuous running night & day. Compressed Air (Jamec Series 900 fitting) 12 volt DC & 240 volt AC available. Traction engines welcome. Continuous tea and coffee, hot and cold lunch available for purchase. To assist with planning please let us know if: (a) You are planning on attending and (b) You will be staying overnight onsite. It will be necessary to book & prepay if you are requiring a meal on Saturday evening. John & Donalda Hill (02) 4736 2803, 0428 119 690 or email djhill@bigpond.com

6 - 8h August
QSMEE’s 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”. Note, the ground track points do NOT have moving frogs - if your loco is large enquire first. Sorry, we do not permit locos driven from a ride-in position. The site is open for model engineers only on Friday and Saturday. Camp on site if you wish: a hot shower is available. Bottomless tea and coffee will be available all day. Some breakfasts, lunches and Saturday dinner are available at nominal charges, but must be booked by Wednesday 21st July. 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.

2-3 October
10th Model Engineering Exhibition - Melbourne, Vic.
Following on the success of past exhibitions the 10th Model Engineering Exhibition will be held in the Engineering Hall, Monash University, Clayton, Melbourne. You are invited to visit and see the exhibition - perhaps exhibit yourself! For more information ring John James on (03) 9528 4878, email mailjj@ozemail.com.au or visit www.msmee.org.au

2012

5 - 9 January 2012 Steam Up North - Whangarei, NZ
The New Zealand International Convention will be hosted by the Whangarei Model Engineering Club at their Miniature Railway track at Maunu. More details in upcoming issues.