Welcome to Coventry Model Engineering Society
Want to become a model engineer?
If you're interested in building things come and join like minded people
Want to learn how to drive a steam locomotive?
They're just like full size locos, learn how they work, how to steam them and then become the fireman and driver!
Are you curious about garden railways?
Prefer something slightly smaller? We have a 32mm & 45mm track
Would you like to to help run our railway
Did you want to become a train driver when you were a kid? Now's your chance!
We have lots of events and activites for members to enjoy throughout the year
We have regular steam ups and annual events like efficiency competitions and fish & chip suppers
Raised track
Dual track supporting both 3½" and 5" gauges approx 2000 feet (610 metres) long
Garden rail
Two separate tracks supporting 32mm and 45mm guages, approx 120 feet (37 metres) long
What do we do?
We're a group of like minded people interested in all things model engineering, specifically model locomotives (both steam and battery powered), traction engines, stationary engines and specialised workshop equipment.
We're also responsible for running the Ryton Pools Miniature Railway at Ryton Pools, near Coventry. The railway is usually open every Sunday & Bank Holiday Monday from Easter until the end of September.
If you're interested in model engineering, running your own loco's or would simply like to help run the miniature railway, then come and join a group of like minded people.
Where are we?
We are based at Ryton Pools Country Park near Coventry which is on Leamington Road (A445), near Bubbenhall.
Use the postcode CV8 3BH on your SATNAV
Contact us
You can contact us via email info@coventrymes.co.uk
From around Easter to the end of September you're welcome to visit us on Sunday afternoons when the railway is open. Members usually meet at the railway on Saturday afternoons too when the weather permits. We'll be happy to answer any questions and introduce you to other members.
You can also write to us at the following address:
C.M.E.S.
c/o The Old Police House
Birmingham Road
Stoneleigh
Coventry
CV8 3DD
