ABBEY COVE
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.The Ferness track major track works now completed we see class 37 at a halt in the shadow of the village church we see a first train pass through the section. 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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As the Ferness end-to-end exhibit advances to become open we see the west coast mainline class 33 at the station with a Caledonian sleeper at the platform ready for boarding ,with class 66 Diesel loco in view as she passes the signal house.
(Locos and rolling stock courtesy of club member Colin )
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Happy New Year 2026
Clydeside MRC wish every site visitor a very
Happy New Year 2026 ,best wishes for a
modelling New Year
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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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The busy station at Ferness with a west coast passenger train just arrived whilst at the cliff emergency services are in action to recover casualties from the car crash into the sea
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Please be sure to join us at Model Rail Scotland @ the SEC where we will be demonstrating Bains Reach layout.
Click on the link above to see all exhibitors
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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