New Look Model Railway Room at Ngongotaha Rail Park:
Model trains are fun for both young and old- men and women. It is a very interactive hobby where users can create elaborate model railroad layouts.Model trains are fun for both young and old developing skills associated with modelling trains. Many people enjoy putting together a model train display, in a landscape and/or a village setting.The layouts are way more compelling when there are people doing it together. Every person comes with a different skill: wiring,modelling,painting.kit-bashing,computer programming,painting or air brushing,decals,historical accuracy,mechanics,design,sculpting,making tiny trees ,rocks or people.See the sample photos below and bring your skills to add and improve our Model train area.There are more layouts thanin these photos.
You and the family absolutely have to come down to the park and take a look at our new look Model Railway room.We have two new layouts .
On the exterior of the Model Rail room we are promoting our "Rail "theme and colours. If you have any good thoughts on design whilst there, please let Rodney or Sharon know.
Model Railway Group is run by our on site Rodney Sievers
- Meet every Thursday 6.30pm to 8.30pm
- Entry by Gold coin donation
- Bring your own trains and rolling stock or use ours
- Workshops held on maintenance on all parts of the modelling
- (Please note that current Friends of the Trust Membership is required if joining)
The latest news in Model room area is that Rodney is developing a "Yesteryear" aged layout using trains and cars of the era. Have you any old model trains to contribute to add to his SPECIAL layout? Please contact admin@rotoruarail.co.nz attention Rodney.Watch for progress photos of this on the website NEWS page.
On our Thomas layout we have had some items stolen. Unfortunately this has caused this layout to be "under repair" status. If you know of any good reasonable priced replacements we would be glad to hear from you.It also means access times to Model room are restricted.
There is good news in that some of our Thomas items have been returned. Thank you parents.
More good news is that we have a Mobile English layout that is very popular at Model shows. It has been requested for 3 more shows in North Island after being seen at the Latest Rotorua Model Clubs Easter Weekend show.
