The Bradford Challenge Competition

January 28, 2024 by · Comments Off on The Bradford Challenge Competition
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Saturday 8th June 2024, 13:00 – 16:00 at Northcliff Railway

An Afternoon of Speed & Fun
Every year, our members build locomotives that are designed to compete in a time trial around our miniature raised track in Northcliff Woods, Shipley. This has evolved into “The Bradford Challenge” for which, as a local model engineering society/college/school, you are cordially invited to join.

We believe that this challenge offers an excellent opportunity for your students/members to design and build a bespoke high-speed locomotive that will compete to see who can circumnavigate the track twice, in the shortest time, whilst staying firmly on the rails!

Each locomotive is an excellent project in mechanical, electrical and electronic engineering, which could be part of a student’s curriculum or just a fun model to make.

To give as much opportunity as possible and to cater for all levels of expertise and pockets, we will split them into three classes of locomotive:

  • “Ducted fan(s) or Propellers”
  • “Wheel-driven”
  • “All-comers”, a class for the innovative or just plain fun locomotive, such as “Shaun the Sheep” on the right:

 

We would also like to attract young engineers to the modelling world. We plan, therefore, to run a ‘Junior Section’ for anyone 16 years or younger. To help them get started, we will provide a basic kit of parts, including wheels and an electric motor.

For a locomotive’s eye view of our track, please see the video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GHcult62ZPY

For further details and guidelines, please see this leaflet The Bradford Challenge Invitation – Jan2024

March Social Steam-Up

January 28, 2024 by · Comments Off on March Social Steam-Up
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As we had to cancel our mince pie steam-up due to the weather we are having a social for members and their families at Northcliff Railway on Saturday 23rd March from 11:00-15:00

If you want to bring any nibbles or baking to share that would be great.

Bradford MES AGM 2024

January 2, 2024 by · Comments Off on Bradford MES AGM 2024
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The Annual General Meeting of the Bradford Model Engineering Society will be held on Wednesday 6th March – 19:45 start at St. James’ Church Baildon

If any member would like an item including on the agenda please contact our secretary Laurence Bentley. All committee positions are open to nominations. Please speak to one of our committee if you would like any information about these roles.

The Big Lunch 2024

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Sunday 9th June – 12:00-15:00
Northcliff Railway

Bring a picnic and come join us while we support this national event.

Rae Gala 2024

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Sunday 7th July – 14:00-16:30
Northcliff Railway

Come and join us for our annual celebration of the gift of Northcliffe to the people of Shipley.

Easter Bunny 2024

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Saturday 30th March – 12:30-15:00
Northcliff Railway

Bring a picnic and meet the Easter Bunny in the top field past the miniature railway. The Easter Bunny will be bouncing around meeting the children, and the miniature railway will be open all afternoon for rides – you might even get to ride the same train as Easter Bunny! Other attractions are to be confirmed.

October Running Day 2024

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Northcliff Railway will be open on Sunday 6th October from 13:30-16:00

The clubhouse and tracks will be available for members to run from 11:30

September Running Day 2024

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Northcliff Railway will be open on Sunday 15th September from 13:30-16:00

The clubhouse and tracks will be available for members to run from 11:30

August Running Day 2024

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Northcliff Railway will be open on Sunday 18th August from 13:30-16:00

The clubhouse and tracks will be available for members to run from 11:30

July Running Day 2024

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Northcliff Railway will be open on Sunday 21st July from 13:30-16:00

The clubhouse and tracks will be available for members and visitors to run from 11:30

June Running Day 2024

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Northcliff Railway will be open on Sunday 16th June for Father’s Day from 13:30-16:00

The clubhouse and tracks will be available for members to run from 11:30

May Running Day 2024

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Northcliff Railway will be open on Sunday 19th May from 13:30-16:00

The clubhouse and tracks will be available for members to run from 11:30

April Running Day 2024

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Northcliff Railway will be open on Sunday 21st April from 13:30-16:00

The clubhouse and tracks will be available for members to run from 11:30

*CANCELLED* Mince Pie Steam Up 2023

December 25, 2023 by · Comments Off on *CANCELLED* Mince Pie Steam Up 2023
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Unfortunately due to the recent heavy rain the fields are too wet to allow cars in. Even with the dry weather forecast on Boxing Day it will not be enough and heavy rain is due most of Wednesday.

We will try and find another date in the new year but the long term forecast for the next few weeks is more rain!

Russell

Members winter running day and social

Sunday 27th December – 12:00 start and finish when cold!
Northcliff Railway

2023 BMES Lunch

September 29, 2023 by · Comments Off on 2023 BMES Lunch
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Friday 20th October 2023, 12:30 for 1pm

Ken has managed to book us in again for our annual get together at Oakwood Hall, Lady Lane, Bingley BD16 4AW. Our own John Holroyd will be providing the entertainment.

Please let Ken know before the 13th October if you wish to attend.

2023 BMES Lunch Menu

Exhibition at Bradford Industrial Museum

September 28, 2023 by · Comments Off on Exhibition at Bradford Industrial Museum
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Saturday & Sunday 28/29th October 2023

We will hopefully have lots of models on display showcasing what our members get up to in their workshops as well as running our 5″ gauge portable track outside and small pond for the remote controlled boats.

September Visitors Day 2023

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Northlcliff Railway will be open to the public on Saturday 30th September from 13:00-16:00

The clubhouse and tracks will be available for visitors and members to run from 10:00. Please let Russell or Adrian know if you are planning to attend so we can sort the catering.

April Running Day 2023

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Northlcliff Railway will be open on Sunday 30th April from 13:30-16:00 weather permitting.

Easter Bunny 2023

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Saturday 8th April – 12:00-15:00
Northcliff Railway

Bring a picnic and meet the Easter Bunny in the top field past the miniature railway. The Easter Bunny will be bouncing around meeting the children, and the miniature railway will be open all afternoon for rides – you might even get to ride the same train as Easter Bunny! Other attractions to be confirmed are decorate your own egg competition, face painting and sweet tombola.

Donations of cakes and buns and help on the day would be really appreciated.

Bradford MES AGM 2023

January 27, 2023 by · Comments Off on Bradford MES AGM 2023
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The Annual General Meeting of the Bradford Model Engineering Society will be held on Wednesday 1st March – 19:45 start at Saltaire Methodist Church.

If any member would like an item including on the agenda please contact our secretary Laurence Bentley. All committee positions are open to nominations. Please speak to one of our committee if you would like any information about these roles.

Annual Dinner 2022

September 23, 2022 by · Comments Off on Annual Dinner 2022
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This years annual dinner has been arranged for Friday 14th October, 12.30 for 1.00pm by popular request again at Oakwood Hall, Lady Lane, Bingley, BD16 4AW.

2022 BMES Dinner – Please let Ken have your booking before Monday 10th October.

Saltaire Exhibition April 2022

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Saturday 2nd April 2022

After having to postpone our exhibitions in 2020 and 2021 we had a good turnout of models and it was great to see what our members have been working on during the last two years.

Jubilee Lunch 2022

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Sunday 5th June 2022

Trains will be running at Northcliff from 12:00 while other celebrations are taking place.

Easter Bunny 2022

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Saturday 16th April – 12:30-15:00
Northcliff Railway

Bring your own picnic to the field above the railway. Meet Easter Bunny, who will be wandering around at various times throughout the event, take part in the family races we’ll be organising, and show off your Easter bonnet in our competition, plus other easter-themed activities.

February Meeting 2023

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‘Low Moor WWI Explosion’ Talk by Geoff and Mary Twentyman

Wednesday 1st February – 19:30 start
Saltaire Methodist Church

 

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