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Introduction
Founded in
2001, the Society is a newcomer in the well-established field of Model
Engineering societies. It is based
at the
Bath & West Showground
near Shepton Mallet, Somerset in the south-west of the UK, and draws members from as far afield as Bristol and Yeovil. Members come from
many different walks of life and are of many levels of skill and experience - and all are still learning! Their interests include:
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internal combustion
engines
tools and workshop accessories
hot air and stationary engines
industrial archaeology
preserved steam railways
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Bath & West's mainline completed! |
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After just three years of hard work, March 26, 2008 saw the
completion of the main line of the Bath & West Railway The final length of
track was finished just before midday and, after suitable liquid blessing of
their work, a series of trains laden with members made the first ever circuit of
the complete line.
Follow the links below for the full story of
this significant achievement.
Bow-string bridge, Winter 2007
Phase 4 track, Winter 2007
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'Shop!' |
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Visit the
Books & Shop page to see some of our favourite books - just click on a link and buy it.
You can also go to the Amazon homepage to search for and buy anything including CDs, DVDs, cameras, PCs,
toys and games, power
tools - even kitchen equipment.
Every purchase made through this page helps the Society and, with great prices and excellent service, everybody gains!
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To go directly to Amazon, click
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New Members required
We are still growing, and are eager to attract new members to
help us fulfil our ambitious plans for the Bath & West Railway - if you want to know more, please
contact us.
For images of our achievements to date, use the menu to go to the 'The
Bath & West Railway' section.
Keep in touch -
If you want to be kept up-to-date with what's on, developments at the RB&W
and the Bath & West Railway, or updates to this website, please
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