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Much-loved childrens attraction deliberately set on fire by yobs Devastating photos show the inside of the clubhouse completely gutted 10:29, 4 MAY 2021 Updated Damage caused to the clubhouse of Merseyside Live Steam and Model Engineers A devastating blaze that ripped through the clubhouse of a popular children’s miniature railway ride attraction was caused by arsonists - police said today. The fire broke out at the headquarters of Merseyside Live Steam and Model Engineers which is located o...

Broken glass has been cleared and windows have been boarded up thanks to volunteers. Pics: @AvoncroftMuseum THE people of Bromsgrove have rallied together to support Avoncroft Museum which was vandalised by mindless criminals on Saturday evening (May 1). The Stoke Heath museum had only just reopened after months of closure due to lockdown when vandals caused significant damage to its buildings, forcing it to close again. Thanks to donations and community support the museum is hoping to r...

Fire destroys childrens miniature railway ride clubhouse ahead of reopening Photos taken in the aftermath of the blaze show the inside of the clubhouse which is completely gutted Damage caused to the clubhouse of Merseyside Live Steam and Model Engineers The sun is finally here - but the news doesnt stop. Sign up for our newsletterInvalid EmailSomething went wrong, please try again later. Subscribe for free When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters...

Just joined the Forum that I found whilst searching for Forums to join for home machining. I dont make models and see on here its not just for model makers, but who knows maybe Ill end up making one Anyway, I am a Primary School Teacher and have managed to build and equip, a MakerSpace in our school. MakerSpaces are designed as a place to get children inspired to make things, both mechanical and digital (virtual and physical or both). We purchased a Warco Hobby Lathe and a Warco Hobby Bench Dr...

VICKI ANDERSON offers a few highlights of events in Ōtautahi Christchurch this weekend and beyond. Have you made time to see the Ralph Hotere exhibition at Christchurch Art Gallery yet? When I visited recently, after checking out CoCA next door, I saw a couple crying quietly with their arms around one another in front of a painting. It is that moving. Christchurch tip of the week: The $6 tacos from Cactus in Barbadoes St. Also visit for the A+ banter. The Christchurch song of the week: Wh...

There has been a bit of a pause on this thread. There is an openscad file by buffcleb on Thingiverse for an index plate that is fully configuarble for size and hole patterns, even mountings. Just had to have a play with it. I didnt want to try out a 5 hour print for a proper plate but then thought the best way to make a specific prime is often to start with that number - rather self defeating though in the old days. However a single row could be printed rathe more simply (hour and a half). As a...

Posted by br on 20/02/2021 10:04:17: ME editor is as quiet as a church mouse. This forum is dominated by MEW topics. A forum for ME and one for MEW would make life simpler. As another member posted, he has taken his loco build to MECH forum - reason given was lack of interest on here. More threads and photos on a what are you making theme I would welcome. Bill The magazines are influenced by feedback because the Editors select and encourage particular types of material as necessary to attract p...

Man, I Miss The QSME Model Railroad Open House Ladies and gentlemen, I present to you the understatement of the year. 2020 has been a lousy year. So many activities have been postponed or cancelled thanks to the COVID-19 Pandemic. One of the activities I will really miss during this holiday season is the annual Open House display of the model railroad setup in the basement of the Good Samaritan Home in Quincy . It has been a tradition for many to visit the train set-up thanks to the Quincy Soci...