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PROGRESS ON BALDWIN PARK II: The Clubroom layout.
Work continues with Baldwin Park II; tracklaying has now moved to the 3rd (northern-most) peninsular. Phil, Graeme and Michael were photographed jollying some reluctant Code 100 flex track into the desired curve and fixing it down. As a precaution against “kinking” at joins, the track lengths were soldered together so that a smooth curve was obtained – and maintained.
This track section will form a raised DC loop section and the larger DCC trackage will travel underneath it. When all is in place, wired up and checked, scenery will cover the peninsular and both DC-operated and DCC-operated trains will be running.
When asked how progress was going on the layout wiring, the Chief Electrical Engineer gave the statement: “Very slowly.”
The Chief Structural and Civil Engineer reports that building and locating structures on the layout is progressing. The town of “Drury” is well under way, and the CMRC Mining Co. structures are well on the way to completion (and, presumably, able to contribute revenue to the railway.)
“Drury” railway station and town buildings (on the left) including the ubiquitous “Railway Hotel.” This area is still under development.
The small town of “Hillstown” has passed the design phase and buildings seem to be popping up everywhere.
Hillstown is growing, with more retail buildings for its growing population.
The Chief Engineer reports that tracklaying must be complete and signed off as meeting contract requirements before the landscapers can move in to build the landforms and complete the project.
A montage of the layout (As of Tue 27 Aug 24)
A closeup of the viaduct (thanks to Michael H and his 3D printer)
Club member inducted: Our most recent addition to Club membership is Rob Lones, who was presented with his membership certificate by President Bob Morton. Rob has been a member for some time but has only recently received his membership certificate. Congratulations!
Mentor Program: This program, a collaboration between the University of Canberra High School Kaleen and our Club has been running successfully for nearly 13 years! The students meet with us on Tuesdays and a separate report appears elsewhere on this website.
Community Involvement:
Recent activities have included:
- Displaying the U-Drive layout “Charlestown” at Hall Markets, supporting Hartley Life Care.
- Displaying “Charlestown” at Cockington Green Gardens for two days.
- A monthly Saturday morning session at the Clubroom for children and their parents.
- Preparing “McEvoy Junction” (our display layout) for exhibiting at the Goulburn Model Railway Exhibition to be held over the weekend of September 7th & 8th.
Attention All,
In March 2027 is our next Club Expo. This is our major money spinner for the club, and through that we subsidise a few events throughout the year, provide coffee, tea, milk and biscuits, as well as having some money for our new and old club layouts.
To this end, we need some help in manning mainly Charlestown when we take it round to the various venues between now and the Expo. We want to see all able-bodied men volunteer to help on at least one or two of the venues over the next few months. Don’t leave it to the regulars. The club is here for all of us, and we need as much help as possible.
Hall Markets are on every first Sunday up to March, except for January, and we will probably be at a number of Bunnings in that period. So, please lend a hand.
The Club AGM was held on Wednesday, 21st August, at 7:30 pm at the Clubroom in Kaleen.
The key office-bearers for the next 12 months are:
President: Bob Morton
Vice President: Herb Hobbs
Secretary: Chris Neil
Treasurer: Phil Young
A more detailed report of the 2024 AGM appears in the September 2024 Club Bulletin.
This page was last updated on 2 July 2026