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February 2013 Meeting Report

By Bob Palmer • Published on Thursday 28 February 2013, 5:45pm

A full report of our February 2013 meeting can be expected in the next Runnymede Meccano Guild Magazine. For now, here is a taster…

This was the first meeting to be held at our new venue, Lyne Village Hall and a great success it was with over 80 persons present — quite a challenge for our caterers, who rose to the task admirably.

Despite the larger hall and more tables all table space was filled with models etc. Here are just a few examples:

Firstly, a fine tractor from Roger West…

Roger West - Tractor

John Rogers showed us his impressive Harmsworth Trophy Speedboat.

John Rogers - Harmsworth Trophy Speedboat

As well as one of his signature fairground rides James Plicio had brought along this rather splendid ship.

James Plicio - Galleon

Here's Howard Somerville's Tumbling Engine…

A couple of quartz clocks from Stephen Jeavons…

A Burrell steam crane from Pete Evans…

Joe Wilson's fun clockwork locomotive…