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(Left) The SNCF Society — Membership Secretary: John Rowcroft, 5 Middle Furlong, Seaford, Sussex, BN25 1SR
(Telephone enquires to the Secretary, Andy Hart: 01604 810045)
Formed in 1976 to promote the interests of British enthusiasts of French railways, both
full size and model. It has forged links with clubs in France and is the only ‘foreign’
association affiliated to the French Railway Modelling Federation (FFMF). The society
exhibits at many shows; holds its own biennial exhibition as well as local events; has a well
stocked library and growing archive section; offers discount and other privileges for
members. Its quarterly Journal has built up an enviable reputation –even in France itself –
for the quality and originality of its contents.
(Right) The Austrian Railway Group. Membership Secretary: H.G. Lawrence, 14 Wheatfield Way, Skegby, Sutton in Ashfield,
Nottinghamshire, NG17 3EU
Website: http://www.austrian-railways.org/ E-mail: howard.lawrence@ntlworld.com
The Austrian Railways Group was formed in 1992 and membership is now over one
hundred. It is an active and growing band of enthusiasts from all over the world who share
an interest in and a love of the railways of Austria. A journal is published three to four
times a year covering both prototype and modelling information on all Austrian railways.
The ARG runs a private ‘Egroup’ which enables 100+ participating members to
exchange messages & information at the touch of the ‘send’ button. ARG members
occasionally host informal ‘open days’ at their homes: these facilitate greater collaboration
between members; ?The ARG offers a range of unique products for those interested in
Austrian Railways.
Membership is Ł13.00 per annum for UK members or Ł16.00 for those elsewhere.
Please visit our stand where we invite you to chat with our members. You will find a
range of ARG products including booklets intended for those visiting Austria’s railways
(written by our members) and a selection of DVDs which will re-kindle your memories.
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Railway Children.
Ian Watson & David Maidment, Website: www.railwaychildren.org.uk
Railway Children has been reaching out to street children around the world for more
than a decade. Our primary aim is to change the lives of children living on the streets.
We undertake change at three levels:
Firstly, our work involves meeting the immediate needs of the child. This is where we
are working directly with the child at grass roots level.
Secondly, we have to create change in the local context. This means sensitising the
local community where we work. It is crucial that the children who live or arrive on the
streets are not seen by society as a commodity to sell, or abuse –but as children, children
in need of care and protection.
Thirdly, we work tirelessly to influence key policy decision makers in government to
create safeguarding provisions within their policies and budgets for street children. This is
extremely time consuming but vital if we are to achieve long term, sustainable change
Find out more about our work at www.railwaychildren.org.uk
The Society is reinforced by the G Scale Journal, which is produced 4 times a year.
This excellent glossy magazine contains a mixture of articles, photos, descriptions of
member’s lines, new product information, hints and tips, plus society and area group
information.
Come and watch trains whilst at the same time learn about the G Scale Society.
(Right) FRIENDS OF HUNGARIAN RAILWAYS GROUP (GB) /
MAGAR VASÚTBARÁTOK EGYESÜLETE (NB) SOCIETY. Contact: N. Lillywhite, 8 Sinclair Drive, Wherstead Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP2 8HZ
The group will be supporting our Hungarian visitors with a display of Hungarian
models. They will be pleased to talk to visitors and enrol new members.
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BAROSS GÁBOR / Veszprém, Hungary.
DISPLAY H0 (87.1/16.5) & TT (120 / 12). Letenyei Tamás has crossed Europe by train (over 1,500 km: about 1,000 miles) and
brought with them a display of MÁV locomotives, both diesel and electric, and carriages,
some of which have been scratchbuilt.
(Right) BOBOMODELL SZEGED / Bobomodell Club Szeged, Hungary.
DISPLAY H0 (87.1/16.5). Since 1993 András Domonkos has been attending our EUROTRACK exhibitions.
Each year he has crossed Europe over 1750 km (about 1150 miles) by train. This year
András shall display some of his scratchbuilt locomotives including a V50 Experimental
50 Hz Electric loco, 1928. He is also joined by another member of the club.
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