T R A C

Thorncombe Rail Activities Club

TRAC was formed in 2000 and has an active and growing membership living in West Dorset, East Devon and South Somerset. We meet at Thorncombe Village Hall in West Dorset, but conveniently close to the border with Devon and Somerset. The towns of Seaton, Lyme Regis, Honiton, Chard, Bridport, Axminster, Ilminster and Crewkerne are only a short distance away. Our members have varied interests, so whether you model railways, or prefer the real thing, or have a particular interest in steam, diesel or electric railways, we are sure you will find membership of TRAC to be of value. There are no age or gender barriers, although younger members under 14 should be accompanied by a responsible adult.

WHAT HAPPENS AT MEETINGS:
We hold monthly meetings which usually consist of a speaker and presentation on a railway-related topic, followed by a refreshment break, then a question and answer session with the guest speaker. There are also displays of railway interest provided by members, and recent meetings have seen the appearance of model railway layouts brought along by members. A prize raffle is also held, and all proceeds from this and membership payments go towards the hire of the hall and paying the costs of our guest speakers. Members and guests are encouraged to bring along any items of railway interest for others to see and discuss. Please read meeting reports here. Or have a look at some photos taken on our recent outings here

MEMBERSHIP DETAILS:
Membership is £10.00 per annum and is open to everyone, and includes admission to all meetings held at the Village Hall, and the opportunity to take part in TRAC trips to outside attractions in July & August. If you are unable to become a member of the group, we are quite happy for you to attend our meetings on a guest basis and pay a small charge on the door.

2005 MEETINGS:

November 16th - "A Broad Gauge Journey Pt 1" - Brian Arman

December 14th - "Heritage Railway Videos"

2006 MEETINGS:

January 18th - a.g.m. plus “History of the Channel Tunnel”... John Vanderwolfe.

February 15th - “Southern Branch Lines”... David Milton.

March 15th - “Peco & The Beer Heights Railway”... Steve Haynes/John MacDougal.

April 19th - “The Welsh Highland Continues”... Dave Kent.

May 17th - “Penzance to Padstow”... David Worth.

June 21st - “Why do Vicars Like Trains”... David Hardy.

July 15 th - Annual Outing

August - Summer Break

September 20th - “The Firefly Project”... Sam Bee.

October 18th - “The Isle of Man & other Islands”... John Gulliver

November 4th - Model Railway Exhibition - Model Railway Exhibition at Thorncombe Village Hall

November 15th - “Gone but not Forgotten... Peter Triggs.

December 13th - "Heritage Railway Videos"

INFORMATION & HELP:
All meetings are held in Thorncombe Village Hall (near Chard) and start at 7.30pm. You do not need to be a member to attend and are welcome to visit us for any of our meetings but there is a small charge for Non Members. For further information contact Michael Sheasby on 01460 30474

Email
Mike Kerslake for further information on membership and directions: trac@kerslake.plus.com

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