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Club Name
Cairns Model Railway Club
Type of Club
Hobbies
Description
The Cairns Model Railway Club (CMRC) was formed in 2018 to foster the interest in and development of model railways and associated model making. The club is fortunate in having access to an excellent transportable HO layout as can be seen in the photo gallery. Since inception the club has also been donated an HO shunting layout and an N scale layout which replicates an industrial town in the north of England. These were both neglected over many years and are providing the club with challenging projects to restore them to their former glory.

The club has close connections with the National Model Railway Association (NMRA) which enables it to provide a public liability insurance for the club and its members when on official club business (i.e. meetings, public gatherings, etc). All members of CMRC are required to also be members of NMRA to achieve this.

The club holds informal meetings every Thursday evening (5.00pm) and a formal monthly meeting on the third Sunday of each month (10.30am) at it’s interim clubroom, to which all visitors and prospective members are welcome.
Activities
Model Railroading
Train Operation
Model Building
Laser Cutting
3D Printing
Formal Meetings: 3rd Sunday of each month at 10-30 am.
Social Meetings: Thursday Evenings
Casual meetings: By appointment
Membership
20 as at 30-06-20 (Approx)
Year of Inauguration
2018
Days Open
3rd Sunday of each month, every Thursday evening - Other times as requested
Opening Hours
As above, but phone us to see if someone is there.
Facilities Offered
Club Rooms - Tea, Coffee provided ($2 weekly amenities fee requested)
Social area.
Library - DVD's, Magazines, Books.
Large established DCC HO Layout. *
N Scale exhibition layout under repair. Volunteers welcomed.
Large HO DC portable layout.
Laser Cutting (Ply, MDF, Card, Acrylic, Poly - not metal) *
3D Resin Printing *

* This equipment is privately owned and members must be supervised by the owner(s). Members must pay for materials and and a small fee for usage.
Disabled Facilities
Limited
Licensed
No
Location
City
Manunda
Street Address
Shed 10, Bohemia Business Centre, 38-42 Pease Street, Manunda, Qld 4870.
Other Address Details
About 100 metres from Reservoir Road Lights. 50 metres from Shell Servo on the same side.
Off-street Parking
Limited. Please respect our neighbours.
Disabled Parking
Just use general parking facilities. Ground is level.
Public Transport
Busses from Raintrees and the City.
How To Contact us
Club's Postal Address
TBA
Clubhouse Phone
0419 712 342 or 04 100 42 114
Club's Email Address
cairnsmrc@gmail.com
President (Phone)
Ian MacLeod-Carey 0419 712 342
Secretary (Phone)
Rob Drew cairnsmrc@gmail.com
Facebook Site
No
Web Site
This is our official web site.
Membership
Memberships Available
Full Member
Age Limit
12 plus. Minors must be accompanied by an adult supervisor.
Gender
Men, Women, Family, Girls, Boys
Membership Fees
Annual Fee, Capitation Fee, Weekly Usage Fee
Dress Code
Neat Casual - Covered Footwear
Reciprocal Rights
No
Other Membership Details
No Smoking or alcohol.
Please note: The main layout is up a set of stairs.
News
Latest News

Please watch this space for news about our latest activities. The Club is currently operating in accordance with Queensland Government Covid-19 regulations and the requirements of our Insurers, but we are currently able to hold weekly forums and monthly meetings.

Members and guests must advise us in advance that they wish to attend on a given day. They must sign in and out and supply a valid phone number, or email address each time they attend. We supply disposable cups for tea or coffee and you must use the supplied hand sanitiser before you enter the building. Social distancing rules apply.

It's a legislative requirement that you don't attend meetings or gatherings if you have symptoms of a cold, flu or other respiratory problems. 

Our Thursday evening meetings are very casual. We discuss a wide range of topics and focus on assisting newbies to overcome problems however trivial they may seem.

Events
Upcoming Events

The Cairns Regional Council has advised that Carnival On Collins should be on this year (2021) and we plan to be there.

If your organisation is planning an event during the year, we may be able to supply a portable model railway to entertain your visitors. We need an undercover area 6m x 3m (two marquees) and access to 240 volt power.

We would appreciate a donation to the Cairns Model Railway Club in return.

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