FDSME 2021 Steam Railway Weekend
Our next Steam Railway Weekend is at the end of July on :
- Saturday 30th July 2022 and
- Sunday 31th July 2022
Please note that Fareham and District Society of Model Engineers (FDSME) have to reserve the right to cancel the event on one, or both days, due to adverse circumstances.
Location
Look out for our "salmon-pink" coloured road signs around the Titchfield area in Fareham, Hampshire. These will direct you to our event site off Segensworth Road, that is between Cartwright Drive and Mill Lane near to the historic Titchfield Abbey. Or just enter our postcode of PO15 5DZ into your sat-nav.
Our postal address is:
- Fareham and District Society of Model Engineers
- Segensworth Road
- FAREHAM
- PO15 5DZ
Admission
Gates open from 10:30 to 17:00 hrs. on each day (last train rides at 16:30 hrs.).
We are a "cash-only" site. There are no facilities to process card payments.
- Adults: £TBA
- Senior Citizens: £TBA
- 5-16 years: £TBA
- Under 5 years: Free
- Car parking: Free
Expected Attractions in 2022
Please note, details below are subject to availabilty and hence may be changed and/or removed.
Passenger carrying miniature railways
- Once again both our raised 5" and the ground level 7¼" gauge tracks will in operation.
Train rides: TBA (all ages).
Radio controlled boats
- Have a go steering one of our radio controlled boats.
Captain a boat: TBA for five minutes (all ages).
Garden railway demonstrations
- You can also drive one of our small 32mm gauge locos around a special track.
Train driving: TBA for three minutes (all ages).
Model engineering exhibition
- Our FDSME members show the results of their time and effort.
Classic vehicles
- Look round the vehicles from a time before Gatsos .
Bric-a-brac and handicrafts stalls
- Spot a bargain and support a local craftsmen.
Face painting
- Unleash the inner tiger and get your face painted to match.
Raffle
- But a ticket. You might just be lucky and go away with a prize.
Live music
- Our live band will be playing at times throughout the day.
Refreshments
- Different refreshments are available!