The 009 Society The Worlds largest society for small scale narrow gauge railway modelling

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Web Name: The 009 Society The Worlds largest society for small scale narrow gauge railway modelling

WebSite: http://009society.com

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Welcome to the 009 Society We aim to cater for all aspects of small scale narrow gauge railway modelling, both for the beginner and the experienced modeller alike, for the scratch-builder, the kit builder and the modeller who prefers proprietary ready to run equipment. Whether you are an active modeller or an armchair modeller, you will find a welcome in the 009 SOCIETY.The majority of our members work in 00 (1:76) or H0 (1:87) scales. By using a track gauge of 9mm they are able to model narrow gauge railways with prototype gauges between 1 10 and 2 6 (that is 570mm and 760mm). The use of one common track gauge has the advantage that members can operate their 009 and HOe rolling stock on other layouts. Some of our members who scratch-built chassis use exact scale gauges to represent particular railways and a few use Z gauge equipment to represent 18 gauge prototypes. An increasing number of our members are using 12mm gauge track and equipment to model prototype railways with gauges of 3 0 (00 scale) and 1 metre (HO), with a number using HOn3 (10.5mm gauge) for American 3 gauge lines.Modelling interests vary considerably. Many members follow British narrow gauge practice, encapsulating the wide variety of railways to be found, from the small and often obscure mineral and industrial lines to such major main line undertakings as the Lynton and Barnstaple Railway. Some model the Irish or Manx 3-foot gauge prototypes on 12mm gauge. Also, a large number of our members interests lie further afield e.g. in the secondary lines of France or Spain perhaps, or the mountain main lines of Switzerland or Austria. American narrow gauge railways hold a particular fascination for many of our members, whilst others model the British colonial narrow gauge lines. Others model freelance narrow gauge layouts. Whatever your narrow gauge interests, you will find that the 009 SOCIETY has something to offer you.We publish our own journal, 009 News, once a month. This is a comprehensive magazine containing news and views, hints and tips, drawings and articles on all aspects of small scale narrow gauge modelling including 009, HOe and HOn30. It usually has some colour pages. The 009 News is posted direct to each member or can be digitally delivered in PDF format for our overseas members.There is an annual membership fee and we welcome applications from all over the world. Membership is valid for 12 months and runs for a year from the date of joining.The 009 SOCIETY has a number of local groups, both in the UK and overseas, where members meet to discuss modelling matters, show their models and enjoy a social gathering with like-minded modellers. Some groups have exhibition layouts which are shown regularly at the various model railway exhibitions around the country. Details of group activities are reported in the 009 News.The 009 website requires essential cookiesThe 009 Society website uses cookies for the essential operation of the website and for controlling access to the members’ only areas. You can opt-out if you wish but If you opt out access to the members’ only areas may be restricted. Cookie settingsACCEPT RejectPrivacy & Cookies Policy Privacy Overview This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these cookies, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may have an effect on your browsing experience. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. These cookies do not store any personal information. Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website.

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