'Another day in Paradise . . .'

SHOWS in 2013

We will have a stand at the following shows in 2013, so please come and see us, have a chat and ask your questions.

16-17th February
Watford Finescale

20-21 April Scalefour North, Wakefield

25-26th May  Railex

1-2 June Exeter

10-11 August RailWells

28-29th September Scaleforum

SHOWS in 2014

12-13th January
CMRA St Albans

There will be more shows, so watch this space.

The perfect opportunity to improve your railway modelling skills with the best tutors in the hobby.

2mm NBR Single built by Tim Watson
and painted by Ian Rathbone

For more than 30 years, people have been polishing their skills at Missenden Abbey’s unique Railway Modellers’ Weekends. Hands-on, practical courses cover the key aspects of railway modelling. Working closely with some of the best-known names in the business, you can choose from a wide variety of course options – from chassis construction to electronics, scenics to kit-building, from soldering and tracklaying to airbrush painting and weathering.

7mm GWR 'King' built by Richard Spoors

We aim to help you build a working model that’s well on its way to completion by the time you go home – and, above all, to enjoy yourself. Though not suitable for the outright beginner, the courses are ideal for the modeller with basic skills wanting to make further progress or feeling their working methods need refreshment. We particularly welcome modellers returning to the hobby, keen to make up lost ground after years devoted to family and career.

Deep in the Buckinghamshire countryside, within easy reach of the M25, Missenden Abbey provides excellent food, comfortable accommodation, free broadband and real ale in the bar.  As well as expert modelling guidance you’ll enjoy 'a refreshing break from domestic interference, sponging kids, dogs that want walking, gardens that need tidying and trolleys to push round Sainsbury’s'. (CJL 2011)

Manning Wardle 0-4-0 ST (7mm) weathered by Tim Shackleton

Missenden is great fun - a place to learn a great deal about your hobby and get some serious modelling done, especially at the week-long Summer Retreat. Dozens of past students will testify that you’re assured a wonderful time in a unique venue, meeting other modellers and sharing ideas and expertise.

Talking trains

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Gatherings in 2013

Spring Weekend :
Fri 8th - Sun 10th March
Summer Retreat :
BOOKING NOW OPEN
Sun 18th - Fri 23rd August
Autumn Weekend :
Fri 11th - Sun 13th October

Extra Extra Extra

Beginners Course - Airbrushing for Modellers
Fri 25th - Sun 27th October

Organised by Missenden Abbey Adult Learning
led by Tim Shackleton

Further details will be posted shortly on www.missendenabbey-al.co.uk/arca/

What people have said:

'Thanks once again for all you enthusiasm in organising Missenden - our hobby would be much poorer without it.'

'Thanks for another excellent weekend at Missenden.’

'it is the best money I have spent on railway modelling.'

‘Barry enabled my back scenes to be much improved, and Ian's personal demonstrations and advice were particularly helpful.’

'Great weekend, I've come away full of ideas to develop CBus controls, thank you for your efforts making it a success.'