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Famous Trains model railway

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Famous Trains model railway

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    1. Famous Trains model railway Markeaton Park, Derby www.famoustrains.org.uk

    2. Our mission We will open a large, permanent, 00-scale model railway in Markeaton Park, Derby, for the general public to enjoy.

    3. The vision The building: Council store 22m x 9m Annexe Access to staff toilets

    4. The vision The building: Opposite south (main) car park Close to light railway terminus

    5. The vision Annexe to be main entrance New paths from car park road Short walk from light railway station

    6. The vision Near car park, light railway, and Markeaton roundabout

    7. The vision Large 00 scale model railway Easy public access Low entrance charge

    8. The vision Village Quarry railway Factory Farm Canal basin Rope-worked incline

    9. The vision Push button operation: Fairground Windmill Turntable Road vehicles

    10. The vision For kids: Toddlers toy wooden railway Drive your own train small layout Push buttons

    11. Community benefits Added attraction for park visitors Train volunteers in skills to build, maintain and operate model railway Involve schools in model-related projects: display results to public in our building

    12. Who are we? Group of retired senior railway engineers and other professionals Registered charity No 1126173 Trustees, members, supporters

    13. What have we done so far? First approached Derby City Council December 2006 Constituted 1st August 2008 Registered charity No. 1126173 from 6th October 2008

    14. What have we done so far? Accepted gift of large model railway from Derek Chandley of Wilson near Melbourne in 2010. Model now in secure store.

    15. What have we done so far? Planning Permission February 2009, currently being renewed Famous Trains web site set up September 2009 www.famoustrains.org.uk

    16. What have we done so far? Added garden railway and model steam track to our strategy, June 2011 Lease term negotiated for 15 years in 2011 Council accepted extended project in principle late 2011

    17. The building Replace asbestos cement roof Refurbish interior and repaint New electrics and good lighting New emergency door Security

    18. The building Refurbish staff toilet Lay new paths to entrances Fit prominent signing to tell people where we are Fit safety barriers round layout

    19. The cost Probably over 100,000

    20. The lease 15-years lease Licence to enter building during upgrade works Rent-free year to set up model railway Reasonable rental for remaining years

    21. Funding Reaching Communities section of Big Lottery Fund Biffaward (landfill) DCC Section 106 grant Other funders

    22. The layout 00-scale, 40ft x 16ft, plus future extensions Based on Chinley station in 1950s-1960s. Four continuous main line tracks. Each with four hidden loops at back.

    23. The layout

    24. What can you do? Visit www.famoustrains.org.uk Become a member (only 12 a year!) Tell people about us Donate to our Building Fund (Gift Aid it) Ask your firm to sponsor us

    25. What can you do? JOIN US: Be part of our vision Members get useful discounts at some local model railway shops Derby Trees and Scenics offers members 20% off!

    26. What can you do? Help us gather model buildings for the layout or make some for us (contact Tony at theclarkes@gladsdale.co.uk) Make us some of the many semaphore signals we shall need (contact Colin at cpboocock@aol.com) Come to our meetings and let us have your ideas (again, contact Colin)

    27. What can you do? Gather models of trains that were seen at Chinley between 1950 and 1980. Gather suitable model trains of the modern kind also. Famous Trains will need to rent model trains from enthusiasts!

    28. Just imagine: A big model railway in here Lots of people enjoying it All having fun!

    29. Famous Trains model railway Markeaton Park, Derby www.famoustrains.org.uk

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