One May afternoon John
Maries and David Brazier stood in a local Redditch shop talking
"railways", in particular the modeling of them and the limitations of
layout building in the home. They decided to try and contact other railway
modelers with the aim of maybe forming a Model Railway Club. Joe Fairest, owner
of the then local Model Railway Shop, was enlisted to help. John Maries was
already in touch with an old school friend Mick Clements. A big hurdle to the
formation of a club was the finding of a suitable venue to meet at. Two weeks
passed with no luck with a venue, or many persons showing an interest.
It was decided to call a meeting at The White Hart public house in Headless
Cross, to gauge support. On Wednesday May 24th 1967 eight enthusiasts had an
enjoyable evening, and it was felt that the venture should be pursued. The task
of finding suitable premises started in earnest. On Thursday 1st June 1967
twelve railway enthusiasts met for the second time.
David Brazier had a key to premises at the rear of the
Co-Op shops in Evesham Street, Redditch. (This is now close to George Walk in the Town Centre).
A few of those present went and viewed the building. On their return the rest were told it was a
double lock up garage, the only snag being - no electricity. David Brazier then spoke on rent
and the laying on of the electricity supply. The rent was reasonable, we had nothing to
loose
and so it was now thought appropriate to form a Model Railway Club.
One May afternoon John
Maries and David Brazier stood in a local Redditch shop talking
"railways", in particular the modeling of them and the limitations of
layout building in the home. They decided to try and contact other railway
modelers with the aim of maybe forming a Model Railway Club. Joe Fairest, owner
of the then local Model Railway Shop, was enlisted to help. John Maries was
already in touch with an old school friend Mick Clements. A big hurdle to the
formation of a club was the finding of a suitable venue to meet at. Two weeks
passed with no luck with a venue, or many persons showing an interest.