Terry’s Railway Crew
inspiring a new generation of model railway lovers
We launched Terry’s Railway Crew in memory of our much loved volunteer and Trustee Terry Guppy, who was a fireman on the Axminster to Lyme Regis Line in the 1950s and 1960s. Nothing gave Terry more pleasure than sharing his passion for steam railways with children.
Model railways offer children a creative, hands-on alternative to screen time, encouraging both imagination and practical skills. By building, painting and problem-solving, they develop craft, design and teamwork skills, while also learning patience and confidence.
Our weekly running sessions and occasional workshops for different age groups have had to be suspended while we search for new long term premises in Axminster town centre. Please look out for further announcements here and on Facebook.
Little Puffers
Ages 4 to 7 - Youngsters move between a series of fun activities including assembling wooden locos and running them on a new child-friendly wooden layout. If your child took part in previous workshops he or she is very welcome to come along again.
Junior Firemen & Firewomen
Ages 8 to 12 - The focus is on developing crafting skills around model railways but there are also opportunities to drive a train on our inspiring Lyme Billy 2 layout and take on shunting challenges.
Young Engineers
Ages 13 upwards – We have run one very successful session for this teenage group and there was a clear consensus that their big interest is simply in running trains in company with like minded enthusiasts.
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