We are launching 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. It’s a hobby that can bring whole families together to share the fun and satisfaction of making something real.