{"id":240,"date":"2026-02-18T16:22:47","date_gmt":"2026-02-18T16:22:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gainsboroughmodelrailway.co.uk\/?page_id=240"},"modified":"2026-03-13T15:55:17","modified_gmt":"2026-03-13T15:55:17","slug":"join-us","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/gainsboroughmodelrailway.co.uk\/?page_id=240","title":{"rendered":"Join us"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Become a member <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you would like to join us in operating or maintaining this historic model railway, why not become a member.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The clubrooms are open to members on Mondays and Thursdays between 7.30pm and 10.00pm all year round. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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On Mondays we aim to run the railway. This gives everyone the opportunity to learn how to operate the different ‘boxes’ and put the railway through its paces.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Hornsey control panel<\/mark><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Hornsey diesel depot under construction<\/mark><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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On Thursdays, we concentrate on maintaining the railway, including the permanent way, scenery, signalling, locomotives and rolling stock.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Annual membership is just \u00a325.00* for adults and \u00a312.00* for juniors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you would like to become a member, please download and complete and the member application form<\/a> and return it to GMRScontact@gmail.com or by post to the Membership secretary c\/o 1 Southridge Crescent, Bottesford, Scunthorpe, DN17 2QE.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

*membership runs from January to December. All junior members must be accompanied by a responsible adult whilst attending the clubrooms.<\/sub><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Become a patron<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

If membership isn’t for you, becoming a patron enables you to support the ongoing work of the Society. For a minimum annual donation of \u00a330.00*, you’ll receive free access to the ten public open days held each year, plus any special events. You’ll also receive a newsletter twice a year, to keep you up to date with what’s happening in the Society.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Gresley A3, 2597 ‘Gainsborough’ leaving Kings Cross<\/mark><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

If you would like to become a Patron, please download and complete and the patron application form <\/a>and return it to GMRScontact@gmail.com or by post to the Membership secretary c\/o 1 Southridge Crescent, Bottesford, Scunthorpe, DN17 2QE.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

*patronage runs from January to December.<\/sub><\/p>\n\n\n