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We are going to hold an inhouse locomotive efficiency competition.
It will be based on the IMLEC format and we shall name it WORLEC
This can only apply to steam locos as as there has yet to be a reliable method of cmparing battery efficiency across different electrically powered platforms.
The proposed guidelines are shown below but are there for discussion. Below that is the list of entries but time is critical and we need to complete it in one day
Before the uncertainly of IMLEC 2026 was resolved we proposed to hold our own version of a locomotove efficiency competition. To the left is the proposed date and time and there has already been offers of drivers and locomotives put forward.
This is only a proposal at present and there are issues to be resolved and matters to be confirmed, watch this space for updates.
Saturday Steam ups / Driver training
By popular demand we will hold Steam ups on the first Saturday of a month and the third one. These have to be on Saturdays that are not followed by public running so check the dates through this page and Whattsapp group. there are also birtday parties to contend with on steam up days that mean the clubhouse is available for party organisers from 1.p.m. Those running locomotives in the mornings are "invited" to remain and drive in the afternoon, it's good practice for public running if you're qualified as the pressure is off regarding breakdowns and loss of steam.
Sunday
| Date | Details | ||
| 2026 | |||
| Saturday June 20th | Club Buffet at the Bwling Club, NO SATURDAY STEAM UP | ||
| Thursday 25th June | To be finalised | ||
| Sunday 28th June | Public Running, help wanted as usual | ||
| Saturday July 4th | Saturday Steam up and Birthday Party in the afternoon, halp wanted in the afternoon | ||
| Thursday 9th | Bits and Pieces | ||
| Sunday July 12th | Public Running, help needed as usual | ||
| Saturday July 18th | Fire Station Open Day, help needed to support the fund raising | ||
| Thursday 23rd July | Small Arms through the ages, with Gary Baines and his Mobile Arsenal | ||
| Sunday July 26th | Public Running, all help welcome |
New Locomotives on their commissioning runs.
Three of our members proudly present their new locomotives. To see them in all their glory go to the videos page.
Club Member Dennis Holmes created the videos and the links take you to his youtube site WooWooMad.
Boiler certification
Changes have been made to the boiler records by Phil Downs. There has been an overhaul of the records with one or two discrepancies corrected. this shouldn't have any general effect on members. However, what will have an effect are the records of hydraulic and steam certificates. The new system will generate email reminders to owners of locomotives whose expiry of steam and hydraulic certificates will expire during the forthcoming month. It will be then up to respective owners to arrange any testing with the boiler testers by placing their locos on the schedule on the white board in the clubhouse.
Please liase with the boiler testers as the do not need be suddenly greeted with an impossible list of tests required on a Wednesday morning, it's not just the tests its the paperwork too.
Code of Practice for Public Running Version 5
The code of practice for public running has been reviewed and where appropriate, revised. This will come into effect from when Public Running resumes, hopefully in June this year (2021)
If you are to be involved in public running either as track controller, as other operational members, or the drivers of either steam or electric locomotives then you must be familiar with its scope and coverage.
There is a downloadable version on the private members page in the documents section. Members as mentioned above, who are track controllers or are licenced drivers will have already received their personal copies. Newly qualified members yet to obtain a copy can print their own or alternatively see Dereck Langridge / Geoff Bashall for your personal copy
Members Diary & Events
Club Members meet regularly in our own clubhouse situated at Field Place, Durrington, near Worthing.
Scheduled meetings are held on the second and fourth Thursday of every month at 7.30pm with either a guest speaker or "in-house" programmes.
Here members have access to notices, documentation and a discussion forum. This area is password protected.
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