Illustration of a model engineer working at a lathe, surrounded by tools and mechanical parts

York · Since 1929

For people who love
making things work.

York Model Engineers brings together people interested in model engineering, clockmaking, tools and working machinery. Discover what our members make, share practical skills and meet others who enjoy turning ideas into working projects.

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Next public event24OCT2026SpookTacular Night RunningSat · 15:00

MODEL ENGINEERING CLOCKS & MECHANISMS WORKSHOP SKILLS MINIATURE RAILWAYS MAKING & COMMUNITY OPEN DAYS LIVE STEAM

A community of makers

Making things.
Sharing skills.

A community for people who enjoy making things, understanding how they work and sharing practical skills.

From clocks and mechanisms to engines and miniature railways, our interests meet in the pleasure of turning ideas into working projects. Our railway is one of the finest showcases of that engineering, set in nearly five acres in Dringhouses.

Discover our story

What we do

Explore our interests.

Model engineering brings together many kinds of skills. Explore the tools, materials and mechanisms that turn ideas into working projects.

Machining & tools

The tools, techniques and practical problem-solving behind a working model.

Clocks & mechanisms

The precision and patience behind clockmaking, gears and mechanical movement.

Engines & machinery

Stationary engines, traction engines and the parts that bring machines to life.

Woodworking & model making

Decorative woodworking, kit building and the craft of making in miniature.

3D printing

Digital design and new ways to turn an idea into a physical part.

Model railways

From 16mm and Gauge 1 models to 2.5–7.25 inch locomotives.

Brook Moor Railway

New

Our G gauge railway: another way to explore engineering in miniature.

From the workbench

What members
are making.

Builds, experiments, repairs and restorations: every project has a story.

Explore the tools and techniques behind members’ work, the problems they tackled and how they approached them. Our public showcase shares completed projects with their owners’ permission.

The first public project stories are being prepared.

Explore members’ projects

Skills & knowledge

Curiosity.
Craft. Good company.

Meet people who enjoy making things work.

A workshop can be a place to make, a demonstration or a member’s own workspace. Ask us about current activities, facilities and any introductions or supervision needed before planning to use equipment.

Whether your interest is clocks, machining or railways, there is a conversation to start.

Find out about membership

Miniature railway track through the club grounds

Visit our
miniature railways.

Three railways, one remarkable site. Raised and ground-level tracks engineered for locomotives from 2.5" to 7.25" gauge—a living showcase of members’ skill.

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