ScOONs Meeting Summary 1st October 2025

[John Galbraith]

ScOONs Meeting Summary 1st October

13 members attended chaired by Ian.

The meeting started with greeting our new member Steve with around the group introductions.

Roy - showed us photos of his layout Torrin Broadfold Light Railway which measures approximately 5ft by 2ft.

Hugh - has purchased a Raspberry Pi which he will use to control a monitor.

Shonagh - showed us photographs of her recent trip to the Ffestiniog Railway and the Conwy tubular bridge.

David Duff - is looking to sort out the problem he has with his module.

A conversation on Model shops (and lack of them in some areas) then took place.

Roger - attended the recent Bachmann's members day at Bo'ness railway and showed us his purchase of a Double Fairlie locomotive. He also showed us the progress on his module.

Tom - showed us the progress he has made on his Railway room and following the purchase of a shelf unit now has his layout in place.

A conversation then took place on points and how to convert them.

Rik - will recommence modelling in a few weeks time and will also make a start on his HOe module after his planned trip abroad.

Steve - has made a 3D print of a viaduct for his shelf layout.

Chris - has cast a new roof for his 3D printed kit and has painted some of his 3D printed wagons.

Ian - showed us the progress he is making on his module Whitekirk and Tyninghame in preparation for the Aberdeen exhibition later this month.

Our next meeting will be on Monday 20th October and will be chaired by John

Our next exhibition will be on the 25th/26th October at Curl Aberdeen on Eday Road.