Welcome to the Web Pages of the Canterbury Society of Model Engineers


The Canterbury Society of Model and Experimental Engineers Inc (CSMEE) is for all people in the Canterbury region who are interested in the design, construction and operation of models and machines.  We are pleased to welcome new members.

We are based at Halswell Domain.  Come and see for yourself, we would love to see you. 

Click here to check out our Facebook Page.

CSMEE provides train rides to the public on Sunday afternoons.  Click here for a short video featuring our miniature railway.




Ian Marr won three awards at our recent Awards Night with his beautiful Ransomes, Sims & Jeffries Traction Engine.  More details on the Awards Page.






What's Coming Up?


Club Meeting:       4 February 2025.  7.30pm.
                                     

Meetings:

        Meetings will  be held at 7.30pm. Generally at our Clubrooms at Halswell Domain.

First Tuesday of the month - General Meeting often with a guest speaker


Calendar of Events around the country:
     Click Link to see calendar of events that may be of interest.
 
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Railway Running Details

      
        Sunday's from 1pm to 4pm.  Train rides $2.

       IMPORTANT NOTICE:  RAILWAY NOT RUNNING AT THE MOMENT
     As part of our safety protocols, we are registered with Worksafe NZ under their
     Amusement Devices Regulations.
     Unfortunately, due to an administrative oversight, this registration has expired.
     Under Worksafe NZ rules we are not allowed to operate without this registration
     being current.  As a result the miniature railway at Halswell will not be operating
     for a period while this is renewed.

     We apologise to all those who enjoy riding the trains at this enforced break however

     we will be back as soon as we can and look forward to seeing you then."

       

Club members (who are all volunteers) endeavor to run model trains at our site  in the Halswell Domain on Sunday afternoons from 1pm to 4pm throughout the year - subject to weather.  EFTPOS now available!

There are now two ways in.  Use the car park off William Brittan Avenue or follow the signs at the main entrance to the domain off Halswell Road, there is a new car park  on this entrance.

Special Boat Sailing days are held the 2nd Sunday of each month.  Traction engines and other models will be operated from time to time.

Whilst every effort will be made to ensure that trains and other services run as advertised, CSMEE reserves the right to cancel any service without notice and no liability for any loss will be accepted by CSMEE.

PLEASE NOTE THAT CLOSED SHOES MUST BE WORN WHEN RIDING ON THE TRAINS


CSMEE Party Policy
The CSMEE's all-volunteer staff operate the miniature railway in the Halswell  Domain. Being located in a Public Domain means you do not have to book for any parties that families wish to hold there.  We continue to welcome all parties and family groups to the Domain, to enjoy riding on our miniature railway.  Our normal opening hours are between 1pm and 4pm on every Sunday afternoon, weather permitting.  Bad weather cancellation of activities will be posted on Facebook just after 12noon on the day.
Due to the popularity of the rides, we suggest party organisers "get there early" to secure the best position, table or under a tree.

Important Notice: All train rides (children and adults) will be $2 per ride. We will continue to offer individual $2 ride tickets plus concession tickets at 6 rides for $10 and 12 rides for $20.  Ticket sales can be paid for by cash or EFTPOS.  Any unused tickets can be used on any other Sunday run day.

Many thanks and we look forward to seeing you at Halswell Domain.

Charity events for special needs groups are held from time to time subject to members availability (we rely on members giving of their time - no one is paid).  Contact Mike Harrison Ph 349 6946 for more details if you want to discuss this further.