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.

Some great models from our 2026 Awards.  See more information and details on the Awards Page.






This lovely model, built by Douglas Medlycott, won the Moody Cup for best overall model, the Canterbury Railways Award for best 7 1/2" gauge locomotive and the Edsall Award for best first model.





What's Coming Up?

SHOW WEEKEND EXHIBITION!

CSMEE will be open from 10am to 4pm all through Show Weekend (Friday 13 Nov, Sat 14 Nov, and Sun 15 Nov).

As well as the railway, there will be boats on the pond, traction engines and a display of models and model engineering in our clubhouse.


Club Meeting:

General Meeting. 3 November.  7.30pm.                       
              
Boat Section Meeting. 13 October.  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.
  • Second Tuesday of the month - Boat Section

  


Railway Running Details

Sunday's from 1pm to 4pm.  Train rides $2.
         
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 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 Bev Brash at csmee.events@gmail.com for more details if you want to discuss this further.


Are We Open?

Unfortunately, the Christchurch weather does sometimes cause us to close, all closures will be posted on our Facebook Page.