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The First 50 Years History of S.C.M.E.S.

This book was written by

Frank Whitehead in 1979.

From the early years where the club

started at Lea Marston to now at

Balleny Green, Little Hay

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The Pictures below are referenced in the

50 year History Book

First of all are the members

James Balleny

David Palmer

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David Palmer

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David Palmer

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Frank Whitehead

Page 4

Walter Laight

Page 4

Bill Hall

Frank Emmerson

Geoff Nicholson

Ken Little

Page 18

Peter McMillan

Page 18

Dick Pearce Loco

Page 18

Dick Pearce Loco

Frank Ashmore Signal Box

Page 21

The Pictures below are from early years

at Lea Masrton our first site

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Lea Marston

No idea who they are but having a good time by the looks of it.

Lea Marston

No date but showing how the track was laid in the early years

Lea Marston

David Palmer on the left I think! David took these photos and many many more to come. In the middle with his back to use

is I think Allan Roberts still in the club to day, to the right of him is the late Barry Wincotte. he taught me to drive a loco

and do about 6 bonfire night. In the back ground working, answers on a post card I have no Idea sorry.

Lea Marston

I think on the left is F Emmerson.

Lea Maston T-engine

Lea Maston Trackloco

Lea Maston Fence Track

Lea Maston Bridge

The Pictures below are from Lea Marston Site Track and Dismantling 1983

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The Pictures below are the

new 2 1/2 acre field at Little Hay

our current home since 1985

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Plot of Land 1

Plot of Land 2

Plot of Land 3

Plot of Land 4

The Pictures below are the

Main gate and roadway

Little Hay 1985 Page