Middleton Model Railway
Middleton Model Railway, Eketahuna
Middleton Model Railway - Eketahuna
Middleton Model Railway - Eketahuna
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Myrddin
Levin, Nova Zelândia593 contribuições
fev de 2020
I've been meaning to come here for years and finally made it, and I’m so glad I did
Colin opened up especially for me after I emailed him. He’s made this his life’s work almost and the effort shows. The details are amazing.
What’s more he’s a shop that any modeller would go gag-gar in!
Stop for a hour or two. You’ll love it
Colin opened up especially for me after I emailed him. He’s made this his life’s work almost and the effort shows. The details are amazing.
What’s more he’s a shop that any modeller would go gag-gar in!
Stop for a hour or two. You’ll love it
Feita em 13 de fevereiro de 2020
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Inspiration827670
21 contribuições
abr de 2019 • Família
We saw the yellow road sign on SH2 so decided to call in. The entry is awesome with a path through a long tree covered walkway. We were greeted by a very friendly man who gave a short talk about the railway layouts and shop.
This is huge so allow plenty of time. It is also the only railway layout that we have seen where one can operate some of the equipment.
There are several scales on display from tiny to O Scale.
The shop us well stocked and and most interesting.
We really enjoyed our visit.
This is huge so allow plenty of time. It is also the only railway layout that we have seen where one can operate some of the equipment.
There are several scales on display from tiny to O Scale.
The shop us well stocked and and most interesting.
We really enjoyed our visit.
Feita em 21 de abril de 2019
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Gabriel H
Bellaire, TX6.991 contribuições
mar de 2019 • Amigos
An intricate set-up of model trains, this elaborate complex of tracks and city neighborhoods offers kids and gown-ups hours of entertainment with individual controls of each train and the ability of moving them forward, backward, changing tracks, etc.
Feita em 16 de abril de 2019
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Roger F
Wellington, Nova Zelândia231 contribuições
jan de 2019 • Família
A huge layout to keep the parents and kids engrossed. Owner Colin is a friendly, helpful person who answers all questions in a pleasant way.
He operates a very complex layout, while chatting to visitors. He is also a mine of information on railway modelling.
There are also small displays the kids can actually operate themselves too.
Highly recommended.
He operates a very complex layout, while chatting to visitors. He is also a mine of information on railway modelling.
There are also small displays the kids can actually operate themselves too.
Highly recommended.
Feita em 15 de janeiro de 2019
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CarolDM1900
Montpelier, VT3.239 contribuições
mai de 2018 • Casais
Even if you're not a model railway enthusiast, you'll enjoy exploring this BIG layout of an imaginary town set in the English Midlands. Somehow, over 38 years while busy producing award-winning cheese from the farm's Jersey cows, proprietor Colin Davies has managed to lay over 300 m/ 984 ft of track for an ever-changing display of model trails from the 1950s through the 1990s, running past farms, cottages, factories, churches, rivers, harbors, even a mine and a quarry. There are marshaling yards, trestles, and about a dozen different stations. It's a delight to see, and you (or the kids, with supervision) can push buttons to make the trains run. It's fun!
The level of detail is quite remarkable, thanks also to the "landscaping" talent of co-proprietor and principal cheese maker, wife Biddy Fraser-Davies. The scenes of charming country cottages show her deft touch and sense of color, and they were my favorite part of the entire layout.
Because this project is constantly evolving, you'll find some parts under construction or awaiting it. There's a constant battle to clean away dust and burnish some of the older scenes, but even in their unrestored state, the scenes hold interest and imaginatively present a broad landscape of the fictional "Middleton" that evokes the roots of the Davies family.
The place is kid-friendly, with steps to help little ones see the main display, plus an interactive children's layout and even some wooden trains for the smallest tykes.
For modelers, there's a shop offering modeling supplies, as well as a decent selection of locomotives and carriages for purchase. We were happy to take a few home with us for our own layout.
And, really, what could be better than combining trains and cheese?! It was quite wonderful to sample Biddy's wares while there, and we also brought home some of the delicious Cwmglyn farmhouse cheese.
It added up to a fine day, and one of the nicest ways to wile away time on a visit to this pleasant area of farms and beautiful green landscapes, with rainbows on the day we were there.
Recommend you give it a try if you're anywhere near Eketahuna. Nice place, nice people.
The level of detail is quite remarkable, thanks also to the "landscaping" talent of co-proprietor and principal cheese maker, wife Biddy Fraser-Davies. The scenes of charming country cottages show her deft touch and sense of color, and they were my favorite part of the entire layout.
Because this project is constantly evolving, you'll find some parts under construction or awaiting it. There's a constant battle to clean away dust and burnish some of the older scenes, but even in their unrestored state, the scenes hold interest and imaginatively present a broad landscape of the fictional "Middleton" that evokes the roots of the Davies family.
The place is kid-friendly, with steps to help little ones see the main display, plus an interactive children's layout and even some wooden trains for the smallest tykes.
For modelers, there's a shop offering modeling supplies, as well as a decent selection of locomotives and carriages for purchase. We were happy to take a few home with us for our own layout.
And, really, what could be better than combining trains and cheese?! It was quite wonderful to sample Biddy's wares while there, and we also brought home some of the delicious Cwmglyn farmhouse cheese.
It added up to a fine day, and one of the nicest ways to wile away time on a visit to this pleasant area of farms and beautiful green landscapes, with rainbows on the day we were there.
Recommend you give it a try if you're anywhere near Eketahuna. Nice place, nice people.
Feita em 23 de maio de 2018
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John S
Wellington, Nova Zelândia1.442 contribuições
mai de 2017 • Família
We’re not into model trains, but all enjoyed our visit here. This is the biggest train layout I have seen and time just disappeared as we checked out the detail. Also an Interesting shop with associated merchandise and a cheese manufacturing operation on the same property.
Feita em 18 de abril de 2018
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Sector Traveller
New Zealand11 contribuições
jan de 2018 • Família
A bit off the beaten track but if you are a train enthusiast you won't mind the 25 minute drive from Masterton to see this great set up. If you happen to be passing on highway 2 then its easy to pop in and if you are not into trains then there is always the cheese!
A great layout and selection of trains complete with model shop if you need to add to your collection. The homemade cheese is very nice too and you can get to visit the cows that produce the milk as well. Overall a great place to visit.
A great layout and selection of trains complete with model shop if you need to add to your collection. The homemade cheese is very nice too and you can get to visit the cows that produce the milk as well. Overall a great place to visit.
Feita em 25 de janeiro de 2018
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Astarte I
Palmerston North, Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand49 contribuições
set de 2017 • A negócios
I was there for the cheese only but it was an amazing set up for model rail enthusiasts. There was quite a bunch of chaps playing with the kit. I purchased a NZ railway themed tea towel as a gift for a friend. There was a lot of other stuff for sale relating to railways, too.
Feita em 21 de novembro de 2017
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622beverleyj
Carterton, Nova Zelândia12 contribuições
set de 2016
What a fun place for a family outing. wonderful model railway for both young & old. Picnic area for fine weather plus the chance to buy farm house cheeses
Feita em 2 de agosto de 2017
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Nadine_Dunbar
Masterton, Wellington, New Zealand5 contribuições
mai de 2017 • Família
My son loves the train and Biddy and Colin are fabulous. While he watches the trains and runs some himself, Biddy and I have time for a catch up
Feita em 17 de maio de 2017
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Daisy1954_11
Masterton, Wellington, New Zealand2 contribuições
How much for entry fee
Roger F
Wellington, Nova Zelândia231 contribuições
Hi Daisy, cannot remember exactly, but as I recall, not expensive and a special rate for children. Under 5 no charge I think
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