Victorian Model Railway Society

Prototype Modellers Forum 2026

Presented by
Victorian Model Railway Society A20968K
Sunday 8 November 2026

Venue: Ringwood Training, Bedford Road, Ringwood East

It’s on again! This gathering offers railway modellers an opportunity to share interests and display their work while attending a selection of
nine presentations.

  • Ringwood Training, 3 Hill St, Ringwood East
  • Cost: $85.00.   Click here to register and pay.
  • Date: Sunday 8 November 2026. Doors open at 9:00AM
  • Light lunch provided, all-day tea and coffee
  • Late Registrations: Submissions received after 31 October are subject to session availability, though we will make every effort to review your choices if time permits.
  • Schedule Conflicts: If you select two sessions scheduled at the same time, your highest-ranked topic selection will be accommodated where possible.

Share your modelling skills!
An important part of the event is the model display. Bring along some examples of your modelling to share with others. All scales and prototypes, as long as it is trains!

Presentations:

  • Bruce McLean describes the many types of fences and gates associated with the Victorian Railways and shows modelling examples
  • Andrew Maddicks shows us how he designed and constructed fiddle yards for his compact layouts
  • David Goedeke catalogues Victorian Railways departmental housing and describes the construction of a model example.
  • Adrian Ponton discusses the transport of superphosphate on the Victorian Railways
  • Rod Roberts sets out the important aspects of preparing a layout for exhibition.
  • Graham Fraser takes us on an illustrated tour of his extensive Mount Alexander Railway.
  • John Boyle outlines his lightweight layout construction technique.
  • Adrian Gunzburg covers the designing and organising of a layout for realistic operation.
  • Steven Pracy of SDS Models describes how he aims for scale fidelity in his products

Normal Registration: $85
Papers Only: $60