Polegate and District Model Engineering Club

25/05/2026

Join Tinkerbell today until 3pm at skaO etageloP, today we have a loco running in reverse.

24/05/2026

Bank holiday Monday 25th May, extra public running day, join us bring a picnic and enjoyed it in the park and some train rides in the afternoon.
In this heat we all need to let off some steam, and what better than a ride at a local attraction in Polegate.
We aim to start from noon, following some site work in the morning that our members are doing.

23/05/2026

The railway children are ready to run, look out for us in Eastbourne Carnival.

Remember to meet us at Polegate Oaks, we have a few works to do at our site on Bank Holiday Monday, but members attending would like to play trains after. And we would like to open that up to the public by opening once the ground works are complete. We plan to open around noon on 25th May.

21/05/2026

This week has been one of those moments that reminds us what community spirit is really about at Polegate Oaks Miniature Railway.

Last Sunday, we were incredibly surprised and grateful to receive a kind donation from local group Stringles Acoustic Harmony Group.

John and his wife stopped by the railway before heading away to Spain, taking the time to explain how their 4-piece group performs for charity and supports local causes across the Polegate and Hailsham area. To think our little railway was chosen as one of those causes genuinely means a lot to everyone involved with PADMEC.

Then today, another example of community kindness appeared completely out of the blue.

The Thursday Gang have been battling the endless challenge of landscaping and maintaining the site with only a small number of members available. One of our members, Tom, got chatting with the team from ACE Landscapes, who were working nearby in the recreation ground.

“The boss said yes. The boss said no charge. They both had sugar in their tea.”

In a matter of minutes, the team transformed areas we had been struggling to keep on top of and made a huge difference to the site.

It might seem like small acts to some, but to clubs like ours, these moments mean everything.

Whether it’s donations, practical help, volunteering, spreading the word, or simply coming down for a ride, every bit of support helps keep this community railway alive for future generations.

So this week, we simply wanted to say thank you.

15/05/2026

The countdown continues to our next open afternoon, 2 days to go... Our club members will be down the track from 11am getting everything ready. If you would like to find out how the railway comes together ready to run or are interested in becoming a member , just pop along and say 'hello'.

Looking forward to seeing fans when you get here on Sunday.

14/05/2026

We are open this Sunday 17th May 1 till 4pm

11/05/2026

Hello All,

We are running again on Sunday 17th May from 1pm until 4pm, to the public.
As a community club we do not charge for rides, we do have donation pots and QR codes to make a donation if you would like to support the railway, Another way of supporting us is to give us some feedback on the journey so far and any advice you can give us as followers/members/visitors of this great hidden attraction in Polegate.

The link to the survey is below, its a google form with questions for feedback, it should only take 3 mins to compleate and help us to listen to your opinions.
https://forms.gle/m78UyWKzxyMWnf3y9

Many Thanks,

PADMEC

10/05/2026

On beautiful days like today, we know some people occasionally look towards the railway and wonder why we’re not running every Sunday.

The simple truth is that PADMEC is a community railway run by club members who volunteer their time to maintain, improve and operate the railway for local families and visitors.

As we look towards the future, we’d genuinely love to hear from the wider community about what you enjoy, what you’d like to see more of, and how the railway could continue growing for future generations.

Whether you visit regularly, haven’t been for years, are a current or former member, or have only just discovered us, your feedback really helps.

Our short community survey is now open until the end of May 2026 and should only take around 3 minutes to complete.

📋 Survey Link:
https://forms.gle/A312erBrcqaA652o6

Thank you for helping shape the future of your local community railway.

Polegate & District Model Engineering Club (PADMEC) is a community railway run by club members who volunteer their time to maintain, improve and operate the railway for local families and visitors. From public running days and special events to community fetes, portable railways and engineering proj...

03/05/2026

Hi all, we are open today 1-4pm

26/04/2026

Sunday the 3rd of May is our first open day for 2026, see you there. Donations to ride.