Maenorwic Model Railway, 009

Maenorwic was originally built by Chris Phillimore from Chard in Somerset, between 2015-19 over which time he kelp a Facebook blog as a record of its construction , which remains an invaluable source of inspiration and historic reference (including construction of the Quarry Incline and winding house). The layout was a popular and much loved regular on the South West England exhibition circuit – in particular, its working incline and winding house! – up to its ‘retirement’ in 2019.

Over 2022-24, under new ownership of Craig Owen, ‘Maenorwic’ has been developed a little further and rewired, and is gradually acquiring ‘Gilfach Ddu’ (Llanberis Lakeside) and Ffestiniog / Welsh Highland flavoured extensions. However, from Early 2025 the Quarry is seeking its first opportunity for an outing… Especially keen to bring to the Great Little Trains of Wales!

Info for Exhibition Organisers: as per details specified on ‘Artists Valley Page’

View 009 Collection album on Flickr at : https://www.flickr.com/gp/modelrailwaymuseum/2NE2748001 (or scroll RH / LH below). Any images below, and in the following gallery, can be reproduced with credit to Craig Owen

Gallery of Maenorwic Quarry Images