North Eastern Meccano Society
Darlington 2023
Our Darlington exhibition was held on October 7th 2023. Here is a selection of photos from that show. A video will be added in shortly.
Pictures from Darlington 2023
High resolution versions of the photos are also available to view or download if desired. In most browsers clicking on a thumbnail, will make that image stay on the webpage and you can then click on the link to get the high resolution version.
At the bottom of the page there are two videos showing two of the models at this exhibition in operation.

Photo - Alex Robson
Darlington Exhibition 2023 - The Terminator (T-800 Cyborg) built by Alex Robson (07/10/2023)
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Photo - Alex Robson
Darlington Exhibition 2023 - The Terminator (T-800 Cyborg) built by Alex Robson (07/10/2023)
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Photo - Alex Robson
Darlington Exhibition 2023 - Yellow Rolls Royce built by Fred Thompson (07/10/2023)
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Photo - Alex Robson
Darlington Exhibition 2023 - Nodding Donkey built by Fred Thompson (07/10/2023)
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Photo - Alex Robson
Darlington Exhibition 2023 - Fred's Navvy built by Fred Thompson (07/10/2023)
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Photo - Alex Robson
Darlington Exhibition 2023 - Congreve Rolling Ball Clock built by Fred Thompson (07/10/2023)
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Photo - Alex Robson
Darlington Exhibition 2023 - Corliss Type Twin Cylinder Steam Engine built by Fred Thompson (07/10/2023)
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Photo - Alex Robson
Darlington Exhibition 2023 - Sans Pareil built by Fred Thompson (07/10/2023)
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Photo - Alex Robson
Darlington Exhibition 2023 - 1934 Blackpool 'Open Boat' Tram built by John Herdman (07/10/2023)
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Photo - Alex Robson
Darlington Exhibition 2023 - Beamish Bus built by John Herdman (07/10/2023)
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Photo - Alex Robson
Darlington Exhibition 2023 - A Climax Geared Locomotive built by Brian Chaffer (07/10/2023)
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Photo - Alex Robson
Darlington Exhibition 2023 - Robot (modern Programmable) built by James Weatherall (07/10/2023)
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Photo - Alex Robson
Darlington Exhibition 2023 - Selection of Vehicles and Aeroplanes built by James Weatherall (07/10/2023)
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Photo - Alex Robson
Darlington Exhibition 2023 - Red Arrow built by James Weatherall (07/10/2023)
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Photo - Alex Robson
Darlington Exhibition 2023 - Articulated Low Loading Lorry (1964 manual model 10.3) built by Ian Grayson (07/10/2023)
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Photo - Alex Robson
Darlington Exhibition 2023 - Tronico 1:16 Scale Tractor built by Ian Grayson (07/10/2023)
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Photo - Alex Robson
Darlington Exhibition 2023 - Land Rover (1970's set 8 manual model) built by Ian Grayson (07/10/2023)
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Photo - Alex Robson
Darlington Exhibition 2023 - Tracked Vehicle Chassis (Capable of pulling a fridge) built by Colin Clarke (07/10/2023)
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Photo - Alex Robson
Darlington Exhibition 2023 - Dockside Crane built by Colin Clarke (07/10/2023)
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Photo - Alex Robson
Darlington Exhibition 2023 - Sans Pareil (combination of Meccano and Model Engineering) built by Ian Brennand (07/10/2023)
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Photo - Alex Robson
Darlington Exhibition 2023 - Sans Pareil Information Pack displayed by Ian Brennand (07/10/2023)
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Photo - Alex Robson
Darlington Exhibition 2023 - Bagatelle built by Geoff Rowlinson (07/10/2023)
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Photo - Alex Robson
Darlington Exhibition 2023 - A fantastical aeroplane built by Geoff Rowlinson (07/10/2023)
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Photo - Alex Robson
Darlington Exhibition 2023 - Nautical Clock (Time H:M;S, High and Low Tides, Phases of the moon) built by Geoff Rowlinson (07/10/2023)
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Photo - Alex Robson
Darlington Exhibition 2023 - 'The One That Got Away' built by Geoff Rowlinson (07/10/2023)
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Photo - Alex Robson
Darlington Exhibition 2023 - Mobile Crane with Caterpillar Tracks built by Timothy Edwards (07/10/2023)
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Photo - Alex Robson
Darlington Exhibition 2023 - Ferrari Racing Car built by Timothy Edwards (07/10/2023)
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Photo - Alex Robson
Darlington Exhibition 2023 - Ferrari Sports Car built by Timothy Edwards (07/10/2023)
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Photo - Alex Robson
Darlington Exhibition 2023 - Ball Bearing Clock built by Timothy Edwards (07/10/2023)
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Photo - Alex Robson
Darlington Exhibition 2023 - Trebuchet from a Modern Set built by Timothy Edwards (07/10/2023)
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Photo - Alex Robson
Darlington Exhibition 2023 - Unidirectional Mechanism built by Norman Brown (07/10/2023)
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Photo - Alex Robson
Darlington Exhibition 2023 - Roboman built by Norman Brown (07/10/2023)
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Photo - Alex Robson
Darlington Exhibition 2023 - Robowoman built by Norman Brown (07/10/2023)
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Photo - Alex Robson
Darlington Exhibition 2023 - Pendulum Clock with Auto rewind built by Ian Mordue (07/10/2023)
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Photo - Alex Robson
Darlington Exhibition 2023 - Flatbed Lorry Chassis built by Harry Harker (07/10/2023)
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Photo - Alex Robson
Darlington Exhibition 2023 - Flatbed Lorry Chassis (rear side view) built by Harry Harker (07/10/2023)
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Photo - Alex Robson
Darlington Exhibition 2023 - Vintage Racing Car built by Harry Harker (07/10/2023)
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Photo - Alex Robson
Darlington Exhibition 2023 - Milk Float built by Harry Harker (07/10/2023)
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Photo - Alex Robson
Darlington Exhibition 2023 - Harding Invalid Car (driven by Paddy Hopkirk in Belfast 1941) built by Harry Harker (07/10/2023)
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Photo - Alex Robson
Darlington Exhibition 2023 - Scammell Tank Transporter and Tank built by Joe Etheridge (07/10/2023)
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Photo - Alex Robson
Darlington Exhibition 2023 - Freightlifter Fork lift truck - featuring 2 driving cabs built by Joe Etheridge (07/10/2023)
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Photo - Alex Robson
Darlington Exhibition 2023 - North East Meccano Society Wooden Sign displayed by Joe Etheridge (07/10/2023)
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Photo - Alex Robson
Darlington Exhibition 2023 - 'Child Friendly' Blocksetting Crane built by Bert Hutchings (07/10/2023)
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Photo - Alex Robson
Darlington Exhibition 2023 - Miniature Locomotive and Carriages built by Bert Hutchings (07/10/2023)
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Photo - Alex Robson
Darlington Exhibition 2023 - Stephenson's Rocket built by Bert Hutchings (07/10/2023)
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Photo - Alex Robson
Darlington Exhibition 2023 - Vintage Meccano Crane and Advertisement featuring it by Bert Hutchings (07/10/2023)
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Photo - Alex Robson
Darlington Exhibition 2023 - Set 10 Grab / Tipping Lorry built by George Roy (07/10/2023)
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Photo - Alex Robson
Darlington Exhibition 2023 - Mobile Crane (Modified from an Early Meccano Magazine) built by George Roy (07/10/2023)
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Photo - Alex Robson
Darlington Exhibition 2023 - Marine Engine built by Ken Sedgwick (07/10/2023)
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Photo - Alex Robson
Darlington Exhibition 2023 - Showman's Traction Engine (front and side view) built by Ken Sedgwick (07/10/2023)
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Photo - Alex Robson
Darlington Exhibition 2023 - Showman's Traction Engine (Rear and side view) built by Ken Sedgwick (07/10/2023)
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Photo - Alex Robson
Darlington Exhibition 2023 - Set 6.14 Steam Engine built by Rob Mitchell (07/10/2023)
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Photo - Alex Robson
Darlington Exhibition 2023 - Ball roller (his first) by Rob Mitchell (07/10/2023)
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Photo - Alex Robson
Darlington Exhibition 2023 - Helicopter and Landing Pad built by John Bader and his partner Carola (07/10/2023)
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Photo - Alex Robson
Darlington Exhibition 2023 - Bulldozer with Trailer, Windmills and Chariots built by John Bader and his partner Carola (07/10/2023)
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Photo - Alex Robson
Darlington Exhibition 2023 - Alvis Stalwart (built from instructions in the SMG Journal) by Russ Carr (07/10/2023)
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Photo - Alex Robson
Darlington Exhibition 2023 - BR Class 14 Diesel - Hydraulic Locomotive (from SMG Journal) built by Russ Carr (07/10/2023)
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Photo - Alex Robson
Darlington Exhibition 2023 - Steam Car built by Russ Carr (07/10/2023)
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Photo - Alex Robson
Darlington Exhibition 2023 - Cake Stand (for Rock Buns!) built by Russ Carr (07/10/2023)
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Photo - Alex Robson
Darlington Exhibition 2023 - Alvis Stalwart (built from instructions in the SMG Journal) by Russ Carr (07/10/2023)
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Photo - Alex Robson
Darlington Exhibition 2023 - Alvis Stalwart (built from instructions in the SMG Journal) by Russ Carr (07/10/2023)
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Photo - Alex Robson
Darlington Exhibition 2023 - Nick Forth getting a good deal from Lesley Mitchell (07/10/2023)
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Photo - Alex Robson
Darlington Exhibition 2023 - Nick Forth's much modified and Improved version of Eric Taylors Crawler Tractor (07/10/2023)
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Photo - Alex Robson
Darlington Exhibition 2023 - Nick Forth's much modified and Improved version of Eric Taylors Crawler Tractor (07/10/2023)
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Photo - Alex Robson
Darlington Exhibition 2023 - Nick Forth's much modified and Improved version of Eric Taylors Crawler Tractor (07/10/2023)
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Photo - Alex Robson
Darlington Exhibition 2023 - Nick Forth's much modified and Improved version of Eric Taylors Crawler Tractor (07/10/2023)
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Photo - Alex Robson
Darlington Exhibition 2023 - Nick Forth's much modified and Improved version of Eric Taylors Crawler Tractor (07/10/2023)
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Photo - Alex Robson
Darlington Exhibition 2023 - Nick Forth's much modified and Improved version of Eric Taylors Crawler Tractor (07/10/2023)
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Photo - Timothy Edwards
Darlington Exhibition 2023 - General View (07/10/2023)
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Photo - Timothy Edwards
Darlington Exhibition 2023 - General View (07/10/2023)
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Photo - Timothy Edwards
Darlington Exhibition 2023 - General View (07/10/2023)
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Photo - Timothy Edwards
Darlington Exhibition 2023 - General View (07/10/2023)
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Photo - Timothy Edwards
Darlington Exhibition 2023 - General View (07/10/2023)
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Photo - Timothy Edwards
Darlington Exhibition 2023 - General View (07/10/2023)
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Timothy Edwards' Ball Bearing Clock by Alex Robson
Nick Forth's Crawler Tractor by Alex Robson (videoed at next Crakehall meeting}
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