M.E.S or Miniature Railway?

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M.E.S or Miniature Railway?; differences and similarities
Topic Started: 31 Aug 2008, 03:44 PM (192 Views)
Cagney boy	31 Aug 2008, 03:44 PM Post #1
Operations Manager Posts: 668 Group: Member Member #291 Joined: October 21, 2007	As I am about to become a member of a MES, I was wondering what are the differences between a public miniature railway like CCLR, Rhyl....etc and a club track with open days every so often
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Timbo	31 Aug 2008, 04:37 PM Post #2
Timbo Posts: 1,358 Group: Moderators Member #53 Joined: October 24, 2006	Legally or theoretically? Operationally or physically? Not really sure what you're asking... A MES track can take many forms - but usually is operated, as you say, by a society; with private stock etc and shared infrastructure. A private or commercial miniature railway is that very thing - it's not run by a club or band of individuals co-opting responsibility but a set of people (or person) who makes decisions and directs without a need to consult the membership. Generally. A MES track is one that you can have access to - but it depends on the terms of your society.
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