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Soar Valley Chuffers: part engineering society, part social group, part excuse to play with trains well into adulthood, the Chuffers are united by one noble purpose: to celebrate all things train related, from perfectly detailed model layouts to the mighty roar of real steam engines.
The Chuffers take model railway building very seriously, but when the urge to see actual full-sized trains becomes too strong, the Chuffers hit the rails themselves. They regularly visit live steam railways, indulging in the sights, sounds, and smells of heritage. The Chuffers attend model railway exhibitions too, as enthusiastic gawkers.
Back on home turf, the Chuffers host talks and demonstrations on everything from DCC systems to railway history.
For the Soar Valley Chuffers, trains aren’t just a hobby - they’re a way of life.
New members are welcome - all aboard! For more information, please get in touch with the Group Contact, Ian H.
Latest news from the Soar Valley Chuffers (click title to view):
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Chuffers - Visit to Nottingham Heritage Railway Centre
On 8 October 2025, the Soar Valley Chuffers visited the Nottingham Transport Heritage Centre at Ruddington, followed by an enjoyable lunch in their cafe.