THE ADAM McCULLOUCH MEMORIAL TROPHY
The widow of the late Adam McCulloch generously donated a trophy to the club to be awarded annually to the member whose model is voted as having most merit at the AGM. The trophy is held by the member for 12 months.
2011 Winner
The trophy was awarded to our current Chairman, Bernard, at the 2011 AGM for his ongoing project, the "Galatea" locomotive, which, to call it a labour of love would be an understatement indeed! This is the first engine Bernard has built so he chooses the most difficult and detailed set of drawings possible produced by Tony Allcock - a note in Blackgate's engineering states 'the most detailed set of drawings ever published'. The workmanship defies imagination and the skill he used on some of the less than perfect castings gives an insight into his ability as an engineer. His modesty doesn't allow him to accept praise. So, by presenting him with the trophy we are doing it for him. Thank you Mr Chairman - we are all waiting to see it in steam!!
2010 Winner
The trophy was again awarded to Tony at the 2010 AGM, this time for his very unusual and interesting model of a Stationary Engine which he scratch built using some drawings which he discovered. Yet another model whose detail and fine finish can only be fully appreciated when the model is immediately in front of the viewer.
2009 Winner
The trophy was awarded to Tony at the 2009 AGM for his general contribution to the model enginering world as both constructor, author and historian but in particular for his well known Steam Lorry.
2008 Winner
The trophy was awarded to Merv at the 2008 AGM for his almost finished 3" Burrell traction engine. Please check the Member's model area for general progress and up-to-date photographs as this superb model nears completion.
2007 Winner
The trophy was awarded for the very first time to Mike for his magnificent 1500 series Locomotive. The paintwork has to be seen 'in the flesh' so to speak to fuly appreciate the quality of the finish. A real pearl!!
