​​​2007

The year began badly with the sudden and unexpected death of our Chairman, and one of the founder members of the Club, Mick Gibson. Mick had been Chairman of the Club since its formation in 1993 and his passing was a very sad time for us all. Another devastating blow came in March when we received notification from the OWMC to vacate our Clubroom by the end of May to enable them to proceed with a planning application for redevelopment of the block. An EGM was held and we began another search for alternative accommodation. Despite our best efforts, we were unable to find an alternative home at such short notice and we requested a stay of execution from the OWMC. Fortunately, following discussions with the OWMC, we were able to secure a rolling three month tenancy agreement at an annualised cost of £43.33 per month plus reimbursement of the quarterly electricity supply costs, with effect from 01 June 2007. In order to cover these additional costs, it was agreed at a second EGM that each Member would pay, in addition to the Annual Subscription, £1.50 per Thursday evening visit. Eagles View was dismantled and sold to OMRC Member, Ritchie Dixon. Work on the test track facility was completed with the resulting provision of 1 x O Gauge circuit, 2 x OO Gauge circuits and 2 x N Gauge circuits. Consideration was give to converting Eastwood Yard to DCC operation but no firm decision was made. Townley Mine remained stored pending a decision as to its future. The 10th OMRC Exhibition was held in the Concert Room of the Olney Working Mens Club (OWMC) on 01 September and proved to be a very successful day with a resulting profit of £381.70. Layouts exhibited were: