WDBC Fettlers Shed

WDBC Fettlers Shed Tue & Thu 9am-1pm, and
3rd Saturday of the month 9am - 1pm
in ‘The Shed’ behind the church.

🟧 About the WDBC Fettlers’ Shed 🚂
The Fettlers’ Shed is the model railway ministry of Windsor District Baptist Church, located in South Windsor, NSW. Inside the shed are two fully-operational layouts: an HO/OO scale DCC layout and an N scale layout, both enjoyed by members and visitors alike. The group meets every Tuesday and Thursday, plus the third Saturday of each month, to run trains, share fe

llowship, and welcome newcomers. Our layouts feature Digitrax LocoNet and DCC-EX (Wi-Fi) control systems, reflecting a passion for both traditional model railroading and modern digital automation. Whether you bring a train to run or just come for a chat and a cuppa, the Fettlers’ Shed is a place for friendship, creativity, and community—where God’s love runs right alongside the tracks.

🚂 WHAT SHOULD OUR NEXT THEMED CONTAINER BE? 🚂The Fettlers Shed Model Railway is looking for YOUR ideas!We’re planning a ...
18/08/2026

🚂 WHAT SHOULD OUR NEXT THEMED CONTAINER BE? 🚂

The Fettlers Shed Model Railway is looking for YOUR ideas!

We’re planning a new 40ft High Cube themed container to run on the layout, and this time we want our Facebook followers, visitors, friends and Fettlers Shed members to help choose what goes on it.

The theme could be railway related, model railway related, Fettlers Shed related, church related — or something completely different that would look great travelling around the layout. Be creative!

💡 HOW TO ENTER:
Simply put your theme or subject suggestion in the comments below. You don't need to design the artwork — we just want your idea.

🏆 We’ll leave suggestions open for approximately TWO WEEKS before choosing our favourite. The person who suggests the winning theme will receive a small prize, with details to be announced.

✍️ And there’s one extra touch: if the winner would like to provide a handwritten signature, we can reproduce their little “designer’s signature” on the finished container.

The winning idea will then become an actual 1:87 scale 40ft High Cube container to run at The Fettlers Shed Model Railway — including Open Days, dinner and night runs and other operating sessions.

So have a think — what would YOU like to see travelling around the railway?

👇 PUT YOUR IDEA IN THE COMMENTS!

Please keep suggestions fun, positive and suitable for everyone. Inappropriate or offensive suggestions will be removed.

17/08/2026

Two of the longest freight trains from the Windsor District Baptist Church – The Fettlers Shed Model Railway dinner and night run on Saturday, 15 August 2026.

Featured in this video are two impressive double-headed freights:

🚂 Double-headed CF Class hauling a 12-car intermodal train — DCC operated.

🚂 Double-headed 81 Class hauling a long mixed freight — DC operated.

The two trains were filmed separately, but both were running on the outside track and were able to fit completely within the long loop tracks at Woolomin — a good demonstration of just how much train the layout can accommodate.

A great night of running some serious freight at The Fettlers Shed Model Railway!

Two special 40-foot containers were out on The Fettlers Shed Model Railway during our Saturday night running session on ...
17/08/2026

Two special 40-foot containers were out on The Fettlers Shed Model Railway during our Saturday night running session on 15 August.

It was great to see the Windsor District Baptist Church container back out on the HO layout after not having run for a while, joined by our newly created faith-themed container that was featured on the page recently after it was made.

The new container carries a different message on each side. One side features “God’s Love Never Fails — Faith + Hope + Love” from 1 Corinthians 13:13, while the other side features John 3:16 and the message of “Eternal Life.”

It was especially good to see both containers finally out on the railway together, running in positions one and two of the 12-car intermodal train, directly behind the double-headed CF Class locomotives.

A nice combination of railway modelling, our church community and something a little different running around The Fettlers Shed Model Railway.

🚂 Come Along to The Fettlers Shed Model Railway!Interested in model railways? Whether you already have your own trains, ...
17/08/2026

🚂 Come Along to The Fettlers Shed Model Railway!

Interested in model railways? Whether you already have your own trains, are thinking about getting into the hobby, or simply enjoy watching trains run, everyone is welcome at the Windsor District Baptist Church Fettlers Shed Model Railway.

We have both HO/OO and N scale layouts, with opportunities to run DC and DCC trains, including DCC-EX (Wi-Fi) operation. Bring your trains along, enjoy some running time, have a cup of tea or coffee, or simply drop in for a chat and see what’s happening around the layouts.

📅 We meet:
Tuesday — 9:00am to 1:00pm
Thursday — 9:00am to 1:00pm
Third Saturday of each month — OPEN DAY — 9:00am to 1:00pm

📍 739 George Street, South Windsor NSW 2756
At the rear of Windsor District Baptist Church
Searchable on Google Maps.

☕ Tea and coffee available
🥤 Cold drinks available from the bar fridge — $2 a can
❄️ Air conditioned when the door is closed
🚗 Plenty of parking at the rear

Bring your trains — or just come for a chat, meet some friendly people and enjoy the hobby!

16/08/2026

Night Run Track Lap 🚂🌙

Come along for a track-level lap of the HO/OO layout at The Fettlers Shed Model Railway, with the camera car being pushed around the layout by a 48 Class locomotive.

This was filmed during our Dinner & Night Run on Saturday, 15 August 2026. We had a great turnout, plenty of trains on the layout and lots of good track time throughout the evening. Both DC and DCC trains took their turns running at different stages, making for a busy and enjoyable night of model railway operations.

The low-level camera view gives a completely different perspective of the layout, passing through the scenery, signals, stations and railway infrastructure as though you were travelling along the line yourself.

Thanks to everyone who came along and helped make it another enjoyable evening at The Fettlers Shed Model Railway.

15/08/2026

Night Run

🚂 WDBC FETTLERS’ SHED MODEL RAILWAY – OPEN DAY 🚂Our August Open Day is coming up this Saturday, 15 August 2026, from 9:0...
13/08/2026

🚂 WDBC FETTLERS’ SHED MODEL RAILWAY – OPEN DAY 🚂

Our August Open Day is coming up this Saturday, 15 August 2026, from 9:00am to 1:00pm at the Windsor District Baptist Church Fettlers’ Shed Model Railway.

Come along and enjoy both our HO/OO and N scale layouts, with plenty of trains running throughout the morning. Bring along your own trains to run, or simply drop in for a look, a chat and a cuppa. Visitors, families and anyone interested in model railways are very welcome — whether you’ve been involved in the hobby for years or are just curious to see what it’s all about.

🚆 HO/OO and N scale layouts
🎮 NCE DCC and DCC-EX (Wi-Fi), with DC also welcome
☕ Tea and coffee available
🥤 Cold drinks – $2 a can
🚗 Plenty of parking at the rear
📍 Fettlers’ Shed, behind Windsor District Baptist Church
739 George Street, South Windsor NSW 2756

The Fettlers’ Shed normally meets Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:00am–1:00pm, with the monthly Open Day held on the third Saturday.

You can also see trains and activities from the Fettlers’ Shed on our YouTube channel:

WDBC Fettlers Shed Model Railway on YouTube
www.youtube.com//videos

Come along, enjoy the trains, meet some friendly people and enjoy the hobby. We’d love to see you there! 🚂

A new 1:87 scale (HO) 40-foot container has just been completed for the Windsor District Baptist Church Fettlers Shed mo...
09/08/2026

A new 1:87 scale (HO) 40-foot container has just been completed for the Windsor District Baptist Church Fettlers Shed model railway. The theme is based around John 3:16, with the artwork for the sides, roof and ends generated with the assistance of ChatGPT, then placed into a container template and printed on 160gsm colour copy paper.

The photos show the construction process from the printed template through to the finished model — pinning the reference points, scoring the reverse side from pin to pin to form accurate fold lines, folding and gluing the container together, carefully squaring it up on the final glue joint, and finally mounting it onto a 40-foot intermodal flat wagon.

This is one of several custom containers produced for model railway use, and this particular one will soon be running on the Windsor District Baptist Church Fettlers Shed HO/OO layout as part of an intermodal train.

23/06/2026

Fire 🔥 Fire 🔥 Fire ~ A fire has broken out beside the line on the HO/OO scale railway!

The alarm is raised as flames take hold of a tree near the embankment, prompting a rapid response from local fire crews. A water tanker is first on scene, laying hoses and attacking the fire, while a fire appliance arrives moments later with lights flashing to support the operation.

With the blaze threatening nearby vegetation and railway infrastructure, firefighters work quickly to bring the situation under control before it can spread further.

Fortunately, this is all part of a detailed miniature emergency scene, demonstrating the realism and storytelling that can be created on a model railway layout.

Can the crews contain the fire before it spreads? Watch the 30-second video to see the action unfold!

02/06/2026

🚂🔥 New scene added to the layout at The Fiddlers Shed!

We’ve recently created a grass fire scene, complete with burnt grass and scorched ground, to add a bit more realism and tell another story on the railway. It’s amazing how a small detail can bring a layout to life and give visitors something new to discover.

Next time you’re checking out the layout, see if you can spot the aftermath of the fire! 🔥🌾🚂

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739 George Street
Hawkesbury, NSW
2756

Opening Hours

9am - 1pm

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