LittleLEC 2026

South Cheshire Model Engineering Society, Peacock Railway’s track in Nantwich on 20th and 21st June

LittleLEC is an annual locomotive efficiency competition for drivers of small locomotives weighing less than 50lb dry. These are much more challenging to drive than larger ones, and so this competition was devised by Peter Langridge in the 'noughties', enabling owners of small locomotives to take part in an IMLEC style efficiency competition. Full details can be found on the LittleLEC website, http://www.littlelec.co.uk/home/.

South Cheshire MES last hosted LittleLEC in 2016 and we are looking forward to hosting it again in 2026. Our tracksite is located behind The Peacock public house at 221 Crewe Road, Willaston, near Nantwich. CW5 6NE. Access to the site is at the back of the pub car park. Competitors will be able to park their vehicles adjacent to the track and additional parking is also available within the overall tracksite.

The Society was founded in 1968 and has around 120 members. We moved to this location in 1991 and since then we have steadily developed the tracksite. A recent addition is a large raised Gauge 1 layout. We have two raised tracks. The larger of the two is 1265ft long and caters for 31⁄2 and 5 inch gauge models The smaller track is 520 feet long and can accommodate 21⁄2, 31⁄2 and 5 inch gauge. The maximum gradient on the larger track does not exceed 1 in 100, whereas the shorter inner track is almost level.

There is a four-road covered steaming bay with access via a powered lifting platform. 12v and 24v supplies are available for steam raising and we are fortunate in having mains water, electricity and drains at the site.

For anyone looking for overnight accommodation there is a Premier Inn located behind the Peacock Pub and immediately adjacent to our site. Contact via their website or 0333 321 1335.

Entry Forms are available from the LittleLEC Co-ordinator: littleLEC@gmes.org.uk

Closing date for Entries is 15th May 2026