The Frontenac Society of Model Engineers (FSME) is a Miniature Railway Club giving free train rides to the public and having fun doing it.

About Us

The Frontenac Society of Model Engineers (FSME) is a volunteer organization dedicated to fostering camaraderie among members interested in industrial era machinery, including railway locomotives, traction engines, and stationary engines.  Established as a non-profit organization in 1975, FSME currently has about 20 members.  Since 2008, FSME has evolved into a miniature railway club, operating on South Frontenac Township property in Battersea, Ontario.

FSME operates two miniature railways: a High Level triple-gauge track (3 ½, 4 ¾ , and 5 inches) for smaller models and a Ground Level single-gauge track (7 ¼  inches).  The High Level track does not carry the public.  These railways are essential to FSME’s mission, providing opportunities to demonstrate railway operations and offer free train rides to public visitors.

The Battersea Pumpkin Festival, held annually in early October, attracts many visitors to our facilities.  FSME successfully runs both steam and diesel-hauled trains non-stop from 10 AM to 4 PM, carrying around 1,800 passengers, or 5 passengers per minute, with a train dispatched every 2 minutes.

During the running season from May to October, FSME holds a run day on the third Saturday of each month, offering free train rides.  Check our Events Page for the schedule.

Bring your family for a visit, and if you’re interested in helping us run our miniature railway, consider joining FSME… new members are always welcome!