The idea was to give an alternative to other clubs in the Greater Birmingham area.
EMES members built the track and facilities along with battery powered club locomotive However, the Elmdon site did not work out.
[2] EMES then made an agreement with the Tyseley Railway centre, a Museum in Birmingham.
However, over time disagreements arose between the two parties concerning the work obligations of the EMES members.
The Wythall track opened on 4 May 1998 EMES members pay an annual membership fee and donate labour to maintain the EMES track, locomotives and rolling stock and maintain the site.