It has been a few weeks since I have last posted. Work has been very hectic with loads of management issues to deal with. One student teacher has departed, and another one has now arrived. A round of interviews and new teaching assistant appointments have been completed and shortlisting for a new teacher is taking place. All of this, alongside, the day to day teaching has understandably taken my focus away from the Weston on Trent Model Railway Show.
That does not mean that there has not been progress however. The show has started to take shape. More of the layout information forms have started to drift back in with 7 having now arrived. Another two emails were received to confirm layout bookings and the forms should arrive soon. These, along with the other verbal agreements I have received, mean I reckon that the provisional layout total has risen to 15. There are couple of layouts, discussed at exhibitions, that have gone worryingly quiet - but there is still a time to go before the show so plenty of opportunity to secure other exhibits.
RMWeb has come up trumps again. One member has contacted me and offered to bring their layout. They have a fair journey but have offered to pay their own travel and accommodation. I feel humbled by such an offer. Another member has put me in touch with a friend who may be interested in bringing their layout. Once again I am indebted to this site.

Another demonstration has been agreed, and this could possibly bring huge benefits to the show. Details of this are still to be confirmed so I cannot share, what could be exciting news, just yet. As soon as I can, I will!

Finally there is an update on my layout building plans. As described in my last post - I had decided that Skaleby West should not be shown for a fifth successive year. Work has begun on Skaleby North Yard which, hopefully, will be debuting at the show. The layout has its own thread in the layout topics section. However here is a picture preview.

Until next time..