RMweb Premium Sidecar Racer Posted February 15, 2012 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 15, 2012 So when can we expect some teasers of info about this years event Tim ? You should have us all salivating at the prospect of what will be on show . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted February 15, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 15, 2012 So when can we expect some teasers of info about this years event Tim ? You should have us all salivating at the prospect of what will be on show . Hopefully, there will be a module layout.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Sidecar Racer Posted February 16, 2012 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 16, 2012 Hopefully, there will be a module layout.... Well , definately one set of fiddle yards and a scenic bit . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Captain Kernow Posted February 16, 2012 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted February 16, 2012 Sorry folks, I've not got around to doing the floor plan yet, but will do so soon. Yes, there is a line-up, and I'll post it up here very soon. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Siddall Posted February 18, 2012 Share Posted February 18, 2012 Just been reminded of the date (work overload had pushed it to the back of what I apologetically refer to as my mind). Looking forward to my first 'Members Day' :-) D Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Captain Kernow Posted February 23, 2012 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted February 23, 2012 I am delighted to announce the line-up for the 2012 Taunton Members Day on Sunday 29 April 2012. 7mm scale layouts ‘Wadebridge 1860s’ by Phil Eakins. Phil is no stranger to the Taunton Members Days, and this is his new 7mm layout, which made it’s exhibition debut at the Wimborne ‘0’ gauge exhibition in October 2008 and featured in a series in the ‘Railway Modeller’ in January 2010.. ‘Marc Smith's new minimum space O gauge shunting yard’ – yes the indefatigable Marc Smith is back again with a new 7mm layout, and yes, this is the official name he has given me for this posting! Marc says it’s a diesel-era shunting yard with basic stabling facilities ‘and a crude attempt at a humorous name’… 4mm scale layouts ‘Hythe Parkway’ by Simon Paley (aka ‘St Simon’). This super layout needs little introduction to regular followers of RMWeb, being an OO modern Southern Region layout with preserved engine shed and has been published in the September 2010 issue of Railway Modeller and in Model Rail in June 2011 - http://www.rmweb.co....e-parkway-blog/ ‘Orchard Road’ by Richard Slate (aka ‘Mudmagnet’) – modern image diesel depot in the BR blue era and recently featured in the model press - http://www.rmweb.co....e/page__st__475 ‘Yard Shunter’ by Ray Norwood. A rural goods yard based on B.R. steam/diesel era featuring superb scenics and DCC control - http://www.rmweb.co....__1#entry418991 ‘Chillington Basin’ by Andy York. This is Andy’s new project based in the Black Country and centred round a canal interchange basin. Andy would like to stress that this is presented as a ‘work in progress’ - http://www.rmweb.co....ountry-buffalo/ ‘A diorama of Netherhope Halt and Tidenham Tunnel on the Severn and Wye Railway (formerly known as 'Project W' ) by John Farmer (Re6/6). John describes this as an experiment in diverse materials and methods, using variously 'Woodland Scenics' and 'Auhagen' sea moss trees and pieces, an assortment of different length & colours of grass fibre applications using both the original 'Noch Grasmaster' and the later 'Green Scene/Flockit' machine. The use of different glues, hairsprays and photograph fixative. Experiments in tree making, using methods from Gordon Gravett's excellent new tree making book and in other ways. The use of various mosses and lichens with flocks and coloured dust affixed. The use of sprigs of erica (heather) 'Davids Gold' variety as a basis for Lombardy poplar trees and other types of fir trees. The scenic basis of the diarama was made with 'Celotex' insulation material grabbed from a skip, glued down with non-solvent grab adhesive and carved to shape and then covered with the excellent 'Sculptamold' which was recommended on RMweb and covered with ripped off hanging basket liner as the scenic base. The rocks were fashioned from some old Maritime/Monterey pine bark picked up a few years ago and put in the 'useful box'! If the viewer looks closely no two areas are made in exactly the same way with the same materials. Some photos of 'Netherhope Halt' can be seen in post 141 on this thread. 2011 Challenge dioramas – we currently have five such dioramas confirmed as attending, from BlackRat and Stubby47. There may well be room for a few more, so if anyone feels like turning up with a 2011 Challenge Diorama, please send me a PM. And last, but by no means least in the 4mm section, we present the ‘SWAG Modular Layout’, organised by Chief Modular Man Stu Hilton (aka ‘Stubby47’). Many folk will probably have been following developments here - http://www.rmweb.co....2-swag-modules/ Most of the smaller hall at Staplegrove will be given over to the modular layout this year. 2mm scale layouts (or smaller!) ‘Squeeze Belly Lane’ by ‘DevonDynosaur’ - an inglenook shunting puzzle depicting an urban small goods yard during the BR modernisation era, with new light industry mixed with Victorian warehouses, brick viaducts and cobbled yards. http://www.rmweb.co....__fromsearch__1 New layout in 2mm finescale by Simon Howard (Mr S Corn78) – Simon has also been a regular supporter of the Taunton event, and is returning with his new 2mm layout so we can see what progress he has made since last year! ‘Micro ZOB’ by Brian Harrap. Brian is no stranger to the Taunton Members Days, with his brilliant continental creations based around the mythical Z.O.B. system, set ‘somewhere in Europe’ (or, as Brian puts it, ‘wherever you’d like it to be, in Europe!’. This one is a small ‘Z’ scale layout based on an ironing board, which we haven’t seen at Taunton before. Displays and demonstrations ‘Ouse Valley Viaduct’ by Rod Cameron and John Farmer (10800 & Re6/6) – this is otherwise known as Balcombe Viaduct, a massive project in P4 that is now well underway, having made an appearance at Scaleforum in Leatherhead in September 2011. A portion of the viaduct 8’ in length (the Brighton end) now returns to Taunton to enable us to review progress, especially on the scenic side - http://www.rmweb.co....elewes-project/ Kernow Model Railway Centre – something new and a bit special this year, Chris Trerise of KMRC will be attending with a display of current and hopefully some of the forthcoming special/limited edition models, such as the excellent Beattie Well tank Southern buildings demonstration by Bill Jones, who returns to Taunton with some more of his splendid 4mm scale S.R. creations 4mm gardening demonstration by Tim Hale, who will be demonstrate how he constructed his excellent station gardens, as seen here - http://timhalesblog....ch/label/Garden 2mm finescale modelling demo by Pixie and Bryn. The 2mm F/S crew return with more delights to amaze us with. As ever, they will be happy to discuss all aspects of 2mm finescale modelling. Our friends at British Railway Modelling will also be attending the event with a stand and all the latest news. Retail therapy Due to the unfortunate illness of Dave Harding of The Model Shop, Exeter, Chris Trerise of Kernow Model Rail Centre has kindly agreed to beef-up his presence with stock for sale, as well as the display of Kernow special edition models. Catering The Delightful Ladies of the catering team will again be working hard in the kitchens to keep us all fed and watered. We are anticipating the usual selection of delicious pasties, home made cakes and other refreshments. And finally…..a special treat repeated… For anyone who is coming to Taunton on the Saturday evening, the Taunton Model Railway Group have again very kindly invited all RMWebbers to visit their clubroom at Bishops Lydeard station on the WSR between 1700 hrs and 1900 hrs on the Saturday evening (28/4/12), and to look and perhaps even ‘have a play’ on their brilliant masterpiece ‘Bath Green Park’. After the visit to ‘Bath Green Park’, those who wish will retire to The Cross Keys at Norton Fitzwarren for a meal and a beer or two… Edit 29/3/12 - to update details of 'Project W' to 'Netherhope Halt' Edit 05/4/12 - to add details of BRM attending with a stand Edit 24/4/12 - change in retailer attendance Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
St. Simon Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 Hi Tim, Looks like a very good line up, as seen, I'll be there with Hythe Parkway! Really looking forward to it! Simon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Sidecar Racer Posted February 23, 2012 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 23, 2012 Top line up Tim , how do you manage to pull them in ? Really looks like another cracking day out is on the cards . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Gwiwer Posted February 23, 2012 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 23, 2012 Looks extremely enticing. It would be a shame to miss it given that I'm over in the UK at the time but fitting the trip into both diary and budget is proving a challenge. A lot will depend upon what advance rail fares I can find. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
10800 Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 ‘Project W’ by John Farmer (aka ‘Re6/6’). This is a mystery layout, even to me, and John will only describe it as ‘a scenic experiment set in South America’…. Hmmm ... so that's what he told you ... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackRat Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 Good effort that man! See you there, with a rather small diorama! Tim, I still have loads of paint (I think) shall I bring it and say 50p a tinlet to assist or go towards the site costs? Neil Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 A good looking lineup. Looking forward to it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Ramblin Rich Posted February 25, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 25, 2012 Looks to be another interesting & varied lineup I certainly intend to be there in my usual role of "enthusiastic onlooker" (ie lazy g*t who hasn't done anything again.... ) Glad to see Marc Smith is making another appearance - I was beginning to think he was missing in action.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted February 26, 2012 Share Posted February 26, 2012 Looks like a good line up, and it will be nice to see the SWAG Modular layout in the flesh at last. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl Bathurst Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 Hi Sorry to ask this. If i wanted to stay somewhere near to where the show is, where is the best place? I had a look at the travel lodge like somone mentioned but rooms are £55. Can anyone recommend any where because would be nice to join everyone on the saturday evening Thanks Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted February 27, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 27, 2012 Try here - Holly Lodge - (usual disclaimers - just a link found on 'tinterweb) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl Bathurst Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 Is that b and b far from the show? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted February 27, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 27, 2012 No, not far at all. (Just over 4,000 feet direct.) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl Bathurst Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 Thanks for the info much appreciated. Will enquire into staying. What are the plans for the saturday night? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Stationmaster Posted February 27, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 27, 2012 Thanks for the info much appreciated. Will enquire into staying. What are the plans for the saturday night? As at Post No.57 above (unless the good Cap'n has developed some new routine he is keeping from us until we have all been lured to The Cross Keys ). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl Bathurst Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 Hi Mike thanks for pointing that out i missed that part out when I read through the post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Captain Kernow Posted March 2, 2012 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted March 2, 2012 Just confirming the Sat night: 1700 - meet at the Taunton Model Railway Group's HQ at Bishops Lydeard for a viewing/possible 'play' with Bath Green Park and Tamerig Central 1900 - depart Bishops Lydeard and go to the Cross Keys, Norton Fitzwarren for beer and food Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Captain Kernow Posted March 3, 2012 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted March 3, 2012 Pasty enthusiasts will be happy to know that I have found a new (and local to me) source of excellent pasties, two of which were subjected to rigourous testing today by me and CTMK under strictly controlled conditions..... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAY NORWOOD Posted March 3, 2012 Share Posted March 3, 2012 WOW Pastys are they Devon as Cornish was not mentioned. RAY70B Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Captain Kernow Posted March 3, 2012 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted March 3, 2012 The pasties are made and bought in Devon, but to an ancient Cornish recipe. And pretty close to the Cornish border, at that..... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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