We we managed to do the whole exhibition weekend with only few minor niggles, most of which we sorted on the day but a few things will be taken back and redone to make sure that our next venture out runs more smoothly.

The weekend was great. Lots of learning for the operating team, most of whom have had no more than an hours practice prior to the weekend and some have never operated DCC before. We have a list of things we need to deal with over the winter but on the plus side we met some great people and got some really kind comments...and at least three invites to other exhibitions in the coming years.

Sorry I didn't get to meet some of you as I had to take time out on Saturday and Sunday was spend doing a dozen other jobs around the halls, but thanks to those who have commented and liked and to those who came to see us.

As for the operating team I can't say how proud I am to be part of it. Though the layout was kept alive by two of us until a few years back the work the others have done to detail, build, pack, run and move the layout has given us what we have today.