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It's only taken me about seven years, but the pictures are finally available at: http://www.rdrms.com/exhibition-2014.html

Whilst very pleased that at long last a R-T-R model of the Leader is being produced, I agree with the above suggestion that it would good for some of the models to carry numbers other than 36001. I too have just ordered a grey version. I would have ordered another in black with a number of 36002, but sadly it appears that it will not be made. More than the basic frames for 36002 + 36003 existed. As mentioned in Kevin Robertson's book 'The Leader Project', when the construction of Leaders 36002 & 36003 was halted, 36002 was only two days away from being ready for steaming. Judging by the pictures of 36003, it looked to be in a fairly advance state of construction. Thus one would only have to bend history a very little to be able to run 36001 and 36002 at the same time, and then run 36003 with some additional bending. It would be great if KR Models could reconsider their numbering strategy and, at the very least, produce 36002 alongside 36001.

The above, from the master list on page 1 of this thread, is probably an amusing typo of Fordingbridge - see https://fmr.org.uk/

It looks like it will be quite a show - I'm looking forward to attending with Melcombe Abbas.

There have been a couple of last minute updates to the exhibition programme - details are available on the website at http://www.rdrms.com/exhibitions1.html Note that the free parking above relates to the council car park thet surrounds Crosfield Hall. There are other non-council car parks nearby, but they may have their own charging structures.

I missed last year's exhibition due to a really vicious bug, so I’m doubly looking forward to it this year and seeing some more excellent layouts.

Rather late in the day I know, but the full line-up is now available on our website at: http://www.rdrms.com/exhibitions.html There are 19 layouts, with 12 being in response to the 40" challenge - it should be one of our best shows, so do try and pay it a visit if you can. Do feel free to have a chat and pick club members' brains - lets hope those who attend the show leave having been inspired, if only in a minor way.

The latest news is that there will be ten 40" inch challenge layouts at the show and I hope to have more information on the website shortly. One of the builders has been taking pictures of their layout as work progresses and they will be added to the website in due course. There are several council owed and private car parks within a few minutes walk, including one at the Crosfield Hall where the exhibition is held - but arrive early on the Saturday as they tend to be filled by shoppers. On the Sunday, parking in council car parks is free - but not in private car parks owned by shops such as Aldi, so make certain you know in whose car park you are before walking away without paying. Another good car park to use, a few more minutes walk away, is at the Romsey Rapids swimming pool. See https://www.testvalley.gov.uk/transportparkingandstreets/car-parks/romseycarparks for definitive information and to download a parking map.

I'll be taking photos of all the layouts, probably on the Sunday when there aren't quite so many people around. for publishing on the website. Seeing your post put an idea into my head - I'll create a separate 40" section. I can certainly include a link in a later post. Meanwhile, you can get an idea of what the members are capable of building, by viewing their existing layouts at: http://www.rdrms.com/members-layouts.html

So far four layouts and one static display have been confirmed,, with more expected as members rush to complete their 40" challenge layouts in time for the show. Further information is available on the Exhibitions page of the website at http://www.rdrms.com/exhibitions.html so visit it often to see any updates.

To mark this being our 40th there will be several new layouts with 40" long scenic sections in scales/gauges 009 to P4, N to H0n3 produced by our members in response to the exhibition mamager's 40" challenge. For more information please see www.rdrms.com

Together with Gertie the Gas Axe.

The exhibition line-up has just been confirmed with 15 layouts booked to attend. Full details may be seen on the club's website exhibition page - we look forward to seeing you all in just over a week's time.

Just for clarification - the End of the Line which will be appearing at the show is a different layout that happens to go by the same name. Like all layouts, it is never finished and its owner has informed me that some more has been done to it since the pictures that appear in the link were taken.