I went with my grandson who is 11, so is old enough to appreciate the modelling, and not just needing to see trains moving. There was a good selection of layouts, and only two were at a height that he found difficulty seeing. However, one of these was an 0 gauge MPD which he was able to stand a bit away and see the locos. He was quite impressed, especially when later we saw some of other models from this layout and told all the large steam engines were built from kits. He also took photos of other layouts, so he was generally impressed with the quality of layouts on display, especially Tellindalloch (?), which had 70 hand built trees. The whole effect of this layout was really good. It had the usual cross section of suppliers but I had not taken a list of what I wanted with me so I was limited in what I bought. (I have learnt that if I think I do not have a certain colour paint, when I get home I find that I already have three of them.) A 2ft and a 6" inch ruler were a find though.
I was pleased to see a number of families there, so it appears that it was advertised locally, and it appeared that all the children there were enjoying themselves.
All in all, we both enjoyed the show, and it was well worth going to.
Marlow, Maidenhead & District MRC Annual Exhibition 2024
in RMweb Exhibition/Event Calendar
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I went with my grandson who is 11, so is old enough to appreciate the modelling, and not just needing to see trains moving. There was a good selection of layouts, and only two were at a height that he found difficulty seeing. However, one of these was an 0 gauge MPD which he was able to stand a bit away and see the locos. He was quite impressed, especially when later we saw some of other models from this layout and told all the large steam engines were built from kits. He also took photos of other layouts, so he was generally impressed with the quality of layouts on display, especially Tellindalloch (?), which had 70 hand built trees. The whole effect of this layout was really good. It had the usual cross section of suppliers but I had not taken a list of what I wanted with me so I was limited in what I bought. (I have learnt that if I think I do not have a certain colour paint, when I get home I find that I already have three of them.) A 2ft and a 6" inch ruler were a find though.
I was pleased to see a number of families there, so it appears that it was advertised locally, and it appeared that all the children there were enjoying themselves.
All in all, we both enjoyed the show, and it was well worth going to.
Well done all those involved.