malcolmrhine

I often wondered what had happened to the Matlock Bath 0 gauge layout. I used to visit and stare in awe in my younger days. I guess that there was no hope of reinstating it once the woodworm had taken up residence! Malcolm

Hi David, there is a very atmospheric photo in "The Cromford & High Peak Railway" by John Marshall p58, of the inside of Cromford workshop on the C&HP (complete with Billy Hallowes and his wooden leg!) which could be a good source of inspiration. Malcolm

The vent pipe would be installed as near as possible to the head of the drain run. If there were no bathroom or toilet in the vicinity then there would be no connection to the vent. Malcolm

Looking really good George!

Well, the day has arrived and much hard work has been undertaken by members and exhibitors in setting up yesterday afternoon. I know that we still have much to do this morning but all is looking well for a great day. Come and see what a great show we have laid out for you! Look forward to seeing you there. Malcolm Hine Exhibition Manager

Hello Gilbert, further to the earlier discussion regarding the multi-storey car park, I have been racking my brains and I believe it was built in 1992-3. I actually worked on that job as site engineer so I ought to be more definite but age is taking it's toll! I have admired your layout ever since I started looking at RMweb. When I came across it I spent many happy hours reading the thread from start to finish and that was when it was about 250 posts! Great work and brilliant photo's. Regards, Malcolm.

Hi Jonathan I built the F5 some years ago (and have another in the pile!) and eventually realised that it would not negotiate anything less than 8ft radius as designed! I cut the main frames just ahead of the front drivers and cut and carved them to suit a pony truck arrangement for the front axle. It ran very nicely and stayed on the track! Regards Malcolm

I built an Oldbury Models kit of this loco a few years ago which involved a lot of very enjoyable research including crawling all over 41708 and taking a lot of photo's. With reference to your query about the toolbox, the Midland era loco's were fitted with a toolbox between the frames at the rear (there is a good photo in Midland Locomotives volume 3, p 91 Wild Swan. The LMS/BR period locos had the toolbox relocated to the front nearside footplate, where they often seem to have received damage.

I am very pleased that you enjoyed your day and the layout looked superb. Best wishes from the Ely Club. Kind regards Malcolm

Well, one day to go! I'm off down to the club room this morning to pack-up Fullers Wharf ready for the move to the venue. I may be a bit late arriving at the college as I have to attend a hospital appointment mid-afternoon but rest assured the team will take care of things until I get there! If you are planning to set up this afternoon then please do not arrive before 4.30pm as we are not allowed access until the students have vacated the premises. Looking forward to a good show! ATB Malcolm

Latest News! It looks as though we may have another specialist trade stand coming! I will post more details soon. Malcolm Hine Exhibition Manager

Ok here is the list of exhibitors! Layouts: Condicote in 00, a Great Western branch line terminus set in Worcestershire. Grange West Goods in 00, a GWR branch line goods yard. Trowland in S scale, a Midland & Great Northern Railway branch line terminus set in the pre-grouping era. Warren Hill in O Gauge, an ex Great Eastern Railway branch line terminus in the early years of British Railways. Fullers Wharf in O Gauge, my own layout based on the northern end of the Cromford and High Peak Railway. Tashvale in N. A fun layout for the younger visitors to have a go at driving a train. Holbeach Estates Railway in 009. Based on the Lincolnshire potato railways in the 1920's to 1950's. Friday Bridge in EM. A terminus of an imaginary branch line of the Wisbech & Upwell railway. Wendsleydale a fun layout in O16.5 scale. Count the mice! Dock Green Loco in O Gauge. Another delightful minimum space layout from Colin and Margaret French. Coronado Shortline. An American O Gauge secondary line terminus. Fen End Pit in 16mm/ft scale. Our very good friend David Barham has bought his revamped layout based on the sand quarrying operations once so commonplace. Boxworth in N scale. Aviemore in N scale. Our club member Neil's first showing of this well known Scottish station set in dramatic scenery. Nene Wharf in 00 scale. Loosely based on the goods yard at Benwick in Cambridgeshire. Peterborough Model Engineers are here again with their 5 inch gauge line. Have a ride! Tracey Jane. A 4 inch/ft scale traction engine offering rides to raise funds for charity. Demonstrations. Loco Clinic by Tony Wright. Gauge 3 wagon building by Andy Hastings. Model Buildings by Howard Leader. 00 scale scratch-built wagons by our President, Derek Buck. Traders Kevins Model Railways - second-hand stock in the popular scales. Layouts 4 U - electrical bits as well as tools. Graham Varley - a professional model-maker who builds to a very high standard to commission. Bob Pearman Books. Always something of interest to browse and buy. Railway Memories. A wide range of transport DVD's and memorabilia. Great Eastern Transport Films selling DVD's showing railways from the modern era. Great Eastern Models supplying all your modelling needs from the major manufacturers. Great Eastern Railway Society. HA Models. A wide range of rolling stock kits along with paints, glues etc. The B17 Locomotive Trust supporting the building of a new member of the class. Coastal DCC. Kevin supplies all the parts you need for DCC. Model Scenery Supplies. A warm welcome to the local suppliers of all things scenic. And of course our club sales stand - well worth a rummage! If all that leaves you feeling in need of refreshment then take a seat in our cafeteria and enjoy a beverage and some quality home made snacks. Look forward to seeing you there!

Hi Neil, I have just caught up with this thread and I am very impressed with what you have done so far. I look forward to seeing it at the Ely show on May 19th. Regards Malcolm

Looks really great George, well done!

Thank you for the kind words, we are always trying to make our exhibition better and it's good to get some positive feedback. I am now going to retire to a darkened room and start planning next years extravaganza! Malcolm