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

I have sent the finalised floor plans to the committee members so there are no excuses for not getting the stands in the right place!

Hi George, I will definitely take you up on that. I'll be in touch. Regards Malcolm

Well it would be a bit much expecting to do 2 exhibitions in 2 days!

A late change to the list of traders. After a quick blast down the A1 to Welwyn on my trusty Triumph Trident I can announce that Kevin's Model Railways will be taking on the mantle of second-hand trader as Milnsbridge Models are unable to grace us with their presence for the first time in more years than I care to remember. As you may imagine I was somewhat concerned at the loss of one of our main traders but I hope that this is going to prove a fruitful relationship - welcome Kevin! Regards Malcolm

Well spotted that man! Yes its at the City of Ely Community College, Downham Road, Ely CB6 2SH. The opening times are 10.30am to 4.30pm. Apparently some satnavs will send you to the rugby club on the other side of the A10 Ely bypass so the best advice I can give is to follow our signs when you are approaching Ely. I hope you can make it and have an enjoyable day. Regards Malcolm

We also have "Tracey Jane" the scale traction engine, giving rides around the college grounds and Andy and Derek doing demonstrations on scratch-building rolling stock in Gauge 1 and 00. The traders are as follows; Great Eastern Models - new locos, stock and accessories. Milnsbridge Models - second hand stock and a selection of DVD's. Layouts4U - scale lighting and electrical bits. Railway Memories - DVD's Bob Pearman - Railway and transport books. Graham Varley - renowned professional model-maker working in 4mm and 7mm scales. Great Eastern Transport Films - DVD's HA Models - Kits and bits in 4mm and 7mm scales. Coastal DCC - full range of digital equipment and expert advice. Model Railway Baseboards - your baseboards accurately made to your requirements. As well as the above we will also have the club sales stand, stands from The Great Eastern Society and The B17 Steam Locomotive Trust, and last but definitely not least the Café supplying hot and cold beverages, freshly made sandwiches and a tantalising range of home-made cakes for you to enjoy. Malcolm Hine, Exhibition Manager

Well here we are again on the final run-up to our annual show. There are a over 30 stands this time with 17 layouts in 8 different scales and gauges , a good range of traders including some new ones for us as well as demonstrations and live steam. I am sure you will find plenty to admire and enjoy and look forward to seeing you there! The layouts are; The Worlds End 00 Dentdale N The Scole Railway 0 Two Sisters Farm 1/32nd scale Red Hook Bay Ho Poulter Bank 00 Tashvale N Peterborough Model Engineers 5" Torrecastle Viaduct N Whaplode 0 Victoria EM The Lambton Regis and Verdane Tramway 0/16.5 Loughborough Road 00 Tansey Bank 009 Hobbs Row Halt 009 Ramsey 00 Westgate Park N Malcolm Hine, Exhibition Manager

El Presidente has gone to sit in a dark corner until the tremors pass!

OK. I am happy to send it by whatever means suits you. As you may gather I am not sure how to use this forum for anything other than reading posts. Please advise. Regards Malcolm

Hello George, I built an MTK 7mm scale kit of the Q1 a few years ago (it would have been easier to scratch-build!) and I got a copy of the drawing in MORRILL Jan 1995 which I blew up to 7mm scale. you are quite welcome to a copy if you like. I also strongly recommend you track down a copy of John Scott Morgan's "The Story of the Q1's" published by KRB Publications ISBN0-9544859-1-2 which is full of useful details and photo's of every class member. Good to see you have returned to O gauge. Regards Malcolm