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I have the John Evans book and it is colour throughout; Quality of photos is OK for a small-size paperback, and some are a bit small (where 3 to a page) but the subject matter (for me anyway) is superb and well worth the £14.99 price.
Thanks for letting me know. I think they are now being sold on eBay for about £10.
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I wonder if anyone could help with comments on these two books by Amberley Publishing. I've seen them advertised but only know limited information about them.
Britain's Railways in Transitions 1965-1975 by John Evans &
BR Blue one The 1970s and 1980s by Andrew Cole.
Are the photos contained within them in colour? I understand they are paperback publications and also wondered what the quality is like.
Unfortunately I've not been able to see them 'live' so could do with a bit of advice before I may purchase.
Any help appreciated.
Tony
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Does anyone on here know if the photos in this book are in colour? It looks an interesting book but I have not seen one 'up close' so thought I may ask the question on here. I know most book these days use colour photos but wanted to check before I purchases a copy.
Thanks in advance
Tony
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No O gauge layouts??
Sadly no, I can't seem to find any! We have two HO and two N and one HOe but trying to find a small O gauge one seems to be beyond me. No one has offered one and we'd have to have a smallish one otherwise we'd have to have fewer layouts. The O gauge show is in Newport the week before , so maybe I'll find a local one for next year. (And they're no having any N , HOe or HO so it balances out!)
We have 15 layouts planned for £3 entry, plus some demos and 2 traders (Plus Tallyllyn, and club sales stand). Not sure how I am going to fit them all in yet.
Tony
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Apart from the photos, I found it to be a very informative read too.
The operational side of the LMR is interesting. And I didn't know BR wanted to abolish the WR and split it between the SR and LMR!! But then I was only about 9 at the time, but I'd never heard that information before.
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Afternoon
to be one sale from Thursday 8th February is Part one of a new Series on Diesel Depots. They will be in "Bookazine" format, and sold through highstreet newsagents.
Part 1, LMR - Central and Western (South) lines. covering, the Divisions of: London (Western), Birmingham, Stoke, Liverpool and Manchester.
That looks good. Hopefully the ones on the other regions will follow swiftly.
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I'm determined to pay a visit this year. It seems every year, something comes along & tries to stop me!
Ian.
I'm organising it Ian so come and say hello. I even have to miss a Cardiff City game that day, because we book the hall a year in advance....before the fixtures come out.
Tony
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If this year's event was anything to go by, it should be worth the effort.
Incidentally, it isn't just Cardiff Bus whose buses serve the area - I got there and back using Stagecoach buses to / from Greyfriars Rd.. (I think it might have been some of their Talbot Green routes.)
Talking of Talbot Green bus routes, I might also find myself using them to get to the "Ponty" show in a few months' time - together with some Edwards buses from Talbot Green to Llantwit Fardre. (This assumes, of course, that I don't find myself at the model tram show in Manchester ... decisions ... decisions ... .)
Returning to the Pontcanna show, I enjoyed the chance to catch up with a number of people - layout operators - demonstrators - people from various clubs etc - and visitors. (These people included some RMweb members - not all of whom I'd met before.)
This year's event seemed like a very friendly show - complete with a lot of thoroughly decent people - and I'm looking forward to next year's event.
In the meantime, I guess I might just have to get on with a number of my own projects, so I've got something to talk about when I speak to these people next year.
Regards,
Huw.
Yes . come along to ours in Llantwit Fardre Huw. the bus stops at the top of the hill and a gentle walk down about 400 yards. Mind you its sadly uphill on the way back to the bus stop!
Tony
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Rhondda MRC's Thomas The Tank Engine layout has been added.
Tony
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Rhondda MRC's Thomas The Tank Engine layout has been added.
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Oops better jump in while I remember.
It was BURRARD INLETS first outing ,at the beginning it wasn’t, plain sailing ,my dcc accessory decoder gave up,spent all afternoon today finding that out.
Otherwise it ran well afterwards.
The show was excellent and as all previous contributors have said,it was a warm welcoming event,it was almost like an all mates get together.I enjoyed the show more than all the others I have attended .plenty of banter and discussion and bacon rolls mmmmmmmm!
Thanks to Paul R for his great efforts in bringing it all together.
Of course I laughed heartily (not) when his parting words were.."..better start a new project for next year.....
Yes let's have another preTOPS British one Brian!
Tony
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We need to get you down to Cardiff at sometime with your layout ...
Yeah, it's not that far. try the WAG express!!
Hopefully BSC Shepcote Lane tippler sidings will be making a rare appearance at the Pontypridd show this year , if it is not ready in time then there is the backup plan of Crossley scrapyard
BSC Shepcote Lane
blogentry-19557-0-43494900-1452446902.jpgCrossley scrapyard
Cheers Baz, the whichever layout is smaller!
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Weyfoird in N gauge by Keith & Peter Matthews has been added to the list.
PG Models N gauge military vehicles in pewter has been added as a demonstrator. Member of MAFVA.
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Weyford in N gauge has been added to the list of layout.
PG Models N gauge military vehicles display and for sale. Member of MAFVA.
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I had a thoroughly good day out helping Graham Mann on Wokinghurst. Despite the fact some young child managed to run his hands over the track and break some of the 3rd Rail!! it got fixed though.
My main learning experience for when offering to help at an exhibition is to help on a micro layout not a 20 foot long thing that saps the strength. It was good to chat to so many people.
And also to advise that Brian Tucker's excellent Burrard Inlet Canadian loco shed can be seen again at the Pontypridd Show in April. As can Rob Gunstone's (of Mutton fame) other layout Sheep Lane. Wokinghurst will also be there with more detail added by then, and Baz & Josh from Crossley Scrap will be coming with Shepcote Lane. Shepcote Lane is worth the entry fee alone just to see the working wagon tipple.
Shameless plug over.
There was a great atmosphere at the show, and the centre part , which was not at the previous two shows, added even more layouts. But it was quite a jam at sometime when the hall was packed.
Looking forward to next year.
Tony
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This year's event will take place on Saturday 21 April at our usual venue, Newtown Llantwit Community Centre, Crown Hill, Llantwit Fardre, CF38 2NA. Admission £3 all classes (up to two children free with paying adult).
Exhibitors are as follows:
Layouts
Sheep Lane OO Somerset & Dorset Rob Gunstone
Tawford OO Modern Image Station Jason Jones (Barry MRC)
79A OO Steam Shed in the Snow John Gooding
Burrard Inlet HO Canadian Shed Scene Brian Tucker (Pontypridd MRC Member)
Forest Gate Parkway OO MI Privatisation era Graham Mann (Pontypridd MRC Member)
Bagley OO S&D/BR(W) Steam/Diesel Nigel Broad
Hornby Dublo Playtime OO Hornby Dublo Chris Cheney
Much Snoreing N Cityscape Ed Farms
American Coal HO US freight Richard Flannigan (Western Valley MRS)
Crossley Scrapyard OO BR Sector Baz Jones (Western Valley MRS)
Gunpoint HO US Diesels/Steam Reg Owens (Pontypridd MRC Member)
Jedbach Hoe Austrian narrow gauge Bill Thomas (Pontypridd MRC member)
Weyford N gauge Hants/Dorset Keith & Peter Matthews
Thomas The Tank Engine OO Rhondda MRC
Trade
Lord and Butler (incl 'Dirty Boy Weathering' Cardiff
MIB Models (incl 3D models + demo layout) Porthcawl
Tallyllyn Preservation Society
Club sales stand
Demonstrations
Project22Society Stand to promote the rebuilding of a NBL Class 22 locomotive.
Narrow Gauge Kit building Jim Edwards /Pontypridd MRC
PG Models N gauge military vehicles
Refreshments
Limited refreshments available on the day, Bacon Rolls, sandwiches, tea , coffee etc.
All exhibits subject to change (the curse of the cancellation!)
15 layouts, 4 demonstration/Society stands and 3 Trade Stands for £3 I think offers good value.
I will post some links from RMWeb to some of the listed layouts later. And add some photos for some others.
Any questions please ask.
Tony
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Based on the positive comments I've just ordered this book.
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Hi Philou here,
Can I give an unashamed plug for my brother? He's Peter, the Lord bit of Lord and Butler. If some of you going to the show could say 'hello' to him on my behalf - be a surprise for him
. I can't go as I am about 600 miles away.Cheers and enjoy the day,
Philip
I was down the shop earlier today and he relieved me of a fair sum. I did shock him when I asked "Do you take cash?"!
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Not wishing to be pedantic Brian, but just helpful in that Graham Mann's new layout now has the name 'Wokinghurst' and Brian Tucker's latest Canadian venture is now titled "Burrard Inlet". Both are our show in April too.
I think Graham's original title was Effing Hill, but I suggested a change!
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With nowt new to show.............................I'll be generally fetching, carrying, and standing like a lemon whilst not welcoming visitors at the door !
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Brian R
Me too Brian, I'm an unpaid labourer for the day.
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What's the magazine content like this month? I only ask as I haven't ventured out to look yet.
Tony
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I took advantage of the sale and the 2 Seventies Diesel and Electric books arrived today, 2 days after ordering. Very please with the service direct from Strathwood. Not yet had a chance to look at the books but I expect them to be of the usual high quality.
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Is there any way to obtain past GWRJ magazines cheaply? After all, older magazines do not have the same value.
I@ve got a bundle of 58 GWRJs on Ebay at the moment.
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FAO Paul and Brian R. I see from the plan we (Pontypridd MRC ) are upstairs. That might be a problem as Reg is about 74 and Roger about 70 years old (and with a heart problem) so any chance we can go downstairs?
Tony
Pontypridd Model Railway Exhibition , 21 April (Llantwit Fardre)
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Still alive Ken??