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    Your last visit to a Model Railway Exhibition

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    On 18/01/2021 at 19:09, Neil Phillips said:

    Could have made it to the Calne show in January 2020 but as this was the weekend before we moved to Cornwall it would have met with huge disapproval from SWMBO so I didn't dare. I later found out it had been cancelled anyway, not Covid related at that point.

     

    It wasn't cancelled - merely moved to a different venue due to building works at the leisure centre.

     

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    Cross Street - Urban N Gauge

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    On 18/01/2021 at 00:05, Market Street Warrington said:

    Hi Geoff, I’ve been following the story of cross street for years. Wondering what ever happened to it? And Whether it might be for sale somewhere else and how it’s looking these days? Looking forward to an update. David

     One of our members has it at home to work on during lockdown.

     

    Geoff Endacott

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    Calne Model Rail Show - 23 & 24 October 2021

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    Posted · Edited by Geoff Endacott
    Exhibits updated.

    The Calne Model Rail Show

    The Calne Leisure Centre, White Horse Way, Calne, Wilts., SN11 0SP.

    Saturday 23rd October 10.00 am - 5.00 pm
    Sunday 24th October 10.00 am - 4.30 pm

     

    Adult: £5.00, Child: £3.00, Group (2+2): £12.00.

     

    We didn't hold the usual Calne Show in January 2020 due to building works at the leisure centre. Instead we held a much smaller event at the nearby Beversbrook Sports Facility. We had expected to return to the leisure centre in January 2021 but something seems to have gone wrong!

     

    Trainwest was last held during April 2019 and has been cancelled for 2020 and 2021. It will return (we hope) in April 2022.

     

    We had long been pondering moving the Calne Show to the autumn in order to give us equal intervals after the preceding Trainwest and before the following Trainwest.

     

    So from adversity comes opportunity. We can't hold a Calne Show (or any other show) in January 2021. By early 2022 we will be busy preparing for the return of Trainwest after a gap of three years. But it does look as though a sufficient degree of normality will have returned in order to hold a Calne Show in October.

     

    We therefore intend to hold the next Calne Model Rail Show at its usual venue over the weekend of 23 & 24 October 2021.

     

    I do hope that we will remember how to run a show by then. More significantly I hope that people will still want to visit.

     

    Thanks for the offers of layouts. The show is now full.

     

    Layouts:

     

    85J (OO): Dave Spencer

    UK - BR(WR) - 1960s

     

    Angell Creek Roundhouse and Mill (On30/O9): Paul Davis & Jim Keylock

    USA - Tennessee - 1940s-50s

     

    Axe Valley Mill (O): Ken Banks

    UK - BR West Country - 1950s-60s

     

    Bridgebury Gate (N): Russ Hobbs

    UK - BR South of England - 1966-2000

     

    Invernevis (N): David Greenwood

    UK - West Highlands of Scotland - 1980s

     

    Llanteulyddog (OO): CLAPHAM

    UK - BR North Wales - Early 1990s

     

    Moonbase Alpha (OO): Tony Vernon

    The Moon - Fictional Human Settlement - The Future

     

    Much Murkle (OO): Nick Wood

    UK - GWR Herefordshire - 1930s

     

    Peasevern Yard (O): Rob Owst

    UK - BR in Bristol - Late 1970s

     

    Penmawr (OO): Chris Thomas

    UK - GWR in South Wales - 1930-40

     

    Puffin Colliery (OO/OO9): John Stephens/Swindon MRC

    UK - Colliery in Wales - Late 20th Century

     

    Smallcombe (OO): Ted Olney

    UK - LMS Western/Central Division - 1930s

     

    St Oswalds (O16.5): Tim Crockford

    UK - Welsh Narrow Gauge - 1950s-60s

     

    Stowford (OO9): Diane Tape

    UK - Preserved Line in North Devon - 1960s-70s

     

    Victoria & Albert Docks (OO): Arnie Bird

    UK - London - 1914-18

     

    Weaver Hill (OO): Rich & Benjamin Brady

    UK - Network Rail in Staffordshire - 1990 or 2018

     

     

    Trade Stands:

     

    Along Classic Lines

    Andy Lynch

    David Smith Books

    Frome Model Centre

    Medway Queen

    Model Railway Developments

    Richard's Spares

    The Trainman

     


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    Exhibition cancellations (not much to do with that anymore!)

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    Meanwhile, back to exhibitions. Although Trainwest is still booked for April 2021, we have decided that the club can manage without the income. If things don't improve within the next few weeks we will have to manage without the show. That means there is now the distinct possibility that the next Trainwest exhibition will not be held until at least April 2022. That is a gap of three years.

     

    Geoff Endacott

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    Exhibition cancellations (not much to do with that anymore!)

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    From Stu Vowles on Facebook:

     

    BULLDOG FAIRS,TOY AND TRAIN COLLECTORS FAIRS, CANCELLATIONS

     

    After much deliberation and consideration following the recent change in Government directive and the guidelines issued by Local Authorities and Public Health England we have taken the sad decision to cancel the rest of this year’s toy fairs.

     

    I am sure you will all understand that as organisers we are responsible for your safety. We feel we would be unable to maintain the current “rule of 6” at entry points in the halls etc. In addition, we are aware that we would be encouraging you lovely people to travel from all over the country, which considering the impact of Covid-19 does not seem a sensible approach.

     

    It is an unfortunate situation, but it is felt that this is the right decision. The team here at Bulldog Fairs appreciate and fully share your disappointment but hope for your understanding and support. Please be assured that as soon as we can arrange Fairs for next year without compromising anyone’s health or safety, we will let you know. Next year’s dates will be published as soon as they are all confirmed.

     

    This has been an exceedingly difficult year so far and the next few months are not looking any easier. The whole situation is changing daily, who knows what restrictions will be in place by the time a Fair date is reached.

     

    Geoff Endacott

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    Exhibition cancellations (not much to do with that anymore!)

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    8 hours ago, adrianmc said:

    And we are now starting to get quite a few cancelled for 2021.

     

    https://www.cmra.org.uk/diary21.html

     

    Not all shows are listed. Calne (January) wasn't listed which saved the job of cancelling it.

     

    Trainwest (April) isn't listed yet and may not be because it is staring to look as though the next show will be delayed until 2022. The layouts are all booked for 2021 and have been placed on standby for 2022. The official position at the moment is wait and see.

     

    Geoff Endacott

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