DERBY The Roundhouse, 7th & 8th May 2016

[Mike Bellamy]

Mickleover Model Railway Group Presents

Derby Model Railway Exhibition

7th & 8th May 2016

Saturday 10.30am - 5.30pm
Sunday 10.00am - 4.30pm    (As with many shows it will be less busy on Sunday)

Admission £7 (accompanied children free)

For the second time at our amazing new venue - THE ROUNDHOUSE

The Roundhouse is now part of Derby College but started life in 1839 as part of the North Midland Railway's Derby workshops, later becoming well known as part of Derby Loco Works before eventual closure and dereliction. A Grade 2* listed building, The Roundhouse has now been fully restored as can be seen from the photo below.

 

 

The Roundhouse is now part of Derby College and has been subjected to a multi million pound restoration to form the perfect exhibition venue as can be seen above. Their website gives a lot more information about the history of the building, and the restoration which led to the reopening at the end of 2009. Of course for those travelling by train, it is right next to Derby Station !
http://roundhouse-events.co.uk/ (have a look at the 360 virtual tour)

 

To see a few photos from last year's show see here http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/95551-derby-the-roundhouse-9-10-may-2015/?p=1883834

 

We were very surprised at the numbers through the door last year although we appreciate that some of the visitors were perhaps there to see inside the building for the first time. There were many positive comments here on RMweb  http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/95551-derby-the-roundhouse-9-10-may-2015/page-1  as well as some constructive criticism which is to be expected when using a venue like this for the first time. We have learnt from that and so has the Roundhouse Team which should mean there will be some improvements this time.

 

 

As organisers the biggest benefit is being able to gain access to the building on Friday night as last year virtually everything came in on Saturday morning - this has come at an additional cost but it's worth paying the extra. The success from last year has also meant that we now have a three year rolling contract with part of a five figure sum going towards deposits for 2017 and 2018 - it's a huge investment for the future and we rely on you, our visitors, to help to cover those costs !

 

Further information will be posted in the next few days as I have now received the list of confirmed layouts and traders but it needs to be reformatted to fit on here better - several well known names there and for some it's their first visit to a Derby show. Look out for adverts with the details in magazines and updates here on RMweb.

Supported by PECO

 

 

EDIT  

 

British outline layouts listed here

 

http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/109105-derby-the-roundhouse-7th-8th-may-2016/?p=2236476

 

 

Continental and USA layouts listed here

 

http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/109105-derby-the-roundhouse-7th-8th-may-2016/?p=2238176

 

 

Traders List here

 

http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/109105-derby-the-roundhouse-7th-8th-may-2016/?p=2243893

 

 

Societies and Demonstrators listed here

 

http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/109105-derby-the-roundhouse-7th-8th-may-2016/?p=2294046
 

[Mr.S.corn78]

Hi Mike,

 

Really looking forward to be able to exhibit at The Derby show with the layout.

Can't wait.

 

Cheers

Simon

[Mike Bellamy]

 

Really looking forward to be able to exhibit at The Derby show with the layout.

Can't wait.

 

 

Many thanks - as there is only one Simon on the list I got last night then I guess your layout must be Wainthrop Bridge  ?

 

Actually now I have followed the link in your signature it took me to SH Model Making where it's confirmed.

 

See you in two months time . . . . . . . . . .

 

Mike

 

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[Mr.S.corn78]

Many thanks - as there is only one Simon on the list I got last night then I guess your layout must be Wainthrop Bridge ?

 

Actually now I have followed the link in your signature it took me to SH Model Making where it's confirmed.

 

See you in two months time . . . . . . . . . .

 

Mike

 

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Yes that's the one, really enjoyed the show when we came with Mr Carnellys layout a couple of years ago and been looking forward to coming back since.

See you at the show if not before.

Cheers

Simon

[Ian Hargrave]

 

This is one with a difference.If you're a fan of theatre-in- the round then this is for you .Bright,bustling,lively....an amazing venue.

The icing on the cake is that it has direct rail access.....just like the NEC .

[andyram]

It really is a great venue, and the show last year was very good. Well worth a visit.

[doctor quinn]

Looking forward to it Derby is always an inspirational show

[Mike Bellamy]

Looking forward to it

 

Thanks - and I hope all goes well for your return to Harvey Hadden this weekend. I hope to be there but the timing (and which day) depends on plans made by the other half !

 

Of course Alex and Co will be there with Farkham - will you have a message for them on the roof.  That's a reference to a bit of friendly rivalry between the two football teams as seen here  http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-derbyshire-35755475

 

 

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[Allegheny1600]

I'm looking forward to my trip down to my old stomping ground again, it was well worth the trip last year!

One thing you can count on with the Derby show is a great selection of interesting layouts.

Cheers,

John.

[Mike Bellamy]

British outline layouts (Continental and US to follow)

 

Please let me know of any names etc wrong - this is a copy of a list from the exhibition manager

 

Burnham on Sea . . . N Gauge . . . BR . . . Alastair Knox

Burghead . . . . . . . N Gauge . . BR . . . Bob Rowlands

Glenellen Castle . . N Gauge . . . BR(D&E) . David Harrison

The Clydach Railway . . 4mm Narrow Gauge . . Richard Holder

Albion Yard . . . . 4mm OO BR . . . . Paul Marshall-Potter 

Ashbourne (Midland) . . 4mm OO BR . . . . Nick Pallette

Ashbrooke Dale . . . . . . . 4mm OO BR. . . . . David Jacques

Friarsgate  . . . . . . . . .  4mm OO BR D&E . . . . . . .Alan Cheadle

Georgemas Junction  . .4mm OO BR D&E . . . . George Woodcock (and not forgetting John Norton !)

Kilve  . . . . . . . . . . . . 4mm OO BR . . . . . Darren Berry

Vopak Chemical Complex . . 4mm OO BR D&E . . . . .Paul Rowley

Diesels in the Duchy . . . . . 4mm EM BR D&E . . . . . Damian Ross

Glenuig. . . . . . . . . .4mm EM BR D&E . . . . .  Gary Hinson

Sheepcroft. . . . . 4mm EM BR D&E . . . . .  Stu Davies

Wainthrop Bridge . . . . . 4mm EM L & Y . . . . .  Simon Howard

Weslo Steels . . . . . 4mm EM BR D&E . . . . . Dave Tailby

Manston Brewery. . . .  4mm P4  Ind . . . . Rob Milliken

Alstone Quay . . . . 7mm Narrow Gauge . . Terry Robinson

Arfer Yard . . . . . . 7mm Narrow Gauge . . Mark Surr

Kirkwood West Riding . . 7mm . . BR . . . John Medley

Mill Bank Alley . . . . 7mm . . . . BR D&E . . Hugh Flynn

 

THOMAS for our younger visitors

 

 

EDIT 18 March to add Albion Yard and Vopak Chemicals 

 

EDIT to add Thomas

 

[George Woodcock]

Hello

 

     Only one S in Georgemas Mike and can you add John Norton to the credits or he will only shout at me. See you in May.

 

                                                                                                   Cheers

 

                                                                                                           George

[Mike Bellamy]

Hello

 

     Only one S in Georgemas Mike and can you add John Norton to the credits or he will only shout at me. See you in May.

 

                                                                                                   Cheers

 

                                                                                                           George

 

 

Correction made - thanks for letting us know. However I think that may have been the list that Alex sent to the magazines so be prepared for a bit of earache from John !

 

 

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[George Woodcock]

Hello

 

     Thanks Mike. Don't worry I'm used to it, ears permanently being abused. I'll tell him to have a go at Alex instead.

 

 

                                                           Cheers

 

                                                                       George

[Mike Bellamy]

Continental and USA Layouts

 

Bw Patsdorf Gauge 1 Richard Spoors

 

Klinkerhofen 7mm Scale Norman Raven

 

Ober HO John Huddlestone

 

Zweitesfeld N Steve Tinsley

 

59th and Rust  HO  Ray O'Neill

 

Highland  HO  Chris Gilbert

 

Karolina Falls  On30   David Bailey

 

Palm Bay Miami  HO    Roger Nicholls

 

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[Mike Bellamy]

I have been told of two further layout confirmations received - Albion Yard and Vopak Chemicals. List above has been edited

 

 

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[Mike Bellamy]

Time to list the Traders

 

 

 

All Components

Brunel Models

C&L Finescale

Coastal DCC

Contikits

D&E Video/DC Kits/Realtrack Models

Footplate

Gladiator Model Kits

Greenscene

H&A Models

John Kelsey

John Sammons

Layouts 4U

Mad About Trains

Malcs Models

Model Tree Shop

Modelu

Mount Tabor Models

Nick Tozer

Nostalgia Art – David Wright

P&H Models

Online Models

Plus Daughters

Peco Publications and Publicity

RCTS

Railway Bookshop

Severn Models

Recreation 21

Sherwood Models

Shawplan

Smart Models

Tallylyn Railway

 

 

 

Pleased to welcome some who are new to Derby and just show the variety of what we will have to offer

 

Brunel Models - buildings to order mainly in 16mm scale for garden railways http://www.brunelmodels.co.uk/

 

C&L Finescale - need no introduction - the place to go for trackbuilding ! http://www.finescale.org.uk/

 

Gladiator Models - David Hill has recently taken over this 7mm kit business and we are pleased that he is supporting his local show http://www.gladiatormodels.com/

 

ModelU - have yourself scanned and reduced in size to feature on your own layout! http://www.modelu3d.co.uk/

 

Recreation 21 - otherwise known as Rue d'Etropal - Simon Dawson produces 3D printed inlaid track in many scales and gauges http://www.rue-d-etropal.com/

 

Severn Models - exquisite etched brass building kits http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/93349-severn-models-buildings-kits-in-etched-brass/ and here http://severnmodels.com/

 

Smart Models - all things made from card http://www.smartmodels.co.uk/

 

 

Mike

 

 

EDIT to add Severn Models as a new trader

 

EDIT to add Smart Models

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[Dava]

This looks to be a very good show indeed, looking forward to it!

 

Dava

[PMP]

 

 

As mentioned above, Alex and I have managed to broker a deal to get Albion Yard to this years show.

 

Really pleased to finally get the deal done!

https://albionyard.wordpress.com

[Mike Bellamy]

In the Trader's post above I welcomed some of the specialists attending Derby for the first time - sorry to say that I missed Severn Models who produce exquisite building kits in etched brass as shown here

http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/93349-severn-models-buildings-kits-in-etched-brass/

 

Edit to add Severn Models website here http://severnmodels.com/

 

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[Mike Bellamy]

 

As mentioned above, Alex and I have managed to broker a deal to get Albion Yard to this years show.

 

Really pleased to finally get the deal done!

 

So that we don't upset all of our other exhibitors can I just say that I have been in touch with Alex who has confirmed that the deal with Paul is the same deal as everyone else and he isn't getting the Penthouse Suite at the hotel or a chauffeur driven car to the venue and he'll get his tea in a plastic cup just like everyone else.

 

 

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[PMP]

Tee hee, absolutely!

 

For a good few years I had promised Alex that I'd bring Albion Yard to the Derby Show. Due work commitments and other show clashes we'd not been able to make it happen before it was retired a few years back. I saw Alex a few weeks back at Lincoln show and in the course of chatting it turned out with some help, I could make this year work. The deal 'brokered' was that if Alex could squeeze us in at such late notice for this years show, we'd bring the train set along.

 

 

So no, no biz jets, dancing girls or only blue smarties in the dressing room. However we do get to show the layout at a brilliant venue, at one of the east midlands best shows and we're looking forward to it.

[lapford34102]

Going to be there with Sheepcroft have a couple of shiny new toys.

 

If anyone is intending to use the M1 in the Leicester area it's going to be closed at certain times over the weekend.

 

Details here

 

http://www.leicestershire.gov.uk/news/new-bridge-over-m1-taking-shape

 

Stu

[GeoffWinter]

Gutted, I can't make this years show and will miss Albion yard and so many other top layouts.

 

hope its a good show for you though.

[Mr.S.corn78]

hi,

 

just come across the advert in the Railway Modeller for the show and one of the photos I sent Alex of the layout.

Best think about getting it out of its storage and giving it a play operating session to check it and try to jog the memory for the timetable

 

Really looking forward to the show.

Cheers

Simon

[Hugh Flynn]

Hi

Well its not long to show ,looking forward to weekend away with Mill Bank Alley ,getting everything ready and freshening up paintwork.

Hugh