cobbler Posted April 12, 2017 Share Posted April 12, 2017 Have a great weekend George Be careful with John, remember he gets silly if he has to much chocolate, you know what he is like, find him sitting under the layout with chocolate all around his mush ! Don't give him any orange smarties !! Richard Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigMal Posted April 12, 2017 Share Posted April 12, 2017 The 2016 Show was held over the weekend of 26th, 27th & 28th March. So those good at maths can easily work it out! Peter Sorry - 55 weeks between 2016 and 2017 is correct - my sums teacher would be horrified. But definitely only 50 weeks to the 2018 Show Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirtleypete Posted April 12, 2017 Share Posted April 12, 2017 John and I are looking forward to exhibiting North Foreland for the second time....I've got to drive from Melton Mowbray to Birmingham to pick up the layout, then back to Melton ready to leave for York first thing on Friday. I think everything is ready - we've got the pubs map printed, so that's the vital job sorted!Peter Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
durham light infantry Posted April 12, 2017 Share Posted April 12, 2017 we've got the pubs map printed, so that's the vital job sorted! Peter Follow the Chris Hewitt shaped blur into the city for the best beer. Mike 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirtleypete Posted April 13, 2017 Share Posted April 13, 2017 The 'Whatpub' website has ninteen pages of pubs in York.....imagine being a CAMRA member and having to survey that lot each year for the GBG! Pete Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold tractionman Posted April 13, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 13, 2017 The 'Whatpub' website has ninteen pages of pubs in York.....imagine being a CAMRA member and having to survey that lot each year for the GBG! Pete I definitely recommend this one http://yorktap.com Good ales and a place to watch the trains go by. Cheers, Keith Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaGrange Posted April 13, 2017 Share Posted April 13, 2017 The MRSI are currently crossing the Irish Sea now with O'Connell Street onboard. See you all on Friday 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porcy Mane Posted April 13, 2017 Share Posted April 13, 2017 .imagine being a CAMRA member and having to survey that lot each year for the GBG! My mate is... and does (not for the GBG Just for the fun of it.) He also finds time to make the odd post on this forum. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium ELTEL Posted April 13, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted April 13, 2017 Two Stafford Railway Circle layouts are in the loading area of the clubroom ready for loading on to the van for the York Exhibition They are Whiteacres a large 4mm Scale layout which is set in a fictitious area on the Staffordshire/ Derbyshire borders set in the 1992 to 2000 period all locomotives are digital operation with all having sound chips frited Many modified and weathered locomotives that ran in this colourful period. Please do come and say hello to the team we are on the ground floor. The other layout is on the top floor, Terry Robinson Stafford Railway Circle club member Alstone Quay which is making its last appearance, as after the exhibition it has a new owner. The layout is a 0.16.5 narrow gauge layout depicting a small harbour scene. Likewise come and say hello Terry Robinson (Eltel) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMJ Posted April 13, 2017 Share Posted April 13, 2017 York is always one of my favourite shows. I'll be there on Sunday wearing my Middleton Railway fleece jacket and if I have any left I'll be carrying copies of the 2017 time table so ask me for one alternatively see the website in my signature. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
peterl Posted April 13, 2017 Share Posted April 13, 2017 Well the floor(s) are marked out and the tables set as requested. The Show opens on Saturday morning at the usual and published times. We are hoping to modify the arrangements for the advance ticket holders so please don't just go around the back as in previous years but follow the clearly signposted route. Because of certain restrictions placed on us by the Racecourse's health & safety team you may find some changes in front of the main entrance. So please would all visitors follow the signs for the entrance and the queuing arrangements. Again a gentle reminder we can only take cash at the door again this year. See you at the Show Peter Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
247 Developments Posted April 13, 2017 Share Posted April 13, 2017 All loaded up ready to a 8.30 start to set up Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
backofanenvelope Posted April 13, 2017 Share Posted April 13, 2017 Looking forward to my annual pilgrimage to my favourite show.. looking forward to some inspiration in what ever form. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axlebox Posted April 14, 2017 Share Posted April 14, 2017 My mate is... and does (not for the GBG Just for the fun of it.) He also finds time to make the odd post on this forum. As per Keith...the York Tap...a massive selection of well kept real ales (with something for every taste)...and the added bonus of being smack bang on a railway platform...sit and drink beer and watch trains...and if you have to go to a model railway exhibition during the day...you can always nip in on the way back (someone will always put you on the right train home)... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norm81 Posted April 14, 2017 Share Posted April 14, 2017 I am guessing Sunday is usually quietest? As provided we make it I have a 13 month old in a buggy and a wife who might need to sit down frequently for a rest. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Gilbert Posted April 14, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 14, 2017 As per Keith...the York Tap...a massive selection of well kept real ales (with something for every taste)...and the added bonus of being smack bang on a railway platform...sit and drink beer and watch trains...and if you have to go to a model railway exhibition during the day...you can always nip in on the way back (someone will always put you on the right train home)... Spent a pleasant hour there this lunchtime. Now looking forward to tomorrow.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve1 Posted April 14, 2017 Share Posted April 14, 2017 Duncan;s Mine is all set up and in place. Thanks to Mrs steve1 for assistance and making sure the drape is fixed properly! steve Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold john new Posted April 14, 2017 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted April 14, 2017 Duncan;s Mine is all set up and in place. Thanks to Mrs steve1 for assistance and making sure the drape is fixed properly! steve Funny thing drapes. SWMBO popped in and adjusted ours totally on the SLS stand too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold john new Posted April 14, 2017 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted April 14, 2017 I am guessing Sunday is usually quietest? As provided we make it I have a 13 month old in a buggy and a wife who might need to sit down frequently for a rest. Saturday morning definitely to be avoided given the scenario you've described. Sun and Mon both quieter as you say; weather on the day makes a difference as to which. Hope you come and have a good day. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sir douglas Posted April 15, 2017 Share Posted April 15, 2017 theres always been something going on getting to this show but this year's engineering work has put me off coming because it would mean getting a replacement coach and then on a diverted route and the national enquiry website isn't clear how the route will be diverted and how much longer it will take. so it looks like sadly i'll be missing the show this year Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
reevesthecat Posted April 15, 2017 Share Posted April 15, 2017 How is the show going? Spare a thought for those of us who can't go as working! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartinWales Posted April 15, 2017 Share Posted April 15, 2017 Show going well! Some super layouts and excellent traders! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RANGERS Posted April 15, 2017 Share Posted April 15, 2017 Duncan;s Mine is all set up and in place. Thanks to Mrs steve1 for assistance and making sure the drape is fixed properly! steve I really can't see the point in that layout... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porcy Mane Posted April 15, 2017 Share Posted April 15, 2017 I really can't see the point in that layout... Nowt like a bit of constructive criticism! You might just as well have said, "what's the point of railway modelling." You may not derive any pleasure from viewing that particular model but others obviously do or it would not have got an invite to York. Silly statement. P Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Signaller69 Posted April 15, 2017 Share Posted April 15, 2017 Looking forward to having a mooch on Monday! 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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