Red Devil Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 What time can we get in to set up on Friday Andy? The sheet Sam sent me doesn't say. Peter I understand it's 14.00 Peter. There's a link with full details on the last email Sam sent out. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Fisher Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 Its been a few years since I have been to Doncaster and was wondering what the car parking is like? ta in advance Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
reggie Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 Its been a few years since I have been to Doncaster and was wondering what the car parking is like? ta in advance There is a large car park opposite the racecourse, free parking if i remember correctly... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianbartlett Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 If you're planning on going to the show, we're giving you the chance to subscribe now and collect your free gifts at the show! We have a limited number of FREE LOCOMOTIVES left, so this is the best way to guarantee a loco! Click here to subscribe! goody-bag-doncaster3.jpg Think I spy locos named after Marillion band members there... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Graham_Muz Posted February 10, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 10, 2017 Myself and fellow members of the High Wycombe and District MRS will be loading Hinton Parva this morning before heading North for the show. We look forward to seeing you there. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LyttonCPR Posted February 10, 2017 Share Posted February 10, 2017 Snowing gently in the Peak District, still it's that time of year. Burnham loaded and ready to go. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
waggy Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 If you are coming by rail, there's a display of Railway Memorabilia at the Frenchgate Shopping Centre which has direct access from the station,i believe part of it was from the collection found in the belltower at Doncaster Grammar School, nameplates etc. Perhaps someone on here has more information. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold TheSignalEngineer Posted February 11, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 11, 2017 Dark Peak is living up to its name this morning. Decided to let TPE take the strain, or is it provide an alternative stress to driving over Woodhead. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Butler Henderson Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 Whats the car park like - muddy and flooded as usual when it rains? Was thinking of going tomorrow but having previously struggled to get out of the car park think this year will be a miss Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold TomE Posted February 11, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 11, 2017 Whats the car park like - muddy and flooded as usual when it rains? Was thinking of going tomorrow but having previously struggled to get out of the car park think this year will be a miss Car park was wet, but not too bad this morning considering the weather overnight. There was a lengthy queue of people when I arrived at around 9:15, so I waited in the (warm) car until 9:45 and walked straight in. I had an enjoyable morning with some excellent layouts on show, a favourite being Carl Wood's always impressive Vale of Oxbury, but sadly had to leave a bit earlier than usual to meet 'Uncle duties' this afternoon. As an aside, it was good to see a manufacturer presence at the show this year in the form of Hornby, something I've always felt Doncaster could have benefited from. I hope this trend continues and the likes of Bachmann & Dapol might make appearances in the future. Tom. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisf Posted February 12, 2017 Share Posted February 12, 2017 I visited on Saturday for a change. I prefer Sunday but circumstances dictated otherwise. It rained continuously in both directions but it is February. After leaving my coat in the cloakroom I sought out Steve1980 to discuss with him the difficulties of booking advance tickets. I was the third that day to do so and it was not yet 09.40. I wonder how many more there were? Then into the show, where I was struck by the sheer number of traders and the numbers of those selling what was, quite frankly, junk and much of it making a return appearance. It is no pleasure to be reminded of just how awful rtr models used to be - short of scale length, spurious liveries etc. The range of traders was commendably wide but the presence of a stand for a hedgehog rescue organisation raised at least one of my eyebrows. Here and there were dotted demonstrators. Those representing the EM Gauge Society, and doubtless others, were friendly and approachable. I say this because at some shows one still finds demonstrators with heads down and quite oblivious of their surroundings. We should distinguish between those demonstrators who are drawn from the enthusiast community and those who are clearly traders with attitude or, as the case may be, sales targets. There were plenty of layouts, naturally. Some attracted my attention more than others. I kept being drawn to East Lynn and Nunstanton, Trevor Nunn's S scale essay which was, I'm told, making its final public appearance, and to Roundtree Sidings, an EM layout which features a short length of Tyne and Wear Metro co-habiting with the national network and is both original and reliable. Terry Tew's Earls Court is one that I always like to see with its excellent buildings and distinctive stock. Terry quite likes cutting and shutting and it shows. New Kensal Green is unlike many other MPD themed layouts in being spacious and uncluttered. Grime Street is always worth a look, not just for the working cyclist and the trams but for the urban grot which is very well captured. I did not see many RMwebbers that I know and clearly do not know if I saw any whose acquaintance I have yet to make. Andy Y did a fine job of hiding from me! The price of tea was predictably on the high side and I brought my own sandwiches [crumbed ham with mango chutney, since you ask]. There were plenty of chairs on which to rest weary bones. Chris Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Y Posted February 12, 2017 Author Share Posted February 12, 2017 Andy Y did a fine job of hiding from me! AY 1: CF 0 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Y Posted February 12, 2017 Author Share Posted February 12, 2017 Although that's not as bad as a visitor approaching me yesterday with the greeting "I recognise you from your avatar". Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porcy Mane Posted February 12, 2017 Share Posted February 12, 2017 i believe part of it was from the collection found in the belltower at Doncaster Grammar School As far as i know the collection has never been missing to be found. Not the bell tower at the Grammar. Can't say any more that that. But here's a pic of the chamber pot corner of the collection. P Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium t-b-g Posted February 12, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 12, 2017 Saw something today that I never, ever thought I would see at a model railway exhibition. I know of no more delicate way to put it than it was a hedgehog having its bottom wiped by a man with a bit of tissue paper. A true first. In fact, it may be the first time in a lifetime, never mind model railway shows. What will they think of for next year? Hard to top that! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahame Posted February 12, 2017 Share Posted February 12, 2017 Saw something today that I never, ever thought I would see at a model railway exhibition. I know of no more delicate way to put it than it was a hedgehog having its bottom wiped by a man with a bit of tissue paper. A true first. In fact, it may be the first time in a lifetime, never mind model railway shows. What will they think of for next year? Hard to top that! A hedgehog wiping a mans bottom? G. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porcy Mane Posted February 12, 2017 Share Posted February 12, 2017 Saw something today that I never, ever thought I would see at a model railway exhibition. I know of no more delicate way to put it than it was a hedgehog having its bottom wiped by a man with a bit of tissue paper. A true first. In fact, it may be the first time in a lifetime, never mind model railway shows. What will they think of for next year? Hard to top that! Mr Gee, You've never lived. Warning. Of American origin! P Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RANGERS Posted February 12, 2017 Share Posted February 12, 2017 Although that's not as bad as a visitor approaching me yesterday with the greeting "I recognise you from your avatar". I bet he wasn't joking either... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
terry.ecmr Posted February 12, 2017 Share Posted February 12, 2017 Home safely with Earl's Court. Had a very enjoyable weekend. Extremely well looked after.......accommodation, food, drinks etc.........very helpful and friendly Racecourse staff........usual help from the Warner's team.............no problem getting in and out....... Good punters as well. Thanks and well done to everyone concerned. Terry Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stock_2007 Posted February 12, 2017 Share Posted February 12, 2017 Sadly I could not make the show this year, but wow a white hedgehog how cool is that. Anyone take any photos of the layouts? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirtleypete Posted February 13, 2017 Share Posted February 13, 2017 I want to say a big thank you to everyone - we really enjoyed exhibiting Saltdean. That only problem we had all weekend was the pub next to the hotel running out of beer on Saturday night, and I'm not blaming Warners for that one!Peter Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRMExhibitions Posted February 13, 2017 Share Posted February 13, 2017 Thank you to everyone who attended over the weekend - we hope you all enjoyed yourselves! It was certainly an extremely busy show with thousands of visitors. (Just doing the final count!) The winners of the Hornby Children's Colouring Competition were Paige Howe (under 9s) and William Briggs (over 9s). Well Done - Prizes will be sent shortly! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LyttonCPR Posted February 13, 2017 Share Posted February 13, 2017 I want to say a big thank you to everyone - we really enjoyed exhibiting Saltdean. That only problem we had all weekend was the pub next to the hotel running out of beer on Saturday night, and I'm not blaming Warners for that one! Peter We had a great weekend with Burnham, and even the shortage of good beer on Sat night didn't spoil the evening. Look forward to doing it again. Alastair. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Phil Parker Posted February 13, 2017 Administrators Share Posted February 13, 2017 Sadly I could not make the show this year, but wow a white hedgehog how cool is that. Anyone take any photos of the layouts? Some here: https://flic.kr/s/aHskRXMC8U Includes hedgehog! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Graham_Muz Posted February 14, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 14, 2017 Just to add to the thanks to the organisers, from my fellow members of the High Wycombe and District MRS and myself. We had a good time at the weekend exhibiting with our Hinton Parva layout.Thanks also to those whom watched us play trains and had a chat with the operators etc. your positive comments were much appreciated, we seemed to manage to keep the viewing public entertained. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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