RMweb Gold bourneagain Posted August 5, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 5, 2017 (edited) In light of the Manchester bombing are there going to be any restrictions on the size of ruck sacks/bags? It would not surprise me if there were. May I suggest that if so, the organisers make sure it is clearly stated on the normal advertising posters, tickets, magazines, etc.. Some visitors have ruck sacks which look like they are on an expedition to climb Everest! Peter In light of the Manchester Bombing I don`t know if there is going to be a size limit on rucksacks, but I would suspect that there is going to be an increase in security checks. Prior to this dreadful event if you arrive by train or bus, in the corridor leading to the exhibition halls there were already a couple of Security Staff carrying spot checks on bags, whether it is stepped up this year remains to be seen. But to my knowledge there was no such arrangement to check those arriving from the car parks; again, this could change for this year’s events, which in turn may leave to long queues forming at both entrances, especially as the Motorcycle Live event is again taking place at the same time. Has anybody attended an event recently at the NEC who could inform us if this is happening and what impact it had gaining access to the exhibition halls. Edited August 5, 2017 by bourneagain Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robatron86 Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 I have read many, many threads about Warley in the last few months and the same comments generally appear. My first visit will be this year, and I'm exhibiting too, and I'm very much looking forward to it, despite the horror stories. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold RedgateModels Posted August 9, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 9, 2017 you never know but you two had better behave yourselves or you could end up in the naughty corner.... Ohh goody, company Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PaulRhB Posted August 9, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 9, 2017 I have read many, many threads about Warley in the last few months and the same comments generally appear. My first visit will be this year, and I'm exhibiting too, and I'm very much looking forward to it, despite the horror stories. It's great either side of the barrier in my experience, simply because work means I don't get to many shows I accept it's busy and plan for a full day if going as a punter. Certainly the club look after you well, I've never found their stewards lacking and even the NEC security are good if you are polite from the outset. I've exhibited 6 times now and only ever had one minor complaint, which was the first year they did breakfast at the hall so really an NEC issue, and that was sorted on the Sunday. Hope you enjoy it, I'll come and lean on the fence and watch again 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris M Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 I have read many, many threads about Warley in the last few months and the same comments generally appear. My first visit will be this year, and I'm exhibiting too, and I'm very much looking forward to it, despite the horror stories. Where have you been the last 24 years? Or the last 49 years if you include the previous Warley shows. This year is Warley's 25th show at the NEC at 50th show in total. I've survived 24 shows at the NEC and nearly all of the ones before the NEC without any horror stories, and I'm there all day both days, plus Thursday and Friday as well. I don't recall ever being hit by a rucksack. You do see a very few visitors who could do with a wash and brush up, but then you do at any gathering of people. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robatron86 Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 Where have you been the last 24 years? Or the last 49 years if you include the previous Warley shows. This year is Warley's 25th show at the NEC at 50th show in total. I've survived 24 shows at the NEC and nearly all of the ones before the NEC without any horror stories, and I'm there all day both days, plus Thursday and Friday as well. I don't recall ever being hit by a rucksack. You do see a very few visitors who could do with a wash and brush up, but then you do at any gathering of people. It has always been on the to do list, just never happened sadly. This year is the year. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robatron86 Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 It's great either side of the barrier in my experience, simply because work means I don't get to many shows I accept it's busy and plan for a full day if going as a punter. Certainly the club look after you well, I've never found their stewards lacking and even the NEC security are good if you are polite from the outset. I've exhibited 6 times now and only ever had one minor complaint, which was the first year they did breakfast at the hall so really an NEC issue, and that was sorted on the Sunday. Hope you enjoy it, I'll come and lean on the fence and watch again Do say hello 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Barry O Posted August 9, 2017 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted August 9, 2017 Where have you been the last 24 years? Or the last 49 years if you include the previous Warley shows. This year is Warley's 25th show at the NEC at 50th show in total. I've survived 24 shows at the NEC and nearly all of the ones before the NEC without any horror stories, and I'm there all day both days, plus Thursday and Friday as well. I don't recall ever being hit by a rucksack. You do see a very few visitors who could do with a wash and brush up, but then you do at any gathering of people. Afraid I am a lightweight as I have only done all of the NEC shows and the Harry Mitchell ones from 1977... and I wil be with you on Thursday this year again...not bad for someone who has never lived less than 100 miles away from the Show.... Baz 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Barry O Posted August 9, 2017 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted August 9, 2017 In the demo area we will also be having two layouts in operation. One is in EM gauge - Leighton Buzzard built by the late Rev Peter Denny courtesy of T-B-G of this forum and then... a new OO layout 1967 - Britain's Last Great Steam Show - by Barry Oliver and friends.. wots all that about then?.. well come along and find out... Baz Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold roundhouse Posted August 9, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 9, 2017 Do say hello Unfortunately we wont be there this year but its a good, well organised show. After hearing all the 'horror stories' it actually been very enjoyable the three times that we have exhibited there and looking forward to doing so in future years. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Barry O Posted September 8, 2017 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted September 8, 2017 All the information has now been sent off to the Handbook Editor for inclusion in the Exhibition Guide. Hopefully it will be OK. Its not long to the show. Baz Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liam Posted September 8, 2017 Share Posted September 8, 2017 Would have to be the 50th show I can't go to wouldn't it! *sob sob* Seriously, it sounds as though there's a great line up for this year with all the demonstrations and 1450 I'm sure will make a great centrepiece exhibit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Barry O Posted September 21, 2017 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted September 21, 2017 (edited) One of the themes in the demo area is "Railway Modelling in 1967", It will include a "shop" with items from up to 1967.. come and see what life was like in those days when if it looked approximately like the real thing the model was seen as a godsend.... more on this theme to come... Barry Edited September 21, 2017 by Barry O 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris M Posted September 21, 2017 Share Posted September 21, 2017 (edited) Warley club's new G scale layout, Hortus Halt, is packed away and probably won't be put together again until the Warley show. The aim with this layout was to create the feel of a garden railway indoors and in a relatively small space rather than build a model railway as such. It is mainly US based steam but, in the best of garden railway traditions, there may well be guest locos from this side of the pond. it is possible that there will be an occasional live steamer running. Some ancient Americans Timber train passing through while the Zephyr is loading. View from the cab of the E8 Passengers boarding Friendly rivalry with live steam Edited September 21, 2017 by Chris M 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted September 21, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 21, 2017 Demo paperwork received/ Forms filled in. Should be in the post back tomorrow. New yellow project just started that should be well underway for November. Cheers, Mick 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Barry O Posted September 22, 2017 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted September 22, 2017 Yes people should have/will be receiving their packs this week. Once forms are filled in and returned demonstrators will receive their exhibitor badges on N early November so that they can't get lost... Baz Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Mr.S.corn78 Posted September 22, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 22, 2017 Demo paperwork received/ Forms filled in. Should be in the post back tomorrow. New yellow project just started that should be well underway for November. Cheers, Mick Same with Me, Noticed that we are next to one another........is that wise :jester: Also the yellow is spreading 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold RedgateModels Posted September 22, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 22, 2017 Me too, A72 for me 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold adb968008 Posted September 22, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 22, 2017 (edited) Crowne plaza booked, just got tickets for two days this year. One day for scrummage, and a second for appreciation. Last year one day wasn't enough. Just noticed in the list of Traders, this years Hornby's got two stalls, their stand and a "sales".. are they, like Bachmann intending to have an outlet as well as their exhibitor stand ? For a moment I thought I saw Peters spares, which would have sent me into overdrive, but then I saw it said books. Edited September 22, 2017 by adb968008 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Barry O Posted September 23, 2017 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted September 23, 2017 First CDM letter received..step forward Steve Hewitt.... Note the return address label has an incorrect postcode for me - not "SL" it should be "LS"... Baz Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris M Posted September 24, 2017 Share Posted September 24, 2017 (edited) The floor plan for this years show Don't expect to see a big mug in the hall though! Edited September 24, 2017 by Chris M 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Ian J. Posted September 24, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 24, 2017 Don't expect to see a big mug in the hall though! No comment... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liam Posted September 24, 2017 Share Posted September 24, 2017 There's a perfectly simple explanation - that mug represents one of the small coffee shops, and the height of the mug represents how extortionate the NEC prices are. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted September 24, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 24, 2017 The floor plan for this years show IMG_3306.JPG Don't expect to see a big mug in the hall though! I can see a small yellow rectangle in the mostly green areas. Is that my stand? Cheers, Mick Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Barry O Posted September 24, 2017 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted September 24, 2017 I can see a small yellow rectangle in the mostly green areas. Is that my stand? Cheers, Mick No demos are in Green.. but some specials ones are in yellow.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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