Gee Vee Posted February 16, 2017 Share Posted February 16, 2017 EMGS has decided to brand expoEM at Bracknell "expoEM Spring" Its the same great event with all the usual high quality finescale traders, layouts, show you how demonstrations and lecture programme. Please don't be put off if you are not an EM or P4 modeller - the reality is that most people that attend actual model in 00 gauge and come along to stock up on kits, components and r-t-r models, learn a new modelling technique in the demonstration area or to simply meet up with friends and enjoy the quality of modelling on display. Bracknell Leisure Centre Bagshot Road Bracknell Berks RG12 9SE Saturday 10.30am - 5.30pm Sunday 10am - 4.30pm EMGS members £6.00 Non Members £8.00 Accompanying Children £2.00 Family £16.00 For more info visit: Exhibitors.Trewithick - GWR 1940's - EM Graeme VickeryLondon Road - LNWR pre grouping - P4 - Jol WilkinsonSwaynton - BR (S) 1960's - EM - North West Surrey Area GroupWeslo Steels - Blue Diesel 1970's - EM - Dave TailbeyEast Becton - London Tilbury pre grouping - EM - Brian WakelingSandford & Banwell - GWR 1930's - P4 - Peter & Jeff DayMiddle Peak - Industrial - EM - North East & Borders Area GroupPwllheli - Cambrian Coast 2000 - P4 - Ian & Jonathan BuckieGlaisdon - BR (NE) 1960's - EM - Ian WorthingtonNavigation Road - 1970's Blue Diesels - EM - Joe NewmanGuest LayoutGweek North Quay (7mm 0-16.5 Independent narrow gauge 1920's) More info at: www.emgs.org/events Get the date in your tablet, mobile, calendar or diary.... se you there!!! Gee Vee Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisf Posted February 16, 2017 Share Posted February 16, 2017 (edited) Post deleted Edited February 16, 2017 by chrisf Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly Posted February 16, 2017 Share Posted February 16, 2017 Looking forward to this. Highlight of the calendar :-) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium t-b-g Posted February 16, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 16, 2017 (edited) The change iof name came about because in previous years, the EMGS events were known as EXPO EM and EXPO EM North. As both events are now of a similar size and quality, since the North event moved to a bigger venue, it was suggested that calling them Spring and Autumn rather than EXPO and EXPO North (which implied a subsidiary event) would reflect the more equal status. There was also a hope that dropping the "North" might encourage a few more visitors too go to the event in September. There was a perception amongst some members that the names suggested that EXPO EM was a national event but EXPO North was a local one. Perhaps when it was half the size of the Bracknell event that may have been the case but not any longer. When all is said and done, Manchester is more Central than North anyway! Having said that, both shows are well worth a visit. If you want a friendly welcoming atmosphere, excellent layouts, top drawer specialist trade and demo stands, these two are hard to beat. There are no barriers and plenty of chance to chat and pick up a few tips (or even pass some on). They might even let me in with a stand, so maybe I am biased! Tony Gee Edited February 16, 2017 by t-b-g 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bungus the Fogeyman Posted February 17, 2017 Share Posted February 17, 2017 Well, I'm in with one of my train sets Tony so you shpuldnt have a problem! Disgusting of Market Harborough Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brightspark Posted April 13, 2017 Share Posted April 13, 2017 Only a month to go. I am there with Swaynton. (photo, Phillip Hall) Hmmm time to book the van. Andy 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium t-b-g Posted April 13, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted April 13, 2017 I will be bringing along a collection of models from Buckingham, by the late Rev. Peter Denny as a static display. This year is the 70th anniversary of the start of the Buckingham layout and some of the models I bring will be the original locos and carriages built back in 1947. It is also the centenary of the birth of Peter Denny, so it will be a double celebration of the man and his models. Tony Gee 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium ullypug Posted May 2, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 2, 2017 Looking forward to this. Only week and a bit to go. I'll be manning the 'Starting in EM help desk' all weekend so if anyone wants to know anything about moving to 18.2mm EM or 18.83mm P4 come and have a chat. Certainly won't have all the answers but I'm fairly sure I'll be able to point you in the right direction. That'll be towards a host of other demonstrators who'll be able to go into more detail than I will! 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonhall Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 Is the M3 going to be closed this weekend? (like it was last weekend j2-3) Just trying to plan my journey... Jon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horsetan Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 Looking forward to this. .... I'll just be coming to buy components. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cp409067 Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 * For those travelling from the West, unfortunately this coming weekend is one of those when the M4 will be closed between Junctions 13 and 12. CP Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium wagonbasher Posted May 10, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 10, 2017 I'll just be coming to buy components. Judging from this thread there is no trade. Fortunately I've been to the web site and see there is quite a line up. It wouldn't hurt to post them up here... its not often you get free publicity. Not criticising, just an idea. Andy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartinWales Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 Looking forward to this. Only week and a bit to go. I'll be manning the 'Starting in EM help desk' all weekend so if anyone wants to know anything about moving to 18.2mm EM or 18.83mm P4 come and have a chat. Certainly won't have all the answers but I'm fairly sure I'll be able to point you in the right direction. That'll be towards a host of other demonstrators who'll be able to go into more detail than I will! How about advice on decent chippies........ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
67195 Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 Traders attending ExpoEM Spring will be:- 247 Developments Alan Gibson Ambis Engineering Bill Hudson Transport Books Branchlines Brassmasters C&L Finescale Cambrian Models Cooper Craft Costal DCC Dart Castings Montys Models and MJT David Geen Model Railway Kits Eileen's Emporium Elite Baseboards GW Models H&A Models High Level Hobby Holidays Isinglass Models Kernow Model Rail Centre London Road Models Marc Models Mega Points Controllers Mike King (Southern drawings) Model Railway Developments Modelu Mousa Models Penbits Model Railways Prickley Pear Products Roger Carpenter Photographs Roxey Mouldings RT Models Rumney Models South Eastern Finecast Steam Age Timber Tracks Wild Swan Books Ltd Wizard Models Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium ullypug Posted May 11, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 11, 2017 How about advice on decent chippies........ Lenz or Hedge End? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Dunsignalling Posted May 11, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 11, 2017 * For those travelling from the West, unfortunately this coming weekend is one of those when the M4 will be closed between Junctions 13 and 12. CP Just as well I'm coming up by train then........... John 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium ullypug Posted May 11, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 11, 2017 * For those travelling from the West, unfortunately this coming weekend is one of those when the M4 will be closed between Junctions 13 and 12. CP Details of the scheduled diversion are here. Link Come off at J13 and travel via Newbury and Thatcham. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Pannier Tank Posted May 11, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 11, 2017 Details of the scheduled diversion are here. Link Come off at J13 and travel via Newbury and Thatcham. The Dates on the Link provided suggest that the closure was last weekend (5th to 8th May) nothing about this coming weekend. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium ullypug Posted May 11, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 11, 2017 The Dates on the Link provided suggest that the closure was last weekend (5th to 8th May) nothing about this coming weekend. The diversion is good. A quick click on the internet reveals that: The work will be carried out on the following weekends: Friday, March 31 to Monday, April 3 Friday, May 5 to Monday, May 8 CANCELLED Friday, May 12 to Monday, May 15 Friday, May 19 to Monday, May 22 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
247 Developments Posted May 11, 2017 Share Posted May 11, 2017 truck loaded ready for setting off tomorrow once i have had 2 new tyres fitted to the front of the truck Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
black and decker boy Posted May 11, 2017 Share Posted May 11, 2017 http://www.getreading.co.uk/news/reading-berkshire-news/m4-weekend-closure-plus-overnight-12992286 The M4 will be closed in both directions between junctions 12 and 13 from 9pm on Friday, May 12 until 6am on Monday, May 15, for essential bridge repairs. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium polybear Posted May 12, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 12, 2017 Is there any overflow parking available please? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horsetan Posted May 12, 2017 Share Posted May 12, 2017 Is there any overflow parking available please? The car park is big enough to cope with the show and the usual sports facilities together. It certainly was last year. The only difficulty I noticed last year was the modern tendency of using one car to straddle two bays. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium t-b-g Posted May 12, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 12, 2017 All packed up and ready to go. Always one of the most enjoyable shows in the exhibition year and I am really looking forward to seeing everybody there. Tony Gee Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharris Posted May 12, 2017 Share Posted May 12, 2017 I'll just be coming to buy components. Note to self: Get there early before Horsetan's gone and bought everything. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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