RMweb Premium Nile Posted October 23, 2009 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 23, 2009 With only one week to go (to setting up) it's time to start a thread for this years Expong. website here visit the website for details, or look at the entry in the forum's calender (thanks to Steve). I'll be there as usual, trying to keep the tables and chairs in some sort of order. . This year we have use of the last two squash courts, which should make life easier in that area. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Mike Bellamy Posted October 23, 2009 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 23, 2009 Hi Neil I was going to be there helping Paul Martin with EDM Models but that's now cancelled - see below Very much regret to advise everyone that Paul Martin is not well :icon_cry: and doesn't expect to recover sufficiently to be able to attend ExpoNG. He has emailed the organisers to cancel the EDM Models trade stand Mail order is still available from http://www.ngtrains.com/ but it will be few days before he manages to crawl out of bed to deal with your orders. Mike (part time cash collector for EDM Models) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenton Posted October 23, 2009 Share Posted October 23, 2009 Is there a post code for the place? So we can plug into our sat nav .. in the hope that we get to the venue. It's a bit of a trek but I may make it there. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Nile Posted October 23, 2009 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted October 23, 2009 The official postcode for the venue is BR8 7BT The reason it isn't given on the poster or website is because it points to the building on the opposite side of the road to the actual venue, the White Oak Leisure Centre.So be warned, if you use a satnav to get there. There will be signs pointing the way when you get near to it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenton Posted October 23, 2009 Share Posted October 23, 2009 Thanks, for the post code AND the warning Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PaulRhB Posted October 28, 2009 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 28, 2009 The programme is now on the website with a full list of traders. http://www.expong.org/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Mike Bellamy Posted October 28, 2009 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 28, 2009 Very much regret to advise everyone that Paul Martin is not well :icon_cry: and doesn't expect to recover sufficiently to be able to attend ExpoNG. He has emailed the organisers to cancel the EDM Models trade stand Mail order is still available from http://www.ngtrains.com/ but it will be few days before he manages to crawl out of bed to deal with your orders. Mike (part time cash collector for EDM Models) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
invercloy Posted October 28, 2009 Share Posted October 28, 2009 I'll be there with Dunbracken, hoping to be able to put some names to faces from here and another forum too. I best go get on with finishing the railcar...! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PaulRhB Posted October 29, 2009 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 29, 2009 Very much regret to advise everyone that Paul Martin is not well and doesn't expect to recover sufficiently to be able to attend ExpoNG. He has emailed the organisers to cancel the EDM Models trade stand Wish Paul a speedy recovery, shame as I always enjoy a browse on the EDM stand at the smaller bits and pieces. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Nile Posted October 30, 2009 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted October 30, 2009 It's almost time to leave for setting up.See you there tonight and/or tomorrow. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruciethefish Posted October 30, 2009 Share Posted October 30, 2009 I'll be there with a rather depleted Golden Arrow stand, the casters having failed to make me any loco kits.. I'll also be without an assistant, as the offspring is off for a Halloween party, so if any RMwebbers fancy giving me a break, it will be much appreciated! See you all there! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenton Posted October 31, 2009 Share Posted October 31, 2009 An excellent show. Was almost tempted by a number of kits - and some individual trying to convince me that I should add another scale/gauge combination to my collection 7mmNG - not this year - not next - thank you ... but only because I have enough to do Some very good layouts, but could have done with a few more but I guess just being NG limits the cast somewhat. All of a high standard. A good day out and a number of new and old faces. Thanks for the show guys. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnDMJ Posted October 31, 2009 Share Posted October 31, 2009 I'll be there with Dunbracken Congratulations on winning the Reinier Hendriksen Trophy! Good to meet you and your team and look forward to seeing you at Rail Expo in November 2010 (as well as before then!) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnDMJ Posted October 31, 2009 Share Posted October 31, 2009 Since you asked, let's give this new format a shot at taking photos: RhB Ge2/2 in Zm gauge! (Sorry, my camera's autofocus couldn't find it!) Invercloy (in white) receives his prize for Dunbracken Some entrants in the David Brewer Challenge By 009Matt By Cornelius The winner Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium cornelius Posted November 1, 2009 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 1, 2009 The dioramas were entrants into the David Brewer Memorial Challenge, a tribute to the former chairman of the Greenwich & District Narrow Gauge Railway Society who passed away last year. The winner was Ole Bill Springs (OO9) by Robin Winter. The other entries pictured are Ike A. Costabuck (On30) by Martin Biswell and Chipping Clinker Locomotive Works (Gn15) by Mark Goodwin. The David Lloyd trophy is judged by representatives of the OO9 Society, 7mm NGA and G&DNGRS and was awarded to Calstock (Cotehele) by Chris Peacock. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
invercloy Posted November 1, 2009 Share Posted November 1, 2009 Congratulations on winning the Reinier Hendriksen Trophy! Good to meet you and your team and look forward to seeing you at Rail Expo in November 2010 (as well as before then!) Thanks, John! It was nice to meet you yesterday, and thanks for posting the photo! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnDMJ Posted November 1, 2009 Share Posted November 1, 2009 The dioramas were entrants into the David Brewer Memorial Challenge, a tribute to the former chairman of the Greenwich & District Narrow Gauge Railway Society who passed away last year. Thanks, Cornelius, for your correction; apologies for misreading the programme. I only identified the entrants who have (AFIK) RMweb accounts, too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruciethefish Posted November 1, 2009 Share Posted November 1, 2009 I regret I didn't get much of a chance to actually look round & enjoy the layouts, but my thanks to Simon & Dan for heroically stepping behind the stand & at least giving me a couple of comfort breaks! An excellent show, however, from what I did manage to see... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Nile Posted November 1, 2009 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted November 1, 2009 It's been a busy and tireing weekend,with ExpoNG on saturday and a slim gauge circle meeting on sunday. Thanks to all those who turned up and helped make it another succesful show.I think everyone was impressed with the quality and variety of the entries to the challenge,and I didn't envy judge who had a difficult choice to make.And well done to Tom for winning the trophy with his excellent little layout.I shall try to post some pics tomorrow. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium cornelius Posted November 2, 2009 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 2, 2009 Here's a selection from the photos I took. Willowdale Light Railway by Don Sibley. 1:50 scale on 18.2mm gauge Whitsend Tramway by Graham and Caroline Watling. OO9. Dunbracken by Tom Dauben. OO9 Calstock (Cotehele) by Chris Peacock. O16.5 Holbeach Estates Railway by Stephen Sullivan. OO9 Tan-y-Bwlch by Angus Watkins. OO9 Camp 93 Persons Lumber Company by Richard Turner. On30 St. Jean sur Mer by Peter Smith. G Dargil et Laitard by Groupe Escadrille St Michel. O14 Blackwood Valley Railway by P-J Saunders. O16.5 You can also browse the whole set on Flickr: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Nile Posted November 2, 2009 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted November 2, 2009 Here are some photos that hopefully add to those already posted. Oro Grande Railroad - Sn3 - by William Loyd.The ditcher is fully working and loads the wagons. St.Reatham Hall Estate Railway - 1/24th scale,16.5mm gauge - by Brian Cameron. Dargil et Lataird - 0-14 (7mm scale) - by Groupe Escadrille St.Michel. Cwmorgoth Copper Mining Co. - 0-16.5 (7mm scale) - by Jean-Luc Pineau Gneiss Farm - Gn15 (G scale,16.5mm gauge) - by Gerry Bullock. Dunbracken - 009 - by Tom Dauben.Winner of the Reinier Hendriksen Trophy for the best example of freelance modelling. Calstock (Cotehele) - 0-16.5 - by Chris Peacock.Winner of the David Lloyd Trophy for overall best in show. Camp 93, Parsons Lumber Co. - On30 (1/48th scale,16.5mm gauge) - by Richard Turner. The entries to the David Brewer Challenge, minus the winner. Werkstatt - HOf (HO scale,6.5mm gauge) - a challenge entry by Bostjan Jarc. Ole Bill Springs - 009 - the winning challenge entry by Robin Winter. Chris Peacock receives the David Lloyd Trophy from Andrew Burnham. Tom receives the Reinier Hendriksen Trophy from Chris ODonoghue. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenton Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 Oro Grande Railroad - Sn3 - by William Loyd.The ditcher is fully working and loads the wagons. I was mesmerized by that for ages - and disappointed when he had to move the wagons - who needs railways Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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