RMweb Premium ELTEL Posted June 3, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 3, 2017 Great exhibition some layouts I'd not seen before, but hopefully will see them again over the next few years at Stafford Well done chaps 1st Class day out Even spotted Tarby operating his layout ... Terry Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob D2 Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 Enjoyed it all , especially shevington , even with gremlins. Then onto stoke via peak forest fir a gander Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodenhead Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 When I arrived Shelviington had just a 2h and a 4vep working, came back a little later and it had a larger consist to play with. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 Great selection of layouts again this year. As expected a great show today. Back for more tomorrow. The heat in one of the rooms was causing some problems unfortunately for one or more layouts, I couldn't cope being in there for more than a few minutes! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted June 3, 2017 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted June 3, 2017 Great exhibition some layouts I'd not seen before, but hopefully will see them again over the next few years at Stafford Well done chaps 1st Class day out Even spotted Tarby operating his layout ... Terry I'm hoping to see some of the layouts at Showcase next year................ including mine. Cheers, Mick 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
valleymodeller Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 It was a fantastic show, and credit to all the organisers. The info booklet/show guide was well produced and informative. After leaving Burton at 4.50pm I got to Cardiff at 7.30 to be held at signals for 20 minutes, then when i arrived was told all trains to the Valleys had been cancelled and to go to Cardiff Queen Street. Got there, and waited 20 minutes for the next train only to see it sail straight through the station, later to announced that the incident was 'to be investigated'. I think the driver forgot to stop! Got home eventually and thankfully before an estimated 200,000 people int he City for the European Champions League Final started making their way home. If Carlsberg could organise train services they'd take the franchise from Arriva Trains Wales. This was my first visit to the Showcase and I'll certainly be back next year. What a great show and a great Society,. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redford73 Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 Another great showcase. I have been attending since 2007 and am still impressed every year. All the layouts were great but I really liked Shelvington which looked even better in the flesh than in print. Not sure if it was me but were there more visitors this year? Seemed to be less space to move and also to see layouts and traders? If so might want to try a bigger venue if possible in future. Dover Room was very hot - would be good if someone could sort that out for those attending the show tomorrow. Nevertheless well done to all at DEMU who helped to organize the show. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne 37901 Posted June 4, 2017 Share Posted June 4, 2017 Well it's been another impressive Showcase, I was a bit disappointed that one or two layouts I was looking forward to seeing had to be cancelled or pulled out by owners but that being said it was still a great day and nice to catch up with fellow DEMU members and meet some new ones. One highlight for me was the 30 years of Railfreight display, the selection of stock on show reminded me just how many wagon projects I have in various stages of construction and it has inspired me to really sit down and get things done and not spend so much time on forums. Another enjoyable part of the show was meeting micro layout builder Dave Tailby - having taken on one of his layouts it was nice to meet the man responsible for the layout that kick started me into EM gauge. His layout at the show Victoria was nice to watch and we had a good chat. I think good layouts and people is what really 'makes' a show worthwhile and I'll look forward to next year. Thanks to the organising team and everyone else involved. Cheers Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
themymysteryman101 Posted June 4, 2017 Share Posted June 4, 2017 Really enjoyed what was my first DEMU showcase, will hopefully be able to visit next year. Managed to get some good video footage of some of the layouts yesturday - 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium ELTEL Posted June 4, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 4, 2017 Really enjoyed what was my first DEMU showcase, will hopefully be able to visit next year. Managed to get some good video footage of some of the layouts yesturday - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x_vEjixfdeo Cracking Video Thanks Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
enginelane Posted June 4, 2017 Share Posted June 4, 2017 Troutons safely stored away - many thanks for invite and your hospitality over the weekend Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Scottish Modeller Posted June 4, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 4, 2017 Hi all, Looks like DEMU Showcase was a great event this year. Shame I was unable to attend, but life etc.... Anyway - to all you photographers who went. If you have photos and are happy to share them as part of the DEMU Showcase - a retrospective look. Please send them to Kelly - the UPDate Editor using editor@demu.org.uk as the mailing address. In your email please make a statement saying that you are happy for DEMU to use your photos in this way. Looking forward to seeing some results - You bet! Thanks 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Digital Posted June 4, 2017 Share Posted June 4, 2017 As usual a superb well organized exhibition. Many thanks to all involved for all the hard work and effort that go's into putting on such a great exhibition. Thanks to Nick G for another great weekend operating the truly superb sidings layout. Also a big thank you to those who stopped by to chat. Regards John 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteScR Posted June 4, 2017 Share Posted June 4, 2017 I was a bit disappointed that one or two layouts I was looking forward to seeing had to be cancelled or pulled out by owners but that being said it was still a great day and nice to catch up with fellow DEMU members and meet some new ones. It was widely publicised by the organisers well before the event that these layouts would not be appearing. It should not therefore have been a disappointment on the day. The room they were allocated to was withdrawn by the council at very short notice in order to facilitate the organisation of postal voting for the upcoming election. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne 37901 Posted June 4, 2017 Share Posted June 4, 2017 Pete, Yes I'm fully aware it well publicised. I wasn't disappointed with my visit to Showcase I thoroughly enjoyed myself and I apologise if you read my post that way. Here's to next time! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
br2975 Posted June 5, 2017 Share Posted June 5, 2017 (edited) An excellent weekend spent exhibiting in what resembled the Great Hall at Hogwarts Castle. . The organisers kept us in check by booking security personnel for the hotel, a certain former MP known as "two Jags" parking his large red 'battle bus' in the hotel car park. . Entertainment was also booked for the exhibitors staying overnight, in the form of one Jimmy Osmond. . Oh ! and the show.....................excellent, first class exhibits, a good selection of traders and plenty of old and new acquaintances with whom to chew the modelling (prototype) fat. . Can we come next year ? . Brian R & 'naturol' Vopak Terminal Edited June 5, 2017 by br2975 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick G Posted June 5, 2017 Share Posted June 5, 2017 Entertainment was also booked for the exhibitors staying overnight, in the form of one Jimmy Osmond. . But was it really him? It certainly looked like him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danielson's shay no 3 Posted June 5, 2017 Share Posted June 5, 2017 But was it really him? It certainly looked like him. I don't know Nick but yes it certainty looked like him mags said to us it was him but who knows Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
br2975 Posted June 6, 2017 Share Posted June 6, 2017 But was it really him? It certainly looked like him. He opened in Bristol last night (Monday 5th.) for a week long run of "Moon River and me". . I don't know where he was appearing before that. . The wife is still too distraught to check ! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Enterprisingwestern Posted June 6, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 6, 2017 He opened in Bristol last night (Monday 5th.) for a week long run of "Moon River and me". . I don't know where he was appearing before that. . The wife is still too distraught to check ! You now have the prfect excuse to attend any exhibition you like, Jimmy Osmond might be stopping at your hotel. Sorted! Mike. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
br2975 Posted June 6, 2017 Share Posted June 6, 2017 You now have the prfect excuse to attend any exhibition you like, Jimmy Osmond might be stopping at your hotel. Sorted! Mike. No fear - that would mean bringing the wife ! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
waggy Posted June 6, 2017 Share Posted June 6, 2017 He opened in Bristol last night (Monday 5th.) for a week long run of "Moon River and me". . I don't know where he was appearing before that. . The wife is still too distraught to check ! Probably Liverpool, wasn't he once a long haired lover from there. Sorry but someone had to say it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne 37901 Posted June 6, 2017 Share Posted June 6, 2017 (edited) Okay, To bring this thread back on topic and for those who didn't go to Showcase, here's a few quickly grabbed photos. I didn't manage to get to all the layouts because there was a lot of visitors and I spent a LOT of time talking. Werrington Road Troutons The Sidings Another view of The Sidings Railfreight display celebrating 30 years since Sectorisation Sheepcroft Second view of Sheepcroft That's all from me. I had a cracking day and I look forward to next year! Cheers Wayne Edited June 6, 2017 by Wayne 37901 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium ELTEL Posted June 6, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 6, 2017 The MODEL RAILWAY EXHIBITION banner and more importantly the mains extension leads have all been collected from the Stafford Railway Circle clubrooms this evening. Looking forward to Saturday Eltel All leads and banner returned back into our clubrooms tonight Thanks Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deltic Posted June 7, 2017 Share Posted June 7, 2017 I have to say that I have seen Dave with one of his layouts - carried it into the venue before the start of the day, then back to his car at the end. He does have a large visiting Operational Team - some appear to be uncertain until Dave reminds them of this fact. One of our Members purchased one of his fine designs, then promptly added another board. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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