br2975 Posted May 4, 2017 Share Posted May 4, 2017 (edited) -: UPDATED 2nd January, 2018 :- The Cardiff (Small) Model Railway Show 2018 With a trade presence by Lord & Butler, Cardiff Model Rail Centre, Penarth Road, Cardiff.. Saturday 20th. January, 2018 10:00am – 4:30pm Scout Association Headquarters, Fields Park Road, Pontcanna, Cardiff CF11 9HX Admission £3.50p adults. Under 14s Free Refreshments Ample free parking ( I am informed that the adjacent car park is 'pay and display' on Monday to Friday, but not on weekends ) Public Transport – several Cardiff Bus services stop outside ‘The Halfway’ public house, Cathedral Road which is less than five minutes walk to the venue. In cooperation with Messrs Lord & Butler, several local modellers have agreed to exhibit their layouts in a one day show. The following layouts have been promised by their owners;.4mm ‘OO’ gauge, 20’0” x 2’0” Network South East layout, as yet unnamed, by Graham Mann.“Tunnock Yard” – 4mm ‘EM’ gauge "work in progress", set in the Speedlink/Privatisation era, by Wayne Crowley..“Vancouver” – 3.5mm ‘HO’ scale by Brian Tucker. Set in the Canadian north-west with Canadian National, Canadian Pacific & British Columbia Railway diesels..“Moorland Road” – 4mm ‘OO’ layout set in the British rail green to blue transition era, by Chris. Lock..“Mutton” – 4mm ‘OO’ gauge based on the Lyme Regis branch station at Combpyne, featuring a variety of former Southern stock, and possibly some stray S&DJR power. Rob. Gunstone.“Minster” – 4mm ‘OO’ gauge set in the Welsh Borders south of Shrewsbury and featuring modern Arriva Trains wales stock; by John Rance & The Bay MRG.."Friday Bridge" - 4mm 'EM' a 'twig' off the East Anglian Wisbech & Upwell Tramway 'branch'; by minimum space maestro Dave Tailby.“City Sidings” – 4mm ‘OO’ gauge urban setting by Graham Bucknell..“Talbot Lane TMD” – 4mm ‘OO’ current era stabling point featuring modern diesels and electric locomotives by Marcus Lambert.“Blenheim Road” – 4mm ‘OO’ BR Southern Region terminus, featuring 3rd. rail electric and diesel hauled trains; by the Pontypridd Model Railway Club..“Crossley Brothers scrap yard” – outstanding scenic modelling depicts a modern scrap yard in 4mm scale. By Joshua Lovell and Barrie Jones..“Brachdy Bridge” – urban Cardiff in a storage box. Superbly modelled by Marc Smith in 4mm scale..“Marsh Lane” – 4mm scale BR blue, set in 3rd. rail territory around Southampton and Portsmouth presented by Nick Goward..“Llandre” – 2mm ‘N’ gauge featuring some kit bashed and scratch built stock. . "The Merioneth and Llantisilly Rail Traction Company Limited". - a 7mm 'mini layout' by Steve Dodd .Plus a '3mm scale "TT Gauge" layout, full details to follow. Demonstrators include Fred Lewis master locomotive builder will be displaying his wares representing the Gauge O Guild. . Kyle Humphries will be explaining his techniques used building modern image freight stock in 4mm scale. . Paul Gandy, caster of white metal military AFVs . The Cardiff 4mm Group will also be explaining techniques used and examples of their latest 4mm 'EM' gauge layout 'Pencader' . Julian Wynn of 'Dragon Models' will be displaying his range of South Wales related 7mm brass kits; ably assisted by Hywel Thomas who, if asked will explain his excellent scenic modelling techniques used on his 4mm scale EM gauge "Morfa Bank Sidings" Edited January 2, 2018 by br2975 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
valleymodeller Posted June 24, 2017 Share Posted June 24, 2017 Just checked and Cardiff City are away on that day. It was a choice between spending the afternoon with a load of hobby obsessed old men with backpacks.......or go to the model show! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
br2975 Posted June 24, 2017 Author Share Posted June 24, 2017 Just a brief update - the 3rd. Cardiff (Small) Model Railway Show focus group (all two of them) held a strategy meeting this week, in the 40'C and 55% humidity of a seedy tapas bar in the Murcian campo. . Interested parties will be circulated shortly with proposals, invitations etc. . Watch this space, and ignore any fixture lists ! . Brian R Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Happy Hippo Posted June 24, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 24, 2017 Accommodation booked. Ed and the boys informed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick G Posted June 24, 2017 Share Posted June 24, 2017 Is it small layouts or a small show? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisf Posted June 24, 2017 Share Posted June 24, 2017 Is it small layouts or a small show? Yes Chris 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazjones1711 Posted June 24, 2017 Share Posted June 24, 2017 (edited) we should be exhibiting with the first showing of Crossley scrap a 4ft model based on the scrapyard at Shipley, so yes some small layouts and it is a small show , having exhibited twice once with BSC Shepcote Lane tippler siding and Penny lane depot also doing a demonstration this year, maybe it is quality over quantity BSC Shepcote Lane tippler sidings Penny Lane depot Crossley scrap hope to see you all there , probably my son will be operating the scrap layout and i may do a demonstration again ? Edited June 24, 2017 by bazjones1711 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazjones1711 Posted June 24, 2017 Share Posted June 24, 2017 (edited) Is it small layouts or a small show? https://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=video&cd=8&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwj_9fCNn9fUAhXrLMAKHUNVDsEQuAIIPjAH&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DN_2wHhBKZlM&usg=AFQjCNFtnucPxHihtvsVEptcHtRErUYLAQ Edited June 24, 2017 by bazjones1711 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed-farms Posted June 26, 2017 Share Posted June 26, 2017 Not sure how you are for space but I have a small layout - 6 x 3.5 foot in N gauge that is currently gettign worked on for the exhibition scene if that is or interest to you Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium corneliuslundie Posted June 28, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 28, 2017 One for the diary. Last year was well worth the trek from mid Wales. Jonathan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Captain Kernow Posted October 2, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 2, 2017 Re6/6 and I went up from South Devon last January, and it was definitely worth the trip. A really super little show. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Gilbert Posted October 2, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 2, 2017 Is it small layouts or a small show? Its a big show far away..... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Tim Hall Posted October 2, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 2, 2017 Its a big show far away..... If it is, will this loco be involved? 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
br2975 Posted October 2, 2017 Author Share Posted October 2, 2017 Is it small layouts or a small show? Fourteen layouts from a miniscule diorama up to 20' 0" x 2'0" . Or put it another way, my wife and I have differing views as to what constitutes 'small'. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick G Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 Its a big show far away..... It is far away from North Wales! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold NHY 581 Posted October 2, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 2, 2017 Fourteen layouts from a miniscule diorama up to 20' 0" x 2'0" . Or put it another way, my wife and I have differing views as to what constitutes 'small'. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold NHY 581 Posted October 2, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 2, 2017 There will also be courgette and lime cake.........and possibly chocolate and beetroot cake........provided by the Memsahib......you have been warned....... There may also be sheep....... Rob 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Happy Hippo Posted October 2, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 2, 2017 There may also be sheep....... In Wales? Ewe jest! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold NHY 581 Posted October 3, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 3, 2017 In Wales? Ewe jest! Nope. At least one. I'll be there. Rob. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Huw Griffiths Posted October 3, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 3, 2017 There may also be sheep....... In Wales? Ewe jest! Nope. At least one. I'll be there. Baaaahhh! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Gilbert Posted October 3, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 3, 2017 It is far away from North Wales! Which just proves that very occasionally I say something correct.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold NHY 581 Posted October 3, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 3, 2017 Baaaahhh! Oi!! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
br2975 Posted October 10, 2017 Author Share Posted October 10, 2017 (edited) STOP PRESSThe following layouts have been promised by their owners;.4mm ‘OO’ gauge, 20’0” x 2’0” Network South East layout, as yet unnamed, by Graham Mann.“Tunnock Yard” – 4mm ‘EM’ gauge, set in the Speedlink/Privatisation era, by Wayne Crowley..“Vancouver” – 3.5mm ‘HO’ scale by Brian Tucker. Set in the Canadian north-west with Canadian National, Canadian Pacific & British Columbia Railway diesels..“Moorland Road” – 4mm ‘OO’ layout set in the British rail green to blue transition era, by Chris. Lock..“Mutton” – 4mm ‘OO’ gauge based on the Lyme Regis branch station at Combpyne, featuring a variety of former Southern stock, and possibly some stray S&DJR power. Rob. Gunstone.“Minster” – 4mm ‘OO’ gauge set in the Welsh Borders south of Shrewsbury and featuring modern Arriva Trains wales stock; by John Rance & The Bay MRG.."Friday Bridge" - 4mm 'EM' a 'twig' off the East Anglian Wisbech & Upwell Tramway 'branch'; by minimum space maestro Dave Tailby.“City Sidings” – 4mm ‘OO’ gauge urban setting by Graham Bucknell..“Talbot Lane TMD” – 4mm ‘OO’ current era stabling point featuring modern diesels and electric locomotives by Marcus Lambert.“Blenheim Road” – 4mm ‘OO’ BR Southern Region terminus, featuring 3rd. rail electric and diesel hauled trains; by the Pontypridd Model Railway Club..“Crossley Brothers scrap yard” – outstanding scenic modelling depicts a modern scrap yard in 4mm scale. By Joshua Lovell and Barrie Jones..“Brachdy Bridge” – urban Cardiff in a storage box. Superbly modelled by Marc Smith in 4mm scale..“Marsh Lane” – 4mm scale BR blue, set in 3rd. rail territory around Southampton and Portsmouth presented by Nick Goward..“Llandre” – 2mm ‘N’ gauge featuring some kit bashed and scratch built stock..Fourteen layouts, now that should be pretty good value for money...Details of demonstrators will follow shortly..Brian R Edited October 12, 2017 by br2975 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold NHY 581 Posted October 10, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 10, 2017 Better get a move on then. A taste of Mutton...... Rob. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium corneliuslundie Posted October 23, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 23, 2017 At this rate you will need to rename it the middle sized Cardiff show. It's looking very good. Definitely in my diary. Jonathan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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