exmoordave Posted October 11, 2017 Share Posted October 11, 2017 Good morning all. I thought it about time I just posted some basic info about our show for next year. The date will be Saturday 4th August at the same venue - The Minehead Eye, Mart Road, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 5BJ, which for those who don't know, is just across the car park from the West Somerset Railway's Minehead station, right on the seafront. So you can see and hear the trains from the show!!! Opening times will be 10.00am to 4.30pm. Anyway, some bad news and some good news....... We were hoping to have Merryfield Lane attend next year, but sadly it has had to be withdrawn from the exhibition circuit due to a lack of operators who feel they can exhibit such a large layout. We all get older I'm afraid, so it's perfectly understandable. So I'm now on the lookout for a quality roundy-roundy layout, as they always prove popular. Any ideas anyone that won't cost an arm and two legs??!! Now the good news: we are very pleased to announce that the new 7mm layout by Gordon & Maggie Gravett - ARUN QUAY - will be appearing at the show, so that will be well worth seeing. Lots more booked already and details will be published in due course - once I've finalised details of our upcoming Train fair in February!!!! Best to all exmoordave 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
exmoordave Posted February 26, 2018 Author Share Posted February 26, 2018 Now that our very successful Train Fair is out of the way - last Saturday - it's onwards and upwards to our next event in August. The show is very nearly full and only a couple of 'i's to dot and 't's to cross now, so the details will be released shortly. Best to all exmoordave Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
exmoordave Posted May 14, 2018 Author Share Posted May 14, 2018 Hi everyone, Here is a list of the traders currently booked for the show: RAY HEARD MODEL RAILWAYS - One of the best selections of pre-owned 2mm, 4mm & 7mm locos & stock, anywhere in the country RAILROOM ELECTRONICS - For everything electronic (surprise, surprise!), plus spares, paints, plasticard, glues and some peco products, etc. Advice is freely given. ELITE BASEBOARDS - Their high quality baseboards will be available to order to your specification. COUNTRY PARK MODELS - A terrific range of psares from all the major R-T-R manufacturers. ATTWOOD AGGREGATES - Ballast suppliers offer the best range available in many colours and sizes - and all from west country quarries. KINGFISHER PRODUCTIONS - New DVDs and books. JUST IN CASE - Display cases in many sizes. THE ALAN WARD COLLECTION - Alan is a well known artist who specialises in railway subjects, and originals and prints will be available. CHELTENHAM MODELS - One of the country's best known retailers will have a wide selection of the latest releases at the keenest prices. DAVID SMITH - A selection of used books, photos and railway paperwork. KEITH'S BITS & PIECES - A selection of unusual and hard to find items at very keen prices. The layouts & demonstration stands will follow soon. Hope to see some of you there! Best to all exmoordave P.S. Don't forget that our show is next door to Minehead station!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
exmoordave Posted May 15, 2018 Author Share Posted May 15, 2018 Hi everyone Here's a photo of Gordon & Maggie Gravett's new 7mm layout, "Arun Quay", which is one of the layouts attending Exmoor Rail in Minehead on Saturday 4th August! best to all exmoordave 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold mudmagnet Posted May 15, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 15, 2018 Hi everyone Here's a photo of Gordon & Maggie Gravett's new 7mm layout, "Arun Quay", which is one of the layouts attending Exmoor Rail in Minehead on Saturday 4th August! best to all exmoordave Worth the entry fee alone! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
exmoordave Posted May 25, 2018 Author Share Posted May 25, 2018 Hello all Here's the first batch of layouts booked for this year's Exmoor Rail: ARUN QUAY - 7mm, Southern region, 1950s HILLBROW - 009, freelance, 1960s/70s LLANTEULYDDOG - 4mm, BR(south west Wales) 1990s MERSTONE - 4mm, Isle of Wight, 1950s MILTON MONACHORUM - P4, Western region, 1950s More to follow soon! Best to all exmoordave Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianusa Posted May 25, 2018 Share Posted May 25, 2018 P1300967.jpgHi everyone Here's a photo of Gordon & Maggie Gravett's new 7mm layout, "Arun Quay", which is one of the layouts attending Exmoor Rail in Minehead on Saturday 4th August! best to all exmoordave Fog in the Channel - Continent cut off! Brian. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
exmoordave Posted June 4, 2018 Author Share Posted June 4, 2018 Hi again everyone, Here's the next batch of layouts attending Exmoor Rail on 4th August: ST. RUTH - 2mm finescale, based on Penzance 1965 BODMIN GENERAL - 2mm, 1950s COALEY JUNCTION - 4mm, Bristol-Gloucester mainline, early 1960s FELTHAM ROAD MPD - 4mm, Southern, 1948-62 NORTH EALING - 3mm, WR branch off West Ealing More to come! Best to all exmoordave Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
exmoordave Posted June 17, 2018 Author Share Posted June 17, 2018 Hello everyone, Here's the third batch of layouts that are attending Exmoor Rail on Saturday 4th August: SEVEN ASH - 4mm, Western Region 1960s/1970s STANHOPE BREWERY - 4mm, any BR location, so multi-regional, 1930s-1950s STREATWELL GREEN - 4mm, BR/SR southern electric, late 1950s TREGELLION QUAY POWER STATION - 2mm, north Cornwall coast, 1970s TUDWICK ROAD SIDING - 7mm, British Rail, late 1970s There will be some other stands to add soon. Many thanks for your indulgence & best to all exmoordave 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
exmoordave Posted June 29, 2018 Author Share Posted June 29, 2018 Another of the layouts appearing at Exmoor Rail on Saturday 4th August. This is "Streatwell Green" which presents a slightly unusual subject. best to all exmoordave Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
exmoordave Posted July 7, 2018 Author Share Posted July 7, 2018 Hi everyone Just to notify you that railway artist Alan Ward has had to withdraw from Exmoor Rail for medical reasons and we send him all good wishes and hope he gets better soon. In the meanwhile we are hoping to finalise a replacement soon. Best to all exmoordave Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
exmoordave Posted July 12, 2018 Author Share Posted July 12, 2018 This is another of the layouts we have coming to Exmoor Rail on 4th August - "St. Ruth" - a 2mm finescale layout based on Penzance, and without doubt of the best layouts currently on the circuit. Look forward to seeing some of you there. Best to all exmoordave 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
exmoordave Posted July 14, 2018 Author Share Posted July 14, 2018 Hello all, I can confirm we now have a replacement trader for Alan Ward who unfortunately had to withdraw due to health reasons, and this will be The Frome Model Centre , who will be selling a wide range of kits, paints, diecast, building materials and weathering products etc. Best to all erxmoordave Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
exmoordave Posted July 17, 2018 Author Share Posted July 17, 2018 (edited) Hi everyone I wanted to add the last of the stands booked to appear at EXMOOR RAIL in Minehead on Saturday 4th August: We will have two demonstration stands as follows: THE WEATHERMEN - Barry & Paul will be demonstrating weathering using a variety of different techniques DAVID WINTER - David will be showing construction techniques in 4mm scale, which should include wagon & loco building and there is also a building under construction which will find a home on David's 4mm layout "Exmouth".If anyone would like to try their hand at soldering, then please just ask! In addition there will be two society stands: The EM Gauge Society will be in attendance, also The Great Western Society will be there promoting their latest projects, together with the latest news. Best to all exmoordave Edited July 17, 2018 by exmoordave Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
exmoordave Posted July 20, 2018 Author Share Posted July 20, 2018 BIG TRAINS - LITTLE TRAINS Why not enjoy both? Come to EXMOOR RAIL on Saturday 4th August and you CAN enjoy both!!! Best to all exmoordave Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
doddger10 Posted July 21, 2018 Share Posted July 21, 2018 Whilst I'm online, here is a phone photo from Phil of Stanhope Brewery, taken at Exeter a few weeks back. Steve 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
exmoordave Posted July 22, 2018 Author Share Posted July 22, 2018 Hi Steve Many thanks for that! exmoordave Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
exmoordave Posted July 30, 2018 Author Share Posted July 30, 2018 BUMP......!!!! Just a few days to go now until EXMOOR RAIL 2018...... Best to all exmoordave 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
exmoordave Posted July 31, 2018 Author Share Posted July 31, 2018 Good morning all. Just one alteration to our layout list to announce. Unfortunately, "Tudwick Lane Siding" will not be appearing now. If I told you the reason why, you wouldn't believe me, would they Dave???!!! It's enough to say that it comes under the group heading of "My dog ate my homework....!!!!" If you bribe him with either cakes or money he may even tell you........ But by special appointment, Dave is showing another from his collection - "CANONS LANE SCRAPYARD". which is in 4mm scale. this is a layout that Dave built to sit on an ironing board!!! He obviously doesn't like to be too far away from his domestic chores...... This layout is an excellent illustration of how a layout could fit in to the smallest home, utilising readily available kits, that are within the scope of most people. A really inspirational offering that will show what can be achieved. Hope to see some of you there!! Best to all exmoordave Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold mudmagnet Posted July 31, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 31, 2018 Good morning all. Just one alteration to our layout list to announce. Unfortunately, "Tudwick Lane Siding" will not be appearing now. If I told you the reason why, you wouldn't believe me, would they Dave???!!! It's enough to say that it comes under the group heading of "My dog ate my homework....!!!!" If you bribe him with either cakes or money he may even tell you........ But by special appointment, Dave is showing another from his collection - "CANONS LANE SCRAPYARD". which is in 4mm scale. this is a layout that Dave built to sit on an ironing board!!! He obviously doesn't like to be too far away from his domestic chores...... This layout is an excellent illustration of how a layout could fit in to the smallest home, utilising readily available kits, that are within the scope of most people. A really inspirational offering that will show what can be achieved. Hope to see some of you there!! Best to all exmoordave Oh Dave, you are not going to 'let the CAT of the bag then'! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
exmoordave Posted August 1, 2018 Author Share Posted August 1, 2018 Oh Dave, you are not going to 'let the CAT of the bag then'! No I'm not, besides I don't have a cat and I don't have a bag....... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Gilbert Posted August 1, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 1, 2018 BUMP......!!!! Just a few days to go now until EXMOOR RAIL 2018...... Best to all exmoordave All the best for the show Dave- I'm engaged elsewhere at Leighton Buzzard over the weekend - otherwise we would have made the trip down. Chris Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
exmoordave Posted August 1, 2018 Author Share Posted August 1, 2018 All the best for the show Dave- I'm engaged elsewhere at Leighton Buzzard over the weekend - otherwise we would have made the trip down. Chris Many thanks for your good wishes Chris. I hope you enjoy your weekend in the wilds of Bedfordshire!!! Dave Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
exmoordave Posted August 3, 2018 Author Share Posted August 3, 2018 EXMOOR RAIL SET-UP DAY!!! Off to the venue later as the hard work begins. Then open tomorrow morning at 10.00am, until 4.30pm. Hope to see some of you there!! Best to all exmoordave 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
exmoordave Posted August 3, 2018 Author Share Posted August 3, 2018 Now back from setting up, with some of the layouts and trade stands having arrived this afternoon. It's now beginning to look like an exhibition!! The remainder will be there (hopefully!) in good time for door opening at 10.00am tomorrow. Why not arrive by train? Our venue is adjacent to Minehead station, so you can see and hear the trains from there. If the wind is in the right direction, you can smell them too!!! exmoordave Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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