woodenhead Posted November 14, 2018 Share Posted November 14, 2018 Good to see the floorplan, I now know to avoid the area around A40-A60 as it is full of demonstrators - probably will have placards and be noisy. Imagine the protests will be something along the lines of : "Ban the rucksack", "Bring back the wishlist for N gaugers", "Equal rights for minority modellers", "Campaign for better Tumblehomes", "P4 is the most accurate gauge", "Oh no it isn't" and 'Oh yes it is" Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold kipford Posted November 14, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 14, 2018 If you are coming to look at layouts, to escape the throng, start at the back of the hall and work forward. Not forgetting to visit us on Brighton East of course! If you are after bargains, then good luck! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Barry O Posted November 14, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 14, 2018 So my father and I are coming to the Warley show this year, it's our first Warley (and our first real model railway exhibition for that matter). We've already got our tickets and parking (we ordered two magazines as well but I presume they come later/on the day), I was just wondering if anyone had any advice for us seeing as it's our first show, to make sure we get the most from the day? We're coming on the Saturday. Your magazines are being posted to you https://www.facebook.com/Warley.MRC.Exhibition/photos/a.724110170936537/2391051047575766/?type=3&theater Look at the floor plane and check what you want to see. Trade stands will be busy first thing... try and plan a route and decide from the layouts and other information in the magazine what you want to see first. With 90 layouts and lots of other stands it may be a struggle to see everything. baz 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodenhead Posted November 14, 2018 Share Posted November 14, 2018 So my father and I are coming to the Warley show this year, it's our first Warley (and our first real model railway exhibition for that matter). We've already got our tickets and parking (we ordered two magazines as well but I presume they come later/on the day), I was just wondering if anyone had any advice for us seeing as it's our first show, to make sure we get the most from the day? We're coming on the Saturday. Plan your day carefully - target the layouts you want to see the most, ditto any retailers - late afternoon is quieter and as you're driving you don't have to consider your return train crush so make the most of that when it comes to the more popular exhibits. Expect it to be very busy, there will be people who are rude, accept they cannot help it and move on, if you can't get close to one exhibit move on and come back round later. If you intend to purchase from the Bachmann returns stand, expect it to be several people deep. There is usually a test track for your purchases, make use of it and say thanks - it's volunteers and it's very busy for them all day. Food isn't cheap but there is choice and there are plenty of loos. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Barry O Posted November 14, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 14, 2018 Good to see the floorplan, I now know to avoid the area around A40-A60 as it is full of demonstrators - probably will have placards and be noisy. Imagine the protests will be something along the lines of : "Ban the rucksack", "Bring back the wishlist for N gaugers", "Equal rights for minority modellers", "Campaign for better Tumblehomes", "P4 is the most accurate gauge", "Oh no it isn't" and 'Oh yes it is" Can I suggest you wear a name badge so that my organised demo team can come and drag you to the demo area to allow you to gain new skills and knowledge... Scale 4 Society have their own area for demos.....so won't comment. Baz Demonstration Liaison , Warley NEC Exhibition Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarlW Posted November 14, 2018 Share Posted November 14, 2018 Plan your day carefully - target the layouts you want to see the most, ditto any retailers - late afternoon is quieter and as you're driving you don't have to consider your return train crush so make the most of that when it comes to the more popular exhibits. Expect it to be very busy, there will be people who are rude, accept they cannot help it and move on, if you can't get close to one exhibit move on and come back round later. If you intend to purchase from the Bachmann returns stand, expect it to be several people deep. There is usually a test track for your purchases, make use of it and say thanks - it's volunteers and it's very busy for them all day. Food isn't cheap but there is choice and there are plenty of loos. Thanks for the heads up - we're hoping for a little bit of both, as I'm only just getting back into the hobby and was looking to get the basics to get myself going again as well as seeing some great layouts. Plenty have people have told me that it's a good idea to go as a new hobbyist and it certainly looks that way Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarlW Posted November 14, 2018 Share Posted November 14, 2018 Your magazines are being posted to you https://www.facebook.com/Warley.MRC.Exhibition/photos/a.724110170936537/2391051047575766/?type=3&theater Look at the floor plane and check what you want to see. Trade stands will be busy first thing... try and plan a route and decide from the layouts and other information in the magazine what you want to see first. With 90 layouts and lots of other stands it may be a struggle to see everything. baz Thanks Baz, I thought it was probably the case but just wanted to make sure. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PaulRhB Posted November 14, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 14, 2018 Plenty have people have told me that it's a good idea to go as a new hobbyist and it certainly looks that way It is, pace your day, plenty of seating so take a few breaks or your feet will really ache It’s easy to miss stands so I print off the floor plan and mark stuff I really want to see then just wander and enjoy the rest. Aim to spend all day and you can just enjoy it. Stuff that’s heaving in the morning I go back to mid afternoon when crowds have eased a bit. Have fun Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
298 Posted November 14, 2018 Share Posted November 14, 2018 (edited) Plenty have people have told me that it's a good idea to go as a new hobbyist and it certainly looks that way As long as you go with a positive mindset and manage to keep it throughout the day without getting hacked off by the rucksack loaded with sharpened flexitrack, overtly capitalist facilities at the NEC, lighting, flooded toilets, completly missing the continental show stopper that everyone talks about afterwards, the crowds and their eccentric best, etc.... Edited November 14, 2018 by 298 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium polybear Posted November 14, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 14, 2018 I was just wondering if anyone had any advice for us seeing as it's our first show, to make sure we get the most from the day? Go on the Sunday 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
royaloak Posted November 14, 2018 Share Posted November 14, 2018 (edited) Go on the Sunday Which is actually a very good idea if that suits your requirements and is viable. Edited November 14, 2018 by royaloak Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LNERandBR Posted November 14, 2018 Share Posted November 14, 2018 If you are coming to look at layouts, to escape the throng, start at the back of the hall and work forward. Not forgetting to visit us on Brighton East of course! If you are after bargains, then good luck! I always head to the far end of the hall first and work back towards the front. Normally lots of nice Narrow Gauge layouts hiding down that end of the hall 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobM Posted November 14, 2018 Share Posted November 14, 2018 I always head to the far end of the hall first and work back towards the front. Normally lots of nice Narrow Gauge layouts hiding down that end of the hall I always start in the cafe for a full breakfast...... then work my way from the back of the hall! Regards always... Bob 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LNER4479 Posted November 14, 2018 Share Posted November 14, 2018 Rapido are bringing a real bus! Are they also bringing a full size bridge to put it on? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarlW Posted November 14, 2018 Share Posted November 14, 2018 I always start in the cafe for a full breakfast...... then work my way from the back of the hall! Regards always... Bob I always start in the cafe for a full breakfast...... then work my way from the back of the hall! Regards always... Bob That sounds like a plan too Sadly Sunday isn't an option but I'm sure Saturday will be fine. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crewlisle Posted November 14, 2018 Share Posted November 14, 2018 So my father and I are coming to the Warley show this year, it's our first Warley (and our first real model railway exhibition for that matter). We've already got our tickets and parking (we ordered two magazines as well but I presume they come later/on the day), I was just wondering if anyone had any advice for us seeing as it's our first show, to make sure we get the most from the day? We're coming on the Saturday. Karl, I have visited Warley ever since the first one both as an exhibitor & visitor. Before going as a visitor I buy a guide in advance, carefully hi-lite my must-see layouts on the floor plan in one colour & any traders I must-visit in another colour with my shopping list around the edge of the floor plan. Doing both of these will ensure you see what you really want to see.& any time left you can see all the rest of the show. Peter 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scale7JB Posted November 14, 2018 Share Posted November 14, 2018 Of course, Love Lane will be on that list 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThaneofFife Posted November 15, 2018 Share Posted November 15, 2018 Plan your day carefully - target the layouts you want to see the most, ditto any retailers - late afternoon is quieter and as you're driving you don't have to consider your return train crush so make the most of that when it comes to the more popular exhibits. Expect it to be very busy, there will be people who are rude, accept they cannot help it and move on, if you can't get close to one exhibit move on and come back round later. If you intend to purchase from the Bachmann returns stand, expect it to be several people deep. There is usually a test track for your purchases, make use of it and say thanks - it's volunteers and it's very busy for them all day. Food isn't cheap but there is choice and there are plenty of loos. the test track I forgot about that - any buyers of the Bachmann Mk2f DBSO and coaches DCC fitted could take them along and ensure the lighting features work. I plan on buying one myself and will get it tested. never understood that huge crush around the Bachmann seconds stand. are they really bargains? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
'CHARD Posted November 15, 2018 Share Posted November 15, 2018 never understood that huge crush around the Bachmann seconds stand. are they really bargains? There are plenty, assuming of course that they are items you're actually after, then the relatively deep discounts are on a par with the likes of Hattons' sale. Like anything, it's a range from the so-what to the must-have Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Y Posted November 15, 2018 Share Posted November 15, 2018 Plan your day carefully - target the layouts you want to see the most, ditto any retailers - late afternoon is quieter and as you're driving you don't have to consider your return train crush so make the most of that when it comes to the more popular exhibits. Expect it to be very busy, there will be people who are rude, accept they cannot help it and move on, if you can't get close to one exhibit move on and come back round later. If you intend to purchase from the Bachmann returns stand, expect it to be several people deep. There is usually a test track for your purchases, make use of it and say thanks - it's volunteers and it's very busy for them all day. Food isn't cheap but there is choice and there are plenty of loos. Parking the car? NEC Parking Advanced tickets - £12 - https://necparking.apcoa.co.uk/Public.aspx On the day - £16 Birmingham International Station (may require proof of travel ) Advance tickets - £9 - https://www.virgintrains.co.uk/stations-destinations/parking/birmingham-international On the day - £12 Hampton-in-Arden Station Free limited parking (123 spaces) for travel Return fare to B'ham Intl. - £2.40 Marston Green Station Free limited parking (120 spaces) for travel Return fare to B'ham Intl. - £2.40 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold RedgateModels Posted November 15, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 15, 2018 Hampton-in-Arden Station Free limited parking (123 spaces) for travel Return fare to B'ham Intl. - £2.40 Hampton-in-Arden is such a nice place too Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Y Posted November 15, 2018 Share Posted November 15, 2018 Hampton-in-Arden is such a nice place too What are you saying about Marston Green? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold gwrrob Posted November 15, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 15, 2018 If you want posh park at Tile Hill. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold RedgateModels Posted November 15, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 15, 2018 (edited) Never stayed there, but did spend a lot of time in Hampden when I was at College in Coventry, pal lived in one of the big houses on Old Station Road alongside the railway cutting Edited November 15, 2018 by RedgateModels Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold RedgateModels Posted November 15, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 15, 2018 If you want posh park at Tile Hill. We were lodged in Earlsdon, but weekended at H-in-A Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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