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expoEM Spring 2019 - a Showcase of the Best in 4mm Scale Modelling

 

The flagship event of the EM Gauge Society will take place as usual this year over the weekend of May 18th/29th at the now well-established venue of Bracknell Leisure Centre. On display will be at least ten finescale layouts representing the best in 4mm scale modelling, while the guest layout this time will be “Addison Park” in 3mm scale. In addition there will be plenty of opportunity to stock up on modelling supplies with upwards of 30 specialist traders in attendance, plus a wide variety of ‘Show you how’ demonstrations and other special interest society stands. As usual there will also be the EM and P4 test track, the EMGS Trade Stand - selling among other things, the new ‘ready to lay’ EM track, and members’ second hand sales.

Venue:                                                             Opening times:

Bracknell Leisure Centre                              Saturday 18th May:     10.30am to 5.30pm

Bagshot Road                                                 Sunday 19th May:        10.00am to 4.30pm

Bracknell, Berkshire

RG12 9SE

 

Confirmed layouts*

Cheddar – SDJR – (P4)

Hebble Vale Goods – ex GNR/LYR Joint, 1970s Halifax (EM)

Hope-under-Dinmore – GWR/LNWR (EM)

Horsebridge Wharf – 1930s ex. PDSWJR (EM)

Kielder Forest – ex NBR/Border Counties (EM)

Kitedale – Former L&Y Branchline in BR (P4)

Llanastr – Brecon & Merthyr (P4)

Llawryglyn – Cambrian (EM)

North Ballachulish – 1970s West Scotland (EM)

Portchullin – 1970s ex Highland (P4)

 

Guest Layout – Addison Park – 1950s London Underground (3mm scale)

 

Confirmed Traders*

247 Developments, Alan Gibson, Ambis Engineering, Bill Hudson Transport Books, Branchlines, Brassmasters, Dart Castings Monty’s Models and MJT, Eileen's Emporium, GW Models, High Level Kits, Hobby Holidays, Isinglass Models, Kernow Model Rail Centre, London Road Models, Marc Models, Mega Points Controllers, Mike King (Southern drawings), Mousa Models, Penbits Model Railways, Phoenix Precision Paints, Prickley Pear Products, Roger Carpenter Photographs, Roxey Mouldings (inc. C&L), South Eastern Finecast, Steam Age, Wild Swan Books Ltd., Wizard Models.

 

 

Confirmed Demonstrators and other displays*

 

Mike Ainsworth                      R-T-R loco Conversions for beginners

John Chambers                      Kit built wagons including Springing & compensation systems

Tony Gee                                 Architectural Modeling

Vernon Harrod                       Kit & Scratch built rolling stock

David Hawkins                        Townscape

Chris Hewitt                            Basic Moulding Techniques

John James                              Split Chassis Loco Construction

Geoff Kent                               Modeling in Plastikard

Mick Moore                             Wagon Loads

Ian Rathbone                          Painting & Lining

Peter Sutherland                   Plastic Coaches

Phil Tattershall                       Bullhead Trackwork Construction

 

DEMU                                        Diesel & Electric rolling stock conversion & construction

MERG                                         Layout Electronics Demonstrations

Pendon Museum                     Display/Demonstration

 

Location: Within easy reach of both the M3 (Junction 3) and M4 (Junction 10). Follow the brown signs for Bracknell Leisure Centre. SAT NAV - RG12 9SE

Bracknell Railway Station is ¾ mile away.

Free on-site parking, Catering (including licensed bar) and Level Access

 

Admission Prices (valid for both days):

2-Day visitor ticket       £9.00

EMGS Members           £7.00

Family                            £16.00

Accompanied Child     £2.00

 

Contact:

Email: expoem@emgs.org

Website: www.emgs.org

 

*Information correct as at time of writing (09.02.19).

 

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On 14 February 2019 at 18:34, Gt.Shefford said:

Just looked at his diary page and it says he's sharing his stand with Roxy. 

 

Jonathan 

 

 

Correct, I've had that confirmed. I'll amend the first post in the thread in due course. We're waiting to hear from Dave Hammersley what the stand's to be called.

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On 16 February 2019 at 19:15, 88D said:

Is it not possible to have an OO test track as well? I’m sure there’s loads of OO stuff that is bought to be converted, but people want to know they run before they do so.

 

That's a very interesting idea and may well have some mileage in it.

 

On on another test track related theme, I do know that some thought has been given to incorporating DCC on one of the circuits.

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How come Expo EM Autumn is higher up the exhibitions list than this one? It was on page 5 or something. Let’s bump it up! Shall be there helping on Hebble Vale, and looking forward to the show.

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On 22/02/2019 at 20:28, Leander said:

 

On on another test track related theme, I do know that some thought has been given to incorporating DCC on one of the circuits.

 

What happened to that thought?

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19 minutes ago, MartinWales said:

Regrettably, I am unable to attend this year! Have a good timeall!

Ah! so no need to bring sunglasses then, woo hoo.

 

Hi Martin.

Wish I could be there though, have been busily putting show flyers in all the orders sent out in the last wee while with only a dozen left now, planned that well.

 

Dave Franks.

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14 hours ago, 88D said:

Come on, it should be ‘late summer’. Ps. Didn’t allow an emoji!

No, no, it's after 1st September, therefore meteorologically speaking, it's autumn, despite what the first class cricket calendar may infer.

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With me being at our club open day the weekend after, http://broadlandmodelrailwayclub.co.uk/club-open-day/

And out for both days for the 3 Rivers Race the Weekend after that http://3rr.uk/

It would not be politic for me to attend the EM gauge Show this weekend.

With the Move to the North Show to near Manchester, so requiring me to have 2 overnight stays. I can't see me attending that one again till I've retired..:(

 

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14 minutes ago, TheQ said:

 

With the Move to the North Show to near Manchester, so requiring me to have 2 overnight stays. I can't see me attending that one again till I've retired..:(

 

 

The North or Autumn show is now in Wakefield this year!

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17 minutes ago, pete55 said:

 

The North or Autumn show is now in Wakefield this year!

Missed that, At least that takes about 50 miles off the journey each way making it on the edge of a 1 or 2 night trip. However with slowly turning into a KOS it probably still 2 nights. The trip being an Hour longer than Bracknell.

 

 Can we have the south show at MK again please?  that would take another 2 hours off.  (yes I have great sympathy with the West Wales / Cornwall and North of Scotland members of EMGS)

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