RMweb Gold melmoth Posted August 6, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 6, 2019 40 minutes ago, Doncaster Green said: .... ruins, myths, legends and faeries... And that's just the local population 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Godfrey Glyn Posted August 6, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 6, 2019 And, although I haven't been for years, a discount shopping centre in Street which had something to do with Clarks shoes if I remember correctly. Not quite the same as it was in my youth when the whole family would make a trip to the High Street to buy Clarks seconds and after diving into the various shoe shops would depart with at least one pair for each member of the family. I know, we was lucky, we 'ad shoes. Godfrey 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Barry Ten Posted August 6, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 6, 2019 11 hours ago, Captain Kernow said: You're also only about 24 miles from Bath, to the north of Wells, but Jerry is right, there's more than enough to keep your attention in Wells for two days. Wells is such a splendid place that the Railwells weekend is now a fixture for my wife and I, including our usual stay in the wonderful Swan hotel. I hope to pop into the show on both days, which I find a great way to see everything, get all the bits I want, and also catch up with chums, yet not get burned out by staying too long in one go. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Andy Kirkham Posted August 6, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 6, 2019 Another bonus is the Saturday market right outside the Town Hall. No shortage of places to get a nice lunch. I usually also try to visit the remainder bookshop Superbook in the High Street , which usually has a few decent railway books. Sadly I'm unable to visit Railwells this year but it's normally a fixture in my diary. I also have a sentimental attachment to Wells Town Hall as that was where I got married 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve45 Posted August 6, 2019 Share Posted August 6, 2019 On 05/08/2019 at 21:08, polybear said: I hope to visit Railwells, possibly over a couple of days (with one day at the exhibition). Apart from Wells itself, can anyone recommend any towns worth a visit on the journey westwards from the M25 direction please (i.e. A303, M4 maybe)? I need to keep the OH happy; I'm thinking picturesque market towns, independent shops, easy parking etc. rather than retail parks..... Any suggestions please - thanks Brian I'm travelling up from Dorset with OH on Saturday to visit Railwells, I can recommend Frome as a picturesque market town full of some very interesting independent shops to interest the OH , as long as you are fairly mobile as there are a couple of streets on a gradient Glastonbury is very much themed towards witches, warlocks and crystals, ok if you like that sort of thing but not very much variety, it gets a bit boring and not as picturesque as Frome. Bath is too big if you want a picturesque market town, its a city with a large university, parking is not good so you might have to do park and ride, but more should be open on Sunday than other local towns. Wells itself has a lot going for it, very picturesque including the cathedral and surrounding area of historical interest as well as lots of independent shops and the Saturday Market For what it is worth my OH likes Frome and Wells, she is into small independent shops as well, she will be spending her time in Wells on Saturday. Steve 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium polybear Posted August 7, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 7, 2019 Many thanks all It looks like Frome is exactly what I'm after. Coincidentally, I notice it also has a Model Shop.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stentor Posted August 7, 2019 Share Posted August 7, 2019 The model shop in Frome is at the top of Catherine Hill so you will have got some exercise getting there. They are closed on Sunday and Monday. Stourhead, a National Trust house, is just south of Frome and well worth a visit. //Simon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PenrithBeacon Posted August 7, 2019 Share Posted August 7, 2019 Burnham on sea has an excellent fish and chip shop and a lovely beach. https://www.esplanadefishbar.co.uk/ Regards Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium DLT Posted August 7, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 7, 2019 Wells is a great place for a day out, exhibition or not. I'll be there on Saturday, and I'll make an early start to try and beat the traffic. If I get there early, I'll be in the coffee bar opposite! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Siberian Snooper Posted August 7, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 7, 2019 There's also Wookey Hole and Cheddar to the west of Wells. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon A Posted August 7, 2019 Share Posted August 7, 2019 On 05/08/2019 at 21:08, polybear said: I hope to visit Railwells, possibly over a couple of days (with one day at the exhibition). Apart from Wells itself, can anyone recommend any towns worth a visit on the journey westwards from the M25 direction please (i.e. A303, M4 maybe)? I need to keep the OH happy; I'm thinking picturesque market towns, independent shops, easy parking etc. rather than retail parks..... Any suggestions please - thanks Brian Marlborough, Wiltshire. Gordon A 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham456 Posted August 7, 2019 Share Posted August 7, 2019 (edited) 3 hours ago, Siberian Snooper said: There's also Wookey Hole and Cheddar to the west of Wells. Yep I second that wookey hole can absorb a day, bit expensive you think at first but when you get a full day out of it it's not so bad recommend the circus school performance that's inc in the price, cheddar is not just cheese! But can absorb a afternoon, wells will keep anyone occupied never mind a train show at the same time,I am confident once your other half has been around Wells you will have no trouble comeing back next year Edited August 7, 2019 by Graham456 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham456 Posted August 7, 2019 Share Posted August 7, 2019 11 hours ago, PenrithBeacon said: Burnham on sea has an excellent fish and chip shop and a lovely beach. https://www.esplanadefishbar.co.uk/ Regards Save that one up for the bank holiday weekend at the end of August! When Burnham train show is on Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lapford34102 Posted August 8, 2019 Share Posted August 8, 2019 Sheepcroft's all packed up and ready to be loaded tomorrow morning for what will undoubtedly be an interesting (!) drive from east Kent tomorrow. Looking forward to this. Stu 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PenrithBeacon Posted August 8, 2019 Share Posted August 8, 2019 On 09/07/2019 at 09:18, PenrithBeacon said: 3 hours ago, lapford34102 said: Sheepcroft's all packed up and ready to be loaded tomorrow morning for what will undoubtedly be an interesting (!) drive from east Kent tomorrow. Looking forward to this. Stu On 09/07/2019 at 09:18, PenrithBeacon said: This is the route I use, it might help Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lapford34102 Posted August 8, 2019 Share Posted August 8, 2019 Hi, Thanks for that. We've already noted your route as a decent alternative and may well use it - whatever it'll all be part of the weekend's fun :-) Cheers Stu Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium t-b-g Posted August 8, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 8, 2019 I am pleased to report that Church Warsop is all ready for the long journey South and West. It has been in store for quite a while, having been exhibited just once in the last decade or thereabouts. I was very pleasantly surprised to find that it had not only survived scenically but was also in perfect working order! Everything ran without even cleaning the track. I get lucky sometimes. It will be the first time we have run the layout as a pure pre-grouping GCR period one. All locos and stock have been either replaced or backdated to round about 1910, give or take a year or two. I am really looking forward to a return visit to Wells. It is always a lovely show in a superb little city and there are always plenty of good folk to chat with. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Siberian Snooper Posted August 8, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 8, 2019 3 hours ago, t-b-g said: I am pleased to report that Church Warsop is all ready for the long journey South and West. It has been in store for quite a while, having been exhibited just once in the last decade or thereabouts. I was very pleasantly surprised to find that it had not only survived scenically but was also in perfect working order! Everything ran without even cleaning the track. I get lucky sometimes. It will be the first time we have run the layout as a pure pre-grouping GCR period one. All locos and stock have been either replaced or backdated to round about 1910, give or take a year or two. I am really looking forward to a return visit to Wells. It is always a lovely show in a superb little city and there are always plenty of good folk to chat with. A statement like that is likely to attract loads of gremlins over the weekend. lol. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium t-b-g Posted August 8, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 8, 2019 38 minutes ago, Siberian Snooper said: A statement like that is likely to attract loads of gremlins over the weekend. lol. It is a double bluff. If the layout runs like a pig I can always point people to the post on RMWeb that says it ran like a dream today, so it must be the journey/the temperature, humidity or suchlike causing the problems. A sort of ready made excuse! I have been doing his long enough to know that bouncing a 17 year old layout around in a car will cause wires to fall off and soldered joints to break and the locos that have run sweetly up and down after being in a box for most of the last two decades will start to sulk when people are watching. Anyway, what fun is an exhibition without a few gremlins? Fingers and everything else are well crossed! 4 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim V Posted August 8, 2019 Share Posted August 8, 2019 I've managed to squeeze Wellow into the car, a bit tight! Whether it will work is anyone's guess. 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium DLT Posted August 10, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 10, 2019 According to the website, the show programme should be available to download. I can't see it, has anyone found it? Many thanks, Dave. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 2ManySpams Posted August 10, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 10, 2019 I'll be attending tomorrow, looking forward to it after visiting for the first time last year. Excellent show. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANT Posted August 10, 2019 Share Posted August 10, 2019 3 hours ago, DLT said: According to the website, the show programme should be available to download. I can't see it, has anyone found it? Many thanks, Dave. Hello Dave Below is attached the Scalefour South West Show guide. scalefoursouthwestguide2019.pdf Thanks SEEYA ANT Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Ian J. Posted August 10, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 10, 2019 (edited) Just got back from Railwells today. Was it just me, or were there fewer layouts and mostly they were a bit on the small side, and more space taken up by the traders, society stands and demonstrators? I felt it was a 30/70 split layouts/others, whereas normally I'd expect 50/50 or 60/40. Edited August 10, 2019 by Ian J. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Joseph_Pestell Posted August 10, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 10, 2019 Anyone going to Railwells tomorrow (Sunday) from East/North Dorset area? Need a lift, please, as the ignition system on the car has burned out! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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