jacko Posted January 30, 2020 Share Posted January 30, 2020 I'll be there on the Saturday. It's my Grandson's 5th birthday treat. He's looking forward to it almost as much as I am. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
vitalspark Posted January 31, 2020 Share Posted January 31, 2020 (edited) On 30/01/2020 at 10:19, Kier Hardy said: I'm looking forward to seeing Alloa again..... no flimsy support legs on this layout - I can vouch for that. Hopefully I'll spot it in my wing mirrors this time!! Kier I laughed out loud when I read that..sort of comment that Mrs Jacksons boy would have made..good one! Our group all agree that the layout list at this years show is looking exceptional and with Hornsey Broadway right at the top of my own must see list. There are a fair few top names attending this year and we are especially delighted to welcome guests like yourself making the journey north with such inspirational layouts. As part of the set up team I will be welcoming you on Thursday so look forward to that. All the best and drive carefully. Davy Scott. Edited February 5, 2020 by vitalspark grammar! 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Manxcat Posted February 3, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 3, 2020 My club, Glasgow & West of Scotland MRC, are exhibiting our new layout Phoenix Lane at this years show, which will be its first ever outing. Here are a few pictures of some of the buildings on it. The station building is a scale replica of the one at North Queensferry. No trains in these shots. To see them you'll have to come to the show. 9 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eden Road TMD Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 Hoping to attend this year on the Saturday. Look forward to seeing some of the layouts posted above. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinRae Posted February 7, 2020 Author Share Posted February 7, 2020 For those interested in the Alloa layout here is a great article from last year https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-scotland-business-47163833 Obviously you can see it LIVE this year at the show 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leith Centrl Posted February 7, 2020 Share Posted February 7, 2020 Will be there on the Saturday exhibiting the clubs Talybont O16.5 narrow gauge layout. Will no doubt get some filming done and some shopping for Leith Central in as well. Hope to see plenty of you there. http://www.elmrc.org.uk/talybont.php 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete the Elaner Posted February 7, 2020 Share Posted February 7, 2020 (edited) This will be my 4th visit to this show. Having done it as a day trip by train & air in the past, & a weekend trip by air before, I am doing another day trip by train. For me, the journey is part of the day out. The show is well worth it. Edited February 7, 2020 by Pete the Elaner 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Legend Posted February 7, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 7, 2020 I think it looks like I'll be visiting Sat and Sunday this year . The show is so large that I find it really takes two days to do it justice, combined with the retail therapy of course . I travel by train as there appears no add on for the Glasgow Central SECC bit , so its effectively the same as me travelling into Glasgow . I think when last I did it, car parking was £12. Probably more now , so quids in going by train. 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacko Posted February 7, 2020 Share Posted February 7, 2020 parking charges at the secc are ludicrous. Whenever we go to an event or concert I always park at the science centre and use one of the bridges to walk over. Saves a fortune although the science centre parking charge has gone up a bit in recent years. 2 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmsforever Posted February 7, 2020 Share Posted February 7, 2020 6 hours ago, jacko said: parking charges at the secc are ludicrous. Whenever we go to an event or concert I always park at the science centre and use one of the bridges to walk over. Saves a fortune although the science centre parking charge has gone up a bit in recent years. Go by train? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Matt C Posted February 7, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 7, 2020 I'm assuming there will be the free vintage bus between the train station and exhibition again this year, A great service ! Hoping to be there on the Saturday 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodenhead Posted February 7, 2020 Share Posted February 7, 2020 It's also not far to walk from the Exhibition railway station 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacko Posted February 8, 2020 Share Posted February 8, 2020 On 07/02/2020 at 17:56, lmsforever said: Go by train? It's almost as far to our nearest station as it is into glasgow and by the time I've paid return fares for 2 adults and 2 kids I'm looking at the best part of £25. A fiver to park then a 300 yard walk seems the more sensible option. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NittenDormer Posted February 8, 2020 Share Posted February 8, 2020 I've parked in a Lanarkshire (?) Park and Ride (Newton?) and taken the train in, doesn't work out much cheaper, but feels like getting more for your money. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lambiedg Posted February 8, 2020 Share Posted February 8, 2020 There is indeed a Park and Ride at Newton and there will be a 4mm version at the SEC in the shape of Hallside which is based on Newton and gives another option....... 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Richy59 Posted February 9, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 9, 2020 16 hours ago, lambiedg said: There is indeed a Park and Ride at Newton and there will be a 4mm version at the SEC in the shape of Hallside which is based on Newton and gives another option....... How did you do your red ballast? I'm in the process of starting my layout based in Scotland, and have been struggling to find a suitable red ballast to match the lines local to me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
vitalspark Posted February 9, 2020 Share Posted February 9, 2020 Well thats the Alloa make over now complete and although I say it myself its looking really well and back to its original best with colours that had subtly faded a bit now as they should be. A number of 'Real & Model' comparison pics have been taken for display so attached a few of these. 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
vitalspark Posted February 9, 2020 Share Posted February 9, 2020 Alloa 'Real & Model' 7 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
vitalspark Posted February 9, 2020 Share Posted February 9, 2020 WD on shed Alloa. 1 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Matt C Posted February 9, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 9, 2020 2 hours ago, Richy59 said: How did you do your red ballast? I'm in the process of starting my layout based in Scotland, and have been struggling to find a suitable red ballast to match the lines local to me. If your in Scotland go to the shale bings around west lothian. . . Mountains of red shale waste you could sieve out Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Scottish Modeller Posted February 9, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 9, 2020 20 minutes ago, Mattc6911 said: If your in Scotland go to the shale bings around west lothian. . . Mountains of red shale waste you could sieve out Hi all, Red 'Scottish' ballast is available to buy from several of the usual scenic product makes. I'm lucky in that all I need to do is walk out the door, down the road for a few hundred yards and can pick up some good size chunks to smash up. Thanks Phil H 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Matt C Posted February 9, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 9, 2020 Yeah I'm not a million miles from a couple of them, at least one is being cleared commercially, and the other was torn up by scramble bikes for years so lots of dust waste around . If not I was thinking of grinding some up with a morter and pestle. Just need to drop in as I'm passing sometime and ask for a bucket full Anyway looking forward to the show Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ilambie Posted February 12, 2020 Share Posted February 12, 2020 On 09/02/2020 at 13:51, Richy59 said: How did you do your red ballast? I'm in the process of starting my layout based in Scotland, and have been struggling to find a suitable red ballast to match the lines local to me. Hi Richy59, I'm pretty sure its a pre-made n gauge product, i cant remember the brand but i'll find out the details and post a URL to the item for you 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waverley47708 Posted February 13, 2020 Share Posted February 13, 2020 Looking forward to being there next Friday, always enjoy seeing Alloa and Law Junction. 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gedlee Posted February 16, 2020 Share Posted February 16, 2020 Great to see a significant number of N Gauge layouts. Really looking forward to the exhibition. Eight of us from The Northumberland Area Group of The N Gauge Society will be there, as usual, on Friday. Cheers, Ged. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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