Leander Posted March 6, 2021 Share Posted March 6, 2021 (edited) In view of the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic and the restrictions on social interaction that are likely to remain in place for the next few months, it will not be possible to hold expoEM Spring in its usual format for the second year running. Instead, the EMGS are going online to host a 'Virtual expoEM'. Layouts New video footage has been prepared in readiness for the ‘Virtual expo’ and feature video presentations of several 'layouts which never leave home', and a number which appear only very occasionally on the exhibition circuit, in more normal times. Of these, all are built to EM gauge, except one: Drighlington and Adwalton (P4) - Steve Hall Elmham Market - Nigel Burbidge Hemyock & Ashburton - Chris Lamacraft Hornsey Broadway - Kier Hardy Leeds City North - John Elliott Liverpool Lime Street - John Holden Retford - Sandra Orpen Stockport Tiviot Dale - Richard Challis South Pelaw – The South Pelaw Group From the Vaults Ashburton - Chris Lammacraft Black Country Blues - The Staffordshire Finescale Group Canada Street - Peter Johnson Carlisle - David Johnson expoEM Spring 2017 at Bracknell Hemyock - Chris Lammacraft Metropolitan Junction - The late DE Williams Narrow Road – Ken Hill & Tony Gee Swaynton - The late Douglas Smith The Virtual ExpoEM Lecture Theatre A range of other interactive events will take place throughout the day as a series of live ‘Webinar’ style lectures, giving participants the opportunity to join in the discussions. These include: 10.30 am Martin Nield has agreed to present an updated lecture on 'Authentic Model Railway Operation', the subject of his book published by Wild Swan Publications. 12.00 noon John Brighton’s presentation will feature his layout ‘Millhouses’ and will look at its development and evolution over the last thirty years. 2.30 pm John Chivers’ new layout ‘Elmore’ will be featured, detailing its recent construction. 4.00 pm Chris Foren’s specialist subject features in his presentation, entitled ‘First Generation DMUs - Aspects of Operation’. Joining details will be found on the Society website shortly prior the event. Go to https://www.emgs.org/ Or if you wish to go directly to the show: https://www.emgs.org/virtual-show-2021/ Demonstrations Tree making, static grass and other scenic work Paul Ash Weathering Mick Bonwick Fixing the Roof David Brandreth Templot for the Totally Confused Phil Chudley Layout Planning & Design - The Kentside Branch Karl Crowther Scratchbuilding on the Computer Frank Davies The control systems on Buckingham Tony Gee Scratchbuilding Pre-Group Wagons in 4mm Scale Vernon Harrod Soldering for beginners - It's not a black art Roger Sawyer Building a layout with EMGS turnouts and track Andrew Ullyott Other Video Presentations Let's Get Involved! Converting PCA to EM Gauge Simon Howard Converting an Accurascale PFA wagon to EM Gauge Simon Howard In addition to all this it is also planned to have links to any of the traders that would normally be in attendance at an expoEM, plus some others too. Last but not least, EMGS Stores (via the link on the Virtual expoEM page of the website) will be operating as normal during the event, with the added benefit that FREE POSTAGE to UK will apply to all purchases made during the time the event is live (i.e. 10.30am to 5.30pm). As is customary at expoEMs, non-members, as visitors to the show, have day membership of the Society and so will be able to purchase items from the EMGS stores. The event will be of interest to all modellers and is free to access – simply go to the EMGS website (www.emgs.org) and follow the links provided. While the virtual event will be first uploaded on Saturday 22nd May, the majority of the content will be available thereafter, so you can view it at your own convenience. The full programme of events (*all provisional at this stage) once finalised, will also be accessible via the EMGS website prior to the day of the event. *All content subject to confirmation. Edited May 20, 2021 by Leander More information 10 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leander Posted March 6, 2021 Author Share Posted March 6, 2021 (edited) Edited March 6, 2021 by Leander Flyer added to post 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leander Posted March 23, 2021 Author Share Posted March 23, 2021 (edited) Details of additional Demonstrations have been added to Post #1. Edited March 25, 2021 by Leander Addition Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Leander Posted April 30, 2021 Author Share Posted April 30, 2021 With the launch of the new website (www.emgs.org), we now have the opportunity to offer an online facility to become a member of the EMGS, plus we're offering free postage at the EMGS stores at during the 'Virtual expoEM Spring' event in three weeks time. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leander Posted May 2, 2021 Author Share Posted May 2, 2021 Post #1 has been revised to incorporate the additins to the line-up that have been made over the last few weeks. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Leander Posted May 12, 2021 Author Share Posted May 12, 2021 Post #1 has been edited (once again) to take into account the latest additions to line-up for the 'Virtual expoEM'. I hope that this may constitute the finished article. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Torper Posted May 13, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 13, 2021 I have to say that that all looks excellent. I have diaried it but suspect that I'll need more than a wekend to take it all in. DT 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leander Posted May 13, 2021 Author Share Posted May 13, 2021 It will all be on the EM Gauge Society YouTube channel afterwards. There will be a handful of additions to make to the line-up tomorrow. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leander Posted May 15, 2021 Author Share Posted May 15, 2021 On 13/05/2021 at 22:14, Leander said: It will all be on the EM Gauge Society YouTube channel afterwards. There will be a handful of additions to make to the line-up tomorrow. Done! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leander Posted May 20, 2021 Author Share Posted May 20, 2021 The EMGS has decided to follow the usual practice at expoEMs regarding non-members being able to purchase items from the EMGS stores. This will mean that all visitors to the Virtual expo will be assumed to have Day Membership of the Society and therefore will be able do so on the day. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leander Posted May 21, 2021 Author Share Posted May 21, 2021 (edited) Joining instructions for the live lectures tomorrow during the 'Virtual expoEM Spring 2021' are on the EMGS website (www.emgs.org). Here's a bit more information from Tim Easter. "During these lectures all attendees, other than the host and speaker, will be automatically muted. There will be an opportunity to ask any questions during the Q&A after each lecture. Please use the "chat" facility within Zoom and send a message to the participant named "EMGS Virtual Host", so that our host can then be ready to unmute you when the Q&A starts." Edited May 21, 2021 by Leander Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Barry O Posted May 21, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 21, 2021 (edited) Hope it all goes well. Despite my newly acquired membership I have some very muddy cricket field to attend tomorrow. Baz Edited May 21, 2021 by Barry O 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leander Posted May 21, 2021 Author Share Posted May 21, 2021 (edited) 4 hours ago, Barry O said: Hope itallgoes well. Despite my newly acquired membership I have some very muddy cricket field to attend tomorrow. Baz Have a good game Barry. Fear not, all the content will be available to view on the EM Gauge Society YouTube channel. Don't tell anybody, but most is already on there now! Edited May 21, 2021 by Leander 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leander Posted May 22, 2021 Author Share Posted May 22, 2021 The Virtual expoEM starts in 90 minutes time but you can join the Lectures by logging on to Zoom soon after 10.00am. There are a limited number of places available. Here's the Zoom link: https://zoom.us/j/99916764373?pwd=eW1qSURnVGwwY2FZd2NBNzV5ajR6QT0 Meeting ID: 999 1676 4373 Passcode: 542094 This is also being shown on the virtual show page. We hope you find the expo enjoyable whether or not your interests are in EM and P4. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike morley Posted May 22, 2021 Share Posted May 22, 2021 Nothing but the Zoom link is working for me Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kier Hardy Posted May 22, 2021 Share Posted May 22, 2021 Hi Pete, Thanks for all your hard work in promoting this event. It's gone past door opening time and I can't seem to find my way into the show - all the doors are closed for me at the moment. Just for us thickos, can you paste an up to date link that will allow access to the show (below, rather than an edit to post 1). Cheers 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium t-b-g Posted May 22, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 22, 2021 This link seems to work for me. Click on "Show Guide" and you get a drop down list to layouts, demos etc. https://emgs.org/virtual-show-2021-welcome/ Enjoy, Tony Gee 1 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leander Posted May 22, 2021 Author Share Posted May 22, 2021 (edited) 2 hours ago, t-b-g said: This link seems to work for me. Click on "Show Guide" and you get a drop down list to layouts, demos etc. https://emgs.org/virtual-show-2021-welcome/ Enjoy, Tony Gee I hope that Kier has been admitted by now. Thanks for giving details of the link Tony. I had an EMGS member phone me with the same query. The easiest way is to go in from the EMGS main page and follow the links from there. Edited May 22, 2021 by Leander Typo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leander Posted May 22, 2021 Author Share Posted May 22, 2021 (edited) 2 hours ago, mike morley said: Nothing but the Zoom link is working for me Had any more luck Mike? You should have been admitted to the 'Waiting Room' first and then admitted from there. If you miss any of the Lectures, they will be posted to the 'EM Gauge Society' (note the name) YouTube channel in due course. Edited May 22, 2021 by Leander Addition 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike morley Posted May 22, 2021 Share Posted May 22, 2021 I got there using the link TBG posted. Thanks 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium t-b-g Posted May 22, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 22, 2021 2 hours ago, Leander said: I hope that Kier has been admitted by now. Thanks for giving details of the link Tony. I had an EMGS member phone me with the same query. The easiest way is to go in from the EMGS main page and follow the links from there. Cheers Pete. I had been talking to somebody on the telephone who doesn't use the website regularly and they were really struggling to get onto it. If you type "EM Gauge Society" you get all sorts except a link to the home page come up. If you type emgs.org into Google it brings up an EXPO spring entry but if you click on it, you get a 404 error message page and tells you that you need to look elsewhere. So it isn't the easiest access to navigate, especially for those slightly less tech savvy. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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