charliepetty Posted November 14, 2021 Share Posted November 14, 2021 After visiting this stunning layout yesterday, I thought I would mention this on here, handy for the station. This has to be the 'Must See' layout of the year. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomag Posted November 15, 2021 Share Posted November 15, 2021 I can't remember HSTs being a regular performer on either TPN or Calder Valley services! Interested to know what the supporting layouts will be. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
charliepetty Posted November 15, 2021 Author Share Posted November 15, 2021 5 hours ago, Bomag said: I can't remember HSTs being a regular performer on either TPN or Calder Valley services! Interested to know what the supporting layouts will be. The HST is an Iconic train the General Public will recognise, a Class 25 40 or 47, less so. The General Public attending will help cover the costs of the venue etc, I wish Simon all the best is this venture. That aside, the layout is most impressive with nice long trains. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Trainshed Terry Posted November 15, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 15, 2021 I would go but it's a hell of a drive from where I am to Wakefield for me. About 31/2 hours 212 miles. But I shall make a decision nearer the time. Terry. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
charliepetty Posted November 15, 2021 Author Share Posted November 15, 2021 Cambridge-Wakefield-Cambridge on a Saturday with Split ticketing £47.00 !!! (Via Stevenage) Assuming you like Azumas (Could be a Class 91) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dagrizz Posted November 20, 2021 Share Posted November 20, 2021 We are going. I assume you just turn up and pay on the door. No pre-booking? Graham Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Andy Kirkham Posted November 20, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 20, 2021 I hope it will be coming down Bristol way before long. Sadly our branch of Marks & Spencers is closing after Christmas, so when vacated it will make an ideal venue. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
charliepetty Posted November 27, 2021 Author Share Posted November 27, 2021 On 20/11/2021 at 18:33, dagrizz said: We are going. I assume you just turn up and pay on the door. No pre-booking? Graham Yes you can, see this link for the Website and all the info: https://www.britainsbiggestmodelrailway.com/ 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
charliepetty Posted December 3, 2021 Author Share Posted December 3, 2021 Don't forget the show starts Saturday Morning, loads of Car Parking 4 minutes walk away plus only Eight minutes steady walk from Wakfield Westgate station. Been there today, its running like a dream, locos featured are: Class 20's Class 25's Class 31's Class 37's Class 40's Class 45's Class 47's Class 50's Class 55's Class 56's DMU's featured are: Class 100 Class 101 Class 122 Class 128 Also featuring full length trains on this massive layout with: MGR Coal Trains Steel Trains Oil Trains Red Bank Parcels Engineers Workings Newcastle-Liverpool 'Trans Pennine' Services 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
charliepetty Posted December 3, 2021 Author Share Posted December 3, 2021 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dagrizz Posted December 3, 2021 Share Posted December 3, 2021 We're having a family xmas meet-up in Wakefield on Wednesday. We'll be visiting this exhibition first before doing the family stuff. Looks stunning. Graham Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium PMP Posted December 4, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 4, 2021 The Wakefield show of Heaton Lodge was opened this morning by Pete Waterman helped by the first visitor through the doors! If you’re coming to the show the entry point is at the Bus station end of the market. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Goddard Posted December 16, 2021 Share Posted December 16, 2021 Went to see this today with my girlfriend and her daughter, and WOW. This railway - let's face it it can hardly be called a layout - is like nothing I have ever seen before. The work, time and finances that have been poured into it have produced a jaw-dropping result, and nothing prepares you for just how massive it is when you walk into the hall. Diesels of all ages, faithfully modelled and with correct sounds, plus the occasional steam engine make their way around a landscape so faithfully produced from its creator's memories, and Simon (who is a genuinely nice guy and was happy to chat to onlookers when not busy running his railway along with his colleagues) has added a couple of personal touches to it as well. Lots of information boards provide background and insight into its construction, and even those not into railways can enjoy it and will be fascinated. Having not visited Wakefield before I can report that it's a decent city too - parking was easy and less than a fiver for up to 12 hours in the car park I found (almost next to the bus station) and there are lots of shops and eating places. If you are able to, make sure you go and see this railway on display before the exhibit closes on Sunday! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CUCKOO LINE Posted March 1, 2022 Share Posted March 1, 2022 Now due at Bath and West showground 8th - 10th April 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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