Stewart Posted January 3, 2012 Share Posted January 3, 2012 Surprised that I couldn't find a thread for Model Rail Scotland 2012 so I thought I’d start one! Looking forward to being part of the team exhibiting Hewisbridge at the SECC over Friday 24th, Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th February. Interesting selection of guest layouts this year – particularly looking forward to seeing Rowlands Castle, Portchullin and Pempoul. Full details available on the website: - http://www.modelrail-scotland.co.uk/exhibition.html Anyone else going? Regards, Stewart Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobby (John) Posted January 3, 2012 Share Posted January 3, 2012 I shall be there operating along with Dave Tailby and his layout Saxlingham. I have been here every year for the last 5 years and it is one of the best shows in terms of organisation and as a social event in the calendar ( despite what some people seemed to think after last years event ) Looking forward to seeing some old faces ( and new ) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortliner Posted January 3, 2012 Share Posted January 3, 2012 Ticket sent off for - train booked Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Woodcock Posted January 3, 2012 Share Posted January 3, 2012 Hello Gotta ticket, gotta train, looking forward to the show again. Cheers George Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Scottish Modeller Posted January 3, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 3, 2012 :rolleyes: Hi all, There is a Calendar Entry, a thread and blog already running for Modelrail 2012. http://www.rmweb.co....d-glasgow-2012/ Thanks Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Torper Posted January 4, 2012 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 4, 2012 I would find it helpful if, in their publicity, they provided details of the scales/gauges of the various layouts. I have to confess that, after last year's show, I said I wouldn't go again, but doubtless I will. But do note that booking online through TicketSoup will add £3.05 to your £9 day ticket, whileas there appears to be no extra charge for buying advance tickets directly from AMRSS. DT Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverlink Posted January 4, 2012 Share Posted January 4, 2012 Looking forward to this, will be travelling up by train with a group of friends from the Scarborough & District Railway Modellers on the Friday. Mind you I'm not looking forward to the early departure ! Cheers silverlink Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest eddie reffin Posted January 4, 2012 Share Posted January 4, 2012 Not going to make it this year unfortunately but the club will be attending with Cotesby. I hope that the larger floorspace is a success for all involved. Look forward to seeing pictures! Cheers Eddie Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmsforever Posted January 5, 2012 Share Posted January 5, 2012 Train booked traveling up on the bearded ones trainset looks like a good spread of layouts and more space will be worth going. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Portchullin Tatty Posted January 7, 2012 Share Posted January 7, 2012 I would find it helpful if, in their publicity, they provided details of the scales/gauges of the various layouts. I can quote one, whcih is Portchullin which is coming for a very long drive from Surrey! Links as my signature, but i really must sort out a replacement for fotopics! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy C Posted January 7, 2012 Share Posted January 7, 2012 And New Hey, 4mm, EM, making the trip from Rochdale. Looking forward to a good weekend in Glasgow and making a few re-aquaintances with certain licenced premises I know from working there occasionally Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie Posted January 7, 2012 Share Posted January 7, 2012 Look forward to another look Andy, particularly given the scarcity of EM layouts up here - and Mark, Portchullin's been one I've been waiting to see for some time. I'll be there. Somewhere. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortliner Posted January 7, 2012 Share Posted January 7, 2012 My ticket arrived this morning - yeehaa, I'm all set! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim49 Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 Advance Ticket application sent off to AMRSS. Roll on the 24th of Feb. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mac Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 I would find it helpful if, in their publicity, they provided details of the scales/gauges of the various layouts. I have to confess that, after last year's show, I said I wouldn't go again, but doubtless I will. But do note that booking online through TicketSoup will add £3.05 to your £9 day ticket, whileas there appears to be no extra charge for buying advance tickets directly from AMRSS. DT DT. I'm giving this years show a miss as there's no layouts that really interest me enough. (though I would recommend Pempoul if you've not seen it before) I usually only go to Model Rail every second year, whereas I see the Perth Show each year. i think the tourist attractions of the Perth are also a major factor... It's a nice place to visit. My last good show was Wigan in December so I'm looking forward to a long weekend in York at Easter. Hope you have a good day at Model Rail. Mac. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Torper Posted January 17, 2012 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 17, 2012 Thanks for that, Mac. I have long admired Pempoul, but never yet seen it, so I think that that alone will be worth the trip. I agree with your sentiments about Perth which, IMO, is the only "must see" exhibition in Scotland (helped by the fact that it's only a few miles down the road for me). Having said that, I managed to miss it last year due to holiday commitments foolishly made before I thought of checking the exhibition calendar. I shan't be at York at Easter, though I will be venturing south of the border to Wakefield for Scalefour North a fortnight later. DT Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mac Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 Thanks for that, Mac. I have long admired Pempoul, but never yet seen it, so I think that that alone will be worth the trip. I agree with your sentiments about Perth which, IMO, is the only "must see" exhibition in Scotland (helped by the fact that it's only a few miles down the road for me). Having said that, I managed to miss it last year due to holiday commitments foolishly made before I thought of checking the exhibition calendar. I shan't be at York at Easter, though I will be venturing south of the border to Wakefield for Scalefour North a fortnight later. DT DT. I visited last years Wakefield Show and was impressed with some of the layouts (noteably Burntisland). I thought Wakefield a small to medium exhibition but with a very good atmosphere about it. The only layout at Model Rail Scotland that caught my eye was La Baraque, another French narrow gauge in the same style as Pempoul. I think I read something about all the layout buildings are made of paper ! My main shows this year are centred around the York 'Railfest' and the TLRS Festival in Manchester...and of course, not forgetting Perth. Mac. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluefredie Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 Hi all 4 of the "Senior Members" 66 plus are awaiting the 24 Feb when we will start out at 4.00am from Wexford Ireland to drive to Dublin airport then onto Prestwick and thense to Glasgow Glad to see there will be more to look at this year Looking foreward to meeting both old friends and meeting some new ones we hope After looking and maybe some purchases we will head back to Prestwick after taking some pics of the full size railway and should arrive back in Wexford approx 11 .30 pm cannot wait David Heath Wexford Model Railway Club Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-Mac Posted January 29, 2012 Share Posted January 29, 2012 Not long to go now Very much looking forward to operating Falkirk MRC's Grangemouth layout and also watching some excellent layouts in action that are attending this years show. Cheers, Greig Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
scot9167 Posted January 29, 2012 Share Posted January 29, 2012 not going this year many companys have drop out due to high cost, and now in two halls that dont connect,i think the show has gone down hill the last two years, its a shame Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fluff Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 All being well, we'll be there with our On30 layout 'Great Western Railroad'. RAVEN MRG Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy C Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 Just got my exhibitors pack and judging from the stand number for New Hey, C51 - although not seen a floor plan yet - we are next door to the wonderful Mr and Mrs Gravett on C52, which is always a pleasure. It is becoming a habit though!! Incidentally to save nothering Ian at a very busy time, whilst i saw a reference in the pack to brews etc, does anybody involved or who has exhibited before know if exhibitors lunches are provided? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
arran Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 Just got my exhibitors pack and judging from the stand number for New Hey, C51 - although not seen a floor plan yet - we are next door to the wonderful Mr and Mrs Gravett on C52, which is always a pleasure. It is becoming a habit though!! Incidentally to save nothering Ian at a very busy time, whilst i saw a reference in the pack to brews etc, does anybody involved or who has exhibited before know if exhibitors lunches are provided? HI Andy In a short answer NO, but if memory serves me well you can at least eat 4000 Calories at breakfast in the hotel. Regards Arran Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy C Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 HI Andy you can at least eat 4000 Calories at breakfast in the hotel. Regards Arran Ahh deep fried Mars Bar, a local delicacy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium ELTEL Posted February 2, 2012 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 2, 2012 Just got my exhibitors pack and judging from the stand number for New Hey, C51 - although not seen a floor plan yet - we are next door to the wonderful Mr and Mrs Gravett on C52, which is always a pleasure. It is becoming a habit though!! Incidentally to save nothering Ian at a very busy time, whilst i saw a reference in the pack to brews etc, does anybody involved or who has exhibited before know if exhibitors lunches are provided? Hi The Stafford Railway Circle team were there a couple of years back with Littleton Parkway and no lunch was provided. As prices at the Exhibition are bit on the steep side we found a local Tesco with the help of Pete Latham & Co (thanks guys) We are up again this year with Stafford Railway Circles members layouts Bash St & Crimson Rd and we will be stocking up at Tesco each day. Terry Exhibition Manager Stafford Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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