KevinWalsh Posted December 12, 2009 Share Posted December 12, 2009 Are there any rmweb members planning to attend this event? I will be there as part of the operating crew on Uckfield MRC's layout "Netherhall and Fletching"; also the Model Engineering section will be taking the portable rig and track from Bentley Miniature Railway for children to have rides on. Kev Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Hamblin Posted December 12, 2009 Share Posted December 12, 2009 I plan to be there as part of the operating crew for the Beckenham & West Wickham MRC's Horton layout. Regards, Dan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinWalsh Posted January 7, 2010 Author Share Posted January 7, 2010 Hi Dan, I'll keep an eye out for you. Surely there must be other members of the forum planning to attend this show with layouts or just to have a mooch at the show!!! Kev Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
10800 Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 An interesting show, but not one I'd care to exhibit at again - three days, poor accessibility (unless things have improved) via one small service lift to the floor where the model railway layouts are, and very restricted parking (having to be called in by stewards in turn from a car park a mile away). None of that is the organisers' fault, and they manage it as well as they can, but it's a pain for exhibitors. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
samkiller42 Posted January 9, 2010 Share Posted January 9, 2010 I hope to attend the show this year, although, trains permitted. Sam Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold unravelled Posted January 9, 2010 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 9, 2010 This lurker will probably be down for a mooch Dave Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bike2steam Posted January 10, 2010 Share Posted January 10, 2010 An interesting show, but not one I'd care to exhibit at again - three days, poor accessibility (unless things have improved) via one small service lift to the floor where the model railway layouts are, and very restricted parking (having to be called in by stewards in turn from a car park a mile away). None of that is the organisers' fault, and they manage it as well as they can, but it's a pain for exhibitors. So right !!! I'll only go there again as a punter, total nightmare as exhibitor or trader. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
samkiller42 Posted January 10, 2010 Share Posted January 10, 2010 So right !!! I'll only go there again as a punter, total nightmare as exhibitor or trader. I have to say, the traffic around the site, and in general last year was awful, and I was walking from the Station, so i hate to think what it would be like for Traders or Exhibitors etc. Sam Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
vulcanbomber Posted January 10, 2010 Share Posted January 10, 2010 I will be going mainly to see 009 COUNTY GATE - LYNTON & BARNSTAPLE MODEL RAILWAY. My daughter lives in Hove so we will stay with them over long weekend and I shall walk into Brighton on Friday to see exhibition. I agree parking in Brigton is terrible. There doesn't appear to be much info on the web site yet about pricing etc. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
samkiller42 Posted January 10, 2010 Share Posted January 10, 2010 The Website for the show: http://www.brightonmodelworld.com/upcoming_exhib.htm Includes Exhibitors list, as well as a traders list. Sam Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium cornelius Posted January 10, 2010 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 10, 2010 Brighton is always a headache to park in at the weekends. The "Theatre" NCP car park in the North Laines is usually okay for spaces, but expensive. The station car park is further away from the venue but much cheaper. Go by train if you can! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium John M Upton Posted January 11, 2010 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 11, 2010 I am assuming this is the 19th to 21st of February, last weekend of the Half Term holiday as per previous years? Only the website fails to mention when it actually takes place!!! Working all three days if that is so, will check engineering works tomorrow as the website does not go that far forward but a quick check of the National Rail Enquiries site suggests that it is replacement buses all the way from Littlehampton to Brighton (a good hour and a half plus) on the Sunday only. Suggestion for those visiting the exhibition, when walking down from the station, instead of going in the front door of the Brighton Centre, often waiting in the freezing cold in an interminably long queue, nip into the back door where there is usually no queue and you can go straight in. I went last year and whilst it had improved markedly on previous years (the late 1990's/early 2000's shows were I thought pretty awful) it still wasn't as good as in its earliest days back in the mid 1980's and the entrance fee is a lot for what it is I feel. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinWalsh Posted January 11, 2010 Author Share Posted January 11, 2010 I am assuming this is the 19th to 21st of February, last weekend of the Half Term holiday as per previous years? Only the website fails to mention when it actually takes place!!! Working all three days if that is so, will check engineering works tomorrow as the website does not go that far forward but a quick check of the National Rail Enquiries site suggests that it is replacement buses all the way from Littlehampton to Brighton (a good hour and a half plus) on the Sunday only. Suggestion for those visiting the exhibition, when walking down from the station, instead of going in the front door of the Brighton Centre, often waiting in the freezing cold in an interminably long queue, nip into the back door where there is usually no queue and you can go straight in. I went last year and whilst it had improved markedly on previous years (the late 1990's/early 2000's shows were I thought pretty awful) it still wasn't as good as in its earliest days back in the mid 1980's and the entrance fee is a lot for what it is I feel. Hi John, It's taking place 12th to 14th of Feb Kev Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium John M Upton Posted January 11, 2010 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 11, 2010 Hi John, It's taking place 12th to 14th of Feb Kev Still working!! Engineering works means line closed Haywards Heath to Brighton on the Sunday, seems like London to Brighton being diverted via Lewes or Horsham. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold adrianmc Posted January 11, 2010 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 11, 2010 There doesn't appear to be much info on the web site yet about pricing etc. From the Brighton Centre website admission is: Adults - ??8.00 Child - ??5.00 (aged up to 14 years) OAP - ??6.50 (May be asked for proof of age) Family ticket - ??23.00 (Family tickets consist of 2 adults & 2 children) Children under 3 years FOC Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
surfsup Posted February 7, 2010 Share Posted February 7, 2010 Still working!! Engineering works means line closed Haywards Heath to Brighton on the Sunday, seems like London to Brighton being diverted via Lewes or Horsham. Ah, Same situation as last year then... Aw well, ill still be heading down to the sunny south coast then - shall be helping out with my father from time to time on the Camelot stand... Proberley be wearing The Killers Day & Age Tshirt... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gandy Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 i shall be there with needles sub Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinWalsh Posted February 11, 2010 Author Share Posted February 11, 2010 Update for members planning to go, the printed booklet for the show is now out of date. Due to the Boat Pool in the main hall springing a leak , Stand 91 Netherhall and Fletching is now next to Arena 2 and there are a couple of other stands moved into that general area. Kev Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium John M Upton Posted February 12, 2010 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 12, 2010 Engineering works update: The Haywards Heath to Brighton closure is only on the Sunday. If you are coming from the Isle of Wight be aware that the line is shut from Portsmouth Harbour to Fratton on Saturday and Sunday and to add to the fun there is the Southampton v Pompey (assuming they haven't been shut down by the Inland Revenue by then) FA Cup clash as well this weekend so Fratton likely to be somewhat lively. Can't believe the boat pool won't be in action, that was one of the staple features and favourites of the show since it began, pity it wasn't the Robot Wars style stuff that got the push... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
surfsup Posted February 12, 2010 Share Posted February 12, 2010 Engineering works update: The Haywards Heath to Brighton closure is only on the Sunday. If you are coming from the Isle of Wight be aware that the line is shut from Portsmouth Harbour to Fratton on Saturday and Sunday and to add to the fun there is the Southampton v Pompey (assuming they haven't been shut down by the Inland Revenue by then) FA Cup clash as well this weekend so Fratton likely to be somewhat lively. Can't believe the boat pool won't be in action, that was one of the staple features and favourites of the show since it began, pity it wasn't the Robot Wars style stuff that got the push... Ahhh... Fortunatly the F'ball dosent affect me for sunday then ... But the engineering works will... Crikey - ive got to get down to Fareham to catch a FGW service...The only through services of the day for me!... Otherwise its a bus all the way up to woking, then train to clapham, clapham to Haywards Heath then another bus! Tis going to be a long day then... Shame about the pool by the way. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinWalsh Posted February 12, 2010 Author Share Posted February 12, 2010 They brought in the small boat pool, not quite so impressive . Kev Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Hamblin Posted February 12, 2010 Share Posted February 12, 2010 Was rather impressed with the remote controlled duck attempting to sink a merchant vessel today on the boat pool Was even more pleased that Horton worked after the problems with it last night! Regards, Dan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gandy Posted February 12, 2010 Share Posted February 12, 2010 hands up, who eles thinks county gate is by far the best layout this year? and has anyone seen that "oo" working drag Crane is just the best thing ever? its right next to our layout so we get to watch it, so awesome. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinWalsh Posted February 12, 2010 Author Share Posted February 12, 2010 Hopefully will get time to look round properly tomorrow, suffered from a shortage of operators today due to unforseen circumstances. Anyone from this forum feel free to say hi, I'm the bloke in a black polo shirt with black/grey goatee on "Netherhall & Fletching" stand 91 (now next to arena in main hall where Titan Robot does it's thing every so often). Kev Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Hamblin Posted February 12, 2010 Share Posted February 12, 2010 hands up, who eles thinks county gate is by far the best layout this year? Scenically it is very impressive, but I haven't had a chance to see it operating yet, something I aim to rectify tomorrow. Regards, Dan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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