RMweb Gold nickwood Posted May 12, 2019 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted May 12, 2019 Thanks to Alex and the Michelover group for having the Much Murkle team. We had a thoroughly good weekend with lots of friendly people. It was very busy on Saturday but much more relaxed today. The venue at Derby Rounhouse is one of the best we have been to, very interesting and very atmospheric. We had lots of positive comments about Much Murkle and interest in taking it further (much further) north in the future. After a 2 1/2 hour journey home Much Murkle is now tucked up in the garage and I'm relaxing with a dram or two. The next show isn't until October and I'm intending to use the time on tackling a few projects that I've had in mind for a while. 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold nickwood Posted July 23, 2019 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted July 23, 2019 An unashamed plug for my new blog documenting my preparations for demonstrating scenic techniques at the forthcoming Great British Model Railway Show in November. 5 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Popular Post nickwood Posted February 3, 2020 Author RMweb Gold Popular Post Share Posted February 3, 2020 (edited) There has not been much new to say about Much Murkle for a while now. Since the last post it has attended three more exhibitions at Didcot and Newbury, both in October last year and last weekend at Alton MRG's show. Much Murkle has now done 33 shows and over the Xmas break I had been toying with the idea of retiring it from the exhibition circuit at the end of 2020. I was feeling that perhaps most exhibition goers, especially in the South and Midlands would have seen it at least twice by now. I took the opportunity at the Alton Show this last weekend to take more notice of comments made about MM by visitors to the show and this has changed my mind somewhat. I can't, and don't expect every modeller visiting the exhibition to like the layout, it is 1930's GWR afterall, and some will very obviously walk on by, giving MM only a cursory glance, if that. However what I had neglected to take into account was that a large proportion of visitors are local to the show and seeing the layout for the first time. Many of these passed some very pleasing comments but also asked plenty of questions about it's construction and operation. I also found out that MM (not me) has some 'groupies'. One gentleman even declared that it was his favourite layout of all time and that he had seen it several times. Gosh!!! All of which was encouraging and has made me rethink MM's future. MM remains popular with Exhibition Managers, with 4 more invites this year, Milton Keynes, Epson & Ewell, Wigan and Warley and more enquiries for 2021 so whilst it continues to run well and look good it will stay on the circuit for as long as it get invites. In the meantime I will plan and at some stage start to construct its replacement. To finish here are some photos from last weekends show. Apologies for the quality as they were taken with my iphone. Dukedog has just been given the road to depart with the 10:04 Market Day special to Hereford comprising of two D15 brake3rds, a C10 all third and a D37 brake 3rd. Another view of the same train from the goods yard Due to an increase in sales of their fine cider, Rancoutt's have invested in an 0-4-0 Peckett, yet to be named seen here shunting the sidings. and finally a closer view of the Peckett simmering by the loading dock Edited December 21, 2022 by nickwood 27 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Mick Bonwick Posted February 3, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 3, 2020 I like your thinking! MM for ever!! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium figworthy Posted February 3, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 3, 2020 1 hour ago, nickwood said: Much Murkle has now done 33 shows and over the Xmas break I had been toying with the idea of retiring it from the exhibition circuit at the end of 2020. I was feeling that perhaps most exhibition goers, especially in the South and Midlands would have seen it at least twice by now. I took the opportunity at the Alton Show this last weekend to take more notice of comments made about MM by visitors to the show and this has changed my mind somewhat. I think I've seen it twice, but it is one of those layouts that I'd be happy to see several more times. Adrian 1 5 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 5BarVT Posted February 3, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 3, 2020 Glad it’s coming to Wigan - one of my regular attendances. Paul. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PenrithBeacon Posted February 3, 2020 Share Posted February 3, 2020 Always a good viewing, enjoyed it yet again at Alton, please don't retire it yet. Cheers 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
richbrummitt Posted February 3, 2020 Share Posted February 3, 2020 I think I've managed to miss this layout, repeatedly, somehow. I attend a good number of shows within an hours travel from Basingstoke area but I didn't get to Newbury (holiday) or Alton (kids birthday party) this year. Maybe Epsom is a chance, assuming nothing crops up. I look forward to, hopefully, seeing it sometime... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold nickwood Posted February 10, 2020 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted February 10, 2020 On 03/02/2020 at 21:54, richbrummitt said: I think I've managed to miss this layout, repeatedly, somehow. I attend a good number of shows within an hours travel from Basingstoke area but I didn't get to Newbury (holiday) or Alton (kids birthday party) this year. Maybe Epsom is a chance, assuming nothing crops up. I look forward to, hopefully, seeing it sometime... It's a shame you haven't been able to see it at Basingstoke. I only live 20 miles away but have never been invited to their show 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BWsTrains Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 2 hours ago, nickwood said: It's a shame you haven't been able to see it at Basingstoke. I only live 20 miles away but have never been invited to their show "A foreigner in his own land" so to speak. BTW following your two excellent rounds of cassette building reported here, my thanks as I've built my own set drawing on some very helpful ideas. Nothing as robust as your "roadworthy" sets but the input was most helpful all the same. Colin 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold nickwood Posted February 10, 2020 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted February 10, 2020 Much Murkle will be heading to the Milton Keynes show this weekend. Details HERE Hoping there might be a few of you visiting. Say hello and stop for a chat. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Mick Bonwick Posted February 10, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 10, 2020 Hello. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold nickwood Posted February 10, 2020 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted February 10, 2020 31 minutes ago, Mick Bonwick said: Hello. If I bet a tenner that there was one person on RMweb that would post that, it would be you. By the way you don’t count as you’ll be behind the layout doing what you’re told. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Mick Bonwick Posted February 11, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 11, 2020 10 hours ago, nickwood said: By the way you don’t count as you’ll be behind the layout doing what you’re told. Correction. I'll be behind the layout doing it properly. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tallpaul69 Posted February 11, 2020 Share Posted February 11, 2020 32 minutes ago, Mick Bonwick said: Correction. I'll be behind the layout doing it properly. Hi Nick and Mick, I will be attending the MK Show on Saturday, so though only a recent follower of Much Murkle, I will drop by for a chat. Although my Western modelling is much later, ( early 60s onward) I always find something to think about for "Lower Thames Yard" by looking at earlier GWR times in models! Best regards Paul Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benbow Posted February 11, 2020 Share Posted February 11, 2020 (edited) 12 hours ago, nickwood said: By the way you don’t count as you’ll be behind the layout doing what you’re told. And not sending something out of the fiddleyard and derailing it before being told!!! I wonder who that was??? Edited February 11, 2020 by Benbow 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold nickwood Posted February 11, 2020 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted February 11, 2020 7 hours ago, Tallpaul69 said: Hi Nick and Mick, I will be attending the MK Show on Saturday, so though only a recent follower of Much Murkle, I will drop by for a chat. Although my Western modelling is much later, ( early 60s onward) I always find something to think about for "Lower Thames Yard" by looking at earlier GWR times in models! Best regards Paul We look forward to meeting you Paul. How will we recognise you, will you be the one stooping to get a look under the fascia? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold nickwood Posted February 11, 2020 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted February 11, 2020 7 hours ago, Mick Bonwick said: Correction. I'll be behind the layout doing it properly. Well, there is a first time for everyone I suppose 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tallpaul69 Posted February 12, 2020 Share Posted February 12, 2020 18 hours ago, nickwood said: We look forward to meeting you Paul. How will we recognise you, will you be the one stooping to get a look under the fascia? I will just make myself known to one of you! I may have a quick look in the morning and then come back after lunch when the crowds have gone. Just hoping the predicted rain stays away, still its not too far to the bus stop (I don't drive!) See you on Saturday Cheers Paul 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liam_uk Posted February 13, 2020 Share Posted February 13, 2020 recently found the Much Murkle thread. Got to say this is the layout I am looking forward to seeing at the weekend. Will be at Milton Keynes with another layout, so will probably be over several times. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tallpaul69 Posted February 13, 2020 Share Posted February 13, 2020 1 hour ago, Liam_uk said: recently found the Much Murkle thread. Got to say this is the layout I am looking forward to seeing at the weekend. Will be at Milton Keynes with another layout, so will probably be over several times. Which Layout will you be with Liam? Cheers Paul Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liam_uk Posted February 13, 2020 Share Posted February 13, 2020 4 hours ago, Tallpaul69 said: Which Layout will you be with Liam? Cheers Paul Brooklane, a small N gauge layout of my uncles. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold nickwood Posted February 15, 2020 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted February 15, 2020 Announcement Half of the main hall at the MIlton Keynes exhibition has lost power. Much Murkle will be running a replacement omnibus service 1 6 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold nickwood Posted February 15, 2020 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted February 15, 2020 Power back on. Normal service is resumed 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Gough Posted February 16, 2020 Share Posted February 16, 2020 I saw Much Murkle yesterday, for the first time, at Milton Keynes. I can't believe I've missed it before and not found this thread until now - I've got some catching up to do. I spent a good portion of the afternoon watching operations and have to say how much I enjoyed it and the quality of the modelling. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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