Geoff Endacott Posted September 30, 2012 Share Posted September 30, 2012 The 20th Annual Calne Model Rail ShowThe Calne Leisure Centre, White Horse Way, Calne, Wilts., SN11 0SP.Saturday 19th January 10.00 am - 5.00 pmSunday 20th January 10.00 am - 5.00 pmThe 15 layouts booked to attend are:Brink Valley Tramway (O9): Christopher PayneUK – Rural Steam Tramway - c1930Broadford (EM): Iain HunterAustralia – Victoria – Mid 1990sCastle Corfe (OO): Shepton & District MRSUK – SR Isle of Purbeck - 1950sDodileat Manor (OO6.5): Terry JonesUK – Miniature Railway – Present DayGilbert Junction (HO): Chris HopperUSA – Boston & Maine – 1950sHaul-y-Bryn (OO9): Eddie FieldUK – Welsh Narrow Gauge – 1924Hedges Hill Cutting (N): Bentley MRGUK – South London - 1990-95Hope Beringar (N): Bristol East MRCUK – BR in Rural England - 1960sMallingford Central (N): Frome Vale ModellersUK – BR Birmingham area - 1980sNeubruckenbahn (N): Iris & David GuscottGermany - DB Bavaria - 1990s-2000sNew Mexico Railroad Museum (HO/HOn3): Peter EverittUSA – Santa Fe, New Mexico – Present DayPriors End (OO): John SmerdonUK – BR(SR) South London - 1970sSans Souci (N): Harry HarperSwitzerland – Central Alps – Present DaySomerford Station (OO): Bentley MRGUK – BR(WR) West of England - 1970Toad Creek (HOn3): John SpratleyUSA – South East - 1945Trade:Alan Ward Andy LynchAspire Gifts and ModelsBMRG Club SalesBrunswick RailwaysCounty Rolling StockDon Bishop PhotographyGas CupboardKeith's Model RailwaysM&B ModelsModelmaniaRail-books.co.ukRailroom ElectronicsRichard's RailwaysSquires Model & Craft ToolsWeston's Railways Demonstrators: Dave Spencer - Wagon Weathering Malcolm Young - Model Buildings Adult: £4.50, OAP: £4.00, Child: £3.00, Group (2+2): £10.00.www.calnemrs.org.ukGeoff Endacott Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
two tone green Posted October 2, 2012 Share Posted October 2, 2012 Nice show last year and will be at the next one on the Saturday. If anyone wants help, let me know. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Endacott Posted December 13, 2012 Author Share Posted December 13, 2012 I suppose it's time to revive this thread as we are due to be packing the van ready for the show five weeks from this evening. Geoff Endacott Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
two tone green Posted December 13, 2012 Share Posted December 13, 2012 Not long now. Same weekend as the Bristol O Gauge Show on the Sunday. Its going to be a very good weekend. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Endacott Posted December 14, 2012 Author Share Posted December 14, 2012 I would add Alan Ward to the list of traders but I can't edit the original post. Geoff Endacott Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveb860 Posted December 14, 2012 Share Posted December 14, 2012 Yes, editing seems to be playing up this afternoon. Hopefully see you there Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Endacott Posted December 14, 2012 Author Share Posted December 14, 2012 I could also put that Gilbert Junction is coming in Boston & Maine guise rather than Pacific North West, but I can't do that either! Geoff Endacott Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Endacott Posted January 11, 2013 Author Share Posted January 11, 2013 The edit function is working again so I have managed to update the list of exhibits. I can't remember who was supposed to be in charge of organising the weather. Snow is not what I ordered. Geoff Endacott Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
two tone green Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 I seem to remember it being very cold if not slightly white last year. Nice bacon sandwich looking down from the bar area on everyone beavering away before the show opened made up for it. Total power failures arranged, which layout is it this year? See you there on the Saturday Geoff, looking forward to it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Endacott Posted January 15, 2013 Author Share Posted January 15, 2013 According to the local BBC weather forecast, we are likely to see some snow on Friday. Already people have started to ask how this will affect the exhibition. Calne Leisure Centre has a roof so I don't expect any snowfall in the hall. The building also has heating. So apart from suggesting that people wear appropriate clothing, I don't expect any snowfall to make much difference. It's January - it snows (sometimes). Snow - 's no problem! Geoff Endacott Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
two tone green Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 I'll give it a go to get there Geoff. Friday is Friday, Saturday is Saturday. See what happens. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Endacott Posted January 18, 2013 Author Share Posted January 18, 2013 It has snowed, it is still snowing and the show is going ahead. The main effect so far is that some people who were going to set up this evening will now be setting up in the morning. Why do so many people in this country give up in face of a few inches of snow which in the Continent causes no problems whatsoever? Geoff Endacott Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
two tone green Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 Thanks for the update Geoff. Hope to see you tomorrow. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold queensquare Posted January 18, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 18, 2013 It has snowed, it is still snowing and the show is going ahead. Geoff Endacott We'll be there with the Gascupboard Geoff. Jerry Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Endacott Posted January 18, 2013 Author Share Posted January 18, 2013 We have now lost one layout (Toad Creek) but everyone else seems to be fine and the van is now at Calne with the first load. Geoff Endacott Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold bandmbill Posted January 18, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 18, 2013 Could you give us an 'on the ground' update on routes into Calne periodically especially in the morning for those of us aiming to arrive at 8:00 please? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tricky-CRS Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 on route from Cheshire, slow going but steady. see you in a few hours. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
37114 Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 Could you give us an 'on the ground' update on routes into Calne periodically especially in the morning for those of us aiming to arrive at 8:00 please? At the moment the council have the gritters out and most main roads are passable albeit at slow speed, the traffic is light as it was bad this morning so most people stayed at home. Snowing very lightly. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Endacott Posted January 18, 2013 Author Share Posted January 18, 2013 I have just travelled back to Chippenham from Calne along the A4 and it is open and perfectly passable. The snow has eased and the forecast for tomorrow is looking better. Four traders and four layouts have already arrived - we got in to the hall early because the people who had booked badminton courts this afternoon didn't show up! Geoff Endacott Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu from EGDL Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 Hi Gang, Just been on a fleeting visit to Calne show on setup night. From the North or East, junct 16 on the M4, then Royal Wooton Bassett, Lyneham to Calne is clear all the way. Alternates is Junc 15, then A346 to Marlborough then join A4 heading west to Calne. Avoid A361 south of Swindon via Wroughton/Avebury as snow is drifting over hard packed stuff on the road already. No reason not to go because of the weather!!! Regards, Stu from EGDL. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Endacott Posted January 18, 2013 Author Share Posted January 18, 2013 I am back from setting up much of the show. The main problem we seem to face is that a few exhibitors are trapped along minor roads and are unable to get out with their layouts. The main roads are clear and I didn't have any problems on the A4 ths evening. As it stands, three layouts have dropped out and there is a question mark over two others. That means we expect to have 10-12 layouts instead of the intended 15. Five layouts have already been set up including the newly-extended 40 feet long Somerford. None of the traders have withdrawn and nine of the 16 have already arrived. Our demonstrators have confirmed that they will be coming. So 44% of the show is already set up, 9% has withdrawn and 6% is doubtful. If we get more than 80% of the expected stands, it many not be quite the show I had hoped for, but it is still a reasonable show. Geoff Endacott Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
two tone green Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 I am a side road victim. A car park and side road victim actually. Thousand apologies, I will have to miss the show. I even had a shopping list for Railroom Electronics. I had some very nice little two, three and four pin connectors off them last year and want more. Its sheet ice for 500 metres from the little car park to the main road. In fact the main road is just over a 2 metre wall but a 500 metre drive to get to it. And to make matters worse, I have to squeeze between two houses to get the car out and the gap has been considerably reduced by scaffolding they have put up against one of them just before the snow hit. It was tight before, now with the ice and once slight slip of the car it could be very noisy as the lot comes down. So again sorry Geoff, one less visitor. Will try again next year. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
37114 Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 Roads were fine this morning getting to the show, good show despite the drop outs, shame there weren't more visitors, hopefully they will flood in tomorrow... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Endacott Posted January 19, 2013 Author Share Posted January 19, 2013 If the snow thaws we may well get a flood! Geoff Endacott Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
40F Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 Thanks Geoff for making the show happen. A good show despite the trying circumstances. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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