RMweb Premium Dave Searle Posted March 20, 2013 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 20, 2013 Epsom and Ewell Model Railway Club's 2013 Exhibition Saturday 27th April and Sunday 28th April 2013 at the North East Surrey College of Technology (NESCOT), Reigate Road, Ewell, Surrey KT17 3DS Full details on our Website Opening Times Saturday 27th 10 am - 5:30 pm Sunday 28th 10 am - 5 pm Admission Adults £6.00 Accompanied Children (under 16) Free Refreshments available FREE on-site parking for 600 cars Level access for the disabled Layouts attending Avon Quay (4mm/ft, 9mm West Country, narrow gauge) Ballyconnell Road (3mm/ft, 15.75mm GNR(I), 1955 Irish broad gauge, 7'3" circle) Brixcombe (4mm/ft, P4 GWR, 1900-1906, 21' x 2'6") Crimson Road (4mm/ft, 00 BR, Mainline, Transrail to EWS) Hinskey Yard (2mm/ft, N EWS, 2010, 20' x 2'9") Hornby Junction (4mm/ft, 00 Children's activity layout, sponsored by Hornby Ltd., 9' x 5') Loch Tat (2mm/ft, N West Highland, 2010) Midhurst (4mm/ft, 00 SR, 1930-39) New Mere (4mm/ft, P4 S&D, 1950) Nine Mills (2mm/ft, N BR, mid 1960s, 20' x 10') Oldham King Street Parcels (7mm/ft, 0 BR, 1970s) Rolvenden (4mm/ft, P4 Kent & East Sussex, 1920s) Sandford & Banwell (4mm/ft, P4 GWR, North Somerset, 18' x 12') Waton (2mm/ft, N East Birmingham, 2010) Wyebridge (7mm/ft, S7 WR, 1950s) Searles Steam Railway (7¼in & 5in mixed gauge, Live Steam rides) Traders attending Addlestone Model Centre All Components Bluebell Railway Branchlines Ceynix Miniature Trees (Withdrawn due to illness) Dart Castings d.c. Kits Eileen's Emporium Freestone Model Accessories N Brass Locos Peter Dunk Plus Daughters Priory Books Railwayania/Replica Railways Realistic Modelling Services Roger Carpenter Photos Roxey Mouldings South Eastern Finecast Wealistic Models (New) Club second-hand stand. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbishop Posted April 3, 2013 Share Posted April 3, 2013 So it's this month already. I will need to blag my way to the front of the queue because I have half the South Western Circle stand in my possession. Bill Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
John C Posted April 12, 2013 Share Posted April 12, 2013 I am still hopeful of getting to this. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahame Posted April 19, 2013 Share Posted April 19, 2013 Three reasons for me to get along; - its a very 'local' show - it's always a show worth visiting - and being an exhibitor at last years show I've been sent a very welcome free entry ticket - thanks G. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Dave Searle Posted April 23, 2013 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted April 23, 2013 Hi, Just a few days to go, final arrangements are all in place. At the club meeting last night, the Chairman gave his "address to the troops", so we're ready! It should be a good show with lots of great visiting layouts. I look forward to seeing any RMWeb members there, I'll be the one with the beard behind Hinksey Yard. Cheers,Dave Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold roundhouse Posted April 23, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 23, 2013 Dave Hoping to make it Sunday as looking forward to seeing Hinksey yard in the flesh. Ian Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Dave Searle Posted April 26, 2013 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted April 26, 2013 Hi, Unfortunately Ceynix Miniature Trees have had to pull out due to illness. However, we have added Wealistic Models to the trader list. Set up starts this afternoon. Cheers,Dave Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardL Posted April 27, 2013 Share Posted April 27, 2013 Just to see if anybody's following this thread, PLEASE TURN THE DIESEL SOUNDS DOWN, Cheers RichardL, (Rolvendon) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Oldddudders Posted April 27, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 27, 2013 If you can hear them from Rolvenden - about 40 miles - they must be loud! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold grandadbob Posted April 27, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 27, 2013 I was there this morning Richard & would agree that it was a bit loud. Loved your layout by the way! Bob Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardL Posted April 27, 2013 Share Posted April 27, 2013 Regrettably not my layout, all built by Robin Gay. A pleasure to operate, and for layout builders, a pleasure to put together Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenton Posted April 28, 2013 Share Posted April 28, 2013 Just to see if anybody's following this thread, PLEASE TURN THE DIESEL SOUNDS DOWN, Cheers RichardL, (Rolvendon)Yes have to agree and it really spoiled the viewing of a number of layouts (Wyebridge and Rolvenden in particular) Nothing worse than waiting for a loco that sounds like a diesel to appear from under a bridge when the layout is obviously steam era. Turn it down - it was a shame as it was a good layout with lots of movement (perhaps too much at some times with the sidings packed with so much stock that some movements appeared a little contrived) Best in show - Midhurst I think it was just me but found the show not as pleasing as previous years - but cannot put my finger on why. I was in the queue at opening and standing watching real noisy diesels on the Mid-Hants by 12:00, with no purchases to show for it other than the show guide and ticket. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Bigcheeseplant Posted April 28, 2013 Share Posted April 28, 2013 I popped along yesterday and agree with Kenton the show seemed to lack something this year, but still is head and shoulders above some other local shows I have been to over the last few years. managed to get some bits of Eileens and other traders. With the move of Scaleforum this may be the best show south of the Thames. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbishop Posted April 28, 2013 Share Posted April 28, 2013 I agree with David. I think the problem was that there wasn't a stand out layout. There were three layouts that I avoided, as otherwise I would have had an allergic reaction. But there were four N gauge layouts sort of covering the period from 1960 to 2010. Personally the best layouts were Rolvenden and Mere, and I enjoyed Oldham but then I wasn't stuck next to it for two days. And there were no continental layouts! Bill Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahame Posted April 29, 2013 Share Posted April 29, 2013 But there were four N gauge layouts sort of covering the period from 1960 to 2010. Yes, that was a very welcome. A good spread and some great N layouts although I was surprised that the E&E club layout hadn't progressed more since a year or two ago. Overall most of the layouts were pretty decent, probably making it more difficult for an obvious 'standout' one. My only criticism would be the poor lighting on some layouts in the 'top' hall. It's about time exhibition layout builders considered lighting as an integral part of the design and build, rather than 'a couple of kitchen spots up a pole' afterthought. But that's just my opinion. G. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold roundhouse Posted April 29, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 29, 2013 I enjoyed the show very much. For me there was a good balance of layouts, having an interest in numerous scales and eras. Enjoyed Waton and Hinksey Yard plus the superb Loch Tat and Midhurst but the other layouts were also very good. I am not used to visiting shows without taking a layout as normally weekends without exhibiting so kept having the urge to go round the back of layouts! It was very pleasant on Sunday morning as it wasn't too crowded. Would like to have spent longer there but ahd to get back to work on the layout as it was my last 'free day' before our next show. One of the best shows in the area local to us. Ian Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenton Posted April 29, 2013 Share Posted April 29, 2013 My only criticism would be the poor lighting on some layouts in the 'top' hall. It's about time exhibition layout builders considered lighting as an integral part of the design and build, rather than 'a couple of kitchen spots up a pole' afterthought. But that's just my opinion. No you are not alone in that opinion. Some of the layouts lighting was really poor. Though trying to be fair the lighting at this venue is appauling and its biggest drawback. Nothing the organisers can do about it, other than make exhibitors acutely aware of it) and is otherwise an excellent venue + great parking. Spot lights usually do very little to really illuminate a layout especially the low energy versions. This is even worse when there is no backscene. But I still cannot come to a conclusion as to why the show didn't strike the awe note for me this year. In part it must have been the trade stands as it is very unusual I don't buy something. I've picked up a few good bargains here on the show stand in the past, but this year most seemed to be overpriced. I've come to the conclusion that I was just not in the mood for a show this weekend and nothing trade or layout really grabbed me. It is not going to put me off next year. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold queensquare Posted April 30, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 30, 2013 With the move of Scaleforum this may be the best show south of the Thames. I'm a big fan of the Uckfield show Jerry Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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