kintbury jon Posted November 8, 2014 Share Posted November 8, 2014 I can only make it on the Sunday. Whilst I enjoy the whole experience, I do quite like a bargain or to. Do most of the bargains tend to have shifted by the end of Saturday? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdw7300 Posted November 8, 2014 Share Posted November 8, 2014 Beware...! There have been issues in the past where anyone parking at the station had had to produce a valid rail ticket, in order to deter those only visiting the NEC. Last time I parked in Birmingham International (a month ago)there was a poster encouraging you to park there for NEC shows. I will be parking there - cheaper and closer to the show hall than the NEC carparks. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sf315 Posted November 8, 2014 Share Posted November 8, 2014 Hello All I have been following the Hinksey Yard thread on RM web and it is one of the layouts I wanted to see at the NEC. Turns out that we are next to the layout with Tanners Hill (which is to be featured in Railway Modeller due out next week) on stand C53 so I can view Hinsksey yard all weekend. thanks Steve Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold roundhouse Posted November 8, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 8, 2014 Hello All I have been following the Hinksey Yard thread on RM web and it is one of the layouts I wanted to see at the NEC. Turns out that we are next to the layout with Tanners Hill (which is to be featured in Railway Modeller due out next week) on stand C53 so I can view Hinsksey yard all weekend. thanks Steve You will have to put up with us on a Banbury aswell!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJS1977 Posted November 8, 2014 Share Posted November 8, 2014 I suppose it's appropriate Hinksey and Banbury have been placed close together - we will be passing through/past both of them on the train on the way up! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisf Posted November 8, 2014 Share Posted November 8, 2014 I can only make it on the Sunday. Whilst I enjoy the whole experience, I do quite like a bargain or to. Do most of the bargains tend to have shifted by the end of Saturday? Depends what you mean by bargains! Chris Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kintbury jon Posted November 8, 2014 Share Posted November 8, 2014 Depends what you mean by bargains! Chris Something I don't need but just can't resist at the price! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Barry O Posted November 14, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 14, 2014 So this time next week a band of hardy souls will be either in the nec or en route to the club to load lorries Me, I shall be 'doing' tablestables...and there are a lot of tables .before making sure the demo area and DCC theatre are set up Call I and say hello to the demonstrators please. The area has been set out using your guidance. Baz. Stand A65 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkSG Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 Last time I parked in Birmingham International (a month ago)there was a poster encouraging you to park there for NEC shows. I will be parking there - cheaper and closer to the show hall than the NEC carparks. I think most of the stories about needing a valid rail ticket in order to park date from before the new multi-storey car park was built, and hence the capacity was a lot lower. Rail travellers, quite rightly, have priority when the car park is close to being full, and that's when the need to have a ticket kicks in. It's unlikely to be an issue on a fairly quiet weekend when there isn't a lot on at the NEC. Warley coincides with four other NEC events: a Festive Gift Fair, Comic Con, the Supreme Cat Show and Motorcycle Live. That's nowhere near capacity, so usage of the railway station car park is equally unlikely to be significantly affected by them. Which means there won't be any need to impose the "rail travellers only" rule. Then again, I could be wrong and we'll all end up getting caught by it! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 The ticket issue dates back to when you had to purchase a token to operate the barriers to exit the car park purchased from the ticket office, The system now is a ticket issued at the car-park entrance and validated at a pay point before leaving the station. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium GraemeWatson Posted November 15, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 15, 2014 Bargains abound at Warley! Last year's treat for me was Western Enterprise model #5 from the Steam Museum Stand... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave_long Posted November 16, 2014 Share Posted November 16, 2014 The ticket issue dates back to when you had to purchase a token to operate the barriers to exit the car park purchased from the ticket office, The system now is a ticket issued at the car-park entrance and validated at a pay point before leaving the station. I know from first hand experience. I took a ticket from the gate. However when I returned to my car the pay machines were all out of order so to pay I had to go to the ticket desk who asked me for a rail ticket, which I didn't have which they replied well that's £25 to release your car! Do it at your own risk, if the machines fail you'll pay the price! And yes I was parked in the multi storey. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
St. Simon Posted November 16, 2014 Share Posted November 16, 2014 Hi, I don't know whether I've missed it or not, but will there by an RMweb meet up as with previous years? Simon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bike2steam Posted November 16, 2014 Share Posted November 16, 2014 Well if your a steam/Somerset & Dorset fan there'll be a welcome at stand C24. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
meil Posted November 16, 2014 Share Posted November 16, 2014 I know from first hand experience. I took a ticket from the gate. However when I returned to my car the pay machines were all out of order so to pay I had to go to the ticket desk who asked me for a rail ticket, which I didn't have which they replied well that's £25 to release your car! Do it at your own risk, if the machines fail you'll pay the price! And yes I was parked in the multi storey. If you feel this is an issue then simply buy a return to Marston Green. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Huw Griffiths Posted November 16, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 16, 2014 Hi, I don't know whether I've missed it or not, but will there be an RMweb meet up as with previous years? Simon Does this work for you? Wetherspoons (upstairs from the entrance to NEC Hall 5) - 1300 hrs (1 pm). To be honest, when I made my suggestion (post #20 in this thread), I was surprised that nobody had beaten me to it. However, this time / place seems to have worked reasonably well in the past - I just hope I'm able to make it on Saturday (even though I suspect that some people might be quietly hoping otherwise). Regards, Huw. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
40F Posted November 16, 2014 Share Posted November 16, 2014 I know from first hand experience. I took a ticket from the gate. However when I returned to my car the pay machines were all out of order so to pay I had to go to the ticket desk who asked me for a rail ticket, which I didn't have which they replied well that's £25 to release your car! Do it at your own risk, if the machines fail you'll pay the price! And yes I was parked in the multi storey. Or simply drive to Hampton In Arden and park. The parking is FREE and it is only £2.50 any time return or £2.10 off peak return. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisf Posted November 16, 2014 Share Posted November 16, 2014 Does this work for you? To be honest, when I made my suggestion (post #20 in this thread), I was surprised that nobody had beaten me to it. However, this time / place seems to have worked reasonably well in the past - I just hope I'm able to make it on Saturday (even though I suspect that some people might be quietly hoping otherwise). Regards, Huw. It would work for me on Sunday! Chris Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Phil Parker Posted November 16, 2014 Administrators Share Posted November 16, 2014 A little warning - the travelators were in pieces yesterday so probably won't be working for the weekend. Might limit the amount of goodies you can lug back to the station. Phil Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Ian Hargrave Posted November 16, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 16, 2014 Many of you will know Alex Carpenter..'Lochnagar' on this forum.He 'll be on Stand B54 (Rail Express Demo).,his usual perch.This year,there's a subtle difference.He's exhibiting his Meadow Lane TMD layout at Warley for the first time. It's a small but atmospheric scene which relies upon subtle lighting and sound.Please go along and look,listen and give him your support and encouragement. He represents the new generation of modellers. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
St. Simon Posted November 16, 2014 Share Posted November 16, 2014 Does this work for you? To be honest, when I made my suggestion (post #20 in this thread), I was surprised that nobody had beaten me to it. However, this time / place seems to have worked reasonably well in the past - I just hope I'm able to make it on Saturday (even though I suspect that some people might be quietly hoping otherwise). Regards, Huw. Yep, thanks Huw, sorry if I missed it! Simon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Huw Griffiths Posted November 16, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 16, 2014 No problem. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
royaloak Posted November 16, 2014 Share Posted November 16, 2014 Or simply drive to Hampton In Arden and park. The parking is FREE and it is only £2.50 any time return or £2.10 off peak return. Its a weekend so the off peak return will do. A little warning - the travelators were in pieces yesterday so probably won't be working for the weekend. Might limit the amount of goodies you can lug back to the station. Phil Oh no it wont! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
reevesthecat Posted November 16, 2014 Share Posted November 16, 2014 Which manufactures will be announcing products at this years event, Heljan usually do but is there anyone else? Cheers Mark Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted November 16, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 16, 2014 Which manufactures will be announcing products at this years event, Heljan usually do but is there anyone else? Cheers Mark Where's the NEC/Warley wishlist thread when you need one.....? Cheers, Mick Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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