defiant1uk Posted July 15, 2014 Share Posted July 15, 2014 Dear All, The "Tracks to the Trenches" First World War centenary event (12-14th September) at the Apedale Valley Light Railway is well developed and it seems like a good opportunity to start releasing some details. This is shaping up to be a busy event, which we hope will be a fitting tribute to and start of the First World War Centenary period. The Tracks to the Trenches - 2014 event website (www.ww1-event.org) is gradually being updated with the latest news and confirmed exhibits (rail, living history, road, etc). For anyone interested, advance ticket sales are now live - in addition to beating the queues, it offers a free event guide with each order. The ever popular "Access All Areas" passes are also available for the Friday, Saturday and Sunday too. The details of attending layouts in the embedded model railway exhibiton are provided below: Holbeach Estates Railway - a detailed model inspired by the Nocton Estates Light Railway (potato estates for Smiths Crisps), which was constructed with First World War surplus materials. 009 (4mm Scale) - 9mm gauge track representing 60cm narrow gauge. Fallgate: Ashover Light Railway - a detailed model of the famous Ashover Light Railway, which was constructed with First World War surplus materials. 009 (4mm Scale) - 9mm gauge track representing 60cm narrow gauge. Behind the British lines - a War Department Light Railway set in Northern France in 1918. 009 (4mm Scale) - 9mm gauge track representing 60cm narrow gauge. Q Dump - model of a First World War forward supply dump. 1/35 scale model railway running on 16.5mm track to represent 60cm gauge. Project Iraq 2003 - a railway adopted for use by the military. 1/35 scale model railway running on 16.5mm track to represent 60cm gauge. Rue d'Etropal 1/35 scale models Birches Barn Extension 16mm/32mm gauge 7 1/4" Ride on railway; Provided by the 7 1/4" Society. operating with WD locos. 7 1/2" gauge models Ferme-du-pont; A model depicting 17th Light Railway Operating Company somewhere in France.... O14 scale model railway running on 14mm track to represent 60cm gauge. Up The Line - 1918 - a British War Department Light railway in operation towards the end of the First World War. O16.5 scale model railway representing 60cm gauge. 1/35th Model display Various models provided for display. The British Overseas Railways Historical Trust model Display & books Various models. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
defiant1uk Posted August 15, 2014 Author Share Posted August 15, 2014 As we are getting closer to the Centenary event, developments are really starting to speed up! In the last couple of weeks, BBC has screened a 5 part series called "Railways of the Great War" - http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b04dbrkp/railways-of-the-great-war-with-michael-portillo-1-a-railway-war-begins Some of our collection features in the 3rd episode, giving you a flavour of what is to come next month.... The organising team is pleased to be able to provide a FREE Educational pack - for download off the website. The attending attractions/exhibits section is being regularly updated - it seems to be the largest gathering of WW1 light railway equipment for a VERY long time! The advance ticket purchase facility is remaining live until 1st September - advance purchases benefit from a FREE copy of the event guide. Please see www.ww1-event.org See you there? Cheers, Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
49395 Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 Just over a week to go! Really looking forward to this event, despite the panic to finish things off. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talltim Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 Wow, that looks like a great event. Now to persuade my wife Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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