Organiser: The BOGG show team can be contacted at: Alan Neale (yhy80@alanneale.freeserve.co.uk), Bob Savage (treesarebest@hotmail.com), Bob Taylor (cyderbelt@blueyonder.co.uk)
The Bristol 'O' Gauge Group 7mm Exhibition 2017
This is the premier South West, Gauge 'O' Guild event, taking place at the UWE Exhibition and Conference Centre.
What's On (as of 27.12.2016):
Gauge 'O' Guild Village
90 Traders (the most ever)
11 Layouts
2 Test Tracks
15 Demonstrators
15 Societies
8 Local Clubs
'Bring & Buy'
Executor and Trustee Stand
Seated Social Area
Wheelchair Access
BOGG have an offer for the 2017 door raffle: either the new Kerr Stuart 0-6-0T from Minerva (various liveries as Minerva's advertisments), or the Ixion Fowler 0-4-0 DM in lined GWR green livery (as worn by the Swindons works shunter).
This year's layouts are;
Frecclesham SR in the 1950's - 1960's, presented by D. Hagger & Steve Neill, Newport
Gillian & Brown Industrial railways 1950/1960, presented by John Rodway
The End of the Line An industrial line with a twist, presented by Tim Crockford, Gloucestershire
Bakewell Street BR [W] 1960's, presented by Chris Hooper, Somerset
Wykes River An 0n30 a narrow gauge offering, presented by Dave Riches, Weymouth
Eldon's Siding A combined standard gauge & industrial offering, presented by Peter Hollins, Poole
Winterly Wharf A GWR branch line, presented by John Shaw, Southampton
Milton Abbas A fictitious S&D line, presented by John Bowden, North Devon
West Wilts Club layout Anything & everything could be seen, presented by members of the West Wilts 'O' Gauge Group
3 Rail Tin Plate modelling A selection of items from Old & New manufactures, presented by Mike Thomas, Wiltshire
Tanat Valley A Scale 7 layout (still awaiting confirmation of details)
NOTES:
i) Although the post code given is correct, following it exactly will actually lead you to the main campus entrance - so please follow the signs for the NORTH ENTRANCE which is just up the slope from main sat nav guided entrance, on the same side of the road (map available on BOGG website).
ii) As it is at the weekend, parking at UWE is FREE.
iii) Whilst the exhibition itself does not open until 10:00, the building's entrance doors will be opened at 9:00, allowing access to: the catering area, seating, toilets and to allow people to submit their items for the 'Bring & Buy' (profits of which goes to the show's charity, 'Children's Hospice South West').
iv) Advance Tickets: the application form will be taken off the BOGG web site at MIDNIGHT on Thursday 5th January 2017, to allow for processing and return of ticket(s) in time for the 22nd January. These tickets are available to any modeller who is interested in 7mm modelling and are not restricted to any one society or scale. Single 'Advance' and 'Group of 4 in a car' advance ticket holders are also entered into a free draw, which this year will be for one of the Group's commissioned Dapol RTR wagon.
IMPORTANT: details are believed to be correct at the time of posting - potential visitors are advised to check before travelling, to avoid disappointment. Full and up-to-date information can be found on the BOGG website (http://www.bogg7mmexhibition.com/268486985)
