terry.ecmr Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 Really enjoyed the day with 'Earl's Court' Very well organised, nice and busy and well looked after. As I was on my own I was even allocated my own club member to take over during the lunch break and fetch drinks etc. He returned for another stint in the afternoon and I had trouble getting the controller back of him! Even gave me help loading up. Thanks to him and all the club members. If you get the invite as an exhibitor I can highly recommend you take up the offer. Terry Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold nickwood Posted February 21, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 21, 2016 The Much Murkle team really enjoyed the day and we were well looked after by the Tonbridge Club. Thanks to all. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbishop Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 Höchstädt really enjoyed it's day out. The new control panel worked well and meant we could keep trains moving all the time. We also borrowed a Tonbridge member for an operating session. Thanks Colin. Bill Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetmorgan Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 I did forget to mention in my post that I do like the layouts that opened up their fiddle yard/hidden sidings. I know people call them hidden sidings for a reason but it is very interesting to see what designs and ideas they use and it is also very interesting to see what other stock is on show, I think it was Much Murkle & Westcliff GWR that gave you the best looks. I wish more layouts did the same, so come on lads & lasses...don't be afraid to show your hidden sidings Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Littlethorpe Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 Unfortunately I was unable to attend this year. After visiting last year I did wonder why it was only on the Saturday. Is there any reason why it's not a 2-day show? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinW Posted February 22, 2016 Author Share Posted February 22, 2016 The club would like to thank the layout owners and operators, demonstrators and traders for helping to make it a great show for the club. It's good to receive the compliments on here and we are glad that you all enjoyed the show. I would like to thank Cluade_Dreyfus for putting his pictures on here, and to bbishop for the crash course in DCC operation and German (at the same time ) whilst operating Hochstadt!! In response to the query about why not a 2 day show (we get this every year) it is not financially viable for the club to hold a 2 day show, as we doubt we would get many more people attend over 2 days than we get on 1. You also have to remember that for the club members (who aren't getting any younger) that it would turn into 4-5 days in getting and returning equipment after the show. Colin Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
br2975 Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 Paul (naturol) and I concur with the views of the other exhibitors. . Well organised by the hosts. Very good cross section of layouts. . As per usual, I went believing certain layouts wouldn't appeal to me (due to scale, gauge, era), but found numerous 'concepts' , operations and ideas on many that were worthy of committing to memory for future use. . And, for a bloke who went, not believing he needed 'owt - I can't understand where fifty odd quid went ( OK Railmatch thinners, BR bauxite, a variety of cast buffers, some unboxed 'Weltrols' etc etc....) . Also nice to chat to some knowledgably 'punters' . All in all, a good time. . Brian R Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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