Axlebox Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 Do I Need to exchange any currency before I head for the border? P Pourcee Fear not, you will be travelling with Border Reivers and we respect neither the English nor the Scottish borders...however in respect of HM representatives in both countries the car is taxed and tested... Duncan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porcy Mane Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 It's all normal for the Blackbill boys. pandemonium ,chaos and disarray. Nowt new there then. See ya's shortly. P Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
davefrk Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 You mean you lot haven't left yet.... I'm just about to leave and I'm only 10 mile away from the big shed that is the SECC. Dave Franks. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Portchullin Tatty Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 Subject to the printers delivering on their promises, Glasgow will also be the launch of my father's new book. Cover_Dingwall Skye compress copy.jpg The Dingwall & Skye Railway - a pictorial record of the line to Kyle of Lochalsh, by Peter Tatlow ISBN 978 1906 537463 @ £27.95 by Crecy Publishing Ltd. This does not seek to be a particularly heavy historical tour (Rails to Kyle of Lochalsh does this) but does investigate a few of the operational issues with the line and how it shaped this part of the western highlands. It is also a pictorial review of the line and is packed with photographs but, best of all for me, it includes a lot of drawings of the features along the line, structural, architectural and lineside. To confirm this book has been published in time to be launched at this weekend's Glasgow show. So gather your pennies......... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bino Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 Do I Need to exchange any currency before I head for the border? P I'll give you a decent exchange rate... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Phatbob Posted February 25, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 25, 2016 It's all normal for the Blackbill boys. pandemonium ,chaos and disarray. Nowt new there then. See ya's shortly. P You will see me, but don't call me "shortly". Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judge Dread Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 Have a good weekend boys (and girls) I wish I was there again. Always a good exhibition. I'd better make a start on another layout unless you will invite Meopham again (I don't think so!) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben04uk Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 can someone please take some photos of Fenchurch St Peter in action for those of us who can't make it. Thanks in advance. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Manxcat Posted February 25, 2016 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted February 25, 2016 Daft question coming up here....... Anyone know when the O gauge Kyle layout first appeared at the McLellan Galleries? I'm trying to work out how close to the first show my mum first took me, lol! I got my first train set in 65 and mum took me a couple of years later, and thereafter every year until I started going on my own. After seeing the Kyle layout, I was enthralled to see a finescale model of somewhere I knew! I went home and lifted and relaid my triang super4 6x4 layout into a very very vague representation of a Kyle! I've been most years since and I'm looking forward to this years show as always. Angus Angus, I think the attached scan of a page from the Railway Modeller in 1971 will answer your question. Sorry the image is slightly cropped. Richard Chown brought Kyle to the 1971 show in the McLellan Galleries and is at the show again this year with his 1974 layout Castle Rackrent. I hope you enjoy the show. Archie Brown Chairman, AMRSS Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
vitalspark Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 Home at nine tonight and the show is looking good. All layouts built and waiting on the crowds tomorrow. Had a wee look at Blackbill on the way out..what a beautiful layout ..but no we are not envious and even although I had the place to myself I resisted the temptation to sabotage yer electrics! The Irish Tram set up also caught my aye and looks superb..plus many others too. Should be a great show. Dave. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bon Accord Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 I'm looking forward to tomorrow. The long slog southwards starts at 0630 and I hope to be there for the 1100 opening! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmsforever Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 Life is very unfair woke up am but starting to be ill so no trip up north its a bumber have a good time everyone. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Alex TM Posted February 26, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 26, 2016 Hi everyone, Made it to the Glasgow show for the first time in three years (work sometimes gets in the way at this time of the year). Overall impressions: Some mixed thoughts on a few of the layouts: some looked great in terms of scenics, track, and design but ran straight out-of-the-box older models. Personal Highlights: Great entertainment from the Hornby Dublo, and Tri-ang displays - surprising how relaxing it is to watch a 3-rail A4 and three Pullmans run round a small oval at a scale 180mph. Great folk on these stands, and more than happy to share their joy and nostalgia. Ian Futers was good to see with his latest take on one of his older ideas. Great conversation about inspiration, and why three points on a layout. I'm now tempted to try out one or two of his ideas. Whispering Hollow: small, simple, yet very effective. In the dark to show off lighting (and not just on the trains). Made sound-fitted h0 US outline very attractive. Irish Trams (O'Connel Street): if you go along watch out for the buses and the cyclist! Even better in the flesh than in print. Overall, its worth going along if you have the time. Regards, Alex. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjkerr Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 All layouts built and waiting on the crowds tomorrow. That was the quietest Friday I have ever seen I bought the Advance ticket this year, after visiting a few years ago and waiting nearly one hour to get in I arrived at 10:00 and walked past about 50 people, then straight in Walked anti-clockwise around the permiter and managed to get almost two thirds before meeting people coming the other way; never had that before Even when general opening occured there was still loads of room to walk around Sadly had to leave at 12:45 Most layouts were running However, gremlins had afflicated a few My local club (Cumbernauld) seemed to be the worst, with derailments and dodgy wiring Moray also had derailment issues, but some of that appeared to be due to the operators being unfamiliar with the layout! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike at C&M Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 A credit to the organisers for producing an excellent show, in my opinion the best for years. Plenty of variety in the layouts, with something for everyone. O'Connell Street was wonderful, with not a train in sight, but so much to admire upon it. And "World's End" is a layout I admire for the wonderful scenic modelling. Law Junction will always be N gauge at its' best, with the realism of the scale of the area, plus the Revolution Trains "Pendolino" on display on Saturday. And there were plenty of others to keep me entertained for the several hours I was there. I also felt the balance of traders was better, with a greater variety of what was available than in previous years. Also good to see displays/samples of many models that have yet to be released. The Dapol ScotRail 68 is in the display cabinet immediately inside the entrance, Oxford Rail have samples on of their newly announced items on their stand (B51), plus the usual Bachmann and Hornby displays. A day well spent. Thank you. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Legend Posted February 26, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 26, 2016 Yes great show. Will be heading back tomorrow because there is so much to see. Of the layouts there I thought Elgin Model Railway club stole it. A nice big roundy roundy with something always on the move. It's the type of layout I like with stock you don't normally see North of the border. I particularly enjoyed the Beyer Garrett, first timeI'd seen one in the flesh and the prototype Deltic. A bit of humour too with the Sir Fred Goodwin private owner wagon, financial advisor and pensions specialist! Cumbernauld did seem to have problems both times I passed along with Aberdeen. Fine big layout , but not much running. Controlled by iPads I'm sure it's all very gee whiz . Can't see the point of the big telly when Mk1 eyeball is good enough to see what's in fiddle yard. Seemed to be having trouble getting anything round inner circuit . Some good steam sounds though and loved the clickety clack of a large train on the move. Inverboyndie was excellent. Some fine shunting of coaches going on. Worlds end , of course ,had stunning scenery. Triang railways and Hornby Dublo very nostalgic and as mentioned above , the guys were very pleasant. Some bargains to be had if you fancied it. Hornby teaks @£25 , a Railroad Hunt @£30 on the Locomotion stand. Seemed a lot more second hand than previous years, although noted Pastimes were surprisingly absent. Some prices being charged for second hand were pretty steep. Not much new to see on Bachmann stand and didn't see any new models on Hornby stand. Maybe it's me , but it seems symptomatic of Hornby marketing that the inside cover of the guide in headlines says Claim your free Hornby wagon, Model Rail Givaway. There's even a voucher to exchange. However in quite small print in the middle it says it's for the first 10 people only! Just seemed shoddy to me and totally irrelevant if you are visiting on day 2 or 3 . Well organised, no queuing but seemed just a busy as previous years .Looking forward to the return visit, although I'll be taking the train to avoid £8 parking. Yes I know it's the SECC........ Forgot to mention Oxford Railways did have a mock up of Deans Goods on their stand. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waverley47708 Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 As always really enjoyed my trip to Glasgow today. Enjoyed seeing some layouts which were new to me and good to see some others I never tire of seeing. Spoke to Bachmann and was told the large logo 47s are probably on the boat! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckymucklebackit Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 My local club (Cumbernauld) seemed to be the worst, with derailments and dodgy wiring You should have been there the first time we had Exchange Square! Jim Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
vitalspark Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 Life is very unfair woke up am but starting to be ill so no trip up north its a bumber have a good time everyone. Sorry to hear this..you were looking forward to the trip. Some great layouts on show this year so maybe someone will put a video together. Always next year…just stay away from anyone with a runny nose at least a fortnight before the trip! Dave. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim49 Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 You should have been there the first time we had Exchange Square! Jim True but you were still an active member then Jim (Another Jim who escaped a few months earlier than him!) Jim 49 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinRae Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/best-pictures/846217/pictures-model-railways-show-amazing-tiny-version-scotland/ Great setup pictures in the Press and Journal Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinRae Posted February 27, 2016 Share Posted February 27, 2016 Great little video from Karl and Martin. More to come from these guys. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bahram Posted February 27, 2016 Share Posted February 27, 2016 Will be bringing The Model Railway Society of Irelands O'Connell Street Tramway 1949, looking forward to this show, always enjoyable Gentlemen what a belter of a layout all credit to you thoroughly enjoyed it. Before I get slagged by Jim 49, no I didn't pay to get in, enjoyed my cake, my mug, pen and key ring though. Thank you Archie for the invitation. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim49 Posted February 27, 2016 Share Posted February 27, 2016 Gentlemen what a belter of a layout all credit to you thoroughly enjoyed it. Before I get slagged by Jim 49, no I didn't pay to get in, enjoyed my cake, my mug, pen and key ring though. Thank you Archie for the invitation. Me, slag you! There's no point you miserable old *******. You've a hide like a rhinoceros and a personality to match so I'll just save my breath for the next time I see you. Best wishes, Jim Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad McCann Posted February 27, 2016 Share Posted February 27, 2016 As always really enjoyed my trip to Glasgow today. Enjoyed seeing some layouts which were new to me and good to see some others I never tire of seeing. Spoke to Bachmann and was told the large logo 47s are probably on the boat! I can see one of those becoming '593 circa 1986-7. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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