two tone green Posted March 5, 2016 Share Posted March 5, 2016 Well the crowds are gathering here at the show ready for the off shortly. Coffee tea and filled rolls being consumed at a high rate of knots. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyWales Posted March 5, 2016 Share Posted March 5, 2016 Couldn't make it today....Please take lots of photos and post them up here. Randall Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
two tone green Posted March 5, 2016 Author Share Posted March 5, 2016 Lots to see lots to buy. Problem is I cannot take a photo and post straight to the forum as you can on some sites. The file size is too big and the forum does not have auto resize capability. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffP Posted March 5, 2016 Share Posted March 5, 2016 Just got back, lots to see, took delivery of my Heljan Falcon in 7mm, thanks Steve. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Nth Degree Posted March 5, 2016 Share Posted March 5, 2016 I'm looking forward to seeing the photos. I couldn't go as my son was at driver training at a karting track. Just got back, lots to see, took delivery of my Heljan Falcon in 7mm, thanks Steve. I'm so happy for you Jeff! I bet it was worth the wait. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
EKR Posted March 5, 2016 Share Posted March 5, 2016 Excellent show as usual. Two hour journey by train and a brisk ten minute walk from the station. At least it stayed dry. Spent too much as usual..... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
two tone green Posted March 5, 2016 Author Share Posted March 5, 2016 Had a good day there and bought a few things. Lionheart coaches looking good. Bought lots of little things plus high point for me was getting an update on my engine shed with a sample of the shed wall and office area being handed over. Will post photo tomorrow. I even enjoyed the 250 mile drive home. Managed to get through Series One of the brilliant radio program Cabin Pressure. Hilarious but so true ! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bezzy Oppo Posted March 5, 2016 Share Posted March 5, 2016 Cork to Cologne! Apologies for going OT. Would've loved to have gone but PTS training day Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
EKR Posted March 5, 2016 Share Posted March 5, 2016 Just got to add there was a masterpiece of scratch building on show, a pair of early Beattie 2-4-0's, probably the Eagle class from 1862 . And at Telford he had a LSWR T6. Stunning workmanship. Makes you want to throw your soldering iron away. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Dava Posted March 5, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 5, 2016 Enjoyable show, a pity two of the layouts were hidden away in a dimly lit bar. This event needs to highlight layouts as well as traders, of whom there is a declining number. Odd to see no working diesel era layouts. I know this is primarily a trade event but maybe G0G needs to rejuvenate before it's too late? Dava Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Dava Posted March 6, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 6, 2016 I see no photos from Kettering (so far) but having remarked on the layouts, the smallest was Worcester South Quay by Adrian Searle (who judging by the G0G book on small layouts has a long pedigree in this field). It is a masterpiece in perspective. Two views here. Dava Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
81A Oldoak Posted March 6, 2016 Share Posted March 6, 2016 I see no photos from Kettering (so far) but having remarked on the layouts, the smallest was Worcester South Quay by Adrian Searle (who judging by the G0G book on small layouts has a long pedigree in this field). It is a masterpiece in perspective. Two views here. WSQ1.jpg WSQ2.jpg Dava I agree Dava. This is a great layout and the use of brick papers is convincing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
81A Oldoak Posted March 6, 2016 Share Posted March 6, 2016 Enjoyable show, a pity two of the layouts were hidden away in a dimly lit bar. This event needs to highlight layouts as well as traders, of whom there is a declining number. Odd to see no working diesel era layouts. I know this is primarily a trade event but maybe G0G needs to rejuvenate before it's too late? Dava I agree Dava. Another four or so layouts would be good. Chris Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Dava Posted March 6, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 6, 2016 I will be humbly offering Coxheath Sidings for the Doncaster event. Steam, diesel and (hopefully by then) battery electric power. Here is the other corner of Worcester South Quay, hard to distinguish in the perspective between the low and flat relief buildings. Dava Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffP Posted March 6, 2016 Share Posted March 6, 2016 I liked that layout too...but the seagull noise got on my wick a bit LOL Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phill Dyson (onslaught832) Posted March 6, 2016 Share Posted March 6, 2016 Great show, picked up my blue Falcon & 4 Regent tanks for it to pull. I also got a few bargain bucket finds like a couple of 5 planks for Withercombe's permanent way department & a 6 wheel milk tank for £20! I picked up the usual bits & pieces including a Lima BSK for my Class 123's second power car (thanks Phil) & brake gear to finish off my Motorail Flats. Great to meet up with RMweb'ers & ex-RMweb'ers & O gauge freinds from the Facebook groups. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
south_tyne Posted March 6, 2016 Share Posted March 6, 2016 I see no photos from Kettering (so far) but having remarked on the layouts, the smallest was Worcester South Quay by Adrian Searle (who judging by the G0G book on small layouts has a long pedigree in this field). It is a masterpiece in perspective. Two views here. WSQ1.jpg WSQ2.jpg Dava Thanks for posting Dava, looks like a cracking little layout and just my kind of thing! Out of interest, when you say small, have you any idea of the rough dimensions of the scenic section? Cheers, David Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Dava Posted March 6, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 6, 2016 Thanks for posting Dava, looks like a cracking little layout and just my kind of thing! Out of interest, when you say small, have you any idea of the rough dimensions of the scenic section? Cheers, David Dimensions not shown on programme, I'd say about 6 feet. Dava Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
south_tyne Posted March 6, 2016 Share Posted March 6, 2016 Dimensions not shown on programme, I'd say about 6 feet. Dava Thanks that's great! David Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Mike Bellamy Posted March 6, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 6, 2016 Thanks for posting Dava, looks like a cracking little layout and just my kind of thing! Out of interest, when you say small, have you any idea of the rough dimensions of the scenic section? It would seem that what we saw on Saturday was just part of a bigger modular layout. See here http://www.sheffieldogaugegroup.org.uk/yeomans%20quay.htm . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted March 6, 2016 Share Posted March 6, 2016 I will be humbly offering Coxheath Sidings for the Doncaster event. Steam, diesel and (hopefully by then) battery electric power. Here is the other corner of Worcester South Quay, hard to distinguish in the perspective between the low and flat relief buildings. WSQ3.jpg Dava I think you will find that it's Alan Searl not Adrian Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kernowtim Posted March 6, 2016 Share Posted March 6, 2016 This was my first visit to the Kettering show, and I must admit I did expect to see more layouts there, in addition to test tracks, however the trade support was very good , the executors & trustees sales stand didn't yield any bargains for me when I found it, did buy some s/h cheap wagons from a trader that was selling off his own collection, didn't see the signs stating ticket entitles "guild members and their Wives" admission that was at Bristol, presumably left over from the 1960s ;-) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffP Posted March 7, 2016 Share Posted March 7, 2016 Did you find the two layouts in the rather dark bar, off the main hall? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phill Dyson (onslaught832) Posted March 7, 2016 Share Posted March 7, 2016 The Bring & Buy was in a strange location too Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
edcayton Posted March 7, 2016 Share Posted March 7, 2016 The Bring & Buy was in a strange location too ...and it had a scrum to match the Bachmann stand at the Ally Pally. Ed Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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