RMweb Gold roundhouse Posted May 21, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 21, 2016 You might be able to ring the bus operator to find the fares. Another day to door to work on the layout modifications tomorrow in readiness for the show. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northpoint Posted May 22, 2016 Author Share Posted May 22, 2016 Getting to the show.... It seems that the cheapest option by far for me is to travel down to Litchfield at just £28.20 vs the £42.10 going Rugeley. Unfortunately I have to have stops at Tamworth as via BNS isn't available on that ticket, but i guess we can't have everything. I know it's probably a big ask, but does anyone know how much the buses cost from Litchfield to Handsacre return? I can find the timetable for the buses, (annoyingly I get in 3 minutes after the bus leaves, meaning i'll have to wait and will be 15 minutes late to the show, which should allow the hoards at the door to disperse a bit lol) however, I cannot find a price guide and not being from the area it's hard to just pop down to the office and ask. Nick - I'll try and find out the fare if I can. Re Tamworth - I don't know if you're familiar with the station but it is a 2 level affair with the Cross Country route on the higher level and the WCML on the lower level so interchange is easy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northpoint Posted May 22, 2016 Author Share Posted May 22, 2016 Another raffle prize. Thank you to Highball Productions. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickBrad Posted May 22, 2016 Share Posted May 22, 2016 Re Tamworth - I don't know if you're familiar with the station but it is a 2 level affair with the Cross Country route on the higher level and the WCML on the lower level so interchange is easy. No, I have no experience of Tamworth whatsoever, so thanks for that information. Had you not said I'd have had a bit of a shock upon arrival Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold roundhouse Posted May 22, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 22, 2016 All the track laid on the Fort Myers juice factory and wiring modifications almost completed. Now to do the scenics with just three weeks to go and no spare weeknds left. It will be done though. 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
long island jack Posted June 2, 2016 Share Posted June 2, 2016 Are your nerves starting to twitch Nick, only a week to go!!! Any roadwork about, especially coming from the North. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold roundhouse Posted June 2, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 2, 2016 (edited) Had an ice long weekend abroad drinking great beer but thought that i better get back (although nearly didn't with the Belgian rail strike) and finish the layout. Last night the warehouse on the extended board was assembled. Today I picked up some more styrene sheet to clad it. Hopefully tonight it will be sprayed white. Away this weekend in Derby and Sheffield. Still plenty to do but there is always between 08.00 and 10.00 on the day EDIT Not posting any photos of bare boards as that would not be good for Nick Edited June 2, 2016 by roundhouse Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robatron86 Posted June 2, 2016 Share Posted June 2, 2016 Still plenty to do but there is always between 08.00 and 10.00 on the day At the 2014 TVNAM, I used those precious two hours to add people to the layout and finish my backscenes! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold roundhouse Posted June 2, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 2, 2016 At the 2014 TVNAM, I used those precious two hours to add people to the layout and finish my backscenes! I will be setting up JMRI and adding turnouts to the track plan on the touchscreen as wont get chance to do set the complete layout up before then. Two extra legs to be built next week! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickBrad Posted June 2, 2016 Share Posted June 2, 2016 (edited) Myself and a friend will be attending, (I apologise in advance for his humour, it is a bit confusing at times, but he never means things in a bad way) really looking forward to this as it's one of only 2 shows I have planned to attend this year, (Spalding in November being the other). I'll be easy to spot with my facial hair and red Alex Zanardi hat. Edited June 2, 2016 by NickBrad 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
298 Posted June 2, 2016 Share Posted June 2, 2016 The 3d printing area looks quite big, so I'd better make more of an effort to fill it. So if anyone has any 3d printed items they'd like to display in the same manner as a RPM table, feel free to bring them along on the day. I've drawn up a simple description form which can be filled in prior to the show opening. They will be exhibited on a permanently manned stand with a "no touching" rule, as I have enough test prints and more durable items that I don't mind being handled. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northpoint Posted June 4, 2016 Author Share Posted June 4, 2016 Are your nerves starting to twitch Nick, only a week to go!!! Any roadwork about, especially coming from the North. No roadworks locally. I don't know about the M6 - it's always a lottery anyway. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northpoint Posted June 4, 2016 Author Share Posted June 4, 2016 I was surprised to hear that some of you guys liked Brooklyn Brewery's products. Some of us will drink anything - isn't that right, Ray? I persuaded Mrs Northpoint to drive us out into the country for a drink or three this afternoon and guess what I found? A the Robin Hood, Bramshall, nr Uttoxeter. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold roundhouse Posted June 4, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 4, 2016 No roadworks locally. I don't know about the M6 - it's always a lottery anyway. Had an email from Lottery for a win. Unfortunately the decimal point was in the wrong place. A touch over 6quid! Spent it already Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mog Posted June 4, 2016 Share Posted June 4, 2016 Looking forward to it.. not least because it will be the first time I've ever exhibited anything ever! I'm hoping that my conversion from 'built for home use only' to something that will work at a show pans out. Be gentle folks! :-) (Going to have a rummage and see if there's anything for the raffle) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikjd Posted June 5, 2016 Share Posted June 5, 2016 Would love to visit to get my mojo topped up, but as usual it clashes with a 'bit of a do' somewhere in France (Le Mans) ................. Mick. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
enginelane Posted June 5, 2016 Share Posted June 5, 2016 Would love to visit to get my mojo topped up, but as usual it clashes with a 'bit of a do' somewhere in France (Le Mans) ................. Mick. Can you not see the organisers at Le Mans ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prof Klyzlr Posted June 5, 2016 Share Posted June 5, 2016 Dear Mike, I have it on good authority that some have travelled across hemispheres, thru multiple timezones, and covered many 1000s of air miles to attend TVNAM... (No excuses... ;-) ) Happy Modelling, Aim to Improve, Prof Klyzlr 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jez Posted June 5, 2016 Share Posted June 5, 2016 (edited) New Field - just about all finished. This won't be coming back with me at the end of the day now though, as a deal has been done and it will be off to a new home. Jez Edited June 5, 2016 by Jez 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northpoint Posted June 5, 2016 Author Share Posted June 5, 2016 Dear Mike, I have it on good authority that some have travelled across hemispheres, thru multiple timezones, and covered many 1000s of air miles to attend TVNAM... (No excuses... ;-) ) Happy Modelling, Aim to Improve, Prof Klyzlr Lookikng forward to meeting you Prof. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northpoint Posted June 5, 2016 Author Share Posted June 5, 2016 IMG_2609.jpg New Field - just about all finished. This won't be coming back with me at the end of the day now though, as a deal has been done and it will be off to a new home. Jez Looking good as usual, Jez. Looking forward to seeing it in the flesh. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold roundhouse Posted June 5, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 5, 2016 I have been in the garage this evening. Not so much visible board now but still some. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robatron86 Posted June 5, 2016 Share Posted June 5, 2016 I shall be doing some tinkering on Friday afternoon. Don't panic Nick, I'm not extending it! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zomboid Posted June 6, 2016 Share Posted June 6, 2016 I shall be doing some tinkering on Friday afternoon. Don't panic Nick, I'm not extending it!Buying the wood for the baseboard? Starting on the trackplan in anyrail? I hear that starting construction on Friday is a bit early by TVNAM standards... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-UnitMad Posted June 6, 2016 Share Posted June 6, 2016 IMG_2609.jpg New Field - just about all finished. This won't be coming back with me at the end of the day now though, as a deal has been done and it will be off to a new home. Jez That's been true of all the layouts you've brought to TVNAM, hasn't it Jez??!! Like the look of this one. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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