250BOB Posted September 21, 2016 Share Posted September 21, 2016 BRING A FRIEND Over the years we seem to have built up a pretty loyal visitor base which has enabled us to continue and build upon the reputation of the Wigan & District Model Railway Society which disbanded in 2006. This is now the tenth exhibition that our little band has held. In that time the exhibition has doubled in size both in terms of layouts and floor space. We have tried to bring layouts to Wigan that have rarely been seen in the North West. This year three layouts have travelled from Scotland. Already for WIGAN 2017 we have plans to bring a Lancashire & Yorkshire Railway inspired layout from the south coast. In order to bring more such layouts we need the revenue from extra visitors, so if you have visited before and enjoyed the experience we ask you this year to consider bringing a friend, and remember accompanied children gain free entry. This would have the effect of spreading the word, and there is no more effective publicity and it would benefit us financially. Of course if you could rustle up three friends you could purchase an Advance 4 for 3 Ticket and everyone would gain entrance for £7.50 each. However you would need to act speedily as your application would need to reach Samantha by Monday 26th October. As we have no clubrooms or club layouts to support you can rest assured that this potential extra revenue would have a significant effect on WIGAN 2017 to the benefit of all our visitors. By Monday 26th October.....???? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 5BarVT Posted September 21, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 21, 2016 This little ditty obviously refers to Samantha: There was a young lady called Blight; who could travel much faster than light. She went out one day; in a relative way; and came back the previous night! The old ones are the best! Paul. P.S. I have been granted a pass for Saturday. "Oh good, you won't be clogging up the house." was the response when I asked for permission. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eaton Posted September 21, 2016 Author Share Posted September 21, 2016 By Monday 26th October.....???? Thanks for spotting my Senior Moment, now corrected, it should of course be September. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
87023Velocity Posted September 22, 2016 Share Posted September 22, 2016 Van booked , just over a week to go to get some final testing done and stock checks and should be good to go. Cheers Simon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eaton Posted September 24, 2016 Author Share Posted September 24, 2016 A quick reminder, if you wish to book an ADVANCE TICKET (it does have advantages) you will need to apply today as the closing date is MONDAY 26th SEPTEMBER. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eaton Posted September 25, 2016 Author Share Posted September 25, 2016 Our Road Signs have gone up this morning but the directions to the Robin Park Sports & Tennis Centre are fairly straight forward. From whichever direction you are approaching Wigan, firstly follow the BROWN WIGAN METRO SIGNS for 'ROBIN PARK'. When you are in the vicinity of the Sports Centre you should follow our WHITE & BLACK 'MODEL RAIL SHOW' signs, these will direct you to the venue, but just as importantly passed all the available Car Parks. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eaton Posted September 26, 2016 Author Share Posted September 26, 2016 EXHIBITION TASTER No. 9 Another large OO layout that is sure to be a draw at our Exhibition next weekend. This is the Wakefield Railway Modellers Society's 'Troutons'. It is a model of a container yard complete with working container cranes ( I'm sure there is a more technical name for them). The layout also features mainline running as well as much shunting. So in short, there's a lot going on. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eaton Posted September 27, 2016 Author Share Posted September 27, 2016 We always make a point of making sure the 'modern era' is well represented at our Exhibition. Here is 'Acton Parkway' a very modern through station situated just south of Manchester. It is primarily a station built for the benefit of commuters and shoppers journeying to Manchester, Liverpool or Birmingham. Again it is built to OO standards but this time by the Halifax Model Railway Club. Please also note that our Advance Ticket facility is now closed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eaton Posted September 28, 2016 Author Share Posted September 28, 2016 Eric Farragher's 'Clifton & Lowther' is a steam inspired layout set in the late 1950's to early 60's. It is a representation of the West Coast Main Line just south of Penrith, a spot that Eric remembers train spotting in his youth. Built to N gauge standards of 2mm to 1ft. it shows the benefits of this scale by placing the railway firmly in the landscape. Another layout at Wigan 2016 this coming weekend that will repay a lengthy lean on the barrier. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pharrc20 Posted September 28, 2016 Share Posted September 28, 2016 Hi Eaton, just read this on Wigan Today new site http://www.wigantoday.net/news/local/work-starts-at-retail-hub-1-8151916 Not sure if this will have any effect on access to Loire Drive and car parks but thought I would post just in case HTH Paul Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
APOLLO Posted September 28, 2016 Share Posted September 28, 2016 Please note DO NOT PARK on the adjacent Robin Park Retail Centre car park to go to the exhibition. This car park is privately managed.On event days (and other times also) they have a "security" guy who will stick a £100 fine ticket on your car even if you simply just walk off the shopping site (to the exhibition hall /sports centre alongside). I'm local and know of people who have been done. Similar at Asda. Use the main car park just up the road (opposite the cinema) - though you might have to pay on "event days" Just been today to Wickes by car - the works mentioned by pharrc20 above only affect internal entrances to the Retail car park & won't affect exhibition parking if you heed the above warning. Loire Drive / other car parks are totally unaffected by this work. The signage around town has changed from "Robin Park Stadium" to "DW Stadium", don't worry, it's the same place !! See you all there. (I'll be walking there !!) Brit15 . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eaton Posted September 28, 2016 Author Share Posted September 28, 2016 Please note DO NOT PARK on the adjacent Robin Park Retail Centre car park to go to the exhibition. This car park is privately managed.On event days (and other times also) they have a "security" guy who will stick a £100 fine ticket on your car even if you simply just walk off the shopping site (to the exhibition hall /sports centre alongside). I'm local and know of people who have been done. Similar at Asda. Use the main car park just up the road (opposite the cinema) - though you might have to pay on "event days" Just been today to Wickes by car - the works mentioned by pharrc20 above only affect internal entrances to the Retail car park & won't affect exhibition parking if you heed the above warning. Loire Drive / other car parks are totally unaffected by this work. The signage around town has changed from "Robin Park Stadium" to "DW Stadium", don't worry, it's the same place !! See you all there. (I'll be walking there !!) Very good advise!! The security guys on the Robin Park Retail Car Park are extremely efficient with their £100 notices. If you follow our signage 'Model Rail Show' White & Black signs they will take you passed the Robin Park Retail Park and up to the Cinema with the large car park opposite and as there is neither a Latics or a Warriors match over the weekend it 'should' be FREE. Brit15 . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
250BOB Posted September 28, 2016 Share Posted September 28, 2016 OK OK.......I give in after all the tasters. Me and my pal are coming Saturday. Gonna do it by car....1 hr 30 mins max from uttoxeter. 3 hours by train including the walk from the station in Wigan. 8.07 from Uttx but that means we have over an hours wait in Crewe for a connection, pity, I would much rather train it, but it would be gone 11 before we get to the exbn. Bob. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Mark Forrest Posted September 28, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 28, 2016 . 8.07 from Uttx but that means we have over an hours wait in Crewe for a connection, pity, I would much rather train it, but it would be gone 11 before we get to the exbn. Is it any better going via Manchester and into Wallgate? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tender Posted September 28, 2016 Share Posted September 28, 2016 Advance Tickets arrived, looking forward to show. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eaton Posted September 28, 2016 Author Share Posted September 28, 2016 OK OK.......I give in after all the tasters. Me and my pal are coming Saturday. Gonna do it by car....1 hr 30 mins max from uttoxeter. 3 hours by train including the walk from the station in Wigan. 8.07 from Uttx but that means we have over an hours wait in Crewe for a connection, pity, I would much rather train it, but it would be gone 11 before we get to the exbn. Bob. Hi Bob, Glad to know the tasters are working and your bringing a friend, brilliant!!! Just to let you know another taster due tomorrow. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartinWales Posted September 28, 2016 Share Posted September 28, 2016 Advance Tickets arrived, looking forward to show. See you there Ray! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew1974 Posted September 28, 2016 Share Posted September 28, 2016 OK OK.......I give in after all the tasters.Me and my pal are coming Saturday.Gonna do it by car....1 hr 30 mins max from uttoxeter.3 hours by train including the walk from the station in Wigan.8.07 from Uttx but that means we have over an hours wait in Crewe for a connection, pity, I would much rather train it, but it would be gone 11 before we get to the exbn.Bob. Hi Bob, The 8:07 gets into Crewe at 9:02, there is train from Crewe to Wigan at 9:09, giving just 7 minutes to make the connection, National Rail website etc assume that you need 10 minutes for a connection at Crewe so I won't show up on route planning websites. Obviously if you are a couple of minutes late into Crewe then you will miss your connection and have the hour wait. It is a similar situation for the return trip were the 'gap' to change is typically 9 minutes. Hope you enjoy whether you go by train or car Andrew Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pharrc20 Posted September 29, 2016 Share Posted September 29, 2016 Phew thats good the works don't affect getting into Robin Park you just never know when they pitch up and start digging holes! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium ELTEL Posted September 29, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 29, 2016 OK OK.......I give in after all the tasters.Me and my pal are coming Saturday.Gonna do it by car....1 hr 30 mins max from uttoxeter.3 hours by train including the walk from the station in Wigan.8.07 from Uttx but that means we have over an hours wait in Crewe for a connection, pity, I would much rather train it, but it would be gone 11 before we get to the exbn.Bob. Bob Why you catch the train fron Stone Terry Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold mudmagnet Posted September 29, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 29, 2016 Looking forward to the weekend as myself and Ray are helping on Oakley Green for the weekend! Plenty of sound fitted BR Blue era stock! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eaton Posted September 29, 2016 Author Share Posted September 29, 2016 As promised the final exhibition taster. We usually attempt to invite an unusual exhibit to our exhibition. 'Fangfoss' is unusual by any criteria being of a Norwegian prototype and built to the scale of 7mm to 1ft. (O Gauge) but a track gauge of 24.5mm making it narrow gauge. This is out fourth layout to travel from Scotland and Richard Chown, the layout builder, may be familiar to regular visitor who may remember his French layout 'Allendenac' which appeared at our 2013 event. It featured a massive viaduct nearly five feet above ground level and some superb early locomotives. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold roundhouse Posted September 29, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 29, 2016 Looking forward to the weekend as myself and Ray are helping on Oakley Green for the weekend! Plenty of sound fitted BR Blue era stock! See you Saturday Ian Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 5BarVT Posted September 29, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 29, 2016 8.07 from Uttx but that means we have over an hours wait in Crewe for a connection. Almost faster from Glasgow! 08:00 GLC 10:28 WGN. Looking forward to it - see you all on Saturday. Paul. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick G Posted September 29, 2016 Share Posted September 29, 2016 I shall be there for the weekend operating on BURNDEN ROAD, see you all there. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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