phil gollin Posted November 25, 2017 Share Posted November 25, 2017 I will have a free childs ticket to give away tomorrow today due to my Sons behaviour yesterday so if you see some bald headed nutter giving a ticket away it isnt anything sinister. . Why not just give the child away instead ? . 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TEDDYBEAR D9521 Posted November 25, 2017 Share Posted November 25, 2017 Day out for the great unwashed. Some people spend more money on Model Railways but some how can't buy a bar of soap and this show in the past has had a few of them walking around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Dunsignalling Posted November 25, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 25, 2017 (edited) Day out for the great unwashed. Some people spend more money on Model Railways but some how can't buy a bar of soap and this show in the past has had a few of them walking around. I'd reckon a certain number of them are pretty inevitable at any event that draws over 15,000 attendees over two days. I wonder if everybody at the Bike show today will be fully fragrant. John Edited November 25, 2017 by Dunsignalling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sb67 Posted November 25, 2017 Share Posted November 25, 2017 Have a great day to all those that are there, both buying and selling. Hope to see a few pics. Steve. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
APOLLO Posted November 25, 2017 Share Posted November 25, 2017 Brit15 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Mallard60022 Posted November 25, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 25, 2017 My personal mission has been aborted due to the fragile signalling system between Yeovil and Exeter. Looking at it positively, I've just arrived home twelve hours early and a couple of hundred quid better off............ Have a good day everyone else. John Wasn't like that when you were there 'doing it' John. bad luck. Phil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Mike Bellamy Posted November 25, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 25, 2017 It's 9.25, we're in a big tin shed on the edge of Solihull and we've got our 3D glasses on. It must be Warley. Come and see Pendon in 3D on the BRM stand at B22. . HA ! Even the boss can't get his photos right way round - those 3D glasses have made everything look sideways . . . . . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Dunsignalling Posted November 25, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 25, 2017 Wasn't like that when you were there 'doing it' John. bad luck. Phil Quite. It used to break down back then, too, but it didn't take 70 minutes to get something moving.......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Mallard60022 Posted November 25, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 25, 2017 Just a thought, could we have a report on the number of people that smell strongly of: aftershave/body-lotion/ pit spray/ pit roll on/ beer/ spirits/ fag smoke/ pipe smoke/ spliff smoke/ unusual drugs/ flux/ liquid poly/ destroyed decoder/ pets/ excessive food spillage/ wealth? Bet they outnumber the few with a slightly unusual aroma. S. Tatistics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No Decorum Posted November 25, 2017 Share Posted November 25, 2017 It's 9.25, we're in a big tin shed on the edge of Solihull and we've got our 3D glasses on. It must be Warley. Come and see Pendon in 3D on the BRM stand at B22. I love the pic. of the Miss World finalists. Oops! Misread the sign. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold adb968008 Posted November 25, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 25, 2017 Some good deals on the Model Rail stand, 47475 for £85, 37 rfd for £95 and USAs are £105. Just met mr Barber from rails for the first time in 20 years :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liam Posted November 25, 2017 Share Posted November 25, 2017 (edited) Here's hoping that Rails are going to be at Warley next year - they've got some nice deals which I think would be rude not to use. Edited November 25, 2017 by SVRlad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Strathwood Posted November 25, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 25, 2017 Is the fish and chip stall there this year? Oh no I can see a debate about crinkle cut, chunky or bootlace chips coming soon, is it to be salt & vinegar, red sauce, brown sauce, curry sauce or mayo aaaagh... Everyone enjoy the day out and think positive. Kevin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Mallard60022 Posted November 25, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 25, 2017 Hi gang, while we poke a little fun at coats and smells I think the little notice that now is added to many London midland notices on disabled/ access for all toilets is a good one - "not all disabilities are visible." Given that numbers to the show are in the 17- 20,000 range statistically (and I know you can "prove" anything with numbers) it is a small number > 3% perhaps are obvious and my thought is "grace of god go I." Equally valid is the comment we do not "smell" ourselves ?! Bags are a problem - and do expect to be possibly searched at NEC random bag search staff are on duty in public areas - I saw quite a queue on the link bridge this week for the festive fair - that was in hall 5 as well! I think it is right and fair that if you perceive a problem then say something as it is accident mitigation. Equally access scooters/ wheelchairs need to be mindful of the surroundings and often a quiet word opens up new friendships. A few years ago I met a gent who was profoundly deaf and partially mute enjoying the show - we conversed using pen and paper. We happen across each other at several shows each year. He does not have a flying pennant saying "deaf" he just gets on with life and fits in. It is all about plucking up courage and timing many folk can be embarrassed if an "accident" has occurred, if we are not in a mad rush then it is amazing what "old soldiers" there are out in the world. There will be band of yellow shirted "here to help" and a good smattering of NEC staff on duty who can be contacted if needs be. The important thing is to have a good show and be tolerant and aware of the surroundings, while gaining insight and joy from the hobby plus helping the traders keep the taxman "happy." See you all next week. Robert I had missed this post previously. Excellent and well said. We can all have a slightly amusing 'dig', but there but for the Grace of God etc. Thanks Robert Phil 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold adb968008 Posted November 25, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 25, 2017 Adb has just picked up a seat, and more importantly... This 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Vistisen Posted November 25, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 25, 2017 I had missed this post previously. Excellent and well said. We can all have a slightly amusing 'dig', but there but for the Grace of God etc. Thanks Robert Phil Quite, and I think that is says something on the level of intolerance in today's 'it's all about me' society that it is even necessary to write it about a model railway show. I live out of the country and sometimes wonder whether I should pay air fares, hotels, and food, on top of the admission to visit my first show in over 30 years, But then I read a lot of what people say on here about exhibitions and think perhaps not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Mallard60022 Posted November 25, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 25, 2017 Adb has just picked up a seat, and more importantly... This Oi, that's mine that is........................................ N.V. Green Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Mallard60022 Posted November 25, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 25, 2017 Quite, and I think that is says something on the level of intolerance in today's 'it's all about me' society that it is even necessary to write it about a model railway show. I live out of the country and sometimes wonder whether I should pay air fares, hotels, and food, on top of the admission to visit my first show in over 30 years, But then I read a lot of what people say on here about exhibitions and think perhaps not. Pop on the Ferry and come over to Hull next year, or maybe Donny if you like a bigger show. Friendly and fun without the 'reputation'. All the best Phil 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Tim Dubya Posted November 25, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 25, 2017 (edited) Would like to say a massive thanks to JZ of this parish for the offer of a lift up tomorrow but unfortunately I can't go for various reasons (I had a bath last *Sunday mainly etc etc). Cheers mate That's a blatant lie.... if you leave it long enough it falls off in lumps Edited November 25, 2017 by Tim Dubya Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Vistisen Posted November 25, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 25, 2017 (edited) Pop on the Ferry and come over to Hull next year, or maybe Donny if you like a bigger show. Friendly and fun without the 'reputation'. All the best Phil The problem is that the ferry from Denmark stopped a few years ago. I was in the UK last weekend , just to late for a show in Southampton I found out on Monday when I saw an AA sign for it . Edited November 25, 2017 by Vistiaen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold adb968008 Posted November 25, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 25, 2017 (edited) Oi, that's mine that is........................................ N.V. Green Should I open the box ? (Meanwhile at the DJstand, J94, O2 and Beatties are £50 for returns, picked up a new (non return) J94 for £65 Edited November 25, 2017 by adb968008 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Tim Dubya Posted November 25, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 25, 2017 Should I open the box ? I'd have to buy two, one to keep, one to open... which is why I rarely buy anything these days. O.C. Dee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium it's-er Posted November 25, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 25, 2017 DJModels were making a big announcement at noon today - what is it? There are good things showing at Bachmann, especially the breakdown crane which looks stunning, and the Brighton Atlantic is in decorated form for the first time - see the report on the Bachmann bit of RMweb. There is a new gunpowder wagon from Rapido. Is there any sign of the N7 at Oxford Diecast/Rail's stand? Keep the news coming, please, folks. John Storey in Edinburgh! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold adb968008 Posted November 25, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 25, 2017 (edited) Can’t resist... 10201 & 10202 are available to those who have preordered, I collected my gate stock too (it hadn’t yet been dispatched). Edited November 25, 2017 by adb968008 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Tim Dubya Posted November 25, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 25, 2017 Can’t resist...FE25EBF4-D0EE-4184-8937-A52C66D1081F.jpegA4D55B71-867A-41EF-8488-AD3AD2CBCA56.jpegD30E1591-F5DA-4465-ACF0-93A807AEEEF2.jpeg 10202 is also available. Well done! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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