Northpoint Posted June 4, 2017 Share Posted June 4, 2017 (edited) I know it's been very remiss of me but I haven't posted anything about the show - my apologies. As it's less than 2 weeks away I guess you might say it's a bit late - however, better late than never. Anyway, it is Saturday 17th June at the usual venue, from 10am to 4pm. Admission is still £6 although I got a shock this week when I went to pay for the venue and found the cost has gone up by 50%! Free parking and refreshments available. Here's a list of attendees: Layouts: Fowlers Lake - On30 Arcadia Pennsylvania Terminal - O Avonlea Sub - O End of the Spur - HO Black Diamonds Modular - On30 Florida Springs (new owner) - HO Wiley City - HO Rensville - HO Utah & Colorado Mountain Rly - O Wetern Mine - HO Rich's Lumber - HO Western Steel - Z plus a new un-named layout from Chris Gilbert in HO Traders: Anoraks Anonymous John Sammans Mech Models N Scale laser Jason Dickie Linda Tinker Books Looking forward to another good day and look forward to seeing you there. Edited June 4, 2017 by Northpoint 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-UnitMad Posted June 4, 2017 Share Posted June 4, 2017 plus a new un-named layout from Chris Gilbert in HO Is it un-named because he hasn't built it yet.?? Sorry I'll be AWOL again this time, especially going to miss Mr Dickie's table, but will be railfanning the real thing instead which I suppose I'll have to make do with as an alternative to the Show Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve1 Posted June 4, 2017 Share Posted June 4, 2017 Sorry to hear about the cost. Hope it doesn't have too much of an impact on potential future shows. steve Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
long island jack Posted June 4, 2017 Share Posted June 4, 2017 WOW!!!, 50% a big jump, when I was involved with my local show we expected a 2-3% rise a year. Agree with Steve, hope it doesn't affect future shows, and as it's the only all American show ,it would be a miss, don't know what's the answer, more heads through the door would help, upping the door price would maybe deter people, sponsorship from local business could be away, got to try something to keep the show viable. This price hack will also affect the freemo event I assume, which may push it out of some peoples budget!! Ray Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prof Klyzlr Posted June 4, 2017 Share Posted June 4, 2017 Dear TVNAMers, Best wishes for the event, would be there if I could.... Happy Modelling,Aim to Improve,Prof Klyzlr Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northpoint Posted June 4, 2017 Author Share Posted June 4, 2017 The cost increase is to do with price restructuring. For those that know the venue, the small room by the entrance was always included in the cost but they have now decided to charge it separately which when it is included with the price increase earlier this year means a 50% increase on last year. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortliner Posted June 4, 2017 Share Posted June 4, 2017 Since Los Gilbertos are sunning themselves in Tenerife atm, I take it this is going to be another of his "paint still wet /the vegetation only got added at 3am" layouts? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
298 Posted June 4, 2017 Share Posted June 4, 2017 Bring "Wiley City" is my backup plan, the main intention now being to exhibit a new(ish) Yakima Valley layout that I actually started quite a few years ago and am aiming to have finished for the show. In TVNAM terms it's probably at the "friday morning" stage, which normally wouldn't be a problem for others... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northpoint Posted June 4, 2017 Author Share Posted June 4, 2017 Bring "Wiley City" is my backup plan, the main intention now being to exhibit a new(ish) Yakima Valley layout that I actually started quite a few years ago and am aiming to have finished for the show. In TVNAM terms it's probably at the "friday morning" stage, which normally wouldn't be a problem for others... Looking forward to seeing it Andy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanielB Posted June 4, 2017 Share Posted June 4, 2017 I'll be there in visitor capacity, and Ford might be tagging along, if he's free. Jordan, do you want me to fetch anything from Jason's stand for you pal, whilst I'm there? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-UnitMad Posted June 5, 2017 Share Posted June 5, 2017 I'll be there in visitor capacity, and Ford might be tagging along, if he's free. Jordan, do you want me to fetch anything from Jason's stand for you pal, whilst I'm there? Thanks for the offer, Dan. PM sent. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
long island jack Posted June 7, 2017 Share Posted June 7, 2017 Well, with just over a week till TVNAM, it's time for Chris G to start his build! Chris i'll save you a bit of time and bring the name board down with me!!!!!! see you all there! Ray Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Gilbert Posted June 7, 2017 Share Posted June 7, 2017 To be honest, I'm bringing along a bit of a timesaver layout this year, the reason I say timesaver is, Northpoint has laid the track, wired it and ballasted it. I've just got to add a few trees, the odd building, a background, lighting and build a fiddleyard. It's arriving this morning so there's plenty of time This is as far as Northpoint has taken it. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NIRCLASS80 Posted June 7, 2017 Share Posted June 7, 2017 (edited) At least you look pretty much ready, I still have to get my up and running after 3 years in storage!!! I will also have a table of HO scale locos and rolling stock ranging from wagon kits at £5 to Rapido's Via Rail "The Canadian" at £1000. Edited June 7, 2017 by NIRCLASS80 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northpoint Posted June 7, 2017 Author Share Posted June 7, 2017 Well, with just over a week till TVNAM, it's time for Chris G to start his build! Chris i'll save you a bit of time and bring the name board down with me!!!!!! th 1.jpg see you all there! Ray Ray - you may have noticed in the first photo the glue was still wet! Hopefully, it will be dry by the 17th! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
long island jack Posted June 7, 2017 Share Posted June 7, 2017 The Glorious 17th!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Kieran Posted June 7, 2017 Share Posted June 7, 2017 Chris, will they be pine trees or palm trees. You know that you can't just substitute them. I love the blue supports under the layout. A place to keep your rolling stock and temporary lodging. I'm jealous that I only get to enjoy TVNAM in New York via your postings. You look like a great bunch to play trains with. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortliner Posted June 7, 2017 Share Posted June 7, 2017 Lots of photos please as usual, for those of us who are too far away! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
long island jack Posted June 7, 2017 Share Posted June 7, 2017 i'll have my camera with me i'll try my best, but i'm on my own so may not have the time, unless I can drag someone in of the streets to help!!! Ray Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortliner Posted June 7, 2017 Share Posted June 7, 2017 i'll have my camera with me i'll try my best, but i'm on my own so may not have the time, unless I can drag someone in of the streets to help!!! Ray It was a general plea - not just to you, mate! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prof Klyzlr Posted June 7, 2017 Share Posted June 7, 2017 Dear Mike, I'm jealous that I only get to enjoy TVNAM in New York via your postings. Having made the trek last year from Lands DownUnder, I exhort anyone else "not local to the area" to make a point of getting oneself there if at all possible.It may not be the biggest "model railway exhibition" by floor area in the UK,but it is certainly one of the best for modelling-level presented, crowd<>exhibitor interaction, and all-round "having a great time with fellow modellers" event... :-) ...and for those who _are_ "local" (within, say, 60 mile radii of Trent Valley),or even just on the United Kingdom landmass, no excuses! Happy Modelling,Aim to get to TVNAM,Prof Klyzlr 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanielB Posted June 8, 2017 Share Posted June 8, 2017 Looks like I will be there with a layout after all. Alas, someone (not sure who) has had to drop out at the last moment, so I'll be taking West Allen Street to fill the gap. It'll be for sale on the day, and I'm hoping to leave the show without it, so come see me if you're interested. Any sensible offer will be considered. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northpoint Posted June 8, 2017 Author Share Posted June 8, 2017 It'll be for sale on the day, and I'm hoping to leave the show without it, so come see me if you're interested. Any sensible offer will be considered. Normal commission rates apply! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-UnitMad Posted June 8, 2017 Share Posted June 8, 2017 ... I'll be taking West Allen Street to fill the gap. It'll be for sale on the day, and I'm hoping to leave the show without it, so come see me if you're interested. Any sensible offer will be considered. So if I read this correctly, you're selling the original layout? So what are all the extensions, numbers 1 through 5 I believe, going to be extensions of now, then, exactly?? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanielB Posted June 9, 2017 Share Posted June 9, 2017 That made me chuckle! I'll be selling the WAS with both the Thawne and Handy Co extensions, as that's the main layout now. The other two, extensions I have at home, which are no further along than the track laying, will be recycled into an N scale layout for home use. Piedmont Blues will replace WAS eventually as mine and Ford's exhibition layout. In the mean time, I'm going to work on my N scale micro layout to get that finished for any exhibitions that might want/need it. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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