Axlebox Posted June 11, 2017 Share Posted June 11, 2017 (edited) After the sucess of last years show...here come this years... The format is the same (and some of the layouts make a welcome return), the setting is one of Newcastle's hidden gems (someone will post a picure of last years show for sure), and there are a number of cameo layouts amongs the exhibitors...for all those looking for inspiration...also Dr Dave Dunn will be in the lecture theatre (with his projector) to remind us of what the railways once were...and there is a micro pub 200 yards away and lastly the Central station is close at hand... Details as follows... Exhibition of Coal & Limestone Carrying Model Railways Address: North of England Institute of Mining & Mechanical Engineers, Neville Hall, Westgate Road, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 1SEDay 1: Saturday 17th JuneOpening times Day 1: 10:00 - 17:00Day 2: Sunday 18th JuneOpening times Day 2: 10:00 - 16:00Prices: Admission Free - Donations welcome ::Disability access: NoCar parking: No Organising body: Stephenson Locomotive SocietyOrganiser: Les Paul Near Newcastle Central StationLayouts:- Kepier Colliery (00), St. Georges Pit (0), Croft Depot (P4), Middle Peak (EM), Braddyll Colliery (N), Marine Park Yard (00), Blyth (N)Live steam - 16mm narrow gaugeExhibition of archive photographsUnfortunately this historic venue is currently not wheelchair accessible however works after this Exhibition are hoped to improve the situation Edited June 11, 2017 by Axlebox 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porcy Mane Posted June 11, 2017 Share Posted June 11, 2017 (edited) Free? FREE you say. No money to pay to access one of the finest buildings in the North East, the ex Blyth and Tyne Railway board room and the wonderful lecture theater which will be hosting a fine slide show of railways from a bygone age. Cameo inspiration too, along with a chance to meet Les Paul. How novel. I must get myself along. Bogies at ten o clock. P Edited June 11, 2017 by Porcy Mane 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axlebox Posted June 11, 2017 Author Share Posted June 11, 2017 ..thats not even my trainset...its Ian Blenkinsop's Marine Park Yard (owned now by Mr Les Paul)...and grand cameo layout based on a small yard somewhere along the Tyne... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porcy Mane Posted June 11, 2017 Share Posted June 11, 2017 Did anyone imply anything other??? Is the excitement of playing trains (again) getting to your nether regions? Can I bring along a diesel or two? Will Nicholas Wood put in a cameo appearance? Will the Central Station Smiffs still have issues of MRJ? Questions, questions... Here's a pic of an appearing layout that isn't yours... Marine Park Yard by Ian Blenkinsop. (owned by Les Paul) P Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockershovel Posted June 12, 2017 Share Posted June 12, 2017 That's a rather splendid venue for an e hibition... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium melmerby Posted June 12, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 12, 2017 (edited) That's a rather splendid venue for an e hibition... And there used to be an equally splendid 'Spoons opposite but sadly now sold: http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/business/business-news/wetherspoons-union-rooms-newcastle-sold-12472647 You can see them both in this view: https://goo.gl/maps/BC8co8ZYGbz Union Rooms on the left and Institute on the right Keith Edited June 12, 2017 by melmerby Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruston Posted June 12, 2017 Share Posted June 12, 2017 Being an industrial railway nut,I really like the idea of a show that is just for coal and limestone layouts but it's a shame there isn't any trade presence. I was thinking of going but it's a 200 mile round trip just to see half a dozen layouts. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axlebox Posted June 12, 2017 Author Share Posted June 12, 2017 ...also on Saturday 17th June and just 2 metro stops away (not incl the 800 yard walk) is Gateshead Toy Fair http://carlisletoyfair.com/gateshead_toy_fair.html Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porcy Mane Posted June 12, 2017 Share Posted June 12, 2017 (edited) Being an industrial railway nut,I really like the idea of a show that is just for coal and limestone layouts but it's a shame there isn't any trade presence. I was thinking of going but it's a 200 mile round trip just to see half a dozen layouts. I appreciate your point having expressed similar thoughts last year. I may have this wrong but the show is organised in part to fulfil lottery commission criteria to make the building and its contents more accessible to the general public hence the free entry with no commercial content. Axlebox touched on the point that currently there is no wheelchair access but this is to change in the near future due to finance becoming available. As with so many things in the present, lottery funding "enables" but you have to tick their boxes. Being a lapsed member of AMEME and having attended many lectures (Including talks by the RCTS & SLS) at Neville Hall down the years, I'm a little biased but I'd say a two hundred mile round trip is worth it just to see inside the building and take in part of David Dunns slide show. Due to its location parking is a problem but there is metered parking directly behind central station and a number of multi storeys only a short walk from the venue. The hall is only about a minutes' walk from the main entrance to Newcastle Central Station including the Metro Station and I know a lot of folk who park in Gateshead and then use the Metro. Alternately if the weathers fine you can then take the rather magnificent walk across the Tyne or High Level Bridges. I might see you there? P (Stressing I've nothing to do with the organisers or organisation). https://mininginstitute.org.uk/coal-and-limestone-carrying-model-railways/ And there used to be an equally splendid 'Spoons opposite but sadly now sold: http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/business/business-news/wetherspoons-union-rooms-newcastle-sold-12472647 ...and here is the scribe of that very piece standing on a railway platform forlornly waiting for a train. ...also on Saturday 17th June and just 2 metro stops away (not incl the 800 yard walk) is Gateshead Toy Fair There is also a bus ride (approx. 5 minutes) from Gateshead Interchange drops you of right outside the venue. Go Northern Service 93 every 20 minutes. https://assets.goaheadbus.com/media/cms_page_media/2017/4/19/93_94_May2017_WEB.pdf P Edited June 12, 2017 by Porcy Mane Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruston Posted June 12, 2017 Share Posted June 12, 2017 If I come it will be on Sunday. Do you know if the Bowes Railway will be running that day? It would be worth the trip to see that as well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axlebox Posted June 12, 2017 Author Share Posted June 12, 2017 If I come it will be on Sunday. Do you know if the Bowes Railway will be running that day? It would be worth the trip to see that as well. ...you won't have time!...just ask Dr Dunn to put on some industrial pics for you and you'll be there for hours...and hours... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Saunders Posted June 12, 2017 Share Posted June 12, 2017 And there used to be an equally splendid 'Spoons opposite but sadly now sold: http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/business/business-news/wetherspoons-union-rooms-newcastle-sold-12472647 You can see them both in this view: https://goo.gl/maps/BC8co8ZYGbz Union Rooms on the left and Institute on the right Keith Much better options available within walking distance, towards the High Level Bridge is the Split Chimp a rather good microbrewery and on the other side of the railway is another microbrewery but the name escapes me! Both are in the Arches under the railway! Mark Saunders Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruston Posted June 12, 2017 Share Posted June 12, 2017 ...you won't have time!...just ask Dr Dunn to put on some industrial pics for you and you'll be there for hours...and hours... Do you know what time the slide show/talk starts? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium melmerby Posted June 12, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 12, 2017 (edited) Much better options available within walking distance, towards the High Level Bridge is the Split Chimp a rather good microbrewery and on the other side of the railway is another microbrewery but the name escapes me! Both are in the Arches under the railway! Mark Saunders Talking more about the building, although it did have a good selection of local beers. Keith Edited June 12, 2017 by melmerby Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axlebox Posted June 12, 2017 Author Share Posted June 12, 2017 Do you know what time the slide show/talk starts? Dave will be there all weekend...althougth a fiver says he'll be half an hour late turning up...hes also at Railex NE in July. Proper beer in Newcastle is my specialist subject... The Split Chimp is the micro pub 200 yards down the road! The one on the other side of the railway arches is the Box Social...also worth looking up in the area are: The Head of Steam (opposite the station), The Bridge Hotel (at the end of the High level bridge) and the Town Wall (the otherside of the Central station)...if you have more time on your hand (and within half a mile) are... The Crown Prosada (my fav), The Central bar (Gateshead end of the High level bridge) and The Bacchus (nice interior)...and thats only for starters... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porcy Mane Posted June 12, 2017 Share Posted June 12, 2017 (edited) It's enough to turn a man to drink. And if you're into pub interiors, and like Burnatoft tiles you could always visit the Centurion Bar in Central Station. Can't comment on the Ale but Victoriana at it's finest. http://www.centurion-newcastle.com/?page_id=736 Is there a Greggs within spitting distance??? Edited June 12, 2017 by Porcy Mane Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium melmerby Posted June 13, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 13, 2017 (edited) It's enough to turn a man to drink. And if you're into pub interiors, and like Burnatoft tiles you could always visit the Centurion Bar in Central Station. Can't comment on the Ale but Victoriana at it's finest. http://www.centurion-newcastle.com/?page_id=736 Is there a Greggs within spitting distance??? Greggs? Wash your mouth out. (probably need to afterwards!) IMHO The epitome of downmarket corporate rubbish. Years ago it was a well liked Tyneside bakers. Even the stotties today aren't a patch on what they used to be. Keith Edited June 13, 2017 by melmerby Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold john new Posted June 13, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 13, 2017 After the sucess of last years show...here come this years... The format is the same (and some of the layouts make a welcome return), the setting is one of Newcastle's hidden gems (someone will post a picure of last years show for sure), and there are a number of cameo layouts amongs the exhibitors...for all those looking for inspiration...also Dr Dave Dunn will be in the lecture theatre (with his projector) to remind us of what the railways once were...and there is a micro pub 200 yards away and lastly the Central station is close at hand... Details as follows... Exhibition of Coal & Limestone Carrying Model Railways Address: North of England Institute of Mining & Mechanical Engineers, Neville Hall, Westgate Road, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 1SE Day 1: Saturday 17th June Opening times Day 1: 10:00 - 17:00 Day 2: Sunday 18th June Opening times Day 2: 10:00 - 16:00 Prices: Admission Free - Donations welcome : : Disability access: No Car parking: No Organising body: Stephenson Locomotive Society Organiser: Les Paul Near Newcastle Central Station Layouts:- Kepier Colliery (00), St. Georges Pit (0), Croft Depot (P4), Middle Peak (EM), Braddyll Colliery (N), Marine Park Yard (00), Blyth (N) Live steam - 16mm narrow gauge Exhibition of archive photographs Unfortunately this historic venue is currently not wheelchair accessible however works after this Exhibition are hoped to improve the situation One being organised by the SLS Newcastle Centre, a good exhibition in a fantastic historic venue and whilst there please talk to our members about possibly joining. At 108 years old this year we are the oldest, surviving, railway technology interest group in the world. Just wish that for me it wouldn't be a 700+ mile round trip ! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porcy Mane Posted June 13, 2017 Share Posted June 13, 2017 Greggs? Wash your mouth out. Ermmm, it was written with a certain amount of irony & incongruity, hence "Greggs" & "spitting" being used in the same sentence. One being organised by the SLS Newcastle Centre, a good exhibition in a fantastic historic venue and whilst there please talk to our members about possibly joining. At 108 years old this year we are the oldest, surviving, railway technology interest group in the world. and after visiting the exhibition you can step outside and doff your cap to Loughs bronze statue of the Father of Railways. P Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold john new Posted June 13, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 13, 2017 Ermmm, it was written with a certain amount of irony & incongruity, hence "Greggs" & "spitting" being used in the same sentence. and after visiting the exhibition you can step outside and doff your cap to Loughs bronze statue of the Father of Railways. P Is that visible again? A bit disappointed last time I was up in Newcastle as it was hidden behind behind building work hoardings etc.? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porcy Mane Posted June 13, 2017 Share Posted June 13, 2017 Is that visible again? Should be. https://goo.gl/maps/JTMBg4zfz132 I'll let you know on Saturday Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
North Eastern Posted June 13, 2017 Share Posted June 13, 2017 It's enough to turn a man to drink. And if you're into pub interiors, and like Burnatoft tiles you could always visit the Centurion Bar in Central Station. Can't comment on the Ale but Victoriana at it's finest. http://www.centurion-newcastle.com/?page_id=736 Is there a Greggs within spitting distance??? There's a Greggs across the road from the station portico, next to Gunner House. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porcy Mane Posted June 13, 2017 Share Posted June 13, 2017 (edited) There's a Greggs across the road from the station portico, next to Gunner House. You should know... (And open all night if my last Railex NE experience was anything to go by? I also witnessed a prospective MP purchase a Cheese & Bean pastie in there. First and only time I've seen doormen on a pastie pie shop!) Edited June 13, 2017 by Porcy Mane Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rope runner Posted June 13, 2017 Share Posted June 13, 2017 I'll be there at some point. Tanfield have a gala on this weekend too, with 2 visiting locos (both ex-Stewarts and LLoyds, Corby). I believe they're hoping to have 5 in steam, so well worth a visit. Paul A. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
North Eastern Posted June 14, 2017 Share Posted June 14, 2017 You should know... (And open all night if my last Railex NE experience was anything to go by? I also witnessed a prospective MP purchase a Cheese & Bean pastie in there. First and only time I've seen doormen on a pastie pie shop!) It gets abit rowdy when all the pubs etc empty out, but can't complain they are keeping my share price up and my annual profit share as well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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