Persephone Posted January 10, 2018 Share Posted January 10, 2018 (edited) The 54th Rochdale MRG Model Railway Exhibition Sat 7th April – Sun 8th April 2018 The Coach House, Lodge Street, Littleborough, Lancashire OL15 9AE OPENING TIMES: SAT 10am-4.30pm, SUN 10am-4.30pmADMISSION: Adults £3.00; Accompanied Under 16s FREE Once again we will be holding our annual show at the Coach House Littleborough. The accent is on quality modelling in a relaxed and convivial atmosphere. We run a small show with a bit bit of a back to the good old days feel about it but with good, well modelled layouts. Simple food and drinks available and there are many other good watering holes in the vicinity including the Good Beer Guide listed Red Lion. 8 layouts are attending: ENIGMA ENGINEERING P4 CRAWTON OO AMALGAMATED WAGON WORKS O gauge FOUNTAIN COLLIERY OO (Chris Nevard's latest Micro) ARCADIA PENN TERMINAL US O HEBBLE VALE EM HARKNESS EM EASINGWOLD EAST EM As are: Todmorden Model Supplies The Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway Society The Class 40 Preservation society Edited April 6, 2018 by Persephone 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88D Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 Always a good show. Looking forward to it as I missed last year’s show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Persephone Posted March 1, 2018 Author Share Posted March 1, 2018 Appearing at this years show: Chris Nevard's Fountain Colliery 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5050 Posted March 4, 2018 Share Posted March 4, 2018 Last appearance of 'Enigma Engineering' in my ownership. It's going 'darn sarf' so may never be seen again 'oop norf'. Come and have a go! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 70000 Britannia Posted March 16, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 16, 2018 Looking forward to bringing US O scale, Arcadia Pennsylvania Terminal. For those that haven't seen it: 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Persephone Posted March 27, 2018 Author Share Posted March 27, 2018 Appearing at the show, Crawton by Steve Saxby. picture by Chris Nevard 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5050 Posted April 3, 2018 Share Posted April 3, 2018 Going into the loft later today to rescue 'Enigma Engineering' from its resting place for one last time. Come and have a go - you may never get another chance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Persephone Posted April 3, 2018 Author Share Posted April 3, 2018 Featuring at the show, Hebble Vale Goods by Karl Crowther (Rochdale MRG) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Persephone Posted April 5, 2018 Author Share Posted April 5, 2018 (edited) Featuring at the show: Harkness by Tony Bucknell Edited April 5, 2018 by Persephone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodenhead Posted April 5, 2018 Share Posted April 5, 2018 Looks like I have something to do on Saturday afternoon then, the layouts look top notch and i will be interested to see how Harkness operates at a 90 degree angle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5050 Posted April 5, 2018 Share Posted April 5, 2018 Looks like I have something to do on Saturday afternoon then, the layouts look top notch and i will be interested to see how Harkness operates at a 90 degree angle It's a minimum space layout, 18" x 9" (approx.?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Persephone Posted April 5, 2018 Author Share Posted April 5, 2018 (edited) It's a minimum space layout, 18" x 9" (approx.?) Its the only way we could fit it in In reality although the file is the right way round on my PC, butb as soon as I import it, it goes sideways - a severe case of other priorities (Chiefly setting up the Oldham Beer Festival, also on this weekend - talk about divided loyalties - and where I will be serving behind the bar from noon tomorrow) means I have given up trying to right the wrong Edited April 5, 2018 by Persephone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Persephone Posted April 6, 2018 Author Share Posted April 6, 2018 Unfortunately due to a health problem, Tan yr Alt has had to drop out of the show this morning. Club member Ben Lord has stepped into the breach with his layout Amalgamated wagon Works, Many thanks Ben and a speedy recovery to Roger of Tan yr Alt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5050 Posted April 6, 2018 Share Posted April 6, 2018 Unfortunately due to a health problem, Tan yr Alt has had to drop out of the show this morning. Club member Ben Lord has stepped into the breach with his layout Amalgamated wagon Works, Many thanks Ben and a speedy recovery to Roger of Tan yr Alt. Hmm, just hope it isn't the same problem that Mrs 5050 had last night and this morning. I hope she recovers OK today to allow me to leave her alone and get there tomorrow. The layout will be there though whatever, brought over by my mate so even more reason to have a go and give him some relief! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodenhead Posted April 7, 2018 Share Posted April 7, 2018 Excellent little show, only got an hour there as I was time limited, could have stayed longer. Impressed by Chris Nevard's ability with three link couplings let alone the quality of his layouts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Stewart Posted April 7, 2018 Share Posted April 7, 2018 I was just reminiscing about Rochdale exhibitions in previous years. Sunday morning drive to Rochdale Town Hall (Victorian?), then home-made CAKES!, and sunlight shafting along layouts. I even heard an organ recital practice in the main hall when helping to set up one Sunday morning. This year looks to be keeping up Rochdale's good quality exhibitions (but alas now in a different location). Well done. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Persephone Posted April 7, 2018 Author Share Posted April 7, 2018 (edited) I was just reminiscing about Rochdale exhibitions in previous years. I even heard an organ recital practice in the main hall when helping to set up one Sunday morning. This year looks to be keeping up Rochdale's good quality exhibitions (but alas now in a different location). Well done. Ah now that was Leslie Bevis - Smith of the MRC who was on the organ that moring - unbeknown to the members of the rMRG who had spent until silly oclock in the Tap and Spie on Drake St and were somewhat worse for wear. The organ playing, as accomplished as it was, didnt help our heads. Tahnks for the comments although the show is small these days we aim to procure qualiity layouts for our visitors to see. Edit: Oh and the cakes are still home made! Edited April 7, 2018 by Persephone 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88D Posted April 7, 2018 Share Posted April 7, 2018 Cracking, friendly show. Great layouts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5050 Posted April 7, 2018 Share Posted April 7, 2018 I was just reminiscing about Rochdale exhibitions in previous years. Sunday morning drive to Rochdale Town Hall (Victorian?), then home-made CAKES!, and sunlight shafting along layouts. I even heard an organ recital practice in the main hall when helping to set up one Sunday morning. This year looks to be keeping up Rochdale's good quality exhibitions (but alas now in a different location). Well done. I think I remember that organ recital, all a bit surreal at the time. And the sunlight through the stained glass windows was always a treat - even if it did increase the ambient temperature somewhat. The building is magnificent, quite the most palatial one I've exhibited in. It appears on the telly occasionally. Sorry about not being there today, Mrs 5050 is still not good so tomorrow may be out as well. It's a pity as I would have liked to have had Enigma under my wing for the last time. However, Bryan and Mel seem to have enjoyed themselves and done the layout proud. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Devil Posted April 7, 2018 Share Posted April 7, 2018 Always worth a call in, quality layouts....seeing as I got rained off at work nipped in for a swift visit on the way home. Recommended if you're in the area tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidM Posted April 8, 2018 Share Posted April 8, 2018 Popped in for a visit this morning, some quality modelling on display. Recommended! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Persephone Posted April 8, 2018 Author Share Posted April 8, 2018 Many thanks to those who attended our show this weekend, as a group we were overwhelmed by the positive comments about the standard of layouts on display. I'd also like to thank all the exhibitors (and I include the societies and trade stand in that group) for the graft over the weekend. It wouldnt happen without you, and Ive got to say what a great bunch of people to spend the weekend with. It was fun, it was friendly, it was a damn good time. Only one misgiving about the weekend and that was that as detailed above, we were without the estimable Mr Gittens on Enigma Engineering, you were missed Paul although the lads did a sterling job as your substitute. Our best wished for a speedy recovery to Mrs G from all at RMRG. There will always be a space for the son of Enigma when you are ready!! I should have been working behind the bar at Oldham Beer Festival on Saturday but it was definitely worth giving up the free beer to run this show - see you next year!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5050 Posted April 8, 2018 Share Posted April 8, 2018 Many thanks to those who attended our show this weekend, as a group we were overwhelmed by the positive comments about the standard of layouts on display. I'd also like to thank all the exhibitors (and I include the societies and trade stand in that group) for the graft over the weekend. It wouldnt happen without you, and Ive got to say what a great bunch of people to spend the weekend with. It was fun, it was friendly, it was a damn good time. Only one misgiving about the weekend and that was that as detailed above, we were without the estimable Mr Gittens on Enigma Engineering, you were missed Paul although the lads did a sterling job as your substitute. Our best wished for a speedy recovery to Mrs G from all at RMRG. There will always be a space for the son of Enigma when you are ready!! I should have been working behind the bar at Oldham Beer Festival on Saturday but it was definitely worth giving up the free beer to run this show - see you next year!! Aw shucks, I am not worthy - but I am renowned as being a well-known spelling mistake.............. Mrs G says thank you very much, she is now feeling a bit better and hopes to be getting over it tomorrow hopefully. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 70000 Britannia Posted April 9, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted April 9, 2018 Back home after an excellent weekend. Great atmosphere with all involved and many thanks to Andy and the team for their support over the weekend. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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