RMweb Gold gwrrob Posted September 28, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 28, 2018 Surprised to see that Wizard Models will not be at Warley this year, so no Comet bits either I was too but Andrew doesn't want the stress that Warley brings and so pulled out. He's cut back on a few of his regular shows. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Mike Bellamy Posted October 10, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 10, 2018 . PARKING I am going to the Grand Designs Show tomorrow (free tickets via local newspaper promotion) and went to the NEC site to check opening times and parking arrangements. Pre-paid parking is £12 which is about what I expected based on previous visits, but I see that the 'Pay on the Day' parking charge is now £16 !! Obviously this is to encourage more to book in advance but it's a bit of a shock to be asked for an extra £4 when paying cash. I have also booked for the Caravan Show which is next week and for that the parking is free but I suppose it's all built into the cost of the halls / stands etc. I know that in the past we have been advised to use a local station, park for free and get a cheap ticket to the NEC station. What do members here recommend ? . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkSG Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 I know that in the past we have been advised to use a local station, park for free and get a cheap ticket to the NEC station. What do members here recommend ? A train ticket from the nearest station with free parking is less than the cost of parking at the NEC, so yes, that's definitely the best option if money is your primary concern. But it is, of course, less flexible and more time-consuming. The other option is to park in the railway station car park rather than the NEC car parks. That's a longer walk to the exhibition halls (and there's no free shuttle bus like there is from some NEC car parks), but it's half the price and as easy to get to by car as the NEC. That's what I usually do. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris M Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 So long as you know the times of the trains I reckon catching a train one or two stops is not much different to catching a bus to the NEC car park and queuing to get out. £16 is a ripoff. It could be argued that everyone going to the caravan show, including those arriving by train have paid towards the cost of car parking in their admission ticket. The NEC is of course now owned by a "business development" company. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coldgunner Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 Wow, the parking price has shot up since I last went. I think I parked in the 'Orange' section or whatever it was and was no-where near as expensive as that. Though I don't mind paying for the parking convenience and I can nip out to drop off some of my acquisitions during the day. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold roundhouse Posted October 10, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 10, 2018 Paperwork returned a week or so ago. Come see us on stand C001, “Dobris”. Plenty to do on the layout beforehand though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PaulRhB Posted October 10, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 10, 2018 Plenty to do on the layout beforehand though. Yep I'm doing a few light mods too 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold roundhouse Posted October 10, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 10, 2018 Yep I'm doing a few light mods too b369c2d4-913e-421a-b4eb-1b6e5cc06fb4.jpg What is the new slot for? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PaulRhB Posted October 10, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 10, 2018 What is the new slot for? Bigger magnets for reliability http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/61841-lulworth-castle-1930s-to-2000s/page-13 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Mike Bellamy Posted October 10, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 10, 2018 It could be argued that everyone going to the caravan show, including those arriving by train have paid towards the cost of car parking in their admission ticket. You would think so but Caravan Club member concession rate is only £7.50. The show covers all of the 'new' part of the NEC (Halls 6 - 12 & 17 - 20) and I expect that the manufacturers are paying for the parking in their stand costs as in some halls there are only two or three manufacturers as their stands are so big . . . . . . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liam Posted October 11, 2018 Author Share Posted October 11, 2018 You would think so but Caravan Club member concession rate is only £7.50. The show covers all of the 'new' part of the NEC (Halls 6 - 12 & 17 - 20) and I expect that the manufacturers are paying for the parking in their stand costs as in some halls there are only two or three manufacturers as their stands are so big . . . . . . That's strange, thought it was free for Caravan club members last year. But we've got free tickets again this year from a campervan showroom in Nottinghamshire where we bought our campervan from. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinC37LG Posted October 11, 2018 Share Posted October 11, 2018 We're very excited to have secured a lastminute.com slot at Warley. Thanks to those involved! You all come very highly recommended by our friends at the Deltic Preservation Society, and we can't wait! Some of you here already know us, but I hope to meet a lot more of you in person. Do come and find us, and see what we have to offer. There is a slim chance we may have an important, and 'exclusive' announcement to make... but everything is a bit fluid at the moment. Cheers!Martin. Class 37 Locomotive Group Chairman. www.c37lg.co.uk 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris M Posted October 11, 2018 Share Posted October 11, 2018 That's strange, thought it was free for Caravan club members last year. But we've got free tickets again this year from a campervan showroom in Nottinghamshire where we bought our campervan from. I can only assume caravan manufacturers make more money than model railway equipment suppliers 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liam Posted October 11, 2018 Author Share Posted October 11, 2018 I can only assume caravan manufacturers make more money than model railway equipment suppliers Absolutely, in fact transporting them to the NEC and setting up the displays is costly as well - a few years ago someone from the aforementioned showroom said it cost them a six-figure sum for everything that weekend. Anyway, back to Warley.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les1952 Posted October 11, 2018 Share Posted October 11, 2018 (edited) I must have filled in the safety forms correctly. The badges for Hawthorn Dene have now arrived. That means you are stuck with us. Stand C31, just around the corner from the N Gauge Society, and next door to Westbrook with Paul and Alan (must learn some new insults as we'll be trading them all weekend....) Team is myself, Geoff, Bob and Mr Simon. The layout looks a little different - the big black proscenium has gone and the name sits atop the backscene. Pic from Weston Super Mare last month. I will have sorted out the leaning-back upright though with layouts either side it won't be as visible as it was at Weston. Don't forget to say hello. Les Edited October 11, 2018 by Les1952 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcD Posted October 12, 2018 Share Posted October 12, 2018 I posted our forms back on Tuesday so hopefully the badges etc should be back with us shortly. We have been allocated D49 as a spot. I have to finish the locos and install some extra magnets for the couplings and we should be good to go with Lowick. Marc Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gismorail Posted October 12, 2018 Share Posted October 12, 2018 Wow, the parking price has shot up since I last went. I think I parked in the 'Orange' section or whatever it was and was no-where near as expensive as that. Though I don't mind paying for the parking convenience and I can nip out to drop off some of my acquisitions during the day. My rail ticket from the North West with my Senor Railcard works out cheaper happy days me thinks ...plus I have no fuel costs ...your right it's a rip off Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
caradoc Posted October 18, 2018 Share Posted October 18, 2018 Last year I bought my Warley ticket from Ian Allan in Birmingham, and I'm sure I heard that this year tickets are again available there, and also from their Waterloo shop; Can anyone confirm this please ? (I can't see any mention of this facility on the Warley website). Thanks. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Barry O Posted October 18, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 18, 2018 Last year I bought my Warley ticket from Ian Allan in Birmingham, and I'm sure I heard that this year tickets are again available there, and also from their Waterloo shop; Can anyone confirm this please ? (I can't see any mention of this facility on the Warley website). Thanks. Yes they are..its on the home page for the showhttps://www.thewarleyshow.co.uk/index.html Baz Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PaulRhB Posted October 18, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 18, 2018 And the floor plan and list are now up http://thewarleyshow.co.uk/pdf/2018%20Hall%20Plan.pdf Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RANGERS Posted October 18, 2018 Share Posted October 18, 2018 On the great parking debate, you can park in the station car park which I believe is now £8 for the day or you could always use the train for the whole journey. Using the online site to buy show tickets gives you 25% of Virgin fares, return from London was only £12. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwealleans Posted October 18, 2018 Share Posted October 18, 2018 I see Mr. King and I have been separated. Were we that unruly last year? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted October 18, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 18, 2018 (edited) Last chance to see New Bryford in England before retirement (again) Cheers, Mick Edited October 18, 2018 by newbryford Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Barry O Posted October 18, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 18, 2018 I see Mr. King and I have been separated. Were we that unruly last year?Yes. The demo organiser has spies everywhere....... Baz Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris M Posted October 18, 2018 Share Posted October 18, 2018 It's all starting to come together. This is just a draft of course. SVRLad I will let you know when the show magazine is printed. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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