John K Posted February 27, 2018 Share Posted February 27, 2018 (edited) The East Anglian Model Railway Exhibition, on March 10th and 11th, will again bring together many of the very best model railway layouts from around the country. There are 32 layouts for you to see in all of the popular gauges including some continental and, many have not been seen in this part of the country before. There will be 28 traders who will be selling all the much needed items required for making the hobby come to life, and this year, we also have four demonstrators showing you various modelling techniques.The Show is open 10-5 on Saturday and 10-4 on Sunday. The Summit (Draper's Sidings) by Yeovil Model Railway Group is pictured. With a footprint of 47 by 27 feet, you will not be able to miss this layout at our exhibition. The Summit is 7mm / O gauge on a grand scale and was voted Railway Modeller's Railway of the Year in 2016. The layout is loosely based on the summit of the Settle and Carlisle Railway at Ais Gill. The track layout, with the lay-by sidings, is close to what once existed here. The viaduct is based on the one at Ais Gill but the fell side has been brought closer to the railway. The Summit Photo by Steve Flint courtesy of Railway Modeller In contrast to The Summit, The Sidings by Nick Gurney in 4mm / OO gauge provides a modern scene in a small space, measuring just over 6 feet in length and 1 foot wide with a scenic section of only four feet. Nick has tried to incorporate several features from the modern railway including a GSM-R phone mast with cabin and trackside relay cabinets some modelled with the doors open and the associated cable trunking. The layout is inspired by York parcel sidings, where predominantly DRS locos are stabled although other operators’ locos can be seen from time to time. Creating a local scene, Fenchurch St Peter by George Woodcock, John Norton and Richard Coleman, is also 4mm / OO gauge and it represents a small remote station situated in the East Anglian Fens in the area between March, Wisbech and Spalding. Fenchurch St Peter. Photo by Paul Bason courtesy of Railway Modeller For our younger visitors there is a children’s layout, Shabbey Road, so that they can ‘drive a train’ and we have rides inside on a 71/4 inch gauge electric train and outside on a 4 inch scale traction engine. If you need a ride from Huntingdon Railway station to or from the Britten Arena at Wood Green Animal Charity Centre, Godmanchester, PE29 2NH then please use the free vintage bus service. Wood Green Animal Charity Centre offers ample free car parking, excellent food and other facilities to enjoy while you are there. The East Anglian Model Railway Exhibition is organised by St Neots Model Railway Club. If you would like to know more about the exhibition visit http://www.stneotsmrc.com/exhibitions or find the East Anglian Model Railway Exhibition page on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/East-Anglian-Model-Railway-Exhibition-308140952659301/ Any queries, contact Exhibition Manager, Jackie Kneeshaw 01480 454927 Come and see us... Edited February 27, 2018 by John K 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Torper Posted February 27, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 27, 2018 That picture of The Summit is outstanding. Just a bit too far for me to travel though... DT Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
John K Posted February 27, 2018 Author Share Posted February 27, 2018 (edited) The Summit is brilliant. It doesn’t go out to exhibitions very often, so it may be the only chance some people get to see it. My advice is come on Sunday - you’ll probably get a better view. John K Edited February 27, 2018 by John K Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
John K Posted February 28, 2018 Author Share Posted February 28, 2018 Advance tickets are still available here: http://www.stneotsmrc.com/advanced-ticket-purchase The advance ticket sales will be closing on Friday March 3rd./ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
guzzler17 Posted March 1, 2018 Share Posted March 1, 2018 The Summit is brilliant. It doesn’t go out to exhibitions very often, so it may be the only chance some people get to see it. My advice is come on Sunday - you’ll probably get a better view. John K For those who cannot get to St Neots the only other exhibition that The Summit is currently booked in for this year is Railex 2018 in Aylesbury at the end of May. Nothing else in the diary at this time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium PhilJ W Posted March 1, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 1, 2018 I intend to be there with a young man celebrating his 10th birthday (and his dad, who is a bit older). The birthday boy will be wearing a badge telling everyone that he is 10, the wizzened old boy with him will be me so pop over and say hello. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
John K Posted March 5, 2018 Author Share Posted March 5, 2018 I'm delighted to see the weather forecast for the 10th/11th is rather better than the 3rd 4th was. John 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
John K Posted March 5, 2018 Author Share Posted March 5, 2018 (edited) I have posted the flyer just in case I have omitted ant relevant details from elsewhere. Edited March 5, 2018 by John K Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium PhilJ W Posted March 5, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 5, 2018 I'm delighted to see the weather forecast for the 10th/11th is rather better than the 3rd 4th was. John Might be a bit wet though according to the long range forecast. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
John K Posted March 7, 2018 Author Share Posted March 7, 2018 (edited) Here's a few more photos to keep you going until the weekend. Caradon Junction - Classic 4mm Western - 70s Blues by Mike Kelly Mosquito Falls - On30 Canadian logging by De Haviland MRS Sidmouth - Super Southern P4 by Richard Harper Photo by Paul Bason courtesy Railway Modeller Come and see all 32 layouts. I can't post photos of all of them, but there are some more pictures on our Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/East-Anglian-Model-Railway-Exhibition-308140952659301/ John K Edited for silly typo Edited March 7, 2018 by John K 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiDAS Posted March 8, 2018 Share Posted March 8, 2018 Another couple Warren Hill 7mm ex GER 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
John K Posted March 8, 2018 Author Share Posted March 8, 2018 (edited) Our webmaster has placed a downloadable vintage bus timetable here: http://www.stneotsmrc.com/2018-bus-timetable] John K I have now posted images for the timetable See below JK Edited March 8, 2018 by John K Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium PhilJ W Posted March 8, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 8, 2018 Our webmaster has placed a downloadable vintage bus timetable here: http://www.stneotsmrc.com/2018-bus-timetable] John K It doesn't work on my computer. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
John K Posted March 8, 2018 Author Share Posted March 8, 2018 (edited) It doesn't work on my computer. Hi Phil It's downloadable word But all is not lost; here it is as images Saturday first then Sunday Edited March 8, 2018 by John K Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium PhilJ W Posted March 8, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 8, 2018 That explains it, I don't have Word. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
John K Posted March 8, 2018 Author Share Posted March 8, 2018 Breaking News – addition car park Our Show is very popular so we have found a new area of additional car parking on hard ground (rather than wet field). Because this new car park is 700yds from the Wood Green gate we have also provided a shuttle service to and from the Show. This shuttle will be in addition to the vintage bus service running to the railway station. John K Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
John K Posted March 8, 2018 Author Share Posted March 8, 2018 (edited) Pdfs of the bus timetables are now available here too. http://www.stneotsmrc.com/EAMRE%202018%20bus%20timetable.pdf John K Edited March 8, 2018 by John K Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium PhilJ W Posted March 8, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 8, 2018 Breaking News – addition car park Our Show is very popular so we have found a new area of additional car parking on hard ground (rather than wet field). Because this new car park is 700yds from the Wood Green gate we have also provided a shuttle service to and from the Show. This shuttle will be in addition to the vintage bus service running to the railway station. John K That will please my friends young son who is 'in to' buses. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick G Posted March 8, 2018 Share Posted March 8, 2018 Looking forward to the weekend, layout all ready for its trip from North Wales. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
John K Posted March 9, 2018 Author Share Posted March 9, 2018 It’s all coming together nicely now John K 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Fen End Pit Posted March 10, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 10, 2018 The queue to get from the car park to the hall is currently taking about an hour to move. Looks like the organisers have been seriously let down. I wouldn't recommend travelling here. David Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
40F Posted March 10, 2018 Share Posted March 10, 2018 The queue to get from the car park to the hall is currently taking about an hour to move. Looks like the organisers have been seriously let down. I wouldn't recommend travelling here. David ??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
John K Posted March 10, 2018 Author Share Posted March 10, 2018 (edited) We have now been supplied with a bigger bus and have rapid transit to and from the additional car park. Edited March 10, 2018 by John K 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cravensdmufan Posted March 10, 2018 Share Posted March 10, 2018 Went to this exhibition today - arrived at 10 and left at 3.30. Really great - fantastic layouts and good trade. Bit disappointed with the "weathing demonstration" - not much being done there, never mind! Animal centre tea bar very efficient - excellent hot drinks and snacks. Very reasonable price £1 for a large coffee or tea. A great shame they are closing the arena and there will be no exhibition at this venue next year. It will be hard to get a place as good IMO. Well done organisers, exhibitors, stewards and animal centre staff. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PenrithBeacon Posted March 10, 2018 Share Posted March 10, 2018 The queue to get from the car park to the hall is currently taking about an hour to move. Looks like the organisers have been seriously let down. I wouldn't recommend travelling here. David I arrived at the overflow car park at 13.30. The was a large queue of very cold and damp people waiting for a small mini-bus to depart. It was clear that I could expect a long wait in the rain before getting a seat on the bus, so I decided to drive around the car park (which is itself a building site) and go home.Non too impressed, sorry. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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