MarcD Posted May 2, 2018 Share Posted May 2, 2018 It normally takes us about 2 hours to put the layout together then another hour to get everything out and clean everything. Marc Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al. Posted May 3, 2018 Share Posted May 3, 2018 (edited) Beijiao is all set up and ready to go for the weekend at Bristol. Words already got around as a coach load of Chinese tourists have turn up to see the layout. Edited May 3, 2018 by Al. 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozzer models Posted May 3, 2018 Share Posted May 3, 2018 trucks loaded ready for a 9am start 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark axlecounter Posted May 3, 2018 Author Share Posted May 3, 2018 Trailer is all set ready for me to pick it up from the club room at 0400. I must be mad ha ha Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcD Posted May 3, 2018 Share Posted May 3, 2018 They layout in assembled. Just got to do the electric test and program some chips We have some animals to spot some are easier than others. 4 swans 3 donkeys 4 squirrels 1 cat I will post photos tomorrow Marc Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark axlecounter Posted May 4, 2018 Author Share Posted May 4, 2018 We are at a service station with a Greggs YAY !!!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcD Posted May 4, 2018 Share Posted May 4, 2018 We are at a service station with a Greggs YAY !!!!! You know how to live. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
247 Developments Posted May 4, 2018 Share Posted May 4, 2018 & Home now for some Tea & a Beer 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
locoholic Posted May 5, 2018 Share Posted May 5, 2018 Thanks to everyone - excellent layouts. Best show for a while. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Phil Bullock Posted May 5, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 5, 2018 (edited) Have to agree with that! Thoroughly enjoyed visit - lots of woffle including Mark Axlecounter, and my old friends the Tandy family on Templeford to name just a few Excellent layouts and a great mix of traders Escaped with just MSE parts to build the Norton Junction bracket signal, some Brush 4 works plates from Mr Hanson and a Biff 37/0 sound chip... Hee hee Phil Edited May 5, 2018 by Phil Bullock 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike G Posted May 5, 2018 Share Posted May 5, 2018 Went today, huge variety of layouts and gauges. Seeing Tony Wright there was a surprise! Best show for a good few years, well done to all concerned. Mike Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark axlecounter Posted May 5, 2018 Author Share Posted May 5, 2018 Well day 2 is done. The show is one of the best ones I’ve ever been to. Livsey Lane ran well today. Had a good chat with Tony wright and he gave me some very good advice. Thanks for everyone who said hello. Had a good chat to Phil bullock ( ta buddy ) Mark 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold rodent279 Posted May 5, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 5, 2018 Excellent exhibition as always, thanks to all the exhibitors. The painstaking work that goes into detailing the scenery, buildings etc leaves me feeling slightly small! Didn't see Fox Transfers there, did I miss them? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
247 Developments Posted May 5, 2018 Share Posted May 5, 2018 well were home , cashed up , had tea , now time for a beer 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coppercap Posted May 5, 2018 Share Posted May 5, 2018 Didn't go last year (it had become very 'samey' to me, and I hadn't really enjoyed the last one I went to), but I went today and thought it was an absoluty excellent show. It looked like it was going to be very busy when I arrived at 11am (I've never parked the car so far across the field!), but there was no queue to get in. Inside it was indeed busy, but no difficulty getting to see layouts and traders. Well done to all concerned! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steadfast Posted May 5, 2018 Share Posted May 5, 2018 Thought it was quite a good show this year, better than the last few years. DEMU had our usual spot opposite the toilets again, but conveniently they've built a new cafe there too! Jo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Dunsignalling Posted May 5, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 5, 2018 Excellent exhibition as always, thanks to all the exhibitors. The painstaking work that goes into detailing the scenery, buildings etc leaves me feeling slightly small! Didn't see Fox Transfers there, did I miss them? I think Fox Transfers stopped attending exhibitions several years ago. John Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozzer models Posted May 6, 2018 Share Posted May 6, 2018 Had a good show now waiting for my steak at F&B Merthyr Tydfil 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crantock Posted May 7, 2018 Share Posted May 7, 2018 An excellent show. My first time visit but will add to the list. One of the best venues visited - i think the 3 large same level halls is the best mix, Staaford and Wigan are similar but Bristol has good bumpy dry grass parking. Also noticeable was that the halls did not overheat. Layouts were all good quality. None transporting dust or blatant displays of collections. Pick for me was Bishopsmead, ex LNWR locos and stock in LMS guise and operations you could understsnd. Very nice. Only criticism is that I could have easily missed hall 3. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcD Posted May 7, 2018 Share Posted May 7, 2018 (edited) We had a great time at the show dispite killing killi two locos Big thanks to the team for putting a great show Marc Edited May 7, 2018 by Furness Wagon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
doodaa Posted May 7, 2018 Share Posted May 7, 2018 Good show, and spent too much money, only one criticism was it was cash only at the door. Steve Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
40F Posted May 7, 2018 Share Posted May 7, 2018 Good show, and spent too much money, only one criticism was it was cash only at the door. Steve The cost of reliable credit card machines can be expensive and possibly not justifiable for a once a year show Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcD Posted May 7, 2018 Share Posted May 7, 2018 We have a pay as you go card machine I think they are under £50 if you PM me I will send you a link to it Marc Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark axlecounter Posted May 7, 2018 Author Share Posted May 7, 2018 what a show the most enjoyable one we have been to. Well done all who helped put this show together. I entered 2 locos one kit built lanc and York 0-6-0 class 27. And the other was a modified Hornby Black 5 to a high running plate caprotti version. They both came first place. That is the first time I won anything ha ha 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcD Posted May 7, 2018 Share Posted May 7, 2018 A few shots of "Lowick" with the prototype Sharp Stewart 2-4-2T 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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