Vulcan Posted January 24, 2010 Share Posted January 24, 2010 Yesterday afternoon was spent doing one or two jobs related to the show. It seems to be coming together well now. Can't wait to get up on that wind swept moor forthe annual fix of moving a ton and a half of barrier and other bit and pieces. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leander Posted January 25, 2010 Author Share Posted January 25, 2010 Nobody told you that good honest toil is good for you. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy C Posted January 25, 2010 Share Posted January 25, 2010 Nobody told you that good honest toil is good for you. It isnt when you are lugging a Bb bass about on Whit Friday Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leander Posted January 26, 2010 Author Share Posted January 26, 2010 I've had a phone call last night from Dave Hewitt (Unit Models). Unfortunately he's damaged his layout Turner's Tiles and won't be bringing it to the show. He's agreed to do a demo instead to fill the 4' space. It would happen after the Guide went to the printer. We'll keep the Guide as it is and put a notice on the Unit Models stand explaining what's happened (he tripped up over his dog while he was carrying it). I should add that he was carrying the layout (not the dog!). I think his demo will probably be on layout & buildings restoration. We'll also remind him not to bring the dog. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold beast66606 Posted January 26, 2010 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 26, 2010 he tripped up over his dog while he was carrying it). I should add that he was carrying the layout (not the dog!). I think his demo will probably be on layout & buildings restoration. And dog train-ing ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy C Posted January 28, 2010 Share Posted January 28, 2010 And dog train-ing ? So whos going to go up to the trade stand and ask if he does any 4mm cast resin dog kennels then? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
black and decker boy Posted January 28, 2010 Share Posted January 28, 2010 A reminder of what Eskmuir looks like : and a taste of one of the upgrades making their debut at Rochdale : This is the DCC sound chipped version from Bachmann and will be making sporadic appearances to remind us of that Sulzer splutter Hopefully see you over the weekend, feel free to admit being an RMweber and ask any questions you have . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold beast66606 Posted January 28, 2010 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 28, 2010 So whos going to go up to the trade stand and ask if he does any 4mm cast resin dog kennels then? Or ask if hes still feeling rough ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leander Posted January 28, 2010 Author Share Posted January 28, 2010 That's great guys - keep 'em coming. The amended Hall Plans & Exhibits Lists are attached. Hall Plan.doc Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
black and decker boy Posted January 29, 2010 Share Posted January 29, 2010 A few more reminders of ESKMUIR - the goods yard this time and some of the new detailing: These are from the local private haulier who is using the Eskmuir railhead to win his initial traffic but in modern times has taken over the old goods yard as his depot area having seen off the railways entirely! The good old BR lorries, long since retired but help to set the period of the layout. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy C Posted January 30, 2010 Share Posted January 30, 2010 I'm constantly amazed by visitors to the website who have looked at the exhibition pages: http://www.rmrg.co.uk/Exhibition2010/Index.aspx If all who viewe attended we would have visitors from the Sates, Canada, Australia, Demark Holland, France, Germany, Belgium, Israel, Russia, the Bahamas, Ireland and as once mentioned, the Ivory Coast! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suddaby Posted January 31, 2010 Share Posted January 31, 2010 "If all who viewe attended we would have visitors from the Sates, Canada, Australia, Demark Holland, France, Germany, Belgium, Israel, Russia, the Bahamas, Ireland and as once mentioned, the Ivory Coast!" We might have to run a vintage bus service from Manchester Airport! Kevin Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
black and decker boy Posted February 1, 2010 Share Posted February 1, 2010 A few more tasters, hope people are finding them interesting and tempting them to come this weekend, go on, you know you want to really. The station area back in Autumn 09 at the Halifax show. A significant (and as yet, unfunded ) investment in platform trolleys courtesy of Dart Castings. My favorite type of modelling - get a big saw, a new model, some glue and paint and lets see what happens. Bliss Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
black and decker boy Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 Hot off the press, Mr B has been hard at work building the station and here are a few up to date pics: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy C Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 Looking tasty, and Ive read the "rules" but probably wont get the chance to get passed out this weekend seeing as Ive got to deputise for MrB in the dishing out of pie stakes!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted February 3, 2010 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 3, 2010 Looking tasty, and Ive read the "rules" but probably wont get the chance to get passed out this weekend seeing as Ive got to deputise for MrB in the dishing out of pie stakes!! If Andy's on the pie run, then I guess it's a beef 'n' ale pie............. Mick Getting the Blackmill monster ready for the road this weekend. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
black and decker boy Posted February 4, 2010 Share Posted February 4, 2010 A final couple of Eskmuir photos, hope everyone that comes has a great weekend with us Our new DMU, a detailed and weathered Hornby Met Cam power - trailer for the Edzell shuttle Some figures to populate the layout - all are hand painted Dart Castings figures. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium ullypug Posted February 4, 2010 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 4, 2010 Just about to start and get everything together so I can make a stress free departure in the morning. Here's hoping for a smooth journey tomorrow. Hey it'll be Friday and it's the M5 & M6. What could possibly go wrong? Looking forward to seeing everyone again. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leander Posted February 5, 2010 Author Share Posted February 5, 2010 Have a safe journey Andrew - see you during late afternoon all being well. Pete Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy C Posted February 5, 2010 Share Posted February 5, 2010 And now the hard work starts - off to pick up the Luton van at 9, a trip to the barn at Sowerby to pick up the barrier - two tons of scaffolding pole to hump across a field on top of the moor. Putting a model railway show on is definately not for the fainthearted or feeble But the theres Rachels bacon sausage and black pudding barms to look forward to sat round the "farm" table Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leander Posted February 5, 2010 Author Share Posted February 5, 2010 So for the first time in at least the last three years, we shouldn't have to contend with snow and freezing temperatures. So hopefully we won't have traders stranded up hills and all should be as planned. I'm hoping to get to the Hall by the time marking out commences at 4.30pm. We should be all done soon after 9.00pm. If you're coming, do stop by and introduce yourselves. If your not and you can possibly get over, please reconsider as we've got a good selection of trade and a stunning line-up of layouts, some of which haven't appeared in the north west previously. Here's looking forward to an excellent weekend. Rochdale - small but perfectly formed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted February 5, 2010 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 5, 2010 Blackmill is set up and ready to roll almost. Just a few of the loose lineside detailing items and a bit of stock to go on Saturday morning. Cheers, Mick Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
black and decker boy Posted February 5, 2010 Share Posted February 5, 2010 Everything has gone smoothly tonight with most layouts and traders in the hall and set up ready for 10am tomorrow. Here are a few quick shots fired off on the way out. Something for everyone hopefully: Crumley: Dewsbury Midland: Blackmill: Dinas 1869: Midhurst: Oldham King Street: Stoney Lane Depot: Wheal Elizabeth: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy C Posted February 6, 2010 Share Posted February 6, 2010 Its a nice day here in Rochdale today so why not come along and make a visit - Some top quality layouts on show and it will be worth the trip. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnteal Posted February 6, 2010 Share Posted February 6, 2010 My nephew (age5) when asked what he wanted for his birthday a few weeks ago, asked to spend some time with uncle john and his trains ! So I have him today and will be coming over to Rochdale this morning followed by running some big trains in the garden this afternoon. Its a chore I know !!! John Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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