Leander Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 (edited) expoEM Spring 2019 - a Showcase of the Best in 4mm Scale Modelling The flagship event of the EM Gauge Society will take place as usual this year over the weekend of May 18th/29th at the now well-established venue of Bracknell Leisure Centre. On display will be at least ten finescale layouts representing the best in 4mm scale modelling, while the guest layout this time will be “Addison Park” in 3mm scale. In addition there will be plenty of opportunity to stock up on modelling supplies with upwards of 30 specialist traders in attendance, plus a wide variety of ‘Show you how’ demonstrations and other special interest society stands. As usual there will also be the EM and P4 test track, the EMGS Trade Stand - selling among other things, the new ‘ready to lay’ EM track, and members’ second hand sales. Venue: Opening times: Bracknell Leisure Centre Saturday 18th May: 10.30am to 5.30pm Bagshot Road Sunday 19th May: 10.00am to 4.30pm Bracknell, Berkshire RG12 9SE Confirmed layouts* Cheddar – SDJR – (P4) Hebble Vale Goods – ex GNR/LYR Joint, 1970s Halifax (EM) Hope-under-Dinmore – GWR/LNWR (EM) Horsebridge Wharf – 1930s ex. PDSWJR (EM) Kielder Forest – ex NBR/Border Counties (EM) Kitedale – Former L&Y Branchline in BR (P4) Llanastr – Brecon & Merthyr (P4) Llawryglyn – Cambrian (EM) North Ballachulish – 1970s West Scotland (EM) Portchullin – 1970s ex Highland (P4) Guest Layout – Addison Park – 1950s London Underground (3mm scale) Confirmed Traders* 247 Developments, Alan Gibson, Ambis Engineering, Bill Hudson Transport Books, Branchlines, Brassmasters, Dart Castings Monty’s Models and MJT, Eileen's Emporium, GW Models, High Level Kits, Hobby Holidays, Isinglass Models, Kernow Model Rail Centre, London Road Models, Marc Models, Mega Points Controllers, Mike King (Southern drawings), Mousa Models, Penbits Model Railways, Phoenix Precision Paints, Prickley Pear Products, Roger Carpenter Photographs, Roxey Mouldings (inc. C&L), South Eastern Finecast, Steam Age, Wild Swan Books Ltd., Wizard Models. Confirmed Demonstrators and other displays* Mike Ainsworth R-T-R loco Conversions for beginners John Chambers Kit built wagons including Springing & compensation systems Tony Gee Architectural Modeling Vernon Harrod Kit & Scratch built rolling stock David Hawkins Townscape Chris Hewitt Basic Moulding Techniques John James Split Chassis Loco Construction Geoff Kent Modeling in Plastikard Mick Moore Wagon Loads Ian Rathbone Painting & Lining Peter Sutherland Plastic Coaches Phil Tattershall Bullhead Trackwork Construction DEMU Diesel & Electric rolling stock conversion & construction MERG Layout Electronics Demonstrations Pendon Museum Display/Demonstration Location: Within easy reach of both the M3 (Junction 3) and M4 (Junction 10). Follow the brown signs for Bracknell Leisure Centre. SAT NAV - RG12 9SE Bracknell Railway Station is ¾ mile away. Free on-site parking, Catering (including licensed bar) and Level Access Admission Prices (valid for both days): 2-Day visitor ticket £9.00 EMGS Members £7.00 Family £16.00 Accompanied Child £2.00 Contact: Email: expoem@emgs.org Website: www.emgs.org *Information correct as at time of writing (09.02.19). Edited May 17, 2019 by Leander Update Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gt.Shefford Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 Is C&L not attending this years show? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete55 Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 Looks an excellent show as usual, just sorry I cannot be there this year, as am at Middlesbrough Show with South Pelaw the same weekend. Pete Hill Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold kipford Posted February 13, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 13, 2019 Jonathan C and L website has them down as attending. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gt.Shefford Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 Just looked at his diary page and it says he's sharing his stand with Roxy. Jonathan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leander Posted February 15, 2019 Author Share Posted February 15, 2019 On 14 February 2019 at 18:34, Gt.Shefford said: Just looked at his diary page and it says he's sharing his stand with Roxy. Jonathan Correct, I've had that confirmed. I'll amend the first post in the thread in due course. We're waiting to hear from Dave Hammersley what the stand's to be called. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
88D Posted February 16, 2019 Share Posted February 16, 2019 Is it not possible to have an OO test track as well? I’m sure there’s loads of OO stuff that is bought to be converted, but people want to know they run before they do so. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leander Posted February 22, 2019 Author Share Posted February 22, 2019 On 16 February 2019 at 19:15, 88D said: Is it not possible to have an OO test track as well? I’m sure there’s loads of OO stuff that is bought to be converted, but people want to know they run before they do so. That's a very interesting idea and may well have some mileage in it. On on another test track related theme, I do know that some thought has been given to incorporating DCC on one of the circuits. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
88D Posted May 10, 2019 Share Posted May 10, 2019 How come Expo EM Autumn is higher up the exhibitions list than this one? It was on page 5 or something. Let’s bump it up! Shall be there helping on Hebble Vale, and looking forward to the show. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
88D Posted May 10, 2019 Share Posted May 10, 2019 And another Rochdale MRG layout, Andy Cooper’s North Ballachulish, will be there as well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leander Posted May 11, 2019 Author Share Posted May 11, 2019 Only one week to go before this year's expoEM Spring. The finalised Exhibition Guide is now at the printers. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Compound2632 Posted May 11, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 11, 2019 On 22/02/2019 at 20:28, Leander said: On on another test track related theme, I do know that some thought has been given to incorporating DCC on one of the circuits. What happened to that thought? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leander Posted May 11, 2019 Author Share Posted May 11, 2019 Nothing as yet Stephen. The subject will be raised with the Keeper of the Test Track at Bracknell next weekend (expoEM Spring). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartinWales Posted May 12, 2019 Share Posted May 12, 2019 Regrettably, I am unable to attend this year! Have a good timeall! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
davefrk Posted May 12, 2019 Share Posted May 12, 2019 19 minutes ago, MartinWales said: Regrettably, I am unable to attend this year! Have a good timeall! Ah! so no need to bring sunglasses then, woo hoo. Hi Martin. Wish I could be there though, have been busily putting show flyers in all the orders sent out in the last wee while with only a dozen left now, planned that well. Dave Franks. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
88D Posted May 12, 2019 Share Posted May 12, 2019 9 hours ago, MartinWales said: Regrettably, I am unable to attend this year! Have a good timeall! A show without you, Martin, seems odd! All the best, Dai Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartinWales Posted May 12, 2019 Share Posted May 12, 2019 Awww....shucks!! Thanks! More goodies for Members Sales at EM North!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leander Posted May 12, 2019 Author Share Posted May 12, 2019 52 minutes ago, MartinWales said: Awww....shucks!! Thanks! More goodies for Members Sales at EM North!!! Wash your mouth out, Autumn! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
88D Posted May 13, 2019 Share Posted May 13, 2019 9 hours ago, Leander said: Wash your mouth out, Autumn! Come on, it should be ‘late summer’. Ps. Didn’t allow an emoji! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leander Posted May 13, 2019 Author Share Posted May 13, 2019 14 hours ago, 88D said: Come on, it should be ‘late summer’. Ps. Didn’t allow an emoji! No, no, it's after 1st September, therefore meteorologically speaking, it's autumn, despite what the first class cricket calendar may infer. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartinWales Posted May 15, 2019 Share Posted May 15, 2019 Still, gutted that I can't attend with the other Expo 'groupies'! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium TheQ Posted May 15, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 15, 2019 (edited) With me being at our club open day the weekend after, http://broadlandmodelrailwayclub.co.uk/club-open-day/ And out for both days for the 3 Rivers Race the Weekend after that http://3rr.uk/ It would not be politic for me to attend the EM gauge Show this weekend. With the Move to the North Show to near Manchester, so requiring me to have 2 overnight stays. I can't see me attending that one again till I've retired.. Edited May 15, 2019 by TheQ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete55 Posted May 15, 2019 Share Posted May 15, 2019 14 minutes ago, TheQ said: With the Move to the North Show to near Manchester, so requiring me to have 2 overnight stays. I can't see me attending that one again till I've retired.. The North or Autumn show is now in Wakefield this year! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium TheQ Posted May 15, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 15, 2019 17 minutes ago, pete55 said: The North or Autumn show is now in Wakefield this year! Missed that, At least that takes about 50 miles off the journey each way making it on the edge of a 1 or 2 night trip. However with slowly turning into a KOS it probably still 2 nights. The trip being an Hour longer than Bracknell. Can we have the south show at MK again please? that would take another 2 hours off. (yes I have great sympathy with the West Wales / Cornwall and North of Scotland members of EMGS) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharris Posted May 15, 2019 Share Posted May 15, 2019 On 12/05/2019 at 11:06, davefrk said: ...have been busily putting show flyers in all the orders sent out in the last wee ... Doesn't that make them a bit soggy? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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