Moderators Popular Post AY Mod Posted February 12, 2022 Moderators Popular Post Share Posted February 12, 2022 2 minutes ago, Bomag said: some of the layout operators could have done with some practice. Many folk are a little out of practice for some reason. Be thankful they committed to getting back on the horse. 8 15 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Ralf Posted February 12, 2022 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 12, 2022 3 hours ago, Hairy Bear Digital said: Bus from Doncaster Frenchgate is stand B2. Service 101 and it's free ! Super, was wondering where exactly it left from for tomorrows trip. Assume it's 1 bus going back and forth with no fixed timetable? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 4630 Posted February 12, 2022 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 12, 2022 My sense from this morning at Doncaster was that generally people were pleased to have a show to go to. All the traders seemed to be busy as I walked round (I hope that they all have a profitable weekend) and the various layouts had a good number of viewers. There was a small crowd around Tony Wright too. It was good to go to an exhibition again. 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomag Posted February 12, 2022 Share Posted February 12, 2022 1 hour ago, AY Mod said: Many folk are a little out of practice for some reason. Be thankful they committed to getting back on the horse. One of our layouts was due to go to York; we had a full work out back in November and found out which operators/track/stock needed help or attention. While not everybody can have the layout up to practice, one of the ones today had at least one two day exhibition in the Autumn. But then again if two of your volunteer operators have a slanging match in front of the public you can only commiserate with owners. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators AY Mod Posted February 12, 2022 Moderators Share Posted February 12, 2022 Some things don't change. As I said, be thankful. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fezza Posted February 12, 2022 Share Posted February 12, 2022 (edited) Yes really enjoyed it and there seemed to be a really good atmosphere as one of the first major events in recent times. Grantham was as busy and impressive as ever. Most layouts seem to run very well. Edited February 12, 2022 by AY Mod Irrelevant mask comments 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrentValleyRailway Posted February 12, 2022 Share Posted February 12, 2022 very grateful for all involved today for putting on the show and providing the highlights reel from the layouts below. 7 1 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodenhead Posted February 12, 2022 Share Posted February 12, 2022 7 hours ago, Michael Hodgson said: Quite a lot not weraing masks 7 hours ago, John M Upton said: They are no longer legally required. I started off with one, but after a couple of hours I had my sandwiches and it don’t go back on. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodenhead Posted February 12, 2022 Share Posted February 12, 2022 9 hours ago, Phil Parker said: Queuing round the hall! Was glad I had my printed ticket, probably should see if I can still get a ticket for Glasgow Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodenhead Posted February 12, 2022 Share Posted February 12, 2022 Show was heaving this morning, some layouts I had to wait until the afternoon to view. Big thanks to the organisers, it’s been a while but it felt like old times 3 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post LNER4479 Posted February 12, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted February 12, 2022 Just chilling after a hectic Day 1. Great to see so many people there and was aware of us being 2 or 3 deep around the layout till about 3pm. We do try and put on a best possible show and there has been a lot of effort put in leading up to the show to get the layout looking as good as possible. It's as good as finished now, after a total of 15 years work. Unfortunately, one planned operator had to cry off sick this morning so we were unable to work with the planned roster and I was constantly juggling to ensure all got breaks etc. All I know is that there was plenty of interest and complimentary comments that I could hear from my front of house operating position, either said to me directly or overheard. Overwhelmingly, it's just great to be out and about again, interacting with like-minded souls. Graham, Team Leader Grantham 8 2 1 1 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard brown Posted February 12, 2022 Share Posted February 12, 2022 Hi all this was my first time to the Doncaster show here is my video of some of the layouts at the show Richard Brown Trains in the attic 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdseyecircus Posted February 12, 2022 Share Posted February 12, 2022 Good to go to a show again. Enjoyed my visit, and spent around £150 on various bits. I noted that despite being advertised as card payment only for entrance they were taking cash too. Paul Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
247 Developments Posted February 12, 2022 Share Posted February 12, 2022 (edited) Day One over Can i have some new Legs Edited February 12, 2022 by 247 Developments 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold russ p Posted February 12, 2022 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 12, 2022 Had a great day and picked up plenty of bargains Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomathee Posted February 12, 2022 Share Posted February 12, 2022 3 hours ago, Ralf said: Super, was wondering where exactly it left from for tomorrows trip. Assume it's 1 bus going back and forth with no fixed timetable? I'm sure I saw one going the other way so perhaps two? Put it this way there was one waiting that I got straight on to both times, that sort of thing never happens to be... Really enjoyable show after almost two years out. Felt heaving at times/certain places but I wouldn't put it as a complaint. Layouts that's came to mind include Grantham, Roxby road(?) and a modern image roundy at the bottom of the escalators to the food (not sure if the names on the last two as they were always so busy). Thank you to the 00 live steam guys also, it was the only interactive stand we found and my son loved it (may have been others that we missed or the guys were having a breather etc). Seemed a lot of trade, personal result was a Dapol class 68004 at £120 from Pennine models. Been waiting ages to find one that wasn't at an inflated price from other sites/stalls and cheaper than some of the other pre owned on sale today. Several options left, would recommend as they had some other decent offerings at good prices. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crantock Posted February 12, 2022 Share Posted February 12, 2022 Well that was a good show. Very busy around 13.00 when I arrived but calmed down. Nice to see so many old faces. Roger pushing SE Finecast was a strong positive message for the brand. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 5BarVT Posted February 12, 2022 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 12, 2022 5 hours ago, Bomag said: I think that some of the layout operators could have done with some practice. A couple of previously good ones were a shambles - on one eight operators managed two up trains and no down trains in 10 mins. However, very few people were moaning - for many of us it's primarily a shopping trip. I liked the sign on Sheepcroft “It’s been over two years and we may not remember what we need to do” or words to that effect. They were better than that. Paul. 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodenhead Posted February 12, 2022 Share Posted February 12, 2022 1 hour ago, Tomathee said: and a modern image roundy at the bottom of the escalators to the food (not sure if the names on the last two as they were always so busy). Alderford, in it's new roundy roundy guise. Quite an interesting change, certainly remains popular with the exhibition crowds and deservedly so. 3 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 5BarVT Posted February 12, 2022 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 12, 2022 4 hours ago, Ralf said: Super, was wondering where exactly it left from for tomorrows trip. Assume it's 1 bus going back and forth with no fixed timetable? Two, every 15 mins on the quarter hour from the show, I assume the same from the bus station. I walked out (a rather inefficient way, but that was my ineptitude!) as I had assumed it was every 30mins and I got out of the station at 1202. A suggestion for next time: could the travel stuff say it’s every 15mins as well as giving start and finish times. N.B. Not a complaint and the walk was good for me! Paul. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodenhead Posted February 12, 2022 Share Posted February 12, 2022 12 minutes ago, 5BarVT said: I liked the sign on Sheepcroft “It’s been over two years and we may not remember what we need to do” or words to that effect. They were better than that. Paul. And the link couplings are still a PITA for the operators, but it's a fun layout to watch and the oprators are friendly enough too. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium PMP Posted February 12, 2022 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 12, 2022 Some EP’s on the Rails stand. Sonic, Accurascale, Cavalex and Planet Industrials. I thought it was a good show, well attended, and a good mix of layouts and traders. 4 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PenrithBeacon Posted February 12, 2022 Share Posted February 12, 2022 (edited) I went today, arriving at 2 after a 2h45 drive. It was still heaving but calmed down after 3. Didn't matter much just nice to be at a show again. On the question of masks: lots of people, most I thought (including me), were wearing them which was good I thought particularly as there was no chance of social distancing. No chance at all. A personal choice, but a good one. I noticed in The Guardian last Thursday that excess deaths are fewer now than they were pre-lockdown so we shouldn't be too condemnatory of those who draw different conclusions and I'm starting to come out of my hermitage at long last, I might get my hair cut next week. I enjoyed it, thanks Edited February 12, 2022 by PenrithBeacon 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TEAMYAKIMA Posted February 13, 2022 Share Posted February 13, 2022 10 hours ago, 5BarVT said: I liked the sign on Sheepcroft “It’s been over two years and we may not remember what we need to do” or words to that effect. I think that's a general problem for layouts which are too big to set up at home - like mine. Thankfully, our next show is Glasgow and we plan to arrive about noon on the Thursday and after setting up (2/3 hours) we can get some very useful practice in before the public arrive on the Friday. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les1952 Posted February 13, 2022 Share Posted February 13, 2022 Up on Croft Spa we started off with three issues- Two cabs with the same number combined with a curly cab lead meant having to use the spare Powercab that still defaults to flat out rather than stop if we get a short. The reason for the problems only finally occured to me while I was queueing for lunch away from the layout. One or two locos that didn't want to play despite having been extensively tested. The A1 was blocked Northbound on Friday meaning we arrived much later than planned and hadn't got chance to give each train a couple of laps on Friday to sort this out. Two new "learner" operators who took a long time to get their heads round the layout. These combined to make a first couple of hours where I was trying to sort out crises in pairs. By mid-day things had settled down and the layout is performing well. Day 2 - just about to set off and knackered already..... Les Hopefully I might get time to take some pics today. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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