Eaton Posted August 2, 2022 Author Share Posted August 2, 2022 Thanks for posting the photos of 'Bewdley', it was to be my next post, so you have saved me a job. Looking through the photographs of the ten layouts so far featured I'm stuck by the high standard of modelling. If your interest is O or N gauge, steam or diesel, British or Continental superb modelling is something that everyone can appreciate and enjoy regardless of preference. I usually find that the actual model i.e. a moving reality, is an improvement on a static image so I'm really looking forward to seeing them in the exhibition hall. Our Exhibition Manager needs congratulating for assembling these gems. He is one of those shy retiring types so I hope my glowing endorsement will not prove to be to much of an embarrassment. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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RMweb Premium 70000 Britannia Posted August 8, 2022 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 8, 2022 (edited) On 20/06/2022 at 16:56, long island jack said: I totally understand your reasons for saving costs, i made the same decision a few years ago, to support exhibition that catered to my interests, due to cost and distanced travelled, wish you luck with the exhibition. Hi Ray, trust you and Dave are keeping well. It's always a mute point about layout mix and balance in exhibitions, particularly the larger venues. When you consider the geographical extent and potential variety of layouts possible, it is curious how layouts related to the continents of North America and Europe have such a low profile in many shows. Fortunately, we both have made the effort to also develop GB offerings. Must admit I'm getting choosier as to which ones I support. Dave Edited August 21, 2022 by 70000 Britannia grammattical change Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eaton Posted August 14, 2022 Author Share Posted August 14, 2022 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eaton Posted August 20, 2022 Author Share Posted August 20, 2022 Please see update to the layout list with the inclusion of Old Oak Yard. A rather unusual layout as it portrays a 15 inch narrow gauge estate railway. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Eaton Posted September 6, 2022 Author Share Posted September 6, 2022 Please note that 'Newhaven Harbour' has been removed from the list due to a shortage of exhibition manpower. I presume it will reappear next year. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eaton Posted September 10, 2022 Author Share Posted September 10, 2022 (edited) Edited September 13, 2022 by Eaton 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eaton Posted September 13, 2022 Author Share Posted September 13, 2022 (edited) Advance Tickets can be obtained from www.wiganfrm.org.uk Edited September 13, 2022 by Eaton 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranger Posted September 13, 2022 Share Posted September 13, 2022 Tickets arrived yesterday,,always a good exhibition, can't wait! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ModRXsouth Posted September 16, 2022 Share Posted September 16, 2022 Not good news: rail strikes just announced for Saturday 1 and Wednesday 5 October. Now pondering a 4.5 hour drive plus petrol costs - but free parking? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodenhead Posted September 16, 2022 Share Posted September 16, 2022 Just noted the strikes myself, although the upside is that it probably means no strike on the 8th when GETs is on. I'll have to drive to Wigan, I know last time that the car parks right next to the facility is chargeable, there used to be a free one further round but whether it is still free and whether it will be available on the day I don't know. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 5BarVT Posted September 16, 2022 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 16, 2022 Normally a Saturday visit for me, but this year I’ve had to swap Sat and Sun activities so I’ll escape the strike. Phew! Possibly make for a busier Sunday and a quieter Saturday. Paul. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
APOLLO Posted September 16, 2022 Share Posted September 16, 2022 Free parking for me as I'll walk to the exhibition, just under 2 miles (unless it's p*****g down) !! Brit15 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium D.Platt Posted September 18, 2022 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 18, 2022 Is there any additional traders been added to the original list ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium ELTEL Posted September 18, 2022 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 18, 2022 Really looking forward to the Wigan Show the weekend after our Stafford Exhibition. Looks like there are super layouts attending and time to catch up friends in the North West. It seems I will have to drive up with the forthcoming rail strikes, the following weekend of the GETS with Whiteacres with thankfully a few new younger members as part of the team. See you Saturday or Sunday not sure of domestic arrangements at present. Terry Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eaton Posted September 21, 2022 Author Share Posted September 21, 2022 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Enterprisingwestern Posted September 21, 2022 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 21, 2022 I had planned Wigan show into my itinerary whilst I was over, but, using public transport from Shrewsbury on a rail strike day somewhat scuppers that plan! Sorry chaps, maybe next year? Mike. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
APOLLO Posted September 21, 2022 Share Posted September 21, 2022 48 minutes ago, Enterprisingwestern said: I had planned Wigan show into my itinerary whilst I was over, but, using public transport from Shrewsbury on a rail strike day somewhat scuppers that plan! Sorry chaps, maybe next year? Mike. My dad in his youth was a keen cyclist. I still have a medal he won from the Wigan Wheelers cycle club back in July 1930 - Wigan to Shrewsbury and back down the A49 - 123.5 miles total in 7 hours and 28 mins, a club record back then. Most roads were cobbled through towns, tram lines etc with no bypasses we have today , Rail strike - no excuse, get on your bike !!!! Brit15 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Enterprisingwestern Posted September 22, 2022 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 22, 2022 10 hours ago, APOLLO said: My dad in his youth was a keen cyclist. I still have a medal he won from the Wigan Wheelers cycle club back in July 1930 - Wigan to Shrewsbury and back down the A49 - 123.5 miles total in 7 hours and 28 mins, a club record back then. Most roads were cobbled through towns, tram lines etc with no bypasses we have today , Rail strike - no excuse, get on your bike !!!! Brit15 I'd love to, but with my collapsed gasmans knees and Ryanair's charges for bike carriage, I'm afraid I'll have to give it a miss thanks! Mike. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eaton Posted September 22, 2022 Author Share Posted September 22, 2022 Regarding CAR PARKING, there is a large car park about 300 yards away from the venues front door. As both Wigan Athletic and Wigan Warriors are not playing at the DW Stadium over the exhibition weekend the car park is free. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodenhead Posted September 22, 2022 Share Posted September 22, 2022 2 hours ago, Eaton said: Regarding CAR PARKING, there is a large car park about 300 yards away from the venues front door. As both Wigan Athletic and Wigan Warriors are not playing at the DW Stadium over the exhibition weekend the car park is free. Is that the one known as Car Park 3? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eaton Posted September 22, 2022 Author Share Posted September 22, 2022 Yes, that's the one. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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