Midland Area Group - MAG

[JustinDean]

Hi fellow RMWebbers,

 

after some nudging from a certain sheep and conversation at this years SWAG event in Taunton I’ve decided it’s time for us lot a little further north to get in on the action. 

I’m proposing a Midlands meet up in Derby towards the end of 2024 at my gaff, Dubrek Studios. There’s a bar, a cafe and food aplenty. A few folk have already approached me about bringing their layouts. At this point I’m interested in finding out who’s, er….interested. 

If you’re a Midlands based RMWebber, or indeed from further afield and want to join in the fun do follow this thread. If you have a layout or want to be part of the organizing team send me a message and I’ll pop you on the list. 
 

Thanks

Jay

 

[Adrian Stevenson]

Hi Jay, I would certainly be interested in coming along.

 

Cheers, Ade.

[JustinDean]

2 minutes ago, Adrian Stevenson said:

Hi Jay, I would certainly be interested in coming along.

 

Cheers, Ade.

Excellent Ade!  

[Stubby47]

Best of luck with this Jay, as many have said the SWAG Day is one of the best and I hope you can generate the same level of interest and enjoyment up north.

[JustinDean]

Just now, Stubby47 said:

Best of luck with this Jay, as many have said the SWAG Day is one of the best and I hope you can generate the same level of interest and enjoyment up north.

Thanks mate - indeed SWAG has set a high bar!

 

Jay

[Middlepeak]

Jay,

 

Just to reiterate here, Obbekær is a possibility for this, depending on the date. The other option would be for me to bring one or two Friden boards with a High Peak display and a demo, if you would prefer something more 'local'.

 

Let me know if I can help in any way.

 

G

[Tortuga]

Hi Jay. Definitely interested in coming along. Might need a bit more work completing on Shallcross, but could be persuaded to bring that along as a WiP if you’re interested/short on proper layouts!

[Mark Forrest]

Sounds good. I'd like to come along and happy to help out on the day.

[NHY 581]

There'll be something sheepy there on the day, Jay. 

 

Might well have something new by then.......

 

Rob. 

[Ramrig]

Hi Jay

 

I can provide a 009 narrow gauge test piece I have built, first exhibited at the East Midlands 009 groups 2022 exhibition last year. Hopefully by next year there could be further pieces built/under construction if you need a display also. I will add the link to the thread (that has not been updated in ages) next time I am on my laptop. Link added

 

Edited May 7, 2023 by Ramrig
Link added

[Mike Bellamy]

Hi Jay

 

As one of the organisers of the very first get together back in 2007, how can I resist your invitation!

 

@AY Mod was organising the event at Chasewater but for various reasons that fell through and so I offered the use of Mickleover Community Centre where I was Chairman, and the local model railway club have their clubrooms next door. Andy called in a few days later to see the building, and the next day the new venue was announced. It was a great success and was the start of other gatherings such as those at Stafford and of course Taunton. I remember @Captain Kernow bringing some of his crew from SWAG and more locally @RedgateModels and @Ramrig were among many others who were there. Somewhere there is a photo of us all together complete with names - sadly there are also some who are no longer with us.

 

Looking forward to a visit to Dubrek http://www.dubrek.co.uk/

 

Mike

 

 

[RedgateModels]

1 hour ago, Mike Bellamy said:

Hi Jay

 

As one of the organisers of the very first get together back in 2007, how can I resist your invitation!

 

@AY Mod was organising the event at Chasewater but for various reasons that fell through and so I offered the use of Mickleover Community Centre where I was Chairman, and the local model railway club have their clubrooms next door. Andy called in a few days later to see the building, and the next day the new venue was announced. It was a great success and was the start of other gatherings such as those at Stafford and of course Taunton. I remember @Captain Kernow bringing some of his crew from SWAG and more locally @RedgateModels and @Ramrig were among many others who were there. Somewhere there is a photo of us all together complete with names - sadly there are also some who are no longer with us.

 

Looking forward to a visit to Dubrek http://www.dubrek.co.uk/

 

Mike

 

 

 

Happy to oblige Mike 😃

 

[RedgateModels]

Happy to provide Summat Colliery or Fourgig East, or a demo (DCC, or Loco & stock servicing that I do a Warley). @noiseboy72 might want to bring along his 3d printing etc?

 

On a related note, many many years ago I was in a band based in Derby, we used to practice in rooms around the California area. I still have recordings etc of gigs we did in the old Duke of York, sadly now swept away into history.

Edited May 8, 2023 by RedgateModels

[JustinDean]

4 hours ago, Mike Bellamy said:

Hi Jay

 

As one of the organisers of the very first get together back in 2007, how can I resist your invitation!

 

@AY Mod was organising the event at Chasewater but for various reasons that fell through and so I offered the use of Mickleover Community Centre where I was Chairman, and the local model railway club have their clubrooms next door. Andy called in a few days later to see the building, and the next day the new venue was announced. It was a great success and was the start of other gatherings such as those at Stafford and of course Taunton. I remember @Captain Kernow bringing some of his crew from SWAG and more locally @RedgateModels and @Ramrig were among many others who were there. Somewhere there is a photo of us all together complete with names - sadly there are also some who are no longer with us.

 

Looking forward to a visit to Dubrek http://www.dubrek.co.uk/

 

Mike

 

 

 

Hi Mike, thankyou for filling me in on that bit of history. Andy York had mentioned there was a dormant MAG thread. As a relatively new person on here it’s important for me to connect to those who have been here a while such as yourself. Please do point any folk you feel are relevant to this thread. 
 

Thanks

Jay

[JustinDean]

3 hours ago, RedgateModels said:

Happy to provide Summat Colliery or Fourgig East, or a demo (DCC, or Loco & stock servicing that I do a Warley). @noiseboy72 might want to bring along his 3d printing etc?

 

On a related note, many many years ago I was in a band based in Derby, we used to practice in rooms around the California area. I still have recordings etc of gigs we did in the old Duke of York, sadly now swept away into history.

Ah The Duke of York! What was the name

of the band you played in?

 

Jay

[JustinDean]

@Ramrig @Middlepeak @RedgateModels

 

Im creating an expression of interest list at this point and you’re all now on it. 

If anyone else is interested in bringing their modelling work send me a message and I can add you to the list. 
A bit further down the line I’ll make some firm decisions who can bring what. This will be (as usual) down to space available in the venue. 

 

Thanks

Jay

 

[RedgateModels]

13 minutes ago, JustinDean said:

Ah The Duke of York! What was the name

of the band you played in?

 

Jay

 

Kachina 🙂

[2ManySpams]

Hi @JustinDean, I was with you and the SheepBloke down at SWAG and part of the discussion...

 

Depends on the date chosen but I am East Midlands based and do have a smallish (12') 00 clay layout that could be tempted to travel. (Just don't clash with the Stafford show)

 

Jamie took a load of photos when it debuted at SWAG in 2022...

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[JustinDean]

4 minutes ago, 2ManySpams said:

Hi @JustinDean, I was with you and the SheepBloke down at SWAG and part of the discussion...

 

Depends on the date chosen but I am East Midlands based and do have a smallish (12') 00 clay layout that could be tempted to travel. (Just don't clash with the Stafford show)

 

Jamie took a load of photos when it debuted at SWAG in 2022...

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
Indeed you were Spams and welcome to the party! Also Polsarrett is a fantastic layout and I very much enjoyed watching it at SWAG 22 - this is now on the EOI list. 
 

The date 22nd Sept 2024 has been looked at and I believe the Sunday before Stafford. 
 

Cheers

Jay

[JustinDean]

13 minutes ago, RedgateModels said:

 

Kachina 🙂

The name doesn’t ring a bell - either it’s my memory or you were active before I moved to Derby in ‘95. I’m guessing the latter as there were no rehearsal spaces in Derby when I moved there. My band used to travel to Leicester to get a rehearsal!

 

Jay 

[RedgateModels]

3 minutes ago, JustinDean said:

The name doesn’t ring a bell - either it’s my memory or you were active before I moved to Derby in ‘95. I’m guessing the latter as there were no rehearsal spaces in Derby when I moved there. My band used to travel to Leicester to get a rehearsal!

 

Jay 

 

It was around '95 that we split up, so yeah maybe before your time

[Tortuga]

2 hours ago, JustinDean said:

 The date 22nd Sept 2024 has been looked at and I believe the Sunday before Stafford. 

I’ve added it to the diary.

[JustinDean]

 

 

MAG at Dubrek Studios, Derby will be Sunday 22nd September 2024

 

Cheers

Jay

Edited May 8, 2023 by JustinDean

[Dava]

Hi Jay,

 

im also interested in being part of this.

I have an 014 narrow gypsum mine microlayout called 'Bunny Mine' based on an actual location in South Notts, which is available.

 

Dava

 

 

[JustinDean]

2 minutes ago, Dava said:

Hi Jay,

 

im also interested in being part of this.

I have an 014 narrow gypsum mine microlayout called 'Bunny Mine' based on an actual location in South Notts, which is available.

 

Dava

 

 

Lovely stuff Dava!

 

You’ve been added to the list. 

 

Cheers

Jay