Barry Island - Model Railway Show - Saturday, 26th. August, 2023.

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Details of this event are now all but finalised, brief details are as follows;.
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Amongst those who have agreed to exhibit are ;

(i) Graham Mann - 4mm scale modern image
(ii) Andy Parry - 4mm cement terminal

(iii) John Hayes - 4mm scale 'Spriggs Lane'
(iv) Brian Tucker - 4mm scale 'Nantgarw'
(v) Wayne Crowley - 7mm scale 'Pynton Sneer'
(vi) Alan Jenkins - whose Hornby/Peco 'TT 120' scale layout, "Whitchurch" displays this "new" scale.
(vii) Barrie Jones & Joshua Lovell - 4mm scale 'Bromford Bridge'
(viii) Christopher Paul Lock - 4mm scale, green diesel era layout.

(ix) Al. Reynolds – 2mm Finescale ‘Paynestown’

(x) Pontypridd MRC members with their 4mm scale GWR South Wales branch terminus

Plus other exhibitors.

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Others who have agreed to demonstrate their railway modelling skills include;

 

 (a) Kyle Humphries - Fitting DCC sound and smoke effects.
(b) Marcus Lambert - Detailing and weathering

(c) Fred Lewis - 7mm kit building, and gauge 'O' Guild representative.
(d) Julian Wynn - building kits in etched brass.

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Hot & cold drinks, as well as cold snacks will be available.

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There will be a raffle, to raise additional funds to the entrance fees, for Alzheimers Charities

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A map of Barry Island, and the location of the Barry Island Community Centre can be found at:- https://goo.gl/maps/fHbTojghNjAVWQg46

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The Cardiff Bus No.95 timetable can be found at:- https://www.cardiffbus.com/services/CB/95

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Transport for Wales (TfW)  information can be found at:- https://tfw.wales/places/stations/barry-island

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Please come long, and support a good cause that has personally effected members of our group.

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Please remember - entry and refreshments will be payable only by cash, the organisers are unable to accept card payments.

 

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All the best with the show. I did look into the possibility of getting a train down but the thought of a bus replacement for part of the journey put paid to that.

 

Brian