Craig1989 Posted September 14, 2023 Share Posted September 14, 2023 https://www.keymodelworld.com/greatelectrictrainshow?utm_campaign=GETS23&utm_medium=email&_hsmi=269086889&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-8M3q2zJ7i44lQVdkKrzzeccdkiyXsTVWlAg9pZeIKsVQfM2XL11ZAp7qFhfbJnXTigujXC-jKuCFdnlU5HzVAUv_dicqWmIEzRrRdo1EXZVZs4INI&utm_content=269062462&utm_source=hs_email the great electric train show is on the 14/15 October and will have making tracks in all of its format. Also a good choice of traders and layouts. On the Saturday they say park at mk bowl and there will be a free shuttle bus as mk dons are at home. cheers Craig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodenhead Posted September 15, 2023 Share Posted September 15, 2023 I'd like to visit this year, industrial action has kept me away. Seeing as they're still announcing action for October I guess I will have to make a late decision on attendance. Stafford and Warley I will drive to, but Milton Keynes is a bit of a long journey to make for me by car as a one day trip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InterCity110 Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 I’m going to be visiting this year, looks good, and it’s my first one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium PeterStiles Posted September 17, 2023 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 17, 2023 I'm thinking of walking to the train station and taking the bus service from there... could be considerably less aggro than parking... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold gwrrob Posted October 2, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 2, 2023 Always worth a visit and I especially enjoy the chat with the guys at Accurascale at a quieter show , rather than the usual Warley. I go by train and get the free shuttle bus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyman7 Posted October 2, 2023 Share Posted October 2, 2023 I've got into the habit of walking to the venue from Bletchley, it takes about half an hour but avoids any bus unpredictability. I managed it last year even though there was an RMT strike as there was a half hour service from Euston, with plenty of space. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Gilbert Posted October 2, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 2, 2023 I have to visit on Sunday which means a car journey but I can of course fit more in my car than in a shopping bag I have to carry back to Bristol on a train..... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
banburysaint Posted October 4, 2023 Share Posted October 4, 2023 Hornby Magazine have produced a short video to provide some information on the show. Especially note the parking arrangements are off site (except blue badge holders)!on the Saturday due to a football game at the stadium https://youtu.be/-YERqlZRYNw?si=ET96XTW4ZV7Q6-y5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium JSModels Posted October 4, 2023 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 4, 2023 I'll be there all weekend, up on the balcony (so should have a great view of the rest of the show!). Looks like it should be a great weekend. I was a little surprised however when I saw the layout list that there isn't a single O gauge layout there... 1 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chatham.mrc Posted October 5, 2023 Share Posted October 5, 2023 Looking forward to the event :) hoping to find a couple more traders for my show from it haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold bourneagain Posted October 7, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 7, 2023 On 04/10/2023 at 20:48, JSModels said: I'll be there all weekend, up on the balcony (so should have a great view of the rest of the show!). Looks like it should be a great weekend. I was a little surprised however when I saw the layout list that there isn't a single O gauge layout there... Let’s hope the lifts to the upper floors are working this year! I remember that last year both lifts in the arena area were out of order, which resulted in either a long escorted trek to the lift in the Stadium, probably not an option this year, or those who had mobility issues missed out seeing those exhibits on these floors. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete the Elaner Posted October 7, 2023 Share Posted October 7, 2023 3 hours ago, bourneagain said: Let’s hope the lifts to the upper floors are working this year! I remember that last year both lifts in the arena area were out of order, which resulted in either a long escorted trek to the lift in the Stadium, probably not an option this year, or those who had mobility issues missed out seeing those exhibits on these floors. I remember that. It was a pain and, as you point out, you won't be able to get there via the football stadium this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LNER4479 Posted October 10, 2023 Share Posted October 10, 2023 Looking forward to being part of the show with Shap ... even if it looks like we might be seriously upstaged on the WCML stakes on this occasion! 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodenhead Posted October 10, 2023 Share Posted October 10, 2023 Whilst the 'other' WCML layout looks mighty fine, is an accomplishment and no doubt raises funds for Chester Cathedral, I'd much rather be watching trains banked up Shap. Maybe there will be more space to spread out to watch Shap if everyone else is looking at t'other one. It's not size that matters.... 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Jonhayes Posted October 10, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 10, 2023 6 hours ago, woodenhead said: Whilst the 'other' WCML layout looks mighty fine, is an accomplishment and no doubt raises funds for Chester Cathedral, I'd much rather be watching trains banked up Shap. Maybe there will be more space to spread out to watch Shap if everyone else is looking at t'other one. It's not size that matters.... Totally agree. I think I will be spending a long time on Saturday at Shap! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium JSModels Posted October 12, 2023 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 12, 2023 Have any traders (or exhibitors) received a list of stand numbers and/or a copy of the plan? I know I'm going to be on the balcony, but other than that I've not got a clue. I suppose I should have thought about it before now & emailed them, but it's been a busy week... Jonathan JSModels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fezza Posted October 12, 2023 Share Posted October 12, 2023 How many vintage buses have they got? Not sure how they'll get everyone from the free car park to the venue at 10am as this is likely to be a very busy show.... Can you park elsewhere nearby and walk to the venue? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Revolution Ben Posted October 13, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 13, 2023 Hello all, Revolution Trains will be there as usual, with some new samples to show and of course ready to chat to all about new projects, existing ones and listen to feedback and suggestions. Those who have already contacted us can also collect their new Class 128 parcels units and Avanti/Virgin Pride Pendolinos. cheers Ben A. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Graham_Muz Posted October 13, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 13, 2023 Kernow Model Rail Centre are on their way, come and see the show offers on our stand. I will also have the production samples of the GWR Steam Railmotors on display. Remember there are special parking arrangements for tomorrow, ue to the football see map below. 2 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold bourneagain Posted October 13, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 13, 2023 10 hours ago, fezza said: How many vintage buses have they got? Not sure how they'll get everyone from the free car park to the venue at 10am as this is likely to be a very busy show.... Can you park elsewhere nearby and walk to the venue? Probably there really isn`t any, not unless to are prepared for a long walk, as I would imagine that the MK Council would have already put restrictions in place to prevent the Football Supporters from parking there. That’s the reason the decision was made to build the Stadium in that location. My main concern is not getting to the venue and parking in the National Bowl car park in the morning, but trying to get back to the car park before the 3pm kick off, to drive home, when the hoards of Football Supporters are coming the other way and trying to park in the Stadium car park. It’s a pity that this exhibition is not being held either the week before or after, every other year, so not to clash with the football match. So this year it’s going to be a Sunday visit for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold gwrrob Posted October 13, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 13, 2023 I wouldn’t have thought they’d be hordes of supporters as it’s MK versus Barrow after all. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southernman46 Posted October 13, 2023 Share Posted October 13, 2023 Can't make it this year but remembering the 2015 show at the British Motor museum - I finished doing a COSS shift for a track survey job at Whitacre Junction that morning and then drove to the venue, slept in the car park for a few hours - visited the show & the wonderful car exhibits then drove back home to Wiltshire afterwards - that was a long day - the things we do ! 🙄 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fezza Posted October 13, 2023 Share Posted October 13, 2023 Yes, the whole thing seems a bit of a cock-up. With Pete Waterman's layout, this is the most anticipated event of the year yet there is nowhere to park nearby and it is very doubtful a vintage bus service will be able to cope with the numbers who want to attend. (And not everyone can walk -the average age of modellers is probably over 60 these days!) Even when there is no football it's a battle with weekend shoppers to get to and from the venue. Maybe they should look to the NEC next year if they want to put on a major national event? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodenhead Posted October 13, 2023 Share Posted October 13, 2023 I would imagine like Wigan the show is booked before the football match dates are set, it's a lottery for the organisers. GETS has been on a few years, it's got lucky so far, Wigan managed and it had no alternative car park to use. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold bourneagain Posted October 13, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 13, 2023 (edited) Not possible, as I believe that the Warley MRC has an agreement with the NEC that they will not accept another model railway exhibition taking place there. Edited October 13, 2023 by bourneagain Missing word Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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