RMweb Gold robk Posted March 11 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 11 Exmoor Rail 2024 is on Saturday 1 June 2022 in Minehead at the local college. Recently added to our list of exhibitors is Jim Allwood with his Apa based project, 2mm fine scale, "Bordesley North". As Jim says, he has shamelessly plagiarised "Apa Park", using an Ikea "Apa" toybox for this unusual micro-layout. Unusual, in that to the left of the fiddle yard is another micro-layout, previously a container terminal when it appeared at Warley in 2022, we've been told it may be something different by the time it arrives in Minehead! The main Exmoor Rail 2024 announcement can be found here: And for those of you that remember our attempts in 2022 to coax the Pacer to move. Yes, it lives! Looking forward to seeing all our exhibitors, traders and visitors, @exmoordave David & @robkRob 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold NHY 581 Posted March 16 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 16 As always, I'm looking forward to exhibiting at what is a lovely, friendly show. This year, I'm pleased to be taking my Cameoesque homage to the Wisbech and Upwell, Ewe. Do pop in. Rob. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exmoordave Posted April 8 Share Posted April 8 Looking forward to seeing this Rob! All the best, Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold NHY 581 Posted April 9 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 9 Morning Dave, As always, looking forward to bringing something sheep shaped along. Even looking forward to the Saturday morning sprint over ! Rob 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exmoordave Posted April 9 Share Posted April 9 I know you can do it Rob......I have faith in you.....see you then.....if not before of course....!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Gilbert Posted April 9 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 9 Good evening! As I will be visiting as a member of the paying public can I assume the venue is walkable from the WSR station? There is a train from BL arriving about 1130....Rob may be there by then of course which will be a bonus... Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Gilbert Posted April 9 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 9 On 11/03/2024 at 21:51, robk said: Exmoor Rail 2024 is on Saturday 1 June 2022 in Minehead at the local college. Recently added to our list of exhibitors is Jim Allwood with his Apa based project, 2mm fine scale, "Bordesley North". As Jim says, he has shamelessly plagiarised "Apa Park", using an Ikea "Apa" toybox for this unusual micro-layout. Unusual, in that to the left of the fiddle yard is another micro-layout, previously a container terminal when it appeared at Warley in 2022, we've been told it may be something different by the time it arrives in Minehead! The main Exmoor Rail 2024 announcement can be found here: And for those of you that remember our attempts in 2022 to coax the Pacer to move. Yes, it lives! Looking forward to seeing all our exhibitors, traders and visitors, @exmoordave David & @robkRob I remember that Pacer.... 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold robk Posted April 9 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted April 9 35 minutes ago, Gilbert said: As I will be visiting as a member of the paying public can I assume the venue is walkable from the WSR station? It's about 1.5/2km, depending how quick you walk, say 25 minutes. There is a bus that comes up from town, I think it wears the number 28 and runs half hourly. Bus timetables though are a bit of a mystery to me, so best double check. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Gilbert Posted April 9 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 9 4 minutes ago, robk said: It's about 1.5/2km, depending how quick you walk, say 25 minutes. There is a bus that comes up from town, I think it wears the number 28 and runs half hourly. Bus timetables though are a bit of a mystery to me, so best double check. I'm happy with that walk - so thanks. Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold NHY 581 Posted April 9 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 9 2 hours ago, exmoordave said: I know you can do it Rob......I have faith in you.....see you then.....if not before of course....!!! Cough....SWAG...Cough.....28th April....Cough....... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exmoordave Posted April 12 Share Posted April 12 You must get Mrs. Rob to rub some linament onto your chest for that cough.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold NHY 581 Posted April 13 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 13 19 hours ago, exmoordave said: You must get Mrs. Rob to rub some linament onto your chest for that cough.... Always a tad tricky, Dave. Linament makes one's wool somewhat matted. Devil of a job getting it out. Simply having a dip isn't sufficient. Rob 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exmoordave Posted April 13 Share Posted April 13 Especially in public......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exmoordave Posted April 18 Share Posted April 18 CORRECTION......... A friend has brought to my attention the fact that EXMOOR RAIL is listed in BRM as taking place on Saturday 5th August 2024. Now if this was my fault and I wrote & posted this info while intoxicated, then I sincerely apologise. However, I have double-checked my email which I sent on 1st April (April fool???!!!) to BRM and all the info listed was correct, so I am left wondering what has happened???!!! It's compounded by the fact that 5th August this year is on a MONDAY......!!!!! So, just to reiterate - EXMOOR RAIL 2024 is taking place this year on Saturday 1st June, from 10.00am to 4.30pm. I may need a liedown in a darkened room now until I find out what happened?????? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exmoordave Posted April 23 Share Posted April 23 Still no feedback on the above.........????????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debbiewood Posted April 24 Share Posted April 24 Hi @exmoordave Sorry this error has been printed - I too was stumped as to why we had printed that date, but when I checked the correspondence I was sent on March 26th, the date is in fact printed as Saturday, August 5th (maybe this was the date last year?) - I'd be happy to forward it to you to see. Once again, sorry that the incorrect date has been published, I will put the correct date in the June issue for you, which will be out mid-May, so will hopefully help promote the event. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exmoordave Posted April 25 Share Posted April 25 Hi Debbie, Yes please, that would be much appreciated. Thanks again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold robk Posted April 27 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted April 27 We have added our 17th layout exhibiting at Exmoor Rail on 1 June this year, David Greenwood is bringing his latest, never before seen in public, OO layout, "Avon Mills 1990". In David's words: "Avon Mills is set in the Bristol area around 1990. The layout features a small suburban station, a rail-served industry and a stabling point for diesel locos. All the locos have been renumbered to represent prototypes seen in the area at the time. All are fitted with DCC sound. There are loads of details to spot - a famous old lady on the platform, wildlife including rats and butterflies, and correct Bristol buses for the period crossing the bridges." We hope David rounds up all his rats at home time! 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold robk Posted April 29 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted April 29 (edited) We can confirm our supporting acts so far for Exmoor Rail 2024 Societies & Demonstrations The Weathermen - showing how to go about, well, weathering of course Yeovil Railway Centre - Heritage museum & shop information EM Gauge Society - Discuss the many benefits of membership, more than good-looking track Traders Harvey's Hobbies - Extensive selection of pre-owned railway models Mudmagnet Models - Not only 3d printed, exquisitely detailed models & accessories, but various demonstrations as well: - https://mudmagnet-models.sumupstore.com Railway Scenics - Wide range of tools, materials, scenic supplies, electrical items: - https://www.railwayscenics.com Platform 3 Models - Layout design & construction services and select tools & accessories Moor View Models - 3d printed figures & printing service, further accessories, scenery materials and a selection of pre-owned locomotives & rolling stock: - https://www.moorviewmodels.co.uk G. L. Railways - Bespoke services and innovative accessories such as magnetic couplings: - https://www.glrailways.com David Smith Books - Previously owned railway books and photographs Just in Case - Wide range of model display cases John May & Brian Long - Die-cast cars, lorries & vans to model railway scales Wessex Wagons - Limited edition model wagons, loads, books and pre-owned wagons Edited April 29 by robk capitalisation 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold robk Posted May 3 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted May 3 We're very pleased that Ray Norwood @RAY NORWOOD will be joining us at Exmoor Rail 2024 this year with his latest project, Bambridge, which we understand is a kind of homage to Bembridge on IoW. This is a work-in-progress and the first time it has ventured out of chez Norwood and we are looking forward to seeing how this latest piece of Ray mastery is shaping up. Doubtless, in usual Ray style, he'll be only too pleased to talk about Bambridge, or answer any questions that you may want to ask. To help ensure he can keep on going, we've located Ray near the catering area, with a ready supply of English tea! 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exmoordave Posted May 6 Share Posted May 6 Only the best for Ray!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exmoordave Posted May 12 Share Posted May 12 It's now just under 3 weeks until EXMOOR RAIL in sunny Minehead and we offer a great selection of layouts, wide trade support, plus demonstrations etc. Hot /cold food & drinks will be available all day and there is free parking on site. In addition, all exhibits will be on the ground floor. The venue (West Somerset College, TA24 6AY) is only around 1 mile from the WSR station and the coast!!! Hope to see you there & best to all. exmoordave 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold robk Posted May 13 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted May 13 We are very pleased to confirm Salisbury & South Wilts Railway Society will be bringing their N-gauge exhibition layout "Bodmin General" to Exmoor Rail 2024. Bodmin General is set in the British Railways Steam Era in the mid 1950’s. The station is a through working terminus, on the Western Region line from Bodmin Road to the “withered arm” of the Southern Railway at Wadebridge. The model is based on measurements taken at the site. The main station building is still in existence as a railway preservation area. All other buildings have been recreated from photographs and descriptions published in books. These have been covered in real stone gathered from the site. I shamelessly grabbed the image below from the S&SWRS web site at https://sandswrs.co.uk/layouts/bodmin-general and btw, S&SWRS have their exhibition in Wilton this coming weekend, 18 & 19 May, 2024 - http://sandswrs.co.uk/exhibitions/salisbury-south-wilts-railway-society-exhibition-2024/ 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exmoordave Posted May 15 Share Posted May 15 I hear that a rumour is going round that we now have 18 layouts appearing at the show!!!! Something for everyone we hope!!! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exmoordave Posted May 19 Share Posted May 19 We will also be offering a FREE(!!!) ECRM multi-gauge test track that will be useful for all those lovely locos that you will all be buying at the show!!! See you there folks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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