Gingerbread Posted June 12, 2011 Share Posted June 12, 2011 I spent a pleasant day at Keighley attending my first 2mm Expo - though it undoubtedly fell short of the infamous Oxford event of the previous year. Early morning train journey up to Leeds looked in doubt when the notice board at Kings Cross showed warning about unspecified delays and cancellations due to cable thefts in the Newcastle area, but fortunately we were unaffected by them. For most of the day I was pretending to help Nigel Ashton on his "Llangerisech" layout, which in my admittedly biased view was the best layout there, though David Eveleigh's much smaller "Framsden" just across the aisle was another candidate (and worthy winner of last year's "Golden Jubilee" Challenge). Llangerisech is a fictitious Cambrian terminus "somewhere in North Wales", and is intended to be run in any of three eras - 1930s, blue diesels or current. Mostly today was "current" to avoid the need for signalling, and to make greater use of DCC and lighting (or perhaps "almost current", to justify the presence of Wrexham and Shropshire stock). However an Ixion Manor did make an occasional appearance, using Nigel's prototype replacement chassis. There were very few technical problems - two of the points were a little reluctant to move across fully, and occasionally needed a manual "shove", and when the Dukedog made a late appearance for a photocall (at my suggestion) it declined to move until its tender-to-loco driveshaft was correctly repositioned. I include a few quick photos of Llangerisech below - apologies for not having pictures of other layouts to include here, but perhaps other members can contribute theirs. Paul Martin took some rather better pictures just before the layout was dismantled, and these will no doubt appear in due course either on the website or in the magazine. I picked up some etches from David Eveleigh to test my soldering skills over the next few months, and spent a small fortune at the 2mm Central Shop getting most of the extras to complete them (and a few other stalled projects) - coach wheels are available again, at last . Inevitably there were a few shortages, and no doubt when I recheck I will find a few things I have overlooked - looking on the bright side, that will give me an excuse for not finishing them for a bit longer... Lots of interesting discussions with others there, 2mm members, RMweb members, and a few passers-by from the Keighley MRC whose premises were being used for the event. An interesting variety of small layouts in various stages of completion, several official demonstrators (though much of their time was spent chatting), and a relaxed atmosphere, much less crowded than the typical show or exhibition. Well worth attending. David Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
90733 Posted June 12, 2011 Share Posted June 12, 2011 Indeed it was a very nice layout, was there, a KMRC memeber though,had our 009 layout up, altohugh some switches failed. I bought some rail to start my first 2mm finescale layout. Great Pics. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
backofanenvelope Posted June 12, 2011 Share Posted June 12, 2011 Hi David Yes it was a very relaxed and informative experience. I was good to meet you and I also chatted with a lot of other people to the point I had to tear myself away at 3:30pm for a date with a Pendelino but I gained no end of knowledge from the likes of Geoff Jones and AndyH (thanks Andy!) amongst others just a shame there wasn't more time for this. I think my friend Richard has got us an invite to Darkest Essex group and once I have sorted out my images I think I have a few to add. Regards Tom Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Kris Posted June 12, 2011 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 12, 2011 Thanks for popping up the images for those of us to far away to visit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pyewipe Jct Posted June 12, 2011 Share Posted June 12, 2011 Cheers for the pics David, it makes up a little for not being able to make it this time around... Kevin Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
backofanenvelope Posted June 12, 2011 Share Posted June 12, 2011 I could have sworn I took more!! but here a a very few of mine.. Layout in a box file and beneath it a truly ingenious 2mm Narrow Gauge Nice canopy and liked the use of foam board for contours Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
-missy- Posted June 12, 2011 Share Posted June 12, 2011 Thanks for the photos guys, as Kris said its great to see what the show was like when you didnt go. Please if anyone has more photos then let me know (or post them here) Im glad that it was a show worthwhile going to though. As a matter of interest who was the guy with the narrow gauge stuff? Missy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium nick_bastable Posted June 12, 2011 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 12, 2011 infamous do you mind I resemble that remark glad you had a good show was too far to manage as a daytrip Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
backofanenvelope Posted June 12, 2011 Share Posted June 12, 2011 [snip] As a matter of interest who was the guy with the narrow gauge stuff? Missy Hi Missy, That was Sam Kennion, also on the VAG hth Tom Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
backofanenvelope Posted June 12, 2011 Share Posted June 12, 2011 Dim old me was on the phone in an app you have to save pics.. lol Anyway here's some more.. The Stand with all the track goodies and demonstrations with Geoff Jones .. and finally the DCC clinic Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
2mm Andy Posted June 12, 2011 Share Posted June 12, 2011 Oh dear - that's a rather incriminating photo of my demo table (but not me!) . I can't have been far away, as the cake and cup of tea were there! The sum total of my modelling progress was to fold up one wagon chassis and solder the nut back on to my SR brake van kit after I'd pulled it off earlier in the day. The rest of the time was spent chatting with people, spending money and looking at some of the superb modelling on display (and eating cake!). There was a lot of interest in the layout, 02 shunter (must have another go at the chassis), J72, Gresley coach kits, etc.... Nice to meet SteveBedding, Backofanenvelope (some photos of the J72 would be good when you get going with it ) Bryn, Pixie, and co. and all the other RMwebbers. I think it was a successful day all round - even the somewhat intimidating lifts up to the clubrooms behaved themselves (unlike last time!). I managed to acquire some coach seating strip and wheels for the Gresley and Thompson coaches I will shortly be building, some wheels for a loco project and some vintage 2mm goodies from a member selling off the contents of his gloat box to fund a S scale project. Most importantly, my enthusiasm levels have been topped-up, so some more modelling should be on the cards soon! And finally a couple of photos of the rather splendid little Scottish shunting layout 'Inverneuk'; Andy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold bcnPete Posted June 12, 2011 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 12, 2011 as the cake and cup of tea were there! not forgetting the Prawn Cocktail crisps too Thanks all for posting photos - can't believe its a year since the last Expo. Nice to see some layouts not seen previously too...is that a Minitrix class 27 in one of them? Can someone just explain the use of the kitchen cutting board/metal rulers in front of Anthony's wonderful boxfile layout? Thanks, Pete Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
backofanenvelope Posted June 12, 2011 Share Posted June 12, 2011 Can someone just explain the use of the kitchen cutting board/metal rulers in front of Anthony's wonderful boxfile layout? Thanks, Pete Hi Pete, Its basically a cheap "hold and fold" with slices cut out of the rulers in the places where parts obstruct, but I am sure someone more knowledgeable will be along to give a better response. Tom Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
backofanenvelope Posted June 12, 2011 Share Posted June 12, 2011 Oh dear - that's a rather incriminating photo of my demo table (but not me!) . I can't have been far away, as the cake and cup of tea were there! Andy Sorry Andy not sure if you wanted to be in the pic.. and yes I will post my bumblings on the J72.. thx for the springs too. Scones looked very tasty but by the time I was going to get one they had all gone! Tom Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold bcnPete Posted June 12, 2011 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 12, 2011 Scones looked very tasty but by the time I was going to get one they had all gone! Hence the old gag...'What's the fastest cake?...Sc-gone... Grabs coat and heads for exit... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
2mm Andy Posted June 12, 2011 Share Posted June 12, 2011 Sorry Andy not sure if you wanted to be in the pic.. and yes I will post my bumblings on the J72.. thx for the springs too. Scones looked very tasty but by the time I was going to get one they had all gone! Tom That's OK - I'm not the most photogenic subject anyway! As for the scones, I can confirm that they were very nice! I should add that the rather nice station building displayed on the corner of my table was by Tony Simms of this parish, and features on his 'Brafferton' blog here on RMweb. Another highlight of the day for me was seeing a Union Mills Great Central 'D11' converted to 2mm finescale and running on the Keighley club's test track. The builder then told us he had made the loco wheels himself! Andy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
backofanenvelope Posted June 12, 2011 Share Posted June 12, 2011 I should add that the rather nice station building displayed on the corner of my table was by Tony Simms of this parish, and features on his 'Brafferton' blog here on RMweb. Yes I had a good look at that and am looking forward to seeing Tony's Brafferton again specially with the D49 Although not prototypical to my region of interest it has been one of my favourite locos along with the J39 Another highlight of the day for me was seeing a Union Mills Great Central 'D11' converted to 2mm finescale and running on the Keighley club's test track. The builder then told us he had made the loco wheels himself! Andy I also stood a drooled over it when no one else was round.. mind boggles at wheel building.. and now to bed after way to much excitement in one weekend!! Tom Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
90733 Posted June 12, 2011 Share Posted June 12, 2011 Out of curiosity, does anyone know where you can get 2FS motorised chassis such as the one next to the sentinel loco, sorry for going of slightly of topic, will have to see if I took a couple of photos! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
backofanenvelope Posted June 12, 2011 Share Posted June 12, 2011 HI 90733, The one nearest is a scratch build affair and I believe built by Sam of the display table, not sure if he is on RMweb though. Hth Tom Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul-2mm Posted June 12, 2011 Share Posted June 12, 2011 Thanks for sharing the pictures, the boxfile layout is very impressive. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
90733 Posted June 13, 2011 Share Posted June 13, 2011 HI 90733, The one nearest is a scratch build affair and I believe built by Sam of the display table, not sure if he is on RMweb though. Hth Tom Thank you, I know was a couple of similar styles of chassis like that in the 2mm world, so was wondering in it was a 'kit'. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Donw Posted June 13, 2011 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 13, 2011 Thanks for the photos. I obviously missed a good do. Never mind at least the AGM will be in reach this year. Don Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
richbrummitt Posted June 13, 2011 Share Posted June 13, 2011 Thanks for the photos. I obviously missed a good do. Never mind at least the AGM will be in reach this year. Don Same here. Looking forward to the AGM. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
2mm Andy Posted June 13, 2011 Share Posted June 13, 2011 HI 90733, The one nearest is a scratch build affair and I believe built by Sam of the display table, not sure if he is on RMweb though. Hth Tom As far as I know, Sam is not on RMweb, but he is a regular at the 2mm Pennine Group meetings which are held approx. monthly at the Keighley clubrooms. The chassis is based on a design by Mike Bryant to fit the P&D Marsh N gauge Sentinel kit - there are a couple of articles in the 2mm magazine from a few years ago. Andy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Donw Posted June 13, 2011 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 13, 2011 The chassis is based on a design by Mike Bryant to fit the P&D Marsh N gauge Sentinel kit - there are a couple of articles in the 2mm magazine from a few years ago. Andy The first article on building a chassis was more than a few years ago. It was in the mid 80's I bought the kit and planned to have a go, but got distracted. Don Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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