SEM63A Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 Looking forward to visiting Stafford Exhibition for the first time. I'm planning to travel around 300 miles each way to see this show and am looking forward to a good day on Saturday. We should commend the efforts of those in the hobby who organise all the exhibitions around the country. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium ELTEL Posted January 31, 2012 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted January 31, 2012 Looking forward to visiting Stafford Exhibition for the first time. I'm planning to travel around 300 miles each way to see this show and am looking forward to a good day on Saturday. We should commend the efforts of those in the hobby who organise all the exhibitions around the country. Hi We will pleased to see at you Stafford after such a long journey. Have a safe journey Terry Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigAndy Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 Aye Up Terry, Don't worry about Ray's whining - he's only happy when he's got something miserable to go on about! ( Just kiddin Slacky, love ya really ) Myself and Jon will be down on Saturday. Not sure if Aubrey is going to be with us yet as my text message to him has obviously been lost in the ether somewhere...... Anyway, we'll see you around the hall somewhere for a natter. We are, as usual, looking forward to a quality show. ( just wish we had an exhibitable layout so that we could have a load of beers with you Saturday night - no doubt you will be on our case about layouts when we see you though! ) See ya Satdy Andy C Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium ELTEL Posted February 1, 2012 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted February 1, 2012 STAFFORD RAILWAY CIRCLE EXHIBITION UPDATE 1/2/12 New Trader R G Connor Signs & Grapics Model Railway Graphics Totem Signs made at the show ideal for your layout Terry Robinson Exhibition Manager Stafford Railway Circle Ltd Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave_long Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 Really looking forward to this years show. I'll be there with my son for his first exhibition. Great looking line up again. Dave Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium ELTEL Posted February 1, 2012 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted February 1, 2012 Hope you and you're son enjoy the exhibition. Terry Exhibition Manager Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Graham_Muz Posted February 2, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 2, 2012 As per my blog post here I shall be exhibiting at the show this weekend assisting Mike Wild of Hornby Magazine operating his Layout Berrybridge. Looks to be a great show as usual and look forward to seeing you all there. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beacon Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 Looking forward to coming to Stafford for the first time too - several layouts I've been looking forward to seeing for years. Also making a long journey (from Southampton) but sure it will be well worth it as I don't get chance to do many journeys by train these days. Peter Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gridwatcher Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 Airthrey Park is all crated up and ready to roll. Fire up the Crafter and lets roll! 300 miles. Look forward to a great show and some Titanic Ales going down the right way! Simon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted February 2, 2012 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 2, 2012 Fire up the Crafter and lets roll! 300 miles. Just sorting stock for Blackmill in the next hour. Crafter also ready to roll! See you on the M6 Cheers, Mick Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium ELTEL Posted February 2, 2012 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted February 2, 2012 Hi All The First Stafford Luton van is loaded and ready to roll. All the SRC members are all ready to go into action to make it another great exhibition with friends new and old. All of you a good and safe journey Terry Exhibition Mgr Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Temeraire Posted February 3, 2012 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 3, 2012 This will be my first trip to Stafford as well along with pitbull, beresford jct and hampshirehog all from the south. Airthrey Park, Blackmill and Warren Lane all in the same place was just too hard to ignore, looking forward to it. Is there an organised RmWeb meet at any point on Saturday or should we just roll up a trouser leg and cry 'Andy Y' !? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Y Posted February 3, 2012 Share Posted February 3, 2012 or should we just roll up a trouser leg and cry 'Andy Y' !? There's enough strange sorts as shows as it is. Owing to family commitments at the weekend I'll be to-ing and fro-ing a lot but should be there Saturday and Sunday morning doing some snaps. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Sidecar Racer Posted February 3, 2012 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 3, 2012 Any weather forecast available ? I would like to drive up on Saturday but dont want to risk getting stuck snow on the M5 . I have a shopping list that includes some traders who dont do many shows and I would like to see some of the items I'm interested in before buying . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Y Posted February 3, 2012 Share Posted February 3, 2012 Saturday looks like a clear and dry start Mike with the possibility of light snow late afternoon/evening.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Sidecar Racer Posted February 3, 2012 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 3, 2012 Thanks Andy , looks like I might take a chance , as it's a 120 mile trip there would be nothing worse than getting stuck half way on a bungd up M/way . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Stationmaster Posted February 3, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 3, 2012 Thanks Andy , looks like I might take a chance , as it's a 120 mile trip there would be nothing worse than getting stuck half way on a bungd up M/way . I'm really waiting on a more accurate weather forecast in view of Brimingham New St's proven ability to grind to halt if they're told there's a snow flake landing in Stetchford or Solihull - I just don't fancy being stuck on a (non) Voyager for the night . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnb Posted February 3, 2012 Share Posted February 3, 2012 Am waiting to see if NR can get the WCML cleared at Bletchley so that London Midland can get through. Have already purchased a ticket At 1200 some Pendolinos are running through so keeping fingers crossed. However I've got London Mid only ticket!! That BTW is pretty good value at £18 return from here (just north of Watford) to Stafford. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Y Posted February 3, 2012 Share Posted February 3, 2012 Forecast updates. BBC Weather for Stafford has downgraded it from two snowflakes to one snowflake (icons not literally!) from 15.00 BBC Weather for Birmingham shows no snow possibilities until overnight. Met Office for West Midlands region shows a yellow alert (be aware) with a maximum accumulation of 5cm from 15.00 onwards. Right now it's cold, clear and bright. My honest assessment from what can be found would be that the risk is low and the forecasts cautious. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave_long Posted February 3, 2012 Share Posted February 3, 2012 Forecast updates. BBC Weather for Stafford has downgraded it from two snowflakes to one snowflake (icons not literally!) from 15.00 BBC Weather for Birmingham shows no snow possibilities until overnight. Met Office for West Midlands region shows a yellow alert (be aware) with a maximum accumulation of 5cm from 15.00 onwards. Right now it's cold, clear and bright. My honest assessment from what can be found would be that the risk is low and the forecasts cautious. Andy and all I'm the Met observer at Brum airport and I'm on duty until 21.30 tonight so I'll give you all updates if it looks like snow is going to cause any issues! Andy Met office reports tend to be alot more accurate than the BBC. Dave Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ray76 Posted February 3, 2012 Share Posted February 3, 2012 Aye Up Terry, Don't worry about Ray's whining - he's only happy when he's got something miserable to go on about! ( Just kiddin Slacky, love ya really ) Myself and Jon will be down on Saturday. Not sure if Aubrey is going to be with us yet as my text message to him has obviously been lost in the ether somewhere...... Anyway, we'll see you around the hall somewhere for a natter. We are, as usual, looking forward to a quality show. ( just wish we had an exhibitable layout so that we could have a load of beers with you Saturday night - no doubt you will be on our case about layouts when we see you though! ) See ya Satdy Andy C Andy you are so dead! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave_long Posted February 3, 2012 Share Posted February 3, 2012 Forecast updates. BBC Weather for Stafford has downgraded it from two snowflakes to one snowflake (icons not literally!) from 15.00 BBC Weather for Birmingham shows no snow possibilities until overnight. Met Office for West Midlands region shows a yellow alert (be aware) with a maximum accumulation of 5cm from 15.00 onwards. Right now it's cold, clear and bright. My honest assessment from what can be found would be that the risk is low and the forecasts cautious. Andy and all I'm the Met observer at Brum airport and I'm on duty until 21.30 tonight so I'll give you all updates if it looks like snow is going to cause any issues! Andy Met office reports tend to be alot more accurate than the BBC. Dave Current Weather Update: Hot off the press: A band or rain is moving in from the Irish Sea at this time which will turn to snow as it hits land, its expected to hit England in a line stretching from Bristol to Manchester where accumulations will start to appear between 11-12 tomorrow lunchtime and is due to move East and cover Birmingham by 12-3pm and last in the Midlands area for 5 to 6 hours, afterwhich its expected to turn to Freezing rain before turning to freezing fog in the late evening of Saturday. In the Birmingham area accumulations between 5-10cm are expected with heaviest fall to occur between 3-5pm. The situation is likely to hit more southerly and Easterly areas late evening and overnight. Sunday snow conditions are still unclear, however the Saturday snow fall may well freeze overnight and cause poor driving conditions coupled with the fog. Fog may well last well into Monday. So take it carefully folks! I'll update later if any changes are forecast. Dave Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
black and decker boy Posted February 3, 2012 Share Posted February 3, 2012 Myself and caley439 will be making our first ever visit to the show tomorrow and are really excited. This is the first year we have not held the Rochdale show in February but the expected snow has not failed to deliver as usual for our show weekend. Our barriers are kept on a hill top farm high in the pennines which is fun in the snow and ice! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Y Posted February 3, 2012 Share Posted February 3, 2012 A quick update to say that all systems are go at the County Showground, all layouts attending with no drop-outs (well there are some but you know what I mean). ElTel's happy that everything's in order and ready to roll. All exhibitors I spoke to seems to be satisfied with setting up and looking forward to the weekend. A few snaps of what's set up ready for action. Particular mention goes to the impressive and extensive Dore Hill St Stephens Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
5 C Posted February 3, 2012 Share Posted February 3, 2012 I've decided I need a weekend away and the Stafford exhibition is the perfect excuse. Hotel in the area booked for Saturday night and I'll see you on Saturday whatever the weather! Andy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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