shortliner Posted October 7, 2011 Share Posted October 7, 2011 Just a note - http://www.xclent.freeuk.com/ndmrs/ndmrs-exhibition.htm Sweethome Alabama will be making its debut appearance - and a certain Shortliner has been invited to assist - see you there? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortliner Posted November 5, 2011 Author Share Posted November 5, 2011 Next weekend, people - 12/13 November Come along and make yourself known Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
charliepetty Posted November 5, 2011 Share Posted November 5, 2011 Next weekend, people - 12/13 November Come along and make yourself known Is there anyone there selling decent DVDs. Anyone know? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
26power Posted November 5, 2011 Share Posted November 5, 2011 Presumably somebody knows what traders are lined up? If so letting everyone else know would be worth thinking about - the layout lineup listed on the website sounds promising! Cheers, 26power Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed-farms Posted November 6, 2011 Share Posted November 6, 2011 I know Durham Trains of Stanley and Darlington Railway Modelling are due to attend - apart from them I do not know which traders are attending. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Michael Edge Posted November 7, 2011 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 7, 2011 Judith Edge kits will be there Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike J Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 The North of England Line will be there with three RMwebbers, Myself, Geoff (GJB60009), Rich (Rich B ), and also Keith so come and say hello. Eighteen great layouts for a fiver (plus the unknown traders!). Not bad value in my book. Have a great time everyone. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
karabuni Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 Traders at Newcastle (from the floorplan, so not in alphabetical order): Blacksmith Models Derby Trees Modelmaster Judith Edge Nick Tozer Rob Mellor Unit Models Grosmont Books Cambrian Models Flangeway Dave Alexander Dave Poole Contikits Townfoot Layouts4U Finishing Touches Videoscene Durham Trains NairnshireModel Supplies BR Lines Triangman John Owens Mike Fishwick HIgh Level KIts plus a few Societies. Barry, Cambrian Models Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
26power Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 Thanks Barry. Tempting line up of layouts and traders. Cheers, 26power Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike J Posted November 11, 2011 Share Posted November 11, 2011 Just a quick bump to remind people it's this weekend. We're about to get the van and start loading NOEL, but it's breakfast at Morrisons first. (Got to start filling up so that I've got something to soak up all the Guinness that will be flowing tonight!) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed-farms Posted November 11, 2011 Share Posted November 11, 2011 Looking forward to it, I am visiting on the Sunday. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
packetlos Posted November 12, 2011 Share Posted November 12, 2011 I particularly enjoyed the impressive 2mm FS Fence Houses layout, the fly over in the fiddle yard looks like as much as a work of art as the rest! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
david58041 Posted November 12, 2011 Share Posted November 12, 2011 Visited the show late afternoon today and was only there 20 minutes - very disappointed. There were very few punters in the hall and on two layouts I saw nothing moving as there were no operators around! Poor showing indeed. My wife couldn't even get a cup of coffee as Stadium cafe staff had already cleaned their equipment! Sorry but I cannot recommend this show. David Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grisedalepike Posted November 13, 2011 Share Posted November 13, 2011 Visited yesterday, arrived at 11:00 and the main hall was very busy but still with plenty of room. Overall my son and I enjoyed the layouts, he even started to understand the movements on Stainmore Summit! We got everything we wanted from the trade and the new catering arrangements with plenty of space were good. We enjoyed the show, stayed a few hours and would recommend it. Paul Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tangoman69 Posted November 13, 2011 Share Posted November 13, 2011 I visited the show yesterday, late afternoon (around 4ish), it was fairly quiet, but that gave ample opportunity to view the excellent layouts. I especially enjoyed Stainmore Summit, Fence Houses, Billingham and Loughborough. This is the 3rd time I have travelled north to visit this exhibition, and from this showing I will be back. Karl Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold DaveF Posted November 13, 2011 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 13, 2011 I spent 6 hours there yesterday and thoroughly enjoyed it. There were so many good layouts it would be invidious to mention them individually, but every layout was worthy of study. I also managed to buy everything on my shopping list - which I think is a first - as well as a couple of cheap books from the NERA. It was also nice to meet old friends from the group I used to exhibit with in the 80s (the erstwhile Blyth 61172 Association). A pleasant cafe run by the centre, a good lasagne for lunch. I've no real criticisms, I know from personal experience the problems layouts can develop which cause a lack of train movement. I've also worked for various traders over the years at exhibitions so I can understand why it can take a while to be served and why they can't just stop serving others for a nice chat - after all they are trying to make a living! David Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed-farms Posted November 13, 2011 Share Posted November 13, 2011 I was there for a few hours today and had a great time plenty of nice layouts to watch (Stainmore and Billigham spring to mind) with a good selection of traders - came away with everything on my shopping list and a few extras too. Can't wait for next years. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Grant 4472 Posted November 13, 2011 Share Posted November 13, 2011 had a great weekend exhibiting Sweethome Alabama, and even had Shortliner Jack down to help out. Got the layout home in one piece (I think) and here some of the photos I took today. Here is a link t the rest http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/showgallery.php/cat/1237/page/1 And one of Shortliner Jack Jon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Worsdell forever Posted November 14, 2011 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 14, 2011 Great photos Jon, it seems that I spoke to the legendary Shortliner without knowing it! and by the look of the order of the wagons on Croft Depot, I was operating it at the time... and was inducted as a passed driver and presented with a scone with jam... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike J Posted November 15, 2011 Share Posted November 15, 2011 The consensus from the NoEL team was that this was one of the better medium sized shows with excellent layouts backed up with an impressive trade presence. Apart from the usual Saturday morning gremlins (we think that they may have appeared due to the coldness of the hall overnight) and the usual operator errors (very frustrating) the layout performed well, and had a good crowd throughout, with many compliments from the friendly audience. There were so many great layouts that it would be unfair to select a stand out, but I personally enjoyed Billingham, Midhurst, Cripps Bottom Yard and Fence Houses. I must also thank Simon (Mr.S.Corn78) for the repair to our class 47 that was running like a bag of spanners! Purchases included a Farish V2 for £50, a Union Mills J25 for £60 and Yeadons register for classes Q1 to Q4. Not bad as I was determined not to spend anything! Thanks to all concerned for a great weekend. Mike Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rope runner Posted November 15, 2011 Share Posted November 15, 2011 2mm FS Fence Houses - absolutely amazing I had a great time, would recommend Dapol terrier for £45 wasn't three bad either... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverlink Posted November 15, 2011 Share Posted November 15, 2011 The consensus from the NoEL team was that this was one of the better medium sized shows with excellent layouts backed up with an impressive trade presence. Apart from the usual Saturday morning gremlins (we think that they may have appeared due to the coldness of the hall overnight) and the usual operator errors (very frustrating) the layout performed well, and had a good crowd throughout, with many compliments from the friendly audience. There were so many great layouts that it would be unfair to select a stand out, but I personally enjoyed Billingham, Midhurst, Cripps Bottom Yard and Fence Houses. I must also thank Simon (Mrscorn) for the repair to our class 47 that was running like a bag of spanners! Purchases included a Farish V2 for £50, a Union Mills J25 for £60 and Yeadons register for classes Q1 to Q4. Not bad as I was determined not to spend anything! Thanks to all concerned for a great weekend. Mike All very good Mike but what about the Guinness !!! silverlink Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike J Posted November 15, 2011 Share Posted November 15, 2011 All very good Mike but what about the Guinness !!! silverlink It was flowing freely Ian! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-UnitMad Posted November 16, 2011 Share Posted November 16, 2011 I can see the cogs turning in Jack's mind.... "Now, if this point was moved to here, and that point was moved to there, we could change the trackplan to this......" no offence, mate!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Grant 4472 Posted November 16, 2011 Share Posted November 16, 2011 I can see the cogs turning in Jack's mind.... "Now, if this point was moved to here, and that point was moved to there, we could change the trackplan to this......" no offence, mate!! 'Turnout' , surely Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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