Northpoint Posted March 18, 2012 Share Posted March 18, 2012 You may know me as the organiser of the Trent Valley American themed show. I presume due to the success of this show over the past couple of years, I have been tasked to explore the possibility of a similar Continental themed venture. The first thing I need is layouts. If you are interested, please let me know. Venue: the same as the American show, Armitage, Staffs. A central location easily accessible from the motorway network. Time: one day, probably a Saturday, back end of this year - Oct/Nov. Theme: any prototype except UK or American (North or South). Possibly 2 or 3 specialist traders. There is no huge budget for the show so there would be a need to keep expenses to a minimum. Obviously this is the place for general discussion, but if you have a layout and would like to participate, please PM me with details. I would envisage a small, friendly show for an audience with a specific interest where all concerned can have a good day out. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Gilbert Posted March 18, 2012 Share Posted March 18, 2012 I'll be the Nick with something French ..... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNCF stephen Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 This sounds interesting. I doubt my modules would be near enough ready to display but maybe next time. French would be ideal for me! Good luck! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taigatrommel Posted March 21, 2012 Share Posted March 21, 2012 Assuming it's not the 20th October, I'll say now that I'll be coming! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northpoint Posted March 25, 2012 Author Share Posted March 25, 2012 Assuming it's not the 20th October, I'll say now that I'll be coming! No date yet. Still assessing how many layouts might be available. Re dates, as I found with the Trent Valley show, no matter what date you choose, the doomsayers will always find a reason why you shouldn't hold it on that date! So, if it goes ahead, it wil be a case of choosing a date that seems to suit the majority and going for it! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allegheny1600 Posted March 25, 2012 Share Posted March 25, 2012 Hi Nick, I'll do my best to come along to that and I'll try and rustle up a layout for you!!! Cheers, John E. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northpoint Posted March 27, 2012 Author Share Posted March 27, 2012 Hi Nick, I'll do my best to come along to that and I'll try and rustle up a layout for you!!! Cheers, John E. It'll be good to see you again, John. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northpoint Posted June 19, 2012 Author Share Posted June 19, 2012 Firstly, sorry that this has been dormant for so long, but I have had my hands full with a certain North American show that took place last weekend. Anyway, now that's done and dusted I can return to the proposed continental show. I have an option on the venue for either Saturday 13th or Saturday 20th October. There have already been rumblings about the 20th not being suitable for some so maybe we should look at the 13th. So far, we have the following possibles (judging by the PMs I have received): Blair's Czech NG John Edge's friend Dave Bush's Bavarian Claude Dreyfus's Japanese Rich (Taigatrommel) Bad Horn Roundhouse's Smrzovka My German effort I spoke to John Hayward from Team Track Trading at the show last wekeend as he does continental stuff as well as US and he said he was prepared to come as a trader. If we can rustle up a few more layouts, then no reason why we can't do something. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold roundhouse Posted June 19, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 19, 2012 Nick We cant do the 13th with Smrzovka as we are in Barrow In Furness with a different layout. 20th is still posdible at the moment though. Ian Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
justin1985 Posted June 19, 2012 Share Posted June 19, 2012 Venue: the same as the American show, Armitage, Staffs. A central location easily accessible from the motorway network What about public transport? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northpoint Posted June 19, 2012 Author Share Posted June 19, 2012 What about public transport? Train to Lichfield or Rugeley and then bus or whatever. If there's not too many of you, a lift from the station can be arranged (we did it last Saturday OK). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northpoint Posted June 19, 2012 Author Share Posted June 19, 2012 Nick We cant do the 13th with Smrzovka as we are in Barrow In Furness with a different layout. 20th is still posdible at the moment though. Ian Ian - I'm afraid it's looking more like the 13th based on the availability of the majority. However, the first thing is to get some layouts and traders together. I would hope to make a final decision in the next couple of weeks. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Joseph_Pestell Posted June 20, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 20, 2012 Wish you all the best with this. Efforts so far to make all-Continental exhibitions work have not had much success. This is partly due to the lesser amount of trade support available. But since you are keeping the budget down, you may be OK. No mention in your posts of contacting the specialist societies. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold roundhouse Posted June 20, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 20, 2012 Ian - I'm afraid it's looking more like the 13th based on the availability of the majority. However, the first thing is to get some layouts and traders together. I would hope to make a final decision in the next couple of weeks. Nick Hope all goes well. We are more than happy to attend if it works out well and you do another next year (it doesnt with another show we are already doing). Ian Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortliner Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 I think Nick is looking for "UK resident" Continental Layouts, rather than visitors from beyond these shores! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northpoint Posted June 20, 2012 Author Share Posted June 20, 2012 I think Nick is looking for "UK resident" Continental Layouts, rather than visitors from beyond these shores! Absolutely, Jack! Regarding making it work, I'm working on the basis that we have run an exclusive North American themed show for 3 successive years now and have attracted both layouts, trade support and support from US manufacturers, so call me Mr Naive if you like, but I would like to think we could try the same format for European and the rest of the world! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold roundhouse Posted June 20, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 20, 2012 I would have thought that there are as many continental outline layouts and traders as their are North American ones, so you have every chance of making it Nick. Ian Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbishop Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 May I humbly remind everyone that there already is an annual European Model Railway Exhibition run by the German Railway Society. It is held in the Sutton Coldfield Town Hall and this year it is on 15 September. Bill Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
UP844 Posted June 26, 2012 Share Posted June 26, 2012 ... There already is an annual European Model Railway Exhibition run by the German Railway Society... But Nick's proposed event is for any nationality (except UK and the Americas) so can include more than just German, more than just European too. There are some Australian, Asian and African based layouts out there, though I don't know if their owners read this forum. Do Irish layouts classify as suitable? Eire is not "continental" but it's not part of the UK either so the trains in the republic are foreign. ...It is held in the Sutton Coldfield Town Hall and this year it is on 15 September Meaning that it does not clash with Nick's show, nor does it follow closely on the heels of it, so should not suffer any detraction caused by the new event. It would also be an ideal venue to leaflet with advertising for Nick's show. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNCF stephen Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 But Nick's proposed event is for any nationality (except UK and the Americas) so can include more than just German, more than just European too. There are some Australian, Asian and African based layouts out there, though I don't know if their owners read this forum. Do Irish layouts classify as suitable? Eire is not "continental" but it's not part of the UK either so the trains in the republic are foreign. Meaning that it does not clash with Nick's show, nor does it follow closely on the heels of it, so should not suffer any detraction caused by the new event. It would also be an ideal venue to leaflet with advertising for Nick's show. The GRS show has layouts from most of Europe present. I have seen all manor of layout types there. I still think another show would be good fun, especially somewhere in the Midlands! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Claude_Dreyfus Posted July 3, 2012 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 3, 2012 The 13th would be ideal for me. There would probably be a small group accompanying Kanjiyama. Once the date is confirmed, I can muster up some assistance. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taigatrommel Posted July 3, 2012 Share Posted July 3, 2012 13th is good for me as well. The following week I may be in Utrecht for Eurospoor1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northpoint Posted July 5, 2012 Author Share Posted July 5, 2012 Good to see that there is as much interest. I'm trying to drum up some trade interest at the moment. Can those that have said they are intereted in bringing layouts please confirm in the next couple of days that you will come so we can make a definite decision. Thanks. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northpoint Posted July 5, 2012 Author Share Posted July 5, 2012 A sudden thought - who's coming to the member's day on Saturday? I'll be there (last I heard, I'm earmarked for making the tea). Maybe it would be an opportunity to spend a half hour in the bar discussing the finer points over a pint. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
D6775 Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 Hopefully be there!! Fingers Crossed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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