3 link Posted April 15, 2012 Share Posted April 15, 2012 I thought I had better put the topic heading as " o gauge show " as I personally do not think the show is advertised widely enough. The show is put on by the ALSRM and to be honest there is more 7mm on offer than the other large gauges a bit like a mini Telford B) , the o gauge guild will also be there and a lot of 7mm suppliers as well as some demonstrators. If you google ALSRM you will be able to find the flyer for more details, oh and it's on the 12th May ( Saturday ). Martyn. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Donw Posted April 16, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 16, 2012 I have been to every one and was demostrating at the first one. I will be there (unless some crisi prevents it) our local 0 gauge group goes up by train. There s usally a big gauge 1 layout plus some other scales. Don Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Western Star Posted April 16, 2012 Share Posted April 16, 2012 We intend to attend... usual red hat. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kspoons Posted April 17, 2012 Share Posted April 17, 2012 yep go every year take the old girl who authorises any expenditure then usually stop at henly on the way back and have meal and a stroll round the old girl thinks its a great day out and lets me spend lodsamoney Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
deltic17 Posted April 18, 2012 Share Posted April 18, 2012 Yes - probably my favourite exhibition/show of the year. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenton Posted April 18, 2012 Share Posted April 18, 2012 Another one that will probably be found somewhere in the aisles of traders clutching a package or two, and looking as if he can't afford the price of a cup of coffee. We are lucky being near Reading with the ALSRM show in May and the O Guild show in the same venue in December. No need to drag our heels all the way to Telford with its accompanying issues. Of course this will have all the usual problems with clashes with other shows on and around that date. May is a busy month. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian daniels Posted April 18, 2012 Share Posted April 18, 2012 I will be there as well. First time I will go by car which I understand is fun to park here. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenton Posted April 18, 2012 Share Posted April 18, 2012 I will be there as well. First time I will go by car which I understand is fun to park here. Not as much fun as Telford. As long as they don't block too many spaces with the barriers or folk don't park ignorantly there is usually a steady turn over of spaces from the sports folk coming and going. You can usually find spaces on the industrial estate opposite, and it is a bit about timing and avoiding the mad rush at opening times by being early or late. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
boeing757 Posted April 18, 2012 Share Posted April 18, 2012 I will be there as well. First time I will go by car which I understand is fun to park here. Hi Brian,This will be my first visit to Reading and I will be driving. Could you expand on the parking issues? Thanks, B Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Nth Degree Posted April 18, 2012 Share Posted April 18, 2012 I'm presuming this is open to the general public? It'd be great to have a look around. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigboystoys Posted April 18, 2012 Share Posted April 18, 2012 Parking's usually OK. It's quite a big car park for the sports centre which has people coming and going all day, alternatively it's opposite a trading estate type place so you can always dump the car there and wander over. I've alway's found a spot OK, but haven't been the last coupla years, although I can't imagine there's been much change to the centre though ! :-) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian daniels Posted April 18, 2012 Share Posted April 18, 2012 I'm presuming this is open to the general public? It'd be great to have a look around. It is open to non members. When I have been before I have gone on my motorbike that I leave right by the front door Might have to walk a bit now! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
81A Oldoak Posted April 20, 2012 Share Posted April 20, 2012 I will be going again as I like this show. You can see me on the Dragon Models stand with some Ixion goodies. Chris klein Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugsley Posted April 23, 2012 Share Posted April 23, 2012 Not as much fun as Telford. As long as they don't block too many spaces with the barriers or folk don't park ignorantly there is usually a steady turn over of spaces from the sports folk coming and going. I've now discovered that the thing to do at Telford is to park in the council car park up the road - not only is it £2 cheaper for the day, you can avoid the monster traffic queue by approaching from a different way. It's only a 5 minute walk, so is well worth it IMO, you've just got to remember not to buy anything too heavy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrushType4 Posted April 23, 2012 Share Posted April 23, 2012 Hoping to get to Reading. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
scot6p Posted April 26, 2012 Share Posted April 26, 2012 I will be going, helping the Guilford O gauge group run Normandy Junction. It will be the first time I have gone to this show but not to this venue. Regards Len Cattley Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Nth Degree Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 Is there any way of finding out what's going to be on the bring and buy stand? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenton Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 Is there any way of finding out what's going to be on the bring and buy stand? Only if you are psychic Folk bring on the day and others buy it Ok there is probably some stock from the 'O' gauge Soc estates disposal but this is not exclusively O gauge and is organised by ALSRM. I know of no list ... can you imagine the scrum? The pushing and shoving gets pretty horrendous as it is. The only difference is with large scale modellers is that you usually get an apology as you get kicked in the shins or pulled out of the line by a neck tackle ... I did say scrum. [Ed] Ooops, a totally unintended sp. error - after all why would I refer to myself that way? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
daifly Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 The only difference is with large scale modellers is that you usually get an apology as you get kicked in the shins or pulled out of the line by a neck tackle ... I did say scum. Calling us scum is a bit harsh! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Nth Degree Posted May 11, 2012 Share Posted May 11, 2012 So who's coming and who's round is it first? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenton Posted May 11, 2012 Share Posted May 11, 2012 So who's coming and who's round is it first? Didn't know there was a bar I was hoping to get the Barclay running to bring it along for a few circuits of the test track, but not to be other events have eaten all available time and it sits without coupling rods and finishing details. Still, will be there with a list to fill. I was also hoping to make it a whirlwind visit and get all the way over to Burgess Hill but I don't think I'll be up to the journey. Show Details Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Nth Degree Posted May 11, 2012 Share Posted May 11, 2012 That sounds like a really nice idea. Would join you in the journey but we have guests over (unless they cancel). Can I bring something to run around too? I'm not a member of any society or club but I have a potentially ill 02 that could do with an expert's eye. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Donw Posted May 11, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 11, 2012 There will be an 0 gauge test track there plus a loco clinic so bring yours along. There used to be a bar but I don't think its there these days. there is no E&T stand from the guild. Its a bit far for a one day event now the stuff is at Hull. I will have to make alternative arrangements to pick up the Horse Box I have just reserved. Don Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Stationmaster Posted May 11, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 11, 2012 Myself and Station Cat will be attending as it usually has some interesting layouts and the trade area is often well worth a look even if you're not (officially) into larger scales (and Station Cat always does a good job at dragging me away from the goodies being displayed by Mr Loveless). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Nth Degree Posted May 11, 2012 Share Posted May 11, 2012 Great! Shall I wear a carnation? Would be good to meet up with real people Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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