RMweb Gold The Stationmaster Posted May 11, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 11, 2012 Great! Shall I wear a carnation? Would be good to meet up with real people You could just look for me leaning out of the cab of a 'Castle' - but on second thoughts ...... I can be found somewhere in the SWAGday photos thread and Station Cat (my daughter) will be fairly recognisable as I'm picking her up from work at Tesco at 11h30 to make our way over to Rivermead so we should be there by 12ish traffic and parking permitting (and she will still be advertising her part time employer I understand). Alas I haven't got a clue what layouts are there otherwise we could nominate a time & place possibly? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Nth Degree Posted May 11, 2012 Share Posted May 11, 2012 I'm sure I'll find you. I don't know why, but I'm growing a beard. It doesn't suit me. I'm sure you'll find me too! 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 I'm sure I'll find you. I don't know why, but I'm growing a beard. It doesn't suit me. I'm sure you'll find me too! My beard has a very pale silvery colour to it - usually described as 'white'! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenton Posted May 12, 2012 Share Posted May 12, 2012 Alas I haven't got a clue what layouts are there Listed in the link given in my previous post. Not many but then they are bigger than the average plank. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
R A Watson Posted May 12, 2012 Share Posted May 12, 2012 My beard has a very pale silvery colour to it - usually described as 'white'! Going slightly off topic, judging by the photos posted here and observations at shows attended, that is becoming the standard livery of a large majority of modellers, myself included! Wally Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenton Posted May 12, 2012 Share Posted May 12, 2012 Well I have to comment that I think we are definitely in recession. The show was much less crowded than usual and the bring and buy definitely disappointing - I usually come away with something to show for the effort but even my £150 offer for a £180 ticketed item seemed to be considered derisory. Still sitting there 4hrs later it just wasn't tempting enough. Filled out all my list but still not reaching deep enough for the big ticket items. I suppose I have enough to do to keep me busy anyway, but it is always nice to carry a box of shiny metal away from the show. Everything seemed a bit dumb down. The layouts on display were quite good with the notable exception of Harlyn Road which was superb and had me watching for ages trying to absorb the fine details. The two large roundy roundys were a bit disconcerting one for the derailments at silly speeds - I guess most were waiting for the trains to come right off and jump suicidally towards the floor, the other containing such a peculiar mixture of eras and company ... but easy to while away an easy 30 minutes simply watching trains (and some excellently detailed stock) clatter past. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Stationmaster Posted May 12, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 12, 2012 An aside to kenton's comment about the recession was the fact that one manufacturer of locos and stock offered me 'a very good deal if you pay today' if you want one of those. Otherwise many of the prices seemed to be on a par with previous years from what I could recall. Good to see that Squires were doing a pretty steady trade and some of the other tool/materials folk looked to be steady although not exactly overwhelmed when we were in the retail area. And the car park was definitely thinning out to a noticeable extent when we left at about 14.30ish - not at all usual for that time of day but that might not be anything to do with the show of course. We quite enjoyed the interesting variety of layouts although most seemed to be suffering reliability problems of one sort or another - the chap responsible for 'Q Dump' (WWI, Western Front) reckoned the presence of live steam was causing rail dirt problems which was affecting running. Anyway quite a pleasant change, some nice folk happy to chat on most of the layouts and good to unexpectedly meet Barry Ten and Marc Smith - the only RMweb folk there who i managed to recognise. Harlyn Road is truly excellent but as I had spent a lot of time looking at it at the fairly recent Farnham show we devoted our most of our watching time to less familiar layouts. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Nth Degree Posted May 12, 2012 Share Posted May 12, 2012 Just got back. I liked it! Only my second show so not much to compare it to. Had my 02 'looked at' by the loco workshop by a vet nice man and now it runs BEAUTIFULLY. Very happy about that on its own. Met Peter Waterman - absolutely amazed he was behind the counter and not having lunch with Kylie. I know which I'd rather do... Also went to the GOG stand and got all my paperwork to join. Outstandingly helpful chap there who almost literally took my hand round the stands and giving advice about beginning. There is NO better service than that! Also picked up used Tower Mk1 SO for my rake for a very good discount - I could eBay tonight and make a profit. Not that I'll do that, of course! All in all, for me it was brilliant! The only slight disappointment was not recognising anyone - almost everyone had a beard! Steve Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
deltic17 Posted May 12, 2012 Share Posted May 12, 2012 I thought the show was excellent as usual - managed to part with £400 on various items so will have to stay in for a bit! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rouse2037 Posted May 12, 2012 Share Posted May 12, 2012 I thought it was a great show - really enjoy the big stuff! Went along with Marc Smith and Al (Barry Ten) so good company too as always - we went on to Pendon and pub on the way back to Wales. Cheers Roger Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Barry Ten Posted May 12, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 12, 2012 Met Peter Waterman - absolutely amazed he was behind the counter and not having lunch with Kylie. I know which I'd rather do... Kylie was doing a soldering demonstration. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Endacott Posted May 12, 2012 Share Posted May 12, 2012 Kylie was doing a soldering demonstration. You should be so lucky... Geoff Endacott Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
R A Watson Posted May 12, 2012 Share Posted May 12, 2012 Kylie was doing a soldering demonstration. Skills she picked up working in the local garage? Wally Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Barry Ten Posted May 12, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 12, 2012 On a (slightly) more serious note it was a very enjoyable day out - although I've scarcely done any modelling in this scale, there's something very enjoyable about the 7mm (and larger shows). I would have to agree that Harlyn Road was the absolute standout but I think that layout would have been one of the best at any show, regardless of scale - there was something fantastically well observed about the bridge/cottages/road underbridge scene at the right side of the layout. Good to spend a day in the company of Marc and Roger, and also nice to chat to Stationmaster and Station Cat. And yes, the pub stop on the way home was most enjoyable too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Donw Posted May 13, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 13, 2012 Had a great day picked up a nice 63xx off the B&B at a fair price and a Cam Rys Horsebox kit from Chris of Dragon models. Met lots of friends but no one from RMweb so far as I know. Nice to chat to Ian on Knockly Gate. The show did seem quieter - first sunny day after weeks of rain? Don Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redkiterail Posted May 25, 2012 Share Posted May 25, 2012 Here are my pictures: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Donw Posted May 25, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 25, 2012 And here are some you missed Iam Pope's Knockly Gate and Some nice chaps with a model of Dinas Mawddwy Don Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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