DerekEm8 Posted September 13, 2012 Author Share Posted September 13, 2012 After all, it is only a model railway and as I have often said before I show, I am here to enjoy myself and there is nothing that anybody can say or do to spoil it............... And that is not a challenge to Messrs Franks, Evans, Belfield, Jackson or any other silly beggar that thinks that they want to try! Now theres a challenge if ever I saw one :nono: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete55 Posted September 14, 2012 Share Posted September 14, 2012 I am here to enjoy myself and there is nothing that anybody can say or do to spoil it............... Here we go........how many times have I heard that! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DerekEm8 Posted September 14, 2012 Author Share Posted September 14, 2012 Just got in after a few traumas (now resolved) One layout and a couple of traders to arrive in the morning. Numerous RMWebbers already inresidence so here we go for a good weekend. See you all tomorrow !!!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy C Posted September 14, 2012 Share Posted September 14, 2012 Having a good weekend already, just had my carpets inspired, a shed load of irwell Brewing company beer, The ELRs standard 4 tank on the dining train passing the main stage when the Inspirals were on, the tank and PW's Super D rostered for tomorrow and a load of good bands on and more ale, what more can a man ask for? Oh I know, a free pass for Expo EM North. Missing it already. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Mark Forrest Posted September 15, 2012 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 15, 2012 Just on my way oop north, Foundry Lane all set up last night, so hopefully a relaxed start to the weekend! Come and say hello, Wagonbasher will also be with me so happy to have a natter about wagons, Black Country Blues and anything else! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coombe Barton Posted September 15, 2012 Share Posted September 15, 2012 Setting of in sunshine in about a quarter of an hour. Have thus far hidden shopping list from SWMBO. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodenhead Posted September 15, 2012 Share Posted September 15, 2012 Spent an enjoyable hour and a half there today, very nice layouts and very good to be able to get so up close and personal compared to other more generalist exhibitions. Most enjoyable model was Mansfield because it had the delightful Tony Gee hosting an anything goes session - GC locomotives with LNWR stock that he was jokingly passing off as GC experimental livery and how a North London Railway passenger set would ever had made it to Mansfield behind an 0-6-0 tank I don't know. Almost made me want to upscale from N. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debs. Posted September 15, 2012 Share Posted September 15, 2012 I`m just arrived home from my visit to the Expo. EM (Nth.)......`a lovely friendly show, at a very easy to find venue, with a nice variety of quality layouts and a particularly good trade-showing. My three Collie-dogs enjoyed several walks and play sessions on the nice parkland (on the other side of the carpark) at the leisure centre, during the course of our visit......so, we all had a smashing day! Top marks to the exhibition organisers, show-stewards and (of course) to the exhibitors......`thanks all! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Armchair Modeller Posted September 15, 2012 Share Posted September 15, 2012 Yes, compliments to exhibitors and organisers alike. It was a great show with absolutely no parking problems at all as far as I could see. I did worry when someone warned me there were lots of bouncers outside the main hall - but they turned out to be people on trampolines. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eaton Posted September 15, 2012 Share Posted September 15, 2012 We visited the exhibition today with some trepidation given the reported problems we could expect with traffic and car parking previously alluded to in earlier posts on this thread. We arrived at 11.30am without experiencing any traffic problems to an easily found venue and drove straight into an empty parking bay 50 yards from the front door. To me the venue seemed ideal with plenty of potential for expansion should the organisers so decide. As to the layouts, they where all top quality as you would expect. Particularly so Ogden Fold, Alkham, Hemyock, Anderstaff Yard and Merthyr Riverside all of whom will reward a long watch. If previous posts have caused you to put off a visit, then I would take the risk, if our experience is typical it may be only a small one. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coombe Barton Posted September 15, 2012 Share Posted September 15, 2012 Back now - no problems with venue or parking. Thanks to all - great day. (Other people had problems on the M6, though - glad I wasn't going north when when I was coming home.) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottiedog Posted September 15, 2012 Share Posted September 15, 2012 Parking problems - what parking problems. None whatsoever! There were plenty of spaces all day Saturday. Excellent show. Well worth the 250+mile return trip. First class and interesting layouts and plenty of specialist trade support. If you can make it on Sunday, do so. Well done to all concerned. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScRSG Posted September 15, 2012 Share Posted September 15, 2012 We are coming down tomorrow from the far north, what were the probs on the M6, hope they were only temporary!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coombe Barton Posted September 15, 2012 Share Posted September 15, 2012 Fatality at Carnforth http://www.bbc.co.uk...ashire-19609599 - the rest I saw weren't there on the way up, so temporary. (and they were in Cheshire and Staffordshire) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartinWales Posted September 15, 2012 Share Posted September 15, 2012 Top marks to Derek and the EM North team for a super show, excellent venue,parking, traders and more importantly the atmosphere was A1! HERE'S LOOKING FORWARD TO NEXT YEAR! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wizard of the Moor Posted September 15, 2012 Share Posted September 15, 2012 I quite agree. A fine show in a good venue. Easy to find, no parking problems and decent space. An excellent selection of layouts and trade, and a friendly atmosphere. Well worth crossing the Pennines for. OK, so it suffers from the usual sports center curse of glacial serving speed in the cafe, but it wasn't as bad as some. Great to catch up with all the RMwebbers Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Savoyard Posted September 15, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 15, 2012 Excellent show with high quality layouts and an excellent selection of traders - spent far too much! The venue is excellent too, and as it is just around the corner from the Trafford Centre, some where for your other half to go and spend more money than you! If you are in the North West don't miss out. Peter Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodenhead Posted September 15, 2012 Share Posted September 15, 2012 Only half the hall was in use, scope to get bigger maybe? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartinWales Posted September 15, 2012 Share Posted September 15, 2012 That was mentioned in passing a few times! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluebottle Posted September 16, 2012 Share Posted September 16, 2012 Having already had my mock-serious grumble about having to cross the Pennines, I did make the trip on Saturday. It took three hours door to door, on foot, by train and by bus (about 30 minutes longer than getting to Slaithwaite, for me) Was it worth it? Yes it was! There aren't many shows where every layout is worth giving a long, leisurely viewing, but this is one; even though work is still in progress in places. I'll include a snap before I fall into bed - Ogden Fold (Edit for typos and seeing double on one sentence; those few pints of Hydes bitter I had in The Jolly Angler must have had even more effect than I realised.) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
clecklewyke Posted September 16, 2012 Share Posted September 16, 2012 I agree it was a superb show, only spoiled for me by the horrendous traffic congestion - I arrived at about 3.30 after fulfilling other fatherly commitments so did not have time to stalk to anybody at length so please forgive me if I seemed to have ignored you! I was particularly impressed by the number of layouts based in the Lancashire or Yorkshire Pennines - my favoured context. Getting back to Wensleydale was fun, also. i decided to avoid the M6 and after a quick stop to photo the remains of Manchester Mayfield station (a possible contender for the basis of Bradford North Western) went the scenic route through Burnley, Skipton and Wharfedale. The nice satnav took me via that lovely East Lancs station in Rawtenstall but then got me lost in its back streets, followed by a stop for a very good tray of fish and chips and home at about 9.30, exhausted! Thanks to all involved in creating the show. Ian P.S. Tony (Gee), what prototype is your station building mock-up based on? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waterloo Posted September 16, 2012 Share Posted September 16, 2012 Well, I don’t know what all the fuss about perceived problems with public transport and car parking was about? I travelled to expoEM North by train from Selsdon in Surrey yesterday. A couple of changes and a pleasant walk from Urmston station saw me arrive just in time for opening. There were plenty of car parking spaces at this time and that was still the case when I went out side to make a call around 11:30. The long day out was certainly worth it. A really good friendly and informative show and I am looking forward to returning next year as part of the St Merryn team. Thank you to all involved. Steve Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartinWales Posted September 16, 2012 Share Posted September 16, 2012 I thought that might wake somebody up !!!!! Keep 'em up more like Derek! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard_S Posted September 16, 2012 Share Posted September 16, 2012 An excellent show, just returned after visiting with my 3 year old. He didn't want to come home; "I'm having too much fun...." Well worth a trip, will certainly add it to the diary for next year. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Moxy Posted September 16, 2012 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 16, 2012 I can only echo what everyone else has said - excellent show, friendly people, and in a good easy to reach venue. I had allowed my membership of the EM Gauge Society to lapse some years ago when I was out of work, on the strength of what I've seen this weekend I've rejoined the Society again. Well done on an excellent show, already looking forawrd to next year! Regards Paul Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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