marc smith Posted June 12, 2012 Share Posted June 12, 2012 Hi all, Just a reminder that it is the annual event of those good folk "Lord & Butler" Each year they hold a charity model railway show in Cardiff, the weekend of Father's Day. Last year donations went to Ty Hafan children's hospice - this years collection will go to the Macmillan cancer charity. Entry is free, but you can make a donation by putting a few coins into a bucket.... Exhibitors also give generously of their time, and a percentage of the shops' till takings is also donated. This year, I am there with my new minimum space O gauge layout "Poynton Sneer" as seen on rmweb along with Brian Tucker's superb "Ransom Bridge" DCC depot layout, Roger Swanns GN 15 layout, and Paul Rolley's inspirational circular steelworks layout "Castle Works" as featured in the model press recently There will also be a weathering demo by Adrian, of "Dirty Boy" weathering It's well worth a look, it's free, and it's all in a good cause More details are here http://www.lordandbutler.com/lordandbutler.com/Exhibition_2012.html Cheers all, hope to see you there Marc Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Captain Kernow Posted June 12, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 12, 2012 I was really hoping to get to this one, but for various reasons it ain't going to happen this time after all, but I wish you an excellent time, one and all! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
marc smith Posted June 13, 2012 Author Share Posted June 13, 2012 Hi Tim, That's a shame, it's always a nice, informal sort of show... reminds me of the sort of atmosphere at an rmweb members day Maybe next year eh? To everyone else, come along folks..... Cheers Marc Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
br2975 Posted June 13, 2012 Share Posted June 13, 2012 I'll be there acting as 'tame operator' and front of house raconteur for 'Castle Works'. . Photo courtesy of Chris Nevard . Brian R Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
marc smith Posted June 14, 2012 Author Share Posted June 14, 2012 I'm looking forward to seeing Castle Works again Brian... Your brother has done a wonderful job! I would never describe you as a lame anything sir See you there EDIT: I misread that.... but wouldn't describe you as "tame" either! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
valleymodeller Posted June 14, 2012 Share Posted June 14, 2012 Hi Marc, sadly I can't make it as every time this show is on I'm on holiday! Not back until 22nd. Not far off with the layout now, just the scenery, trackwork, electric and baseboard to do...>!! Tony Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
br2975 Posted June 15, 2012 Share Posted June 15, 2012 Hi Marc, sadly I can't make it as every time this show is on I'm on holiday! ...>!! Tony, if you're ever passing the U.K. - and there's a light on in South Wales, drop in !Brian R Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
marc smith Posted June 15, 2012 Author Share Posted June 15, 2012 Hi Marc, sadly I can't make it as every time this show is on I'm on holiday! Not back until 22nd. Not far off with the layout now, just the scenery, trackwork, electric and baseboard to do...>!! Tony Shame you can't make it Tony, as it's always good to see you mate... You'll have to tell her you'd rather go to a train show, than go on holiday Perhaps you'll have the layout ready for nect years show? PS. Still haven't done anything about selling Hendre Lane.... Cheers again Marc Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Barry Ten Posted June 17, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 17, 2012 I'd rate this as the best one L&B have done - thanks to all exhibitors, it was a really enjoyable event. Good variety of layouts, too, ranging from the nice 00 layout upstairs, to Brian's Ransom Bridge, the excellent oN3 logging layout, Paul R's fabulous Castle Works (totally convincing in all respects), Roger's brilliantly surreal Gn3 mushroom works (special shout out to Myfanwy) and Marc's stunning Poynton Sneer, which apart from looking good is great fun to operate. There were also a couple of smaller N scale layouts running, a demo stand or two, and the usual temptations of L&B itself. Looking forward to next year already, and I hope to have a horse back in the race then. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
marc smith Posted June 18, 2012 Author Share Posted June 18, 2012 Thank you for operating "poynton" and allowing me to get some lunch Mr Ten Great to see you, and all the South Wales gang. I'm sure your horse would be welcome next year and would be a winner! It was also good to see Myfanwy - thanks for that lasting image Rouse2037 Cheers all, here's to next year - might even get Cashmores done lol! Marc Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
br2975 Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 Thank you for operating "poynton" and allowing me to get some lunch Mr Ten Great to see you, and all the South Wales gang. I'm sure your horse would be welcome next year and would be a winner! It was also good to see Myfanwy - thanks for that lasting image Rouse2037 here's to next year - might even get Cashmores done lol! Ahh Myfanwy, if all passengers were like her I'd go back to travelling by train !'Gnott Mushroom Ltd' inspired me to slice some of the real thing when I got home.Brian R Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
marc smith Posted June 18, 2012 Author Share Posted June 18, 2012 Roger, Has Myfanwy got her own facebook page? PS. Liked the wizard character, making his mushrooms "magic" Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Barry Ten Posted June 18, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 18, 2012 Roger, Has Myfanwy got her own facebook page? PS. Liked the wizard character, making his mushrooms "magic" Did Roger get that figure from Wizard Models? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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