OldNick Posted January 17, 2013 Author Share Posted January 17, 2013 In view of the current weather conditions, I came back home tonight from the LWMRS meeting via the Stoneleigh Park Exhibition Centre. Following the signed route (signed National Agricultural Centre, or N.A.C.), from the A46 at the A425 Kenilworth turn, I drove past the centre via the B4113 , and then back to the A46 via the back route through Stoneleigh village returning to the A46 at the next junction north. At present, al;though it has been snowing gently all evening, there is no snow lying on these roads at any point. although the verges and fields are covered. The A46 was being gritted. Obviously the situation may change overnight, after traffic stops and the temperature falls. This information will be updated tomorrow morning, here, on our Facebook page, and on our website. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 2ManySpams Posted January 18, 2013 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 18, 2013 This is one of the few local shows I've not registered before, not sure how I've missed it. Looks a really good line up of layouts and trade. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold gwrrob Posted January 18, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 18, 2013 This is one of the few local shows I've not registered before, not sure how I've missed it. Looks a really good line up of layouts and trade. Give it a whirl you'll never know who you may bump into. Squires are there for all your build project needs too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium ELTEL Posted January 18, 2013 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 18, 2013 Good morning 2ManySpams I should be there on Saturday weather permitting a good exhibition and worth a vist. Eltel Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold roundhouse Posted January 18, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 18, 2013 I did a bit more weathering on ROUNDHOUSE last night and tis morning on a new loco lift crane and the roundhouse doors. Will box the boards up and load tonight then cover the car to keep the ice off the windscreen etc. No snow our way just yet Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold queensquare Posted January 18, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 18, 2013 This is one of the few local shows I've not registered before, not sure how I've missed it. Looks a really good line up of layouts and trade. We exhibited here a couple of years ago with Highbury and can confirm its a cracking show. It is one of the best venues we have been to - all the benefits of a dedicated exhibition centre without the problems of the NEC. Recomended. Jerry Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markmiller2008 Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 Snow Coming down quite a lot now in Warwick and settling but the main roads seem clear, wether its the same out towards Stoneleigh i dont know. Not as much as was forecast and its not overly heavy but lets see what happens for the rest of the day. Hope to see some of you there. Mark Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
5 C Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 The Pendon Museum information stand will be at the exhibition, located at stand 55 opposite/behind Newchapel Junction. Volunteers Colin, Martin, Chris and Bill will be on hand to tell you all about Pendon and what's going on at the museum over the next few months. Please come and say hello. Hopefully the weather will play ball and the snow will have passed through by tomorrow. Best wishes to everyone involved. Andy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woolleysh33p Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 Is the show still on Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldNick Posted January 18, 2013 Author Share Posted January 18, 2013 Road update - 10:40 Friday Snowing gently but steadily. Roads to exhibition all open, with clear carriageways. No snow lying on roads yet. Reports of some delays on M40 northbound and M42. All systems go. More news later. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 7013 Posted January 18, 2013 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 18, 2013 Does anyone know if the bus is still going to be running from Leamington station? Assuming there are trains to Leamington. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markmiller2008 Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 Can't comment on the Buses but today Chiltern are running a near normal service with delays and CrossCountry are running a heavily distrupted service , looking at my Work Pager site most of the XC services are 40+ late today. Best to check National Rail Enquirys or the Chiltern/XC websites in the morning to see what they plan to run. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldNick Posted January 18, 2013 Author Share Posted January 18, 2013 Latest report from site. There are still problems on the M40, M42, and in Leamington Spa, but in general traffic is getting through. The B4113 past the exhibition site is open, and over the last hour the snow has stopped. Once on site show ground staff have been clearing snow from parking areas. Please rake care on your journeys. The exhibition is still on. The show bus from Leamington Spa station is still expected to be on. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold roundhouse Posted January 18, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 18, 2013 Just started snowing hard again here in Surrey but the M25 had all lanes open and main roads are OK so at the moment,we are still OK for the journey in the morning. Drive cleared so car ready or loading later. Ian Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 2ManySpams Posted January 18, 2013 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 18, 2013 On the whole the snow around here seems fairly wet - rubbish for snowballs and easy to shift. Had about 3" in rural areas, side roads are interesting in places but all the main roads and motorways - A42, M1, top end of M42 and M69 running fine and clear. Sounds like Wales has it bad but elsewhere you get the feeling the media are doing their usual exaggeration to make a major story. Take care out there though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woolleysh33p Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 Just thought I would inform you that solihull n gauge model rail group will sadly not be attending as solihull is back logged with snow. As a member I am annoyed but I should still be able to make the show by myself Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jim s-w Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 Hi all This is a personal message from me, Im afraid to say the Scalefour Society wont be able to attend with two of our members being snowed in in walsall, myself having Tractieitus, and our fourth member from Bidford having described the journey home as extremely dangerous (this guy used to test new cars on frozen lakes so he knows how to drive in bad weather). Personal thanks to Terry Bendall for stepping in to cover for myself and appologies for not being able to get there. I wish all those who do make the effort to get to the show a safe journey. Jim Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold gwrrob Posted January 18, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 18, 2013 Looks like Geoff at Comet Models isn't coming either. http://www.cometmodels.co.uk/ B*****d weather. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Bigcheeseplant Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 With the snow I am going to stay local, as since I fell over in the snow and broke my arm a few years back I tend to avoid the white stuff if I can. I hope the show goes well although I can understand the frustration of putting a show together and having something like this happen, hopefully I will be there next year. David Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold roundhouse Posted January 18, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 18, 2013 We are loaded and car windscreen covered. Still snowing but at least we are ready for what the morning brings. Forecast at the moment is for more snow down here but not much in the Midlands so fingers crossed. Ian Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
artisan100 Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 "Looks like Geoff at Comet Models isn't coming either. http://www.cometmodels.co.uk/ B*****d weather." No, 'fraid not. Struggled into town this afternoon and found the Post Office and the Bank closed (amongst many others.) Our road was only just passable and will, I guess, be impassable in the morning once the compacted snow has been frozen and turned to ice. Geoff Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkSG Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 I've been looking forward to this exhibition; since discovering it a few years ago it's become a fixture in my own calendar. As others have said, the venue is probably one of the best on the circuit - the only weakness is a lack of accessibility by public transport, but that doesn't bother me as I'll be coming by car - and the show has always had a good selection of top quality layouts. Given the time of year, snow is always going to be a potential issue; in fact I recall having to park among snowdrifts on more than one previous occasion. But the access roads are usually well-gritted, and even with the snow we've had over the past day or so I doubt it's going to be a problem. Certainly, the roads around here, just a bit to the southwest of Leamington, are entirely passable. Obviously, those travelling from a distance may have problems closer to home, but I'm pretty certain there won't be any difficulties getting to the venue if you can get onto the A46. I was planning to go tomorrow, but my ankle has been giving me serious gyp for the last few days so I'm going to give it a rest tomorrow and then, hopefully, be there on Sunday instead. I'll try and remember to say hello to anyone I recognise! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldNick Posted January 18, 2013 Author Share Posted January 18, 2013 Thanks for the updates gents. The good news is that most exhibitors and traders are either set up here, or have confirmed they will be here tomorrow morning. I'm heading for home now, and will post another update once I've heard the next traffic update on BBC C W R. Then I'm off for a curry and an early night. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Phil Parker Posted January 18, 2013 Administrators Share Posted January 18, 2013 Just driven back from the show - roads are wet but clear! No ice on the car either, although I had cleared this about 3pm, no more had formed. Roads on site have been snowploughed, paths gritted. One layout from Liverpool said they had had a really good run - 3.5 hours, I would struggle to do that in the dry! Second hand stall looking good if you fancy a bargain tomorrow: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldNick Posted January 18, 2013 Author Share Posted January 18, 2013 As of when we closed up the exhibition hall at Stoneleigh tonight, the Leamington & Warwick Exhibition this weekend is ON. We have traders layouts and a hall. Road access, although it was not pleasant at times during the day today is currently good, The snow has stopped and no significant snow is forecast tonight or tomorrow. Updates will be posted on our website, our Facebook page, and on RMWeb http://www.LWMRS.co.uk Commiserations to the team down at Guildford. It must be horribly disappointing to have to cancel due to the weather conditions. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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