RMweb Premium jamie92208 Posted October 23, 2012 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 23, 2012 The Wakefield Railway Modellers Society are pleased to invite you to THE 51ST MODEL RAILWAY EXHIBITION At THORNES PARK ATHLETIC STADIUM Horbury Road, WAKEFIELD WF2 8TY OPENING TIMES FRIDAY 30th November 5.30pm to 9pm SATURDAY 1ST December 10am to 6pm SUNDAY 2nd December 10am to 5pm. LAYOUTS ATTENDING A. BURNTISLAND 1883 P4 Scottish set in the 19th Century B. PEN Y BONT Welsh Narrow Gauge by Geoff Lord C. LEEM VISTA, Hornby Live Steam by Chris Stevens D. EARLSHEATON, 1950/60's 4mm new layout by WRMS E. RACOON CANYON MINING On30 USA by Tony Kell F. BODMIN, 1930's GWR in 2mm by Ray Slack. G BERGELLER BAHN, Swiss Metre Gauge by John Lasiter in HOm H. HASSELL HARBOUR BRIDGE, 7mm Big fouyr action by Mike Sant I. MILLWALL GOODS & ARNOLD LANE, 1912 LNWR Shed and goods yard in 7mm by Peter Thonton J. WHITEADDER JUNCTION, 1930's LMS in EM by Trevor Shaw K. SEALANE, Sunderland Trams in 7mm by Geoff Wilkinson. L. LOCH ORAN, West Higland Modern image in 2mm by David Harrison. M. OLD BLARNEY, Irish 4mm layout By Bill Garden N BISHOPMEAD, 1930's LMS by Eric Olney in 4mm. O. AVYN-A-LLYIN, Welsh Based 009 by Andy Bailey P. DE HEZELPOORT 1927, Exquisite 4mm Dutch Street Scene from the Netherlands. Q. ST ALDHELMS QUAY, S & D Harbour terminus by John Boden in 7mm R. RAILWAY STREET, Modern Image Bradford in 4mm DCC by Niel Burrows S. BANNOCHBRAE, Scottish 1980's by Roger Nicholls T. THOMAS, by the WRMS The following traders are also attending. 1. Snazzy Scenics 2. P & H Models 3. Bay Models 4. Digitrains 5. Contikits 6. Going Loco 7. Bill Hudson Transport Books 8. DC Kits/D & E Videos. 9. K & M /Mad About Trains 10. Squire Tools 11. Freestone Model Products 12. Shawplan 13. Wizard Models 14. Plus Daughters. 15. Langley Models. 16. Milennium Models 17. John Wigston Pictures. 18. Bufferbeam 19. Ten Commandments 20. GreenScene 21. Unit Models 22. Uncommon Kits 23. Modelex 24. Nick Tozer railway Books SOCIETY STANDS 1. Deltic Preservation Society 2. Middleton Railway Trust 3. North Yorkshire Moors Railway 4. Wakefield Hospice 5. Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway Society WRMS STANDS A. Our usual outstanding Secondhand Stall. B. Club Information Stand C. Demonstrators D. Static Model Displays The usual public catering upstairs and if the weather is good the Wakefield Model Engineers will be steaming in the park. Jamie Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium jamie92208 Posted October 24, 2012 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted October 24, 2012 Ill be there - My favourite show oop North and Westgate on a Friday night is always worth a look Glad about that, some of us have to cope with driving up Westgate on Friday evenings after club nights. It's a hard job but someones got to do it. Jamie Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium jamie92208 Posted November 18, 2012 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted November 18, 2012 I'm pleased to add that Bay Models will now be attending which gives us G scale coveage in the trade. Also due to ill health our demonstrators will be changing but will still cover most modelling disciplines. Jamie Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bri.s Posted November 18, 2012 Share Posted November 18, 2012 looking forward to this 1 been for the last few years and theyve allways been great shows.saving the pennies as i type Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allegheny1600 Posted November 18, 2012 Share Posted November 18, 2012 Come hell or high water, I always try and make it to this one - it's a cracker! Cheers, John E. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bagpuss Posted November 20, 2012 Share Posted November 20, 2012 This year, we have our first ever foreign layout - the superb De Hezelpoort 1927 from Holland, as seen at Warley two years ago if you could get near it. http://youtu.be/tFCGsNvki1Y Look out for the tiny cyclists pedalling down the street and the trains hanging upside down in the fiddle yard like bats. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
friargate Posted November 22, 2012 Share Posted November 22, 2012 Thought I'd have to miss the exhibition this year but just checked the trains and will be visiting on Friday evening for the first time. Usually come on the Saturday but I'm working the weekend this year. I always look forward to the exhibition though, it's an annual event on my callender now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium jamie92208 Posted November 22, 2012 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted November 22, 2012 Thought I'd have to miss the exhibition this year but just checked the trains and will be visiting on Friday evening for the first time. Usually come on the Saturday but I'm working the weekend this year. I always look forward to the exhibition though, it's an annual event on my callender now. Glad to hear that. Friday is always the best time for bargains on the second hand stall. Jamie Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
enginelane Posted November 26, 2012 Share Posted November 26, 2012 Great line up and the Dutch team that were at Warley last weekend are heading north with a great layout. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penrhos1920 Posted November 26, 2012 Share Posted November 26, 2012 Is there somewhere near the show that will be open at around 5pm selling curry and chips? Or am I going to have to lower myself to McD's? Thanks Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Devil Posted November 26, 2012 Share Posted November 26, 2012 Is there somewhere near the show that will be open at around 5pm selling curry and chips? Or am I going to have to lower myself to McD's? Thanks There's a chippy across the road and slightly to the left of the main entrance to to Thornes Park, corner of Cross St and Horbury Rd, never been in so can't comment further but certainly within walking distance. Big of Googling reveals it as Cross Lane Fisheries Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium jamie92208 Posted November 26, 2012 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted November 26, 2012 There's a chippy across the road and slightly to the left of the main entrance to to Thornes Park, corner of Cross St and Horbury Rd, never been in so can't comment further but certainly within walking distance. Big of Googling reveals it as Cross Lane Fisheries I'm not sure what the curry is like but we get our Fridat lunchtime fish and chips from there and they are good. Jamie Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SM42 Posted November 26, 2012 Share Posted November 26, 2012 For the first time in many years will not be able to enjoy (???) the Friday afternoon north bound jolly up the M1 as I'm on nights all week-end. Always one of my favourite shows and Friday night opening gives you all week-end to do other stuff Wishing the Wakefield guys and guests a successful week-end Andy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammyboy Posted November 27, 2012 Share Posted November 27, 2012 As I now have a weekend off from pushing trolleys at B&Q, I am thinking about going to this show, possibly by train. According to the maps I've seen, the exhibition looks like walking distance from Wakefield Westgate Station, just how far is it or shall I try catching a bus? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammyboy Posted November 27, 2012 Share Posted November 27, 2012 I'm a pretty fast walker so it should take me about the same time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium jamie92208 Posted November 27, 2012 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted November 27, 2012 The 126 and 127 Dewsbury Buses go from Westgate from under the railway bridge and pass the entrance to Thornes Park but it is only about a 10 minute walk. As it's the starting section of the 'Westgate Run' you will never go thirsty on the walk as there are several 'watering holes' en route. Our first overseas layout is already in the UK having been brought over by the same team that had the dutch layout 'Blue Tram'(English spelling) at Warley. Other preparations are in hand and we are looking forward to the show. Jamie Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
enginelane Posted November 27, 2012 Share Posted November 27, 2012 Looking forward to seeing Burntisland again, working wagon turntables and great modelling of an interesting period Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammyboy Posted November 27, 2012 Share Posted November 27, 2012 Don't think I'll be stopping off at any pubs during the short walk, I just want to go straight to the exhibition! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium jamie92208 Posted November 29, 2012 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted November 29, 2012 Well the set up of the show has started and so far so good. The first lorry load of equipment was taken to the stadium and unloaded as soon as the athletes had finished. Most of the pens have been marked out except for one corner where the female shotputters were practising and for some obscure reason the team wouldn't mark the wall in that area. Jamie Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ash39 Posted November 29, 2012 Share Posted November 29, 2012 Going to make the Friday evening I think, conveniently it's on my way home from work! Top marks to the organisers for opening on Friday night, a great idea. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
enginelane Posted November 30, 2012 Share Posted November 30, 2012 Exhibition this weekend and starts this evening at 5.30 pm, weather forecast is cold but mainly dry. Lots of car parking space available a short walk from the venue, Good good quality layouts and trade what better way to spend the weekend than in Wakefield! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
enginelane Posted November 30, 2012 Share Posted November 30, 2012 Great evening, all layouts up and running. Found out how the Dutch make the bicycles work, very ingenious . 2 nd hand stall very busy but more on show for tomorrow Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Devil Posted November 30, 2012 Share Posted November 30, 2012 Great evening, all layouts up and running. Found out how the Dutch make the bicycles work, very ingenious . 2 nd hand stall very busy but more on show for tomorrow Bought a cyclist starter kit, couldn't resist it, now to fit it. Rest of show up to the usual Wakefield standard, well worth a visit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy C Posted November 30, 2012 Share Posted November 30, 2012 As usual a very enjoyable Friday evening, some good layouts to see and plenty of banter. Me, I resisted all temtaion to indulge in ripping up Huddersfield road on New Hey and installing a cyclist on it. However my co traveler did not and parted with hard earned. I expect to see lots of layouts with cyclists on in the not too distant! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Devil Posted November 30, 2012 Share Posted November 30, 2012 As usual a very enjoyable Friday evening, some good layouts to see and plenty of banter. Me, I resisted all temtaion to indulge in ripping up Huddersfield road on New Hey and installing a cyclist on it. However my co traveler did not and parted with hard earned. I expect to see lots of layouts with cyclists on in the not too distant! Yeah, although it does have other possibilities, I am currently pondering how to model an !950s AJS 350 to fit on the magnetic track............ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.