cromptonnut Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 Just wondered who is planning on going. Have just obtained permission from SWMBO to attend but she's coming along to help me not spend money I don't have like I did at Reading... A quick tip for those like me travelling from a distance - I just looked at the Travelodge website for rooms for the saturday night and the nearest - Cribbs Causeway (west of Bristol) at 2 miles is £39 per night, and the two central Bristol ones are £44 and £47 a night (4 miles away). However, Bristol Severn View at just 7 miles away (right next to the old Severn Bridge at Aust services) currently has rooms for £15 a night - well it did at the time of posting, and now has one less. I thought that might be useful as obviously 3 miles of driving v £24 extra for the room (unless you're driving a tank) gives you extra modelling tokens to enjoy on the day. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
two tone green Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 I will be there. Looking forward to meeting up with the usual suspects. As for spending, who knows what will tempt me this time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugsley Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 I'll be there as well - it's always a good show, although it's more of a social occasion for me these days. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianthesnail96 Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 All being well I'll come and have a mooch! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cromptonnut Posted January 1, 2013 Author Share Posted January 1, 2013 I'm not sure that the website has been updated since 2012 for the 2013 show - does anyone have any more information apart from what's on their website? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
John K Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 The website is a bit tangled with 2013 and 2012 info together. I'll be exhibiting Helmthwaite & Chapel lane. What info do you need that isn't on the site. John Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cromptonnut Posted January 1, 2013 Author Share Posted January 1, 2013 Assuming the date, times and location are correct, then I suppose the only key thing that is really useful is the layouts and traders lists. Any particular reason why the website isn't up to date with just a couple of weeks to go before the show? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve fay Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 I'm going to do my best. I'm only over the other side of the bridge so not to far for me. I'm looking forward to seeing Brian's table, or more to the point the big maroon thing with yellow ends. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian daniels Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 I'm looking forward to seeing Brian's table, or more to the point the big maroon thing with yellow ends. I better not leave it behind then Steve! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve fay Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 I better not leave it behind then Steve! please don't Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 838rapid Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 I am going hopefully. my hotel is dirt cheap.. Parents. Have got rail fare to sort Swindon to Bristol p.way.. Adie Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
John K Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 Assuming the date, times and location are correct, then I suppose the only key thing that is really useful is the layouts and traders lists. Any particular reason why the website isn't up to date with just a couple of weeks to go before the show? The info I have as an exhibitor is that the show is open from 10am - 4pm Sunday 20th Jan. The venue is the same as before, The UWE Exhibition and Conference Centre, BS34 8QZ. The website Traders list looks pretty up to date, but the layouts list is not at all complete. I have no idea why the Bristol Group don't update their website; it is not a Guild Show, although it is supported by the Guild. Best, John Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cromptonnut Posted January 1, 2013 Author Share Posted January 1, 2013 I don't mind so much about the layouts list, I'm fairly new to O gauge and this is my first 'proper' O gauge specific show so I don't know what layouts there are on the circuit that make a show worth visiting - although I would guess most are pretty good to be invited to a specialist show. I might call the phone number on the ticket booking form tomorrow and ask - although I can't "pre book" as I don't have a chequebook any more. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomstaf Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 I'll be there, and it's a good show in a great venue - good spacing, temperature, light etc. I'll have the completed cargowaggon with me on the demu stand. I'll take it for a trip round the test track at some point. Cheers Tom Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Downendian Posted January 1, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 1, 2013 Just wondered who is planning on going. Have just obtained permission from SWMBO to attend but she's coming along to help me not spend money I don't have like I did at Reading... A quick tip for those like me travelling from a distance - I just looked at the Travelodge website for rooms for the saturday night and the nearest - Cribbs Causeway (west of Bristol) at 2 miles is £39 per night, and the two central Bristol ones are £44 and £47 a night (4 miles away). However, Bristol Severn View at just 7 miles away (right next to the old Severn Bridge at Aust services) currently has rooms for £15 a night - well it did at the time of posting, and now has one less. I thought that might be useful as obviously 3 miles of driving v £24 extra for the room (unless you're driving a tank) gives you extra modelling tokens to enjoy on the day. For info from a Bristolian and former UWE employee ( the exhibition will be in their conference centre), the nearest hotel is Holiday inn, Filton and easily in walking distance- just checked the rooms at £56 for a twin. The hotel is very good, and the local curry house is the Raj Mahal in Stapleton - also excellent. The Holiday inn express, just down the road will be slightly cheaper, and again easy walking distance. Neil Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold wenlock Posted January 2, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 2, 2013 This is fast becoming one of my favourite shows of the year. Plenty of space between the exhibits and good modelling on display. If the standards of the last couple of shows are kept up, it should be well worth the trip Thoroughly looking forward to it! Dave Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Harvey Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 To all those attending the Bristol show in a few weeks I shall be attending and with a demo of my 7mm Signals and other 7mm Items from my range (I will not be selling any products) Pete Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian daniels Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 I am demoing there so if anyone wants to see any particular model make a request here and I will bring it along. Needless to say I will have all the latest builds and Heljan locos with me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Barry Ten Posted January 2, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 2, 2013 Pempoul is meant to be there this year, I think ... and of course I'm away that weekend, bah! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bagpipes331 Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 I am demoing there so if anyone wants to see any particular model make a request here and I will bring it along. Needless to say I will have all the latest builds and Heljan locos with me. Hi Brian, Not 100% certain I can make it, but any chance you could find room for your JLTRT 33? Thanks, Rich Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
two tone green Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 Will certainly look out for you Pete. Will be good to see you signals in the flesh. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian daniels Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 Hi Brian, Not 100% certain I can make it, but any chance you could find room for your JLTRT 33? Thanks, Rich If you want Rich but it's still not finished. It is a pre-production model so a couple of bits might get altered on a production model. I am sure Pete has not fully finished a model yet either. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cromptonnut Posted January 2, 2013 Author Share Posted January 2, 2013 Ok had a nice chat with the "evening" contact guy who explained the traders list is correct but it's just the date is wrong, and the layouts list is ok except Courtover Town has had to pull out, and several other layouts had taken its place but he didn't have details yet. The website problems are basically down to the person who looks after their website - rather than the group's fault so all is well. Edited 3/1/13 as duff information was received by me and inadvertently passed on here. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
railwayrod Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 I too will be there all being well. From my experience of the show over the last few years it will be a good one. The venue is great and all the usual traders should be there. For anyone new to O gauge the show is a must. BE THERE. railwayrod Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
two tone green Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 Thanks for the update. Such a nice show. Nice venue, nice things to see and buy and nice people who go to it. A very enjoyable way to spend a Sunday. Or is it how to spend on a Sunday Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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