allan downes Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 MONKS BAY is a permanant exhibition O Gauge layout in Mabelthorpe Lincs. My only contribution was most of the buildings, but the master craftsman who brough it all together was a certain eternal optomist, a true gentleman and a great friend (amongst many other things that we won't go into here!) - MIKE McDONALD. Later I shall be illustrating this magnificent layout with a series of absolutely stunning photographs as taken by non other than PAUL BASON. Allan. Meanwhile, here's the link.Enjoy! http://www.monksbaymodelrailway.co.uk/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Mike Bellamy Posted March 13, 2013 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 13, 2013 the master craftsman who brough it all together was a certain eternal optomist, a true gentleman and a great friend (amongst many other things that we won't go into here!) - MIKE McDONALD. Also one time member of the Mickleover Model Railway Club here in Derby. When he was changing his home layout, a couple of 7mm scale buildings went on the club second hand stall and as I was the organiser of the stand, I got first choice and I now have my own Allan Downes half relief stone farmhouse with open sided barn attached. It's been gathering dust for many years but sooner or later (more likely later) it will take pride of place on my layout. I saw Mike's layout soon after he opened at Mablethorpe - excellent work Allan (as always) Another Mike Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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RMweb Premium Claude_Dreyfus Posted March 17, 2013 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 17, 2013 Absolutely lovely! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold traction Posted August 30, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 30, 2013 I was in Mablethorpe over the August bank holiday weekend and nipped in to see this. Stunning layout and scenery. The castle is just amazing.......like all the other buildings to be honest. Although I think it's just the size of the castle that hits you. Well worth going and having a look, the wife just sat in the cafe and had a brew! Excellent, must go again with camera!! Cheers Ian Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold big jim Posted August 30, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 30, 2013 i called in to the layout last year during a stay at the haven in mablethorpe with the kids, absolutly stunning, had good chat with the man running it, well worth a visit in my opinion, not very well advertised though and i only stumbled on it by chance Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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