long island jack Posted June 5, 2013 Share Posted June 5, 2013 Re the show, Chris has a point. We're seriously in danger of losing money this year so it all really depends on how we do next week Come on everyone we need all your support, weather as a punter or a helper,we can't let this cracking exhibition die,after all Nicks hard work, he needs our support. Where else can you see 15+ American themed layouts under one roof,if yo've never been before now's your chance. Once it's gone it's gone,then we'll all be saying i wish TVNAM was still going,where do we go now!!!! I wish there was a show like this nearer to me but there isn't, thats why i'm traveling down from deepest West Cumbria to support Nick and help out where i can,i'll do anything (except clean the bog!!!!!!!). Ray Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveB Posted June 5, 2013 Share Posted June 5, 2013 That's the spirit Ray! I'll be doing the annual 360 mile round trip - haven't missed one yet! Always plenty to see and good friendly folk to meet. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northpoint Posted June 6, 2013 Author Share Posted June 6, 2013 Raffle Prizes: 1 x Athearn Genesis GP38-2(W) CN courtesy of Model Junction 2 x HO freight cars and 2 x N freight Cars courtesy of Intermountain 6 x N freight cars courtesy of Micro trains 3 x model railroad books courtesy of Kalmbach Publishing 2 x HO Cornerstone structure kits courtesy of Walthers 1 x 2013 HO Reference Book courtesy of Walthers 1 x Rolling Road courtesy of Coastal DCC Surely it's worth coming to the show just to have a chance of winning a prize - the GP38-2 looks stunning (I'm thinking about doing a runner with it! ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
298 Posted June 6, 2013 Share Posted June 6, 2013 Where else can you see 15+ American themed layouts under one roof,if yo've never been before now's your chance. And a rare appearance south of Drumnadrochit for Shortliner Jack.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveB Posted June 6, 2013 Share Posted June 6, 2013 Apparently Jack has encountered a bit of a hold-up! There is currently a hold-up on the A9 so I haven't got far as yet! < http://www.bbc.co.uk/go/em/fr/-/news/uk-scotland-highlands-islands-22780736 > Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveB Posted June 6, 2013 Share Posted June 6, 2013 Great raffle prizes Nick. Can I reserve the GP38 in CN livery, to go with the SD70M CN that I won last year? Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Gilbert Posted June 6, 2013 Share Posted June 6, 2013 Dave I've got me eye on that one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northpoint Posted June 6, 2013 Author Share Posted June 6, 2013 Great raffle prizes Nick. Can I reserve the GP38 in CN livery, to go with the SD70M CN that I won last year? Dave Dave - if you win it again this year there will definitely be questions asked in the house..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortliner Posted June 6, 2013 Share Posted June 6, 2013 Went to inverness this morning - 15 minute delay southbound because of the works on the bridge - when we went home an hour-and-a-half later - no delay northbound, but the southbound traffic queue was tailed back up the A9 to the Tore roundabout - approx 5 miles! - Oh JOY! I shall be setting off at some revolting hour (it doesn't get completely dark at this time of year - so it wont be "O-dark-thirty"!) to avoid this sort of delight!. Please come and visit the show if you possibly can, I'm looking forward to meeting people Andy - some rather nice 1950s photos of a steeple cab in Kansas City on another forum - if you are going do you want me to print them off? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Gilbert Posted June 6, 2013 Share Posted June 6, 2013 Please come and visit the show if you possibly can, I'm looking forward to meeting people Shortliner, perhaps we should put you in a room on your own and charge extra for people to meet you 8) 8) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortliner Posted June 6, 2013 Share Posted June 6, 2013 You mean that ISN'T what is planned??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Gilbert Posted June 6, 2013 Share Posted June 6, 2013 you could be one of the raffle prizes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortliner Posted June 6, 2013 Share Posted June 6, 2013 Nobody will buy any! - I have decided NOT to wear a "See You, Jimmy!" bunnet, or the Tartan ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warbonnetuk Posted June 6, 2013 Share Posted June 6, 2013 How dare you steal my slogan!!! Re the show, Chris has a point. We're seriously in danger of losing money this year so it all really depends on how we do next week. Get out there and round up as many prospective customers as you can. Hey, I did qualify that! ;-) Absolutely understand your problems. The Seaboard Show is supposed to be a fundraiser for our group so as one of the organisers we have to try to turn a decent profit to justify the effort involved, yet along break even. Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northpoint Posted June 6, 2013 Author Share Posted June 6, 2013 You mean that ISN'T what is planned??? If it doesn't rain, you can sit at the entrance and welcome people...... mind you, you can do even if it rains...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortliner Posted June 6, 2013 Share Posted June 6, 2013 If it doesn't rain, you can sit at the entrance and welcome people...... mind you, you can do even if it rains...... I thought you wanted as many visitors as possible - not have them frioghtened away! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northpoint Posted June 6, 2013 Author Share Posted June 6, 2013 Hey, I did qualify that! ;-) Absolutely understand your problems. The Seaboard Show is supposed to be a fundraiser for our group so as one of the organisers we have to try to turn a decent profit to justify the effort involved, yet along break even. Dan I was only joking about the slogan, Dan. You can pay me the rolyalties owing when you're up here next week... Seriously, though, thanks for the vote of sympathy. It's nice to know that somebody else shares the pleasures and the pain. Anyway, let's not get into a spiral of doom and gloom, let's think positively about next Saturday. The latest weather forecast I have seen for next week is mixed sun and showers but there's still plenty of time for that to change. Given that we'll be indoors enjoying ourselves, it doesn't really matter! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
long island jack Posted June 6, 2013 Share Posted June 6, 2013 Jack You can wear anything you like, as long as it's not a red dress it'll clash with me and Steve!!! We could do with them swans on the M6 next Saturday,so all the traffic would be diverted via A51. If it doesn't rain, you can sit at the entrance and welcome people...... mind you, you can do even if it rains...... Never mind Jack i'll come and talk to you,you have a advantage,nobody knows what you look like,so you can sneak in under the radar!!!! Ray Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortliner Posted June 6, 2013 Share Posted June 6, 2013 You are so kind, Ray - there will be one or two who will recognise me - I think I'll wear black so I don't stand out......! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warbonnetuk Posted June 6, 2013 Share Posted June 6, 2013 On a side note as one of my regular operators is otherwise engaged in the Pacific Northwest (no names etc) if anyone fancies joining me and AndrewC to help operate Galatia you'd be most welcome Cheers Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northpoint Posted June 6, 2013 Author Share Posted June 6, 2013 We could do with them swans on the M6 next Saturday,so all the traffic would be diverted via A51. You would do best to come off at j15 and take the A34 to Stone and the A51 to Rugeley, Ray. Just watch out for the speed cameras and the mobile van on the A51,. The b***t*rds got me there a couple of years ago. I'm still plotting my revenge..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
298 Posted June 6, 2013 Share Posted June 6, 2013 Andy - some rather nice 1950s photos of a steeple cab in Kansas City on another forum - if you are going do you want me to print them off? You might be better sending me the link- I do hope to be there, as long as the Missus isn't squeezing my hand and shouting obscenities in the name of childbirth... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
298 Posted June 6, 2013 Share Posted June 6, 2013 On a side note as one of my regular operators is otherwise engaged in the Pacific Northwest (no names etc) if anyone fancies joining me and AndrewC to help operate Galatia you'd be most welcome Cheers Dan Just drag one of the audience in to help. After all, how hard can it be...? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Williams Posted June 6, 2013 Share Posted June 6, 2013 Jack You can wear anything you like, as long as it's not a red dress it'll clash with me and Steve!!! Do you think I should wear heels? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold roundhouse Posted June 6, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 6, 2013 On a side note as one of my regular operators is otherwise engaged in the Pacific Northwest (no names etc) if anyone fancies joining me and AndrewC to help operate Galatia you'd be most welcomeCheersDan Get JMRI web server running and a webcam...I can then give you a hand! Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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