Flymo748 Posted July 4, 2013 Share Posted July 4, 2013 Advance tickets for Scaleforum 2013 are now on sale!Beat the queues with our on-line e-ticket sales. Save time and get early entry at 10.15am on the Saturday, and 09.45am on the Sunday. This year, as last, advance tickets take the form of 'e-tickets' for individuals attending Scaleforum. When you have completed your purchase you will be need to print out the ticket which must be produced at the door. Members using the members' discounted rate will also be required to show their membership card. There is a link on the Scalefour Society website home page (www.scalefour.org), which will take you straight to where you can purchase your ticket through our normal, secure, on-line shop, or if you wish there is the option of making your purchase using Paypal.Not only that, but for Scalefour Society members that are coming as part of a group of four or more, you will be able to purchase your tickets for the entire group in advance at the further discounted rate of only £4.00 each. Terms and conditions apply, so please read them carefully. Please note as well that Group Tickets are not E-Tickets but will be sent to you by post.This discounted group rate will NOT be available on the day!Non-members still have the advantage of being able to purchase tickets in advance, although they do not have access to the special group prices.Unlike many on-line booking systems, the Scalefour Society has decided that you should not need to pay a booking fee or a credit card charge, so the price that you pay is exactly the same as you would pay on the day - except that it is more convenient!The direct link is: http://www.scalefour.org/s4umtickets/etickets.htmlOnce again you will be able to order a name badge if you want one, which will be available for collection when you come in to the show.Please note then that Advance Ticket sales this year will cease at some point in the week prior to the show, probably on Thursday 26th September.If you have any questions, or special requests or issues about Scaleforum ticket sales do please e-mail: tickets@scalefour.orgSee you at Aylesbury for Scaleforum 2013! Paul Willis Scalefour Society Marketing Manager Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flymo748 Posted July 4, 2013 Author Share Posted July 4, 2013 Scaleforum 2013 - the Layouts Of course, you would hardly want to buy advance tickets for Scaleforum without knowing what will be there. This year, the layouts* will be Allt-y-Graban RoadFictitious layout represents an alternative existence for the bottom end of the Central Wales Line 1957-67. Black GillDepiction of part of the NE Railway as seen between the early 1950s to late 1960s. DubbiesideDubbieside is based on buildings and a railway setting to be found in Fife and is set in the 1960s. Elcot RoadA fictitious small branch terminus station located in the Croydon area set in August 1988 and featuring third rail electrification. Halifax King CrossA model is based on the Halifax High Level Railway which was operated originally by the NER and L&Y and which is set in 1960. London RoadThe well know LNWR layout now extended and changed to a through Station but still very much pre-Grouping LNWR. Nottingham GoodsA portrayal of a corner of the Midland Railway Goods Station in Nottingham around 1923. SimingtonA fictitious representation of a small through station set somewhere in the west of England as it would have been in the late 1950s to early 1960s. Stoke by NaylandEastern Region byway in Sufolk, set in the 1950s with much Great Eastern influence evident. West EndWest End is set in the mid 1970s in the North West of England, and represents part of a small terminus, which has survived owing to the existence of freight services "off-stage". ObbekerBuilt to P87 standards, Obbekaer is a typical rural station on a fictitious Danish private railway in South Jutland in the late 1950s. Test track provided by the Risborough and District Model Railway Club. Cheers Paul Willis Scalefour Society Marketing Manager * information is correct at the date of posting. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flymo748 Posted August 20, 2013 Author Share Posted August 20, 2013 It is now just over a month away from Scaleforum 2013. This will be the first at the new venue of Stoke Mandeville Stadium, near Aylesbury. Sales of Advance Tickets are going well. There is still opportunity for you to purchase them if you wish to avoid the early-morning queues, and as an extra benefit enjoy early entry to the show. You can find the online booking facility at http://www.scalefour.org/s4umtickets/etickets.html and there is no extra charge for postage. As a taster of the treats in store, here are a couple of examples of the layouts that will be there: Halifax King Cross has been seen several times in the pages of Model Railway Journal... And the construction of Elcot Road has been serialised in Rail Express. At Scaleforum, it will be shown as the project reaches completion: There will be more pictures to come, as well as details of the demonstrators and those essential traders that will be present. Cheers Paul Willis Scalefour Society Marketing Manager Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjnewitt Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 Isn't halfax King Cross about 15 years old? And? Railwells had a layout far older this year. I haven't seen Halifax Kings Cross before and very much look forward to seeing it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jol Wilkinson Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 If it's a race, then London Road first appeared in the the mid 1980's. And at the current rate of progress, it'll never be completely finished. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horsetan Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 Oh good, Martin Finney's got his trade stand up. Time to get hold of some inside motion kits. Pity no David Geen.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenton Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 Scaleforum 2013 - the Layouts Of course, you would hardly want to buy advance tickets for Scaleforum without knowing what will be there. This year, the layouts* will be Far more important to some is "What trade is going to be there?" We know the layouts are going to be a high standard and at least one that will appeal - it is a given. But if the wrong balance of trade is there or that important one you need then may as well spend travel money on postage. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjnewitt Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 Did I suggest that you couldn't enjoy it? I'm not sure that its quite as iconic as Leighton Buzzard though is it really ? No that's very true you didn't and I'm sure I shall. I'm still not sure what the age of Halifax Kings Cross has to do with anything though. Perhaps it's a generational thing but I wouldn't realy describe Leighton Buzzard as iconic, at least not to me. I understand it's place in the history of railway modelling but it didn't really do much for me when I saw it. Given that the crowds were constantly three deep at Railwells though I am quite happy to conceed that I am in a minority with that opinion. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flymo748 Posted August 20, 2013 Author Share Posted August 20, 2013 Far more important to some is "What trade is going to be there?" We know the layouts are going to be a high standard and at least one that will appeal - it is a given. But if the wrong balance of trade is there or that important one you need then may as well spend travel money on postage. I'm only too happy to oblige... Here's the list of traders as at today. Obviously any last minute alterations will be notified if they take place. 247 Developments ABS Models Acc+Ess Protocab Limited Alan Gibson Ambis Engineering Branchlines Brassmasters Scale Models Cambrian Models C&L Finescale Ceynix Railway Trees Cheltenham Model Centre Comet Models Coopercraft Dart Castings Dave Bradwell DC Kits Eileen’s Emporium Extreme Etchings/Shawplan Falcon Figures Golden Age Models Gramodels Green Scene G W Models High Level Kits Hobby Holidays Isinglass Drawings Judith Edge Kits London Road Models Martin Finney Locomotive Kits Mike King – Southern Drawings Model Railway Developments Mousa Models (Bill Bedford MSS models Parkside Dundas Penbits Model Railways Phoenix Precision Paints Prickley Pear Products Priory Books Railroom Electronics Replica Railways Road Transport Images Roger Carpenter Roxey Mouldings RT Models South Eastern Finecas Ten Commandments Timber Tracks Wealistic Models Wild Swan Publications Wizard Models ZTC Controls Comprehensive details, including website links for the traders (where available) can be found over on the Scalefour Society website. Cheers Paul Willis Scalefour Society Marketing Manager Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenton Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 Thanks Paul, great - saved postage will pay for the fuel and entrance fee - the layouts will be the icing on the cake. Now all I need to do is rework the list and find my way round the trade with enough time to relax and absorb some of the modelling inspiration. I may just have to take a rucksack! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Siberian Snooper Posted August 20, 2013 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 20, 2013 Oh good, Martin Finney's got his trade stand up. Time to get hold of some inside motion kits. Pity no David Geen.... David is only doing the shows that are in his neck of the woods ie. oop norf, plus Rail Wells, as he uses that as part of his holiday. This was from the horses mouth at Expo EM. SS Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
R A Watson Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 The biggest imbalance is that there are more traders than available money! Wally Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenton Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 The biggest imbalance is that there are more traders than available money! Wally Are you suggesting that I take you off my list to save myself a £ or two or spend it elsewhere? I've just as much available money as I have ever had it is all about finer prioritisation of spending, less on frivolities and more on value for money. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Horn Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 If anyone is interested, I'll be helping out on the DEMU stand for the Saturday only. I'll be going on about laser cut buildings if anyone wants to come over for a chat . . . . Some of my latest stuff on the go Cheers Tim Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
R A Watson Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 Are you suggesting that I take you off my list to save myself a £ or two or spend it elsewhere? I've just as much available money as I have ever had it is all about finer prioritisation of spending, less on frivolities and more on value for money. Kenton, Thanks for the thoughts re supplying me some money but I won't be able to take up your kind offer. I must say that since retiring this time last year funds are more scarce together with the fact that I have been recently diagnosed with M N D a degenerative nervous disease which has left me wheel chair bound and is gradually restricting use of arms and hands modelling is no longer much of a possibility, so savings are being made that way! Enjoy the show and I look forward to your report on the highlights. Wally Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Portchullin Tatty Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 If anyone is interested, I'll be helping out on the DEMU stand for the Saturday only. I'll be going on about laser cut buildings if anyone wants to come over for a chat . . . . Will do; I want to have a look at your stuff! Will you be bringing any of the earlier stuff that you have been showing on the Society's forum? Mark Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flymo748 Posted August 25, 2013 Author Share Posted August 25, 2013 A little more trader information... Unfortunately Dave Bradwell will be unable to attend in person due to a family illness. However, his stand will be present, manned by Bob How and the Scalefour Society is grateful to him for doing so. Our thought are with Dave at this difficult time for him. Cheers Paul Willis Scalefour Society Marketing Manager Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flymo748 Posted August 26, 2013 Author Share Posted August 26, 2013 Thanks Paul, great - saved postage will pay for the fuel and entrance fee - the layouts will be the icing on the cake. Now all I need to do is rework the list and find my way round the trade with enough time to relax and absorb some of the modelling inspiration. Hi Kenton, Last year, we produced lists of the traders for the assistance of the visitors, arranged in different ways. If you have a look at this post http://www.scalefour.org/forum/viewtopic.php?p=18521#p18521 then you will see what I mean. Please don't print these off for reference as they are LAST year's traders, and NOT this year's. I'll make enquiries if we are doing the same thing for the bigger show at Aylesbury. Cheers Paul Willis Scalefour Society Marketing Manager Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
10800 Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 I understand that Inter-City Models will not be able to attend due to a family illness. Replica Railways are taking their place. (Replica are on the list above but Inter-City have not been removed). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wizard of the Moor Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 I can confirm that the Scaleforum showguide has a floorplan together with the traders listed alphabetically, by stand number and by their standard Scrabble score. The download version of the guide will be kept up to date with the latest developments. Watch this space! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flymo748 Posted August 30, 2013 Author Share Posted August 30, 2013 Whilst waiting for the downloadable guide to Scaleforum to appear in the next few days, here are a couple more tasters of layouts that will be on show... Nottingham Goods has a plethora of pre-Grouping goods stock for the wagon enthusiast: Dubbieside has been an established layout from Scotland that is making the trip down south to be at Scaleforum: We look forward to seeing you at Aylesbury. Don't forget to bring your shopping lists, and do come and have a chat on the Society Stand about any aspects of finescale modelling. Cheers Paul Willis Scalefour Society Marketing Manager Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flymo748 Posted August 30, 2013 Author Share Posted August 30, 2013 I understand that Inter-City Models will not be able to attend due to a family illness. Replica Railways are taking their place. (Replica are on the list above but Inter-City have not been removed). Thanks for noting this. Changes have now been made to remove InterCity Models from the listing, to avoid confusion. Unfortunately my superb IT skills appear to have stuffed up the font size, so you'll need your modelling glasses to read it now <sigh> However on the plus side, it won't be long until the all-singing, all-dancing downloadable Show Guide is published, and full details will be available. Cheers Paul Willis Scalefour Society Marketing Manager Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mod4 Posted August 30, 2013 Share Posted August 30, 2013 Paul I have edited the font size for you. I have left the line spacing for the time being as I think it makes the list easier to read. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wizard of the Moor Posted August 30, 2013 Share Posted August 30, 2013 The Scaleforum 2013 showguide is now freely available for download. As well as describing the exhibits, this guide also contains links to all of the traders, a list of other attractions near to the show, and a timetable of trains to Aylesbury from both Birmingham and London with the connecting free bus service to the show. There's four weeks to go, and it's never too early to plan your shopping list Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horsetan Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 Yay! P87! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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