RMweb Gold RedgateModels Posted October 19, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 19, 2013 A black mark for the Black Country Blues crew! Caught drinking on duty - oh the shame..... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Stationmaster Posted October 19, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 19, 2013 I'm not sure if that's exactly what folk had in mind when they asked for pics of the layouts (however I must admit to finding fiddle yards interesting). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewartingram Posted October 19, 2013 Share Posted October 19, 2013 When I'm at work on the railway alcohol (and drugs) are banned..... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold RedgateModels Posted October 19, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 19, 2013 Here's what the public see when they come through the doors Bit draughty though Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold TheSignalEngineer Posted October 19, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 19, 2013 When I'm at work on the railway alcohol (and drugs) are banned..... Ah yes, but BCB is set in the days when the railway was organised from the pub. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Worsdell forever Posted October 19, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 19, 2013 In all fairness none of them were working... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 2ManySpams Posted October 20, 2013 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 20, 2013 In all fairness none of them were working... ...and it was just before the show closed. Prior to this celebration, they were all on best behavior. (honest) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisf Posted October 20, 2013 Share Posted October 20, 2013 Who could possibly begrudge the BCB crew a drink? IMHO they deserve every mouthful, so there. I visited the show yesterday. Fortunately the advance queue was admitted just before the heavens opened. The exhibition guide was a significant improvement on the tablecloth we had last year. It is always a pleasure to view New Hey, its perpetrator and his slaves I meant to spend longer looking at Summat Colliery and did not quite reach Happisburgh Goods but I am familiar with both. Other layouts were available. Obviously BCB was the main attraction and seemed to be behaving itself [mostly] when I was nearby. Trade support was well mixed. I did not buy everything on my [short] list but it matters little. The unfortunately named S&M Tools triggered all sorts of thoughts, most of them quite unseemly. Fortunately the line-up of demonstrators was not as sparse as the lack of reference to them on the show website implied. I managed to miss the demos of baseboard lighting and electric grass but I'm sure there will be other opportunities to see them. I was quite taken by the wooden coaches in 7mm shown by a gentleman whose name escapes me. The idea of putting BRM staff to work at the demo tables would have worked better if they had not also been given other duties. The group photo of them was likened by some to a boy band. More unseemly thoughts! Quite why the sign "coffee bar" was displayed above the Bachmann stand is a mystery. Fortunately alternative suppllers were close at hand and after my experience at Newark it is to the credit of those dispensing tea that they put the teabag into the cup before adding the water. There's hope for us all. Chris Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackRat Posted October 20, 2013 Share Posted October 20, 2013 A black mark for the Black Country Blues crew! Caught drinking on duty - oh the shame..... DSC_0309.JPG Will check the statute book for either drunk in charge of a layout or operating a loco whilst supping! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CUTLER2579 Posted October 20, 2013 Share Posted October 20, 2013 Can anyone tell me what is happening with DRM.II know he is a Trader at Peterborough this weekend but I understand that Mike Russell is on the verge of retiring and will no longer be selling his superb kits. However he will still be offering a bespoke building service of locomotives from his kits. Can anyone confirm or deny this information.He desrves to have a long retirement after the dreadful health problems he has experienced over the years. Good Luck buddy either way. Regards,Derek. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
250BOB Posted October 20, 2013 Share Posted October 20, 2013 Very good exhibition indeed. Thoroughly enjoyed it, and nice to see some very friendly RMweb faces. Good mix layouts that were all of a very good quality. BUT......why build a beautiful Exbn layout, and spoil it by some poor operating. Trains stopping in stations and all passengers ending up in the first coach.......trains departing 0 to 60 mph in 3 seconds...?!?! Black Country Blues an example of quality running with realistic speeds, acceleration and deceleration.....well done. Fortunately only one layout demonstrating what would describe as poor running of the "get the move as quickly as possible type". Otherwise, well done to all . Bob Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold griffgriff Posted October 20, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 20, 2013 I'm not sure if that's exactly what folk had in mind when they asked for pics of the layouts (however I must admit to finding fiddle yards interesting). Looks more like a piddal yard to me Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 2ManySpams Posted October 20, 2013 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 20, 2013 Some more photos here: http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/48251-bacup-mills-in-the-hills/?p=1196248 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkwolf1877 Posted October 20, 2013 Share Posted October 20, 2013 My first time at the Peterborough show today & thoroughly enjoyed it. Found it a very relaxing atmosphere compared to some & most of the exhibitors I spoke to were very friendly and only too happy to stop & chat. It was also nice to be able to have a good look round without the usual "rucksack in your face"! Some good layouts on display today, although I thought it may have been a bit "top heavy" trader wise versus layouts but that's just my option. Thanks for a great day, I'll be back next year. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium great northern Posted October 20, 2013 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 20, 2013 Can anyone tell me what is happening with DRM.II know he is a Trader at Peterborough this weekend but I understand that Mike Russell is on the verge of retiring and will no longer be selling his superb kits. However he will still be offering a bespoke building service of locomotives from his kits. Can anyone confirm or deny this information.He desrves to have a long retirement after the dreadful health problems he has experienced over the years. Good Luck buddy either way. Regards,Derek. I had a chat with Mike today Derek. He is indeed retiring, and will be limiting himself to offering kit building commissions. Unfortunately he is still having health problems, but as we agreed, considering his diagnosis in 1998 he has done very well to still be with us. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium PhilJ W Posted October 20, 2013 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 20, 2013 Had a great day at the exhibition today, one of my favourite layouts was 'Cliffhanger', taller than it was wide. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike morley Posted October 20, 2013 Share Posted October 20, 2013 I thought it may have been a bit "top heavy" trader wise versus layouts but that's just my option. . My opinion, too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 96701 Posted October 20, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 20, 2013 I had the pleasure of being one of the operators on Megalo Horio and had a marvellous time. There were some really good layouts there and a good spread of traders. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium PhilJ W Posted October 21, 2013 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 21, 2013 Did anyone take a pic of the 'weathered' yellow Ford Mondeo parked outside the hall on Sunday? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRMExhibitions Posted October 21, 2013 Author Share Posted October 21, 2013 For all those who attended The National Festival of Railway Modelling this weekend let us know what you thought... follow the link below and fill in the online survey and you could win a gold pass to our 2014/2015 season of shows. https://www.surveymonkey.net/s/WarnersRail Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Indge Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 Well I thought the show was brilliant, it was the first time I had seen BCB and the way the background had been printed so that the working part of the layout was highlighted was extremely effective, almost a 3D effect. Other layout that impressed was the tram layout "Crickey". Not so sure about the huge layout called "Dorehill St Stevens". Plenty of operators fiddling around with keyboards, but not much happening the several times when I looked, not one train had a 'clear run' through the main station. Must have taken many years to get the layout done though. For me, you can never have enough diverse traders, where else can you purchase items that your 'local' model shop does not stock. My wallet is certainly suffering this morning anyway! Roll on next year. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
40F Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 Mixed feelings about the show. As you entered there was no wow factor and an appearance of empty space where as before all the specialist and smaller traders were in there. A much better solution as it gave the feeling of a proper model railway exhibition on entry. Also if I recall there where often a couple of really good quality smaller layouts in there as well and again it added to the general we are at an Exhibition feeling. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold RedgateModels Posted October 21, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 21, 2013 .... As you entered there was no wow factor......... ....Also if I recall there where often a couple of really good quality smaller layouts in there..... None taken Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwealleans Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 From what I remember of being in that atrium, I bet the specialist traders were delighted to be out of the wind. I thought the BRM stand was a bit bigger and more eyecatching than in the photo above, or had they not finished putting it up? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
alant Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 A black mark for the Black Country Blues crew! Caught drinking on duty - oh the shame..... DSC_0309.JPG Yes, I agree. It's disgusting behaviour using plastic cups for a good pint! Alan. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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