LNERandBR Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 My biggest piece of advice has already been mentioned but I think It's so important I'll say it again: Clean evey wheel on every single piece of rolling stock which you are taking with you and clean evey bit of the track on the layout. Do the latter before you go and before you put any stock on the layout. It's the only way to ensure a trouble free weekend. Another related thing is to not be shy about cleaning the track whilst your operating. I tend to do it when there's fewer people in front of the layout. Another tip about stock is to take plenty with you. I often get jibes from fellow club members about the amount of stock I take to shows. However if a loco fails I have another to replace it. Same goes for rolling stock. If anything starts misbehaving its evicted. You'll have plenty of time to problem solve at home after the show or after closing time on the saturday. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bridgiesimon Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 Very good point, don't bother continuing using an item of rolling stock or loco if it is causing trouble, ditch and replace! Remember that people have paid to attend the show and do not really want to see you prodding everything although people do accept there will be issues. As I said before though, the most important thing is to enjoy it!! Simon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium ELTEL Posted August 20, 2013 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 20, 2013 What great advice, good to see a posative set of postings. And of course GOOD LUCK Eltel Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoovernut Posted August 20, 2013 Author Share Posted August 20, 2013 I would like to thank each and everyone one for the advice a good luck. I will Report back after the show next week and if you do happen to pop by the show at bressingham come and say hello. I may look big and scary but I don't bite , well not very hard. Regards Mick. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-UnitMad Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 I'm slightly surprised that no one yet has mentioned couplings?..... check the couplings (even R-T-R types) on each and every loco and piece of stock, because if they don't work properly - and especially UNcouple properly - they'll prove to be highly irritating to both you and the Punters.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tophski Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 One thing that sticks out for me is wear comfortable shoes! I have done both Warley and the Glasgow show in slippers! I also made a laminated checklist to tick off (as they are put into the van/car everytime a layout goes out, that way you know you haven't forgotten anything, unhappy memories of getting to Glasgow and realising that the lighting rig was wrapped up nice and neat, on the kitchen table in Harrogate! A trip to b & q, some 2"x2" and 2 fluorescent lights later and the problem was remedied, but it did cause a rather stressful set up day! Chris Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Endacott Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 Take all the paperwork with you - and make sure you read it. Geoff Endacott Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 2ManySpams Posted August 21, 2013 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 21, 2013 Take all the paperwork with you - and make sure you read it. Geoff Endacott Ah Geoff, that spoils the fun! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 Get there and someone says; THAT WAS LAST WEEKEND MATE Bodgit Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack00 Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 Yep sorry buddy this weekend is budgierygard not trains...!! Oops! All this advice is good to read as i have my first exhibition this weekend, setting up tomorow evening. Looks like i'll need an Iveco Daily high top LWB at this rate!! :-) Jack Edit: i couldn't spell evening! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack00 Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 Ps. Hoovernut good luck with the show. Cheers Jack Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DLPG Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 Bacon Sandwich at the start of each day to set you up! It is an unwritten law within our group Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold beast66606 Posted August 22, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 22, 2013 I would like to thank each and everyone one for the advice a good luck. I will Report back after the show next week and if you do happen to pop by the show at bressingham come and say hello. I may look big and scary but I don't bite , well not very hard. Regards Mick. Is this you ? http://www.bressingham.co.uk/content/eventarticle.aspx?id=14 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium DLT Posted August 22, 2013 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 22, 2013 I would agree with pretty much all of the above; PLUS, have some information handouts about your layout, to give to other exhibition managers who will invite you to their shows. And a notebook to record their information. Best of luck, and above all enjoy yourself! Cheers, Dave. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RANGERS Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 Before - Make sure the wheels and track are clean. At the show - enjoy it Afterwards - reflect on what you've learned, and look for the next one! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Controller Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 Very good point, don't bother continuing using an item of rolling stock or loco if it is causing trouble, ditch and replace! Remember that people have paid to attend the show and do not really want to see you prodding everything although people do accept there will be issues. As I said before though, the most important thing is to enjoy it!! Simon Don't just put it back in the stock box, though. If possible attach a piece of paper/card to it, with a note on how it misbehaved; Sod's Law says that if you just put it back in the box, you'll forget it had a problem, or the nature of same, and put it back into service with the defect still present. This is completely prototypical... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoovernut Posted August 22, 2013 Author Share Posted August 22, 2013 Is this you ? http://www.bressingham.co.uk/content/eventarticle.aspx?id=14 Yes this is the link to the show but my layout is not listed as it was a bit of last minute request.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoovernut Posted August 22, 2013 Author Share Posted August 22, 2013 Good luck with your show jack00 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merc435 Posted August 24, 2013 Share Posted August 24, 2013 Good luck Hoover nut, may the control be with you. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoovernut Posted August 26, 2013 Author Share Posted August 26, 2013 Can I ask is there any rules or regs about having the rm web logo on my layout. It would be nice to promote the group seeing tat i got a lot of help whilst building kingswood rd.And if not is here a PDF I can use. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dorset Wanderer Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 At one time you could get an RMWeb plaque for your exhibit- don't know wether they are still availabl. However all advertising is useful- I'm sure a post to Andy will clarify. Steve Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bigbee Line Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 Do you have, or will you need some lights? If something won't run or derails = label it and put it away. Remember, most punters walk up, loo and are gone, so keep the action going. Also remember that the punters will have paid good money to attend. Finally, enjoy yourself Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulprice Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 I have a question, how do you actually get interest in your layout, I'm not a member of a club as its very difficult with my work to commit to club nights but I would like to possibly exhibit, that's if my layout is of a good enough standard Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 Bacon Sandwich at the start of each day to set you up! It is an unwritten law within our group And mine. Andy EDIT = Why stop at just one? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve1 Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 Remember, most punters walk up, loo and are gone, so keep the action going. That would explain the wet patch in front of the layout... steve Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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