Geoff Endacott Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 The 21st Annual Calne Model Rail ShowThe Calne Leisure Centre, White Horse Way, Calne, Wilts., SN11 0SP.Saturday 18th January 10.00 am - 5.00 pmSunday 19th January 10.00 am - 5.00 pmThe 16 layouts booked to attend are: Benter Railway (OO9): John Perrett UK - Mendip Collieries - 1914-30 Burnbridge (OO): Burnham MRC UK - BR(WR) South West England - 1960s Burntwood Lane (EM): BMRG UK - BR(SR) South London - 1970s Cheltenham South (OO): Gloucester MRC UK - GWR in Gloucestershire - 1930s Hedges Hill Cutting (N): Bentley MRG UK - South London - 1980s Highbridge Road (OO): Bentley MRG UK - Midlands & West - 1960s-1990s Hook Basin (1:25): Richard Williams UK - Morton & Hook Tramway, N Oxon - 1930 Pallet Lane (OO): Rob Owst UK - No Set Location - 1977 Pendleton Pit (N): Ron Pybus UK - BR in Lancashire - Late 1960s to Mid 1970s Port Washington Terminal (HO): Avalon Railroaders USA - Columbia River Area - 1950s Purbeck (OO9): John Thorne UK - Dorset Clay Line - 1950s-60s Rhineside (TT): Dave Harris & John O'Dell Germany - DB – 1990-2002 Roker Bridge (OO): Mike Briggs UK - BR in Lancashire - Early 1970s Tennessee Extraction Railroad Co (On30/O16.5): Paul Davis USA - Blue Ridge Mountains - 1940-50 Weisswasser (N): Harry Harper Switzerland - Alps - Present Day Wenfordbridge Goods Depot (2mm): John Greenwood UK - SR in Cornwall - 1945-48 Trade:Alan Ward Andy LynchAspire Gifts and ModelsBMRG Club SalesBrunswick RailwaysFinishing TouchesGas CupboardKeith's Model RailwaysM&B ModelsModelmaniaRail-books.co.ukRailroom ElectronicsRichard's RailwaysSquires Tools Wealistic ModelsWeston's Railways Adult: £4.50, Child: £3.00, Group (2+2): £12.00.www.calnemrs.org.ukGeoff Endacott Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Endacott Posted December 23, 2013 Author Share Posted December 23, 2013 Last January we had snow. The "replacement" show in July took place during a heatwave. I had wondered what the weather might be like this time. We haven't done wet and windy yet... Geoff Endacott Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium HillsideDepot Posted December 23, 2013 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 23, 2013 If this keeps up Geoff, they might soon be able to offer swimming at both ends of the building! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenton Posted December 23, 2013 Share Posted December 23, 2013 Last January we had snow. fingers crossed for better weather in January this year. Wet shouldn't be a problem and cold can be OK but snow is a real killer over the Salisbury plains. It is in the diary anyway. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Endacott Posted December 23, 2013 Author Share Posted December 23, 2013 You have put snow in the diary? Geoff Endacott Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
37114 Posted December 24, 2013 Share Posted December 24, 2013 The Land Rover is on standby to get Pallet Lane to the show should there be any flooding... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Endacott Posted December 26, 2013 Author Share Posted December 26, 2013 We now seem to have a pigeon leading the advertising campaign: http://www.reddit.com/r/funny/comments/1tpsj3/apparently_i_am_the_only_person_who_doesnt_find/ Geoff Endacott Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Endacott Posted January 2, 2014 Author Share Posted January 2, 2014 We now have a long range weather forecast for the show which predicts that it will be colder but dry. Last year the January show had a maximum daytime temperature of -1 C. The July show saw a maximum temperature of 29 C. I think it's a fair bet that this year the temperature will be somewhere between those two extremes. Geoff Endacott Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Endacott Posted January 3, 2014 Author Share Posted January 3, 2014 At least the weather gave us an angle for a press story: http://www.gazetteandherald.co.uk/news/towns/calneheadlines/10909911.Show_will_go_ahead_whatever_the_weather__say_Calne_Model_Rail_Show_organisers/ Geoff Endacott Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Endacott Posted January 8, 2014 Author Share Posted January 8, 2014 The BBC local weather forecast has just reported that it will be getting colder next week. Surely it can't do, can it? Whatever you do, don't mention the S word. Geoff Endacott Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
40F Posted January 8, 2014 Share Posted January 8, 2014 Don`t you mean SALT Geoff ??????. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Endacott Posted January 12, 2014 Author Share Posted January 12, 2014 One of our members reports that it has been snowing where he lives. If he hadn't moved to Scotland last year I might be worried. Geoff Endacott Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
40F Posted January 15, 2014 Share Posted January 15, 2014 bump bump Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Endacott Posted January 15, 2014 Author Share Posted January 15, 2014 bump bump Which is what the road to the clubroom is like even after Wiltshire Council have "fixed" the potholes. Geoff Endacott Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Endacott Posted January 16, 2014 Author Share Posted January 16, 2014 This time last year it was snowing. This time this year it is raining - very heavily. Geoff Endacott Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PenrithBeacon Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 This time last year it was snowing. This time this year it is raining - very heavily. Geoff Endacott Why so negative? It's January for goodness sake! I was going to visit on Sunday should I bother? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Endacott Posted January 16, 2014 Author Share Posted January 16, 2014 It's not negative - it's positive. I like rain. It's much better than snow. Rain usually means that people want to find something to do indoors, but it doesn't stop them travelling. After the last two shows, it's good to have normal weather. See you on Sunday? Geoff Endacott Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
37114 Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 Looking forward to tomorrow not long now. This maybe the last chance to see Pallet Lane (at least in my ownership) as it is will be for sale after the show and I don't currently have anymore bookings for it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenton Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 It's not negative - it's positive. I like rain. It's much better than snow. Is certainly is but does have the downside that cars get stranded if fields are used for parking and all the punters turn up like drowned rats dripping all over the exhibits. I'd like it to be dry with a pleasant cool breeze, if you can dial that on the expo manager's direct line to the powers that be, then everything will be perfect. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Endacott Posted January 17, 2014 Author Share Posted January 17, 2014 23 stands set up - ten more to come in the morning. The parking is fine because our field is covered in tarmac. Geoff Endacott Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
40F Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 It is offical ------- THERE IS NO SNOW Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenton Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 Quite a good show and pleasant atmosphere - usual problem with parking. Plenty of half car width spaces even 2 among the vans - so many inconsiderate folk parking badly or no marshals in control. Any way found a place in the end - worth the effort. I hope a full car park equals maximum door receipts. I had to be sympathetic with a couple of the layouts - definitely showing signs of wear and could do with a refurb or retirement. But otherwise good. Trade at the level expected for the show, a few bargains on RTR boxes but what I wanted has a long way to reduce in price - not that desperate. So all in all a good day out with nothing spent except entrance fee. One quick glance at the show guide brought the conclusion that I could spend the 50p better elsewhere (sorry no track plans - no purchase) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Endacott Posted January 18, 2014 Author Share Posted January 18, 2014 That's odd. The guides had plans in when they were printed. I wonder how they disappeared from the copy you looked at. Mind you, the first few pages didn't have any plans because none of the traders whose details appeared there had sent me track plans of their stands. It was busy. Attendance was up by 149%. Geoff Endacott Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Gilbert Posted January 18, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 18, 2014 That's odd. The guides had plans in when they were printed. I wonder how they disappeared from the copy you looked at. Mind you, the first few pages didn't have any plans because none of the traders whose details appeared there had sent me track plans of their stands. It was busy. Attendance was up by 149%. Geoff Endacott Come on Mr E - don't let's allow facts to influence an opinion... see you tomorrow..... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium ELTEL Posted January 18, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 18, 2014 Geoff Good to see the attendance figures up Terry Stafford Railway Circle Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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