DerekEm8 Posted September 12, 2014 Author Share Posted September 12, 2014 Setting off to start setting up in a few minutes - hopefully no further problems to arise. See you all later. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold martin_wynne Posted September 12, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 12, 2014 This is exactly the sort of thing that expo is all about - come and enjoy some fantastic modelling, learn some thing new and go away inspired.... Derek is putting on another great show with a terrific line up so get along if you can. I'm hoping to be at Expo EM North tomorrow afternoon (Saturday 13th). I can have a tablet computer running Templot with me if anyone would like 10 minutes help with the program. (And assuming we can find a table and chairs somewhere -- I have not visited this venue before.) Please bear in mind that I would also like to see the show. So please no requests to fit Crewe into 4ft x 2ft while-u-wait, or convert a back of an envelope sketch into a finished layout plan on the hoof. This would be just a few minutes help with using the Templot program. Looking forward to the show. Martin. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluebottle Posted September 12, 2014 Share Posted September 12, 2014 Just ordered my train tickets for Manchester for tomorrow, plus Shipley next week. They seem to come thick and fast, this time of year. Considering sticking a small copy of my avatar on my jacket, so that people can say hello or head the other way according to taste. I've got all my train times writted down on a piece of paper and printed off a Google map showing the bus route from Man. Piccadilly to the venue - if that's not organisation I don't know what is. Yes, I know there's a bus laid on from Urmston station, but this gives me a little more flexibility. Perhaps I'll have a fellow passenger like the one who sat behind me last time, entertaining us all with her account to her friend of her education and career. In a cut-glass accent: "People think I must be super-intelligent because of my skill in linguistics, but all it means is that I can talk shite in twelve different languages ..." Looking forward to Leeds City Wellington - and all the others! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gr.king Posted September 12, 2014 Share Posted September 12, 2014 it all worked first time, which was a very pleasant surprise. Tony But did you read the small print? "Past performance is no indicator of future returns". Will it behave itself and play nicely from Saturday morning to Sunday afternoon? I hope you don't have the difficulties and embarrassment that I suffered last weekend as novice operator of a layout with both dodgy trackwork and exceedingly frail, unpredictable electrical qualities..... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Mark Forrest Posted September 12, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 12, 2014 Most of BCB is currently making its way North to the show, the bits in my car which will be heading South shortly; see you all there! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartinWales Posted September 12, 2014 Share Posted September 12, 2014 Looking forward to taking the mickey tomorrow! :locomotive: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Savoyard Posted September 12, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 12, 2014 Bus Timetable for the weekend. From Urmston Station 1015 1100 1200 1300 1400 1500 (NSu) 1600 (NSu) From Exhibition 1045 1145 1245 1345 1445 (NSu) 1500 (Su) 1545 (NSu) 1700 (NSu) NSu - Not Sunday Su - Sunday Only Due to commitments on Saturday evening I need to be away early so the last last bus will be 1700 and not 1735 as last year. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DerekEm8 Posted September 12, 2014 Author Share Posted September 12, 2014 I'm hoping to be at Expo EM North tomorrow afternoon (Saturday 13th). I can have a tablet computer running Templot with me if anyone would like 10 minutes help with the program. (And assuming we can find a table and chairs somewhere -- I have not visited this venue before.) Please bear in mind that I would also like to see the show. So please no requests to fit Crewe into 4ft x 2ft while-u-wait, or convert a back of an envelope sketch into a finished layout plan on the hoof. This would be just a few minutes help with using the Templot program. Looking forward to the show. Martin. HI Martin I'll be glad to find you a table just ask for me {Derek) - hopefully your happy expoEM exlbition manager. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DerekEm8 Posted September 12, 2014 Author Share Posted September 12, 2014 Got home about 10. All layouts set up and 95% of the expected traders arrived - the rest due in the morning. A good selection of RMweb worthies already here. See you tomorrow. Come and see some real quality layouts, superb specialist traders and probably the best selection of demonstrators about. Please make yourselves known and say hello we don't bite - honest. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Enterprisingwestern Posted September 13, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 13, 2014 Vacuum cleaner departing it's base now. Mike. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Woolford Posted September 13, 2014 Share Posted September 13, 2014 Just woken up, 06:45 departure with a 3 hour drive ahead of me. Help! Michael Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DerekEm8 Posted September 13, 2014 Author Share Posted September 13, 2014 Setting off shortly to open up and welcome the late arrivals See you later Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartinWales Posted September 13, 2014 Share Posted September 13, 2014 Just packing the car with items for the Members Sales Stand A high point in the EM gauge calender and eagerly awaited! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium ullypug Posted September 13, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 13, 2014 Hoping everyone has a good show. Would like to have gone but sadly not to be this year. Looks like it'll be a cracker. Well done Derek! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold TheSignalEngineer Posted September 13, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 13, 2014 AA website showing abnormal traffic levels in the Urmston area. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodenhead Posted September 13, 2014 Share Posted September 13, 2014 Yeah, that was me going to the gym. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartinWales Posted September 13, 2014 Share Posted September 13, 2014 Another super show by Derek and his capable team Absolutely loads of bargains on the Members Sales stand which was extremely busy for the first two hours-then we bought out more stock (was co-opted onto the sales stand due to staffing shortages!) So really did'nt get a chance to shop or mingle till mid afternoon. But the bonus was less crowds to see superb layouts like Black Lion Crossing and Lime Street! If anybody does find a blue Cravens 105 DMU it's mine with my name on the box!!! Left behind Members Sales! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tender Posted September 13, 2014 Share Posted September 13, 2014 Another great show, superb layouts, and I came away with lighter pockets. Ray. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LNWR lives on Posted September 13, 2014 Share Posted September 13, 2014 Another super show by Derek and his capable team Absolutely loads of bargains on the Members Sales stand which was extremely busy for the first two hours-then we bought out more stock (was co-opted onto the sales stand due to staffing shortages!) So really did'nt get a chance to shop or mingle till mid afternoon. But the bonus was less crowds to see superb layouts like Black Lion Crossing and Lime Street! If anybody does find a blue Cravens 105 DMU it's mine with my name on the box!!! Co-opted and did a superb job of emptying my wallet in return for goodies!!!!!! Very very happy with the purchases and thank you for your help Martin I have to say it was a superb show with great specialist trade support and I thoroughly enjoyed my first experience of expoem. Layout wise for me it was great to see London Road in the flesh as well as how Lime Street has developed since I last saw it in action many years ago. The other layouts on show were all a very high standard, it was like seeing the crème de la creme of the model layout world The members second hand stall has to be congratulated on supplying some brilliant items, having had two looks during the day the items on offer were at bargain prices and a get range of regional items Derek and the team have done a superb job and I hope to see you all there again next year. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartinWales Posted September 13, 2014 Share Posted September 13, 2014 Only too happy to help a fellow modeller! I think the thought whilst standing in front of a sales stand at a show like this is 'Where am I going to see stuff like this again, and at such low low prices?' Having said that, you should also count in the build factor-that is 'how long would a similar item, if indeed still available, take to construct?' On both those factors, I think the Members Sales stand wins hands down! So can we temp you to the Dark side of 18.2mm modelling then? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold TheSignalEngineer Posted September 13, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 13, 2014 Very much enjoyed today despite the hassle in driving from the other side of Manchester. At least it was easier going home. I can't really name a star layout as the overall quality is so good. First time I had seen Lime St with the roof on, and Black Lion looks really good. At most shows we are lucky to see two or three exceptional quality pieces of modelling, not be treated to a whole room full. Well done to Derek and the crew. Eric Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LNWR lives on Posted September 13, 2014 Share Posted September 13, 2014 Very much agree with your sentiment there Martin, rough figures would be retail for what I bought of at least £90, and I paid you £50, not withstanding that only two of seven items are still available commercially, with the rest being second hand only and on everyone's favourite auction site they go for a ridiculous cost, and as you say I am not going to see them at that price again anytime soon Some way in my future I may well consider a move to em as I was very much impressed with the quality on show today and trade support, but for now its 00 and skill set building Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Woolford Posted September 13, 2014 Share Posted September 13, 2014 The members sales stand is certainly the place to go for bargains. I didn't plan on buying anything today but bought two 3fs, one unused for £40 including a conversion pack and a converted one for £60! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartinWales Posted September 13, 2014 Share Posted September 13, 2014 Ahhh Mike! That must have been my Gibson wheeled Jinty that you're referring to! Mind you, one chap spent over £500 on items! Needless to say, he tapped his friends for a few quid. And his mate came and spent another £100!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wizard of the Moor Posted September 13, 2014 Share Posted September 13, 2014 A very enjoyable show all round. I was disturbed, though, by a blatant case of identity fraud that took place before my very eyes. One of these gentlemen is having trouble finding sheep that satisfy his particular needs. I can't imagine why. Apologies for the poor quality of this picture. Nothing to do with it being taken on my phone... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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