RMweb Gold Savoyard Posted April 1, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 1, 2015 MRX 2015 Saturday 16th and Sunday 17th May 2015 Museum of Transport Manchester Boyle Street, Cheetham Hill, Manchester, M8 8UW 1000 to 1700 Admission: Adults: £6 Concession: £5 Accompanied Children under 16: FREE Layouts (* Updated 01.05.2015) Abbotsford (N,UK, 1960's, DC) Bucks Lane (OO, UK, 1960, DCC) Camel Quay (OO, UK, 1950/60's, DCC) Chesfield (O, UK, 1930, DC) UK Trams Chestnut Road (OO, UK, 2000, DCC) * Cleggworth (N, UK1950, DC) Coal Valley Mining (G, DCC) * Ecclesford Junction (OO, UK, 2000, DC) Grange Over Sands (N, UK, 2000, DC) Great Endon (OO, UK, 2000, DCC) * High Peak (OO, UK, 1980, DC) Holcombe Brook and Tottington (OO, UK, 1960, DCC) Kirkby Stephen West (OO, UK, 1950, DC) Manchester Model Tram Group - The big Trams are back! Maristow (O, UK, 1900, DC) * Meifod (O, UK, 1930, DC) * Melrose End (OO, UK, 1930, DC) Midhurst Road Junction (OO, UK, 1950, DC) Signalling Demo layout. Mozzerdale (N, UK, 1950, DC) Phoenix Fruit Express (HO, US, 1960, DCC) Romiley Junction (N, UK, 1950, DC) Rosehill (N, UK, 2000, DC) Royston Vasey (P4, UK, 1958, DC) Snug End (OO, UK, 1960, DCC) * Thomas The Tank (OO, UK, DCC) Three Rivers Wharf (HO, US, DCC/Cambus) Tinsley South (OO, UK, 1970, DCC) Traders Along Classic Lines Crafty Models Culceth Model Railways NEW for 2015 Dave's Railways Films NEW for 2015 DC Kits/D&E Videos DG Collectables Digitrains Direct Train Spares Durham Trains of Stanley Finishing Touches NEW for 2015 Grimy Times Locoshed MDS Book Sales Megapoint Controllers NEW for 2015 Model Roads and Tramways R L Models NEW for 2015 SMTF Poyntom Stevenson Carriages & Millholme Models Todmorden Model Supplies Treemendus World of Motion Demonstrations Weathering - Richard Wilson Tree making - Treemendus Servo Control - Megapoints Free Heritage Bus ServiceA free shuttle service will operate between Manchester Victoria station and the Museum of Transport.Every 20 minutes throughout the event, using heritage buses.From Manchester Victoria 0950, 1010, 1030 and every 20 minutes until 1650From the Museum of Transport 1003, 1023, 1043 and every 20 minutes until 1703 And Not forgetting the Museum's excellent Cafe Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jp4712 Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 I strongly recommend this one. The atmosphere is great, the cafe in the Museum is very reasonably priced and serves truly memorable cakes, and the 12" to the foot scale vintage bus service (completely free) to Victoria is a big draw for me. It's one of those rare shows where the venue adds to the enjoyment, not detracts from it. Lovely show, one that deserves a bigger audience. Paul Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Savoyard Posted May 1, 2015 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted May 1, 2015 Thank you Paul for your comments it is much appreciated. UPDATE 01.05.2015 There are number of changes to the line up. Additions:- Layouts Chestnut Road (OO, UK, 2000, DCC) Coal Valley Mining (G, DCC) Great Endon (OO, UK, 2000, DCC) Maristow (O, UK, 1900, DC) Meifod (O, UK, 1930, DC) Snug End (OO, UK, 1960, DCC) Traders Culceth Model Railways Treemendus Withdrawals:- Bucks Lane Holcombe Brook & Tottington Royston Vasey FULL DETAILS ABOVE Despite the three layouts having to withdraw we still have 23 layouts which is our highest number yet! I will be confirming the Demonstrators & Seminars over the weekend. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Savoyard Posted May 5, 2015 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted May 5, 2015 A minor correction to the listing Camel Quay is 1950/60' and not 1980's. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremy Davison Posted May 13, 2015 Share Posted May 13, 2015 Looking forward to taking the recently extended "Great Endon" layout to Manchester. Cheers Jeremy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
37038 Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 Where will the heritage bus service be picking up from at Victoria please? Given the ridiculous amount of roadworks around there, I wouldn't like to miss it! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Savoyard Posted May 14, 2015 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted May 14, 2015 Where will the heritage bus service be picking up from at Victoria please? Given the ridiculous amount of roadworks around there, I wouldn't like to miss it! I will check with the museum tomorrow and post an update. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Savoyard Posted May 15, 2015 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted May 15, 2015 Nearly all set up for tomorrow! There was one layout missed off the layouts list:- Midhurst Road Junction OO Signalling Demo Layout returning this year in it's extended form. Bus Service will start from Manchester Victoria from opposite the CIS Building on Corporation Street and not from outside the front of the station. DCC Seminars unfortunately those who normally help with these cannot attend this year due to other commitments so we will not be running them this year but feel free to ask on L&YDCC member if you need any advise and we will be more than happy to help. I am biased but I think we've got a cracking exhibition this year so hopefully we'll see you there. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark axlecounter Posted May 16, 2015 Share Posted May 16, 2015 Hi Peter sorry I could'nt bring Bucks Lane this year I cant get the time off work but I hope you have a good show Mark Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PLD Posted May 17, 2015 Share Posted May 17, 2015 Visited on Saturday. Overall standard of the layouts was IMO the best to date for this show, but I did think that the trade was a bit heavy on RTR though having said that there were some keen prices on some items.I was a bit concerned though about the narrowness of the gangways in places, it did make it difficult to stop and watch a layout for too long before you got swept away by the crowds. Probably a reflection of the way the show has grown and developed and got busier, but something to think about for next year... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pharrc20 Posted May 17, 2015 Share Posted May 17, 2015 I visited the show Saturday and it was nice and busy. Nice to see Ray and Polly on Camel Quay and had a natter with them. Trade was a bit on the heavy side especially new RTR stock and that usually results in poor sales for the traders over the course of the weekend. Aisles again could do with being wider and therefore something to consider how to improve on for next year. Otherwise a nice afternoon looking at the layouts some I hadn't seen before. Cheers Paul Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
roy h Posted May 17, 2015 Share Posted May 17, 2015 went along sunday. could have spent all day watching some of the layouts. was a good mix of timescales and gauges and the owners were happy to answer questions. the scratch built trams in the lower hall and the 24 lever frame on Midhurst road were amazing in detail and build. look forward to going to this one again. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium ELTEL Posted May 17, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 17, 2015 Visited on Saturday. Overall standard of the layouts was IMO the best to date for this show, but I did think that the trade was a bit heavy on RTR though having said that there were some keen prices on some items. I was a bit concerned though about the narrowness of the gangways in places, it did make it difficult to stop and watch a layout for too long before you got swept away by the crowds. Probably a reflection of the way the show has grown and developed and got busier, but something to think about for next year... Yes I would agree with that, when I first walked in so many traders It looked like a swapmeet. However a nice mix of quality layouts and a good day out Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
37038 Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 I went yesterday and was very impressed. First time I've been to that venue and thought that the mix of layouts was just right. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tender Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 Many thanks to Peter and crew for their hospitality and putting on a great show. We enjoyed ourselves operating Camel Quay but as usual got very little chance to have a good look at the other exhibits or lighten the wallet. Ray & Polly. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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