mikeyk Posted March 18, 2010 Share Posted March 18, 2010 Hi gang! Just starting to plan out the summer and was wondering if the L&B exhibition is going ahead this year? And if so is there a date for it? Many thanks. :-) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Barry Ten Posted March 18, 2010 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 18, 2010 As I understand things, Mikey, yes - although I gather it won't be quite as extensive as last year in terms of the amount of floorspace utilised. I am hoping to have a new layout ready, and I know Marc will be showing one of his many projects. As for the date, I would assume it will fall on father's day weekend as it has for the last two years, which is usually mid-June ish. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyk Posted March 18, 2010 Author Share Posted March 18, 2010 Thanks for that Al, I shall note the rough date and plan accordingly! :-) Look forward to seeing your new project! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
br2975 Posted March 18, 2010 Share Posted March 18, 2010 Al, . You're bound to get an invite after the cracking write up in CM this month, and both yours and Marc's 'plug' for Peter & Adrian. . Should you be in/around 'the metropolis of the Principality' come Thursday 25th. a few of us are having another convivial evening, you are more than welcome. . Brian R Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piemanlarger Posted March 24, 2010 Share Posted March 24, 2010 I am booked in with Oliver's Road RMD. It will be the layouts maiden exhibition, and quite apt given Peter's years of service witht he post office! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Barry Ten Posted March 24, 2010 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 24, 2010 Al, . You're bound to get an invite after the cracking write up in CM this month, and both yours and Marc's 'plug' for Peter & Adrian. . Should you be in/around 'the metropolis of the Principality' come Thursday 25th. a few of us are having another convivial evening, you are more than welcome. . Brian R Thanks Brian! Not sure if I'l make it this thursday; guitar class as well so probably a bit too much given that I work to do on Cogirep... however I hope to make one of the meet-ups further down the line. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
marc smith Posted May 5, 2010 Share Posted May 5, 2010 Hi Mikey, Hope all's well? Yes, the L&B weekend is on - though I'm not aware of it being smaller than last year... I'll be taking my small O gauge "Clarbeston North" (in your territory Mikey!). Unless L & B say they really want "the crate"..... ....May also bring along another hardly-started, tiny O gauge scheme - depending on whether there's space. Though I never tire of seeing Cogirep, I've seen Barry Tens' new valleys-based layout, and it looks likely to be a real winner - lots of different levels, some great scenic features, as always with Barry! Can't wait to see it finished......Wish he could bring both. Rouse is bringing along his tiny n gauge layout "Little End Yard" Having seen this one in the flesh the other day, I have to say it's fab! Really nice composition and design, A lot of atmosphere, and a well weathered + painted scene in such a small area... got me thinking about doing a 2mm scale layout too Those two layouts should be worth the journey to Cardiff alone. And as a bonus, you can spend your money on some of Adrians superbly weathered models B) Cheers Marc Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyk Posted May 9, 2010 Author Share Posted May 9, 2010 That all sounds very good Marc, will move heaven and the round bit to get there again! :-) All well down here, but have to divert attention now to building a rather large retaining wall and drainage system across the entire width of the back garden to stop water run-off from the field behind the property. One consequence will be less lawn to mow! Every cloud... ;-) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyk Posted June 4, 2010 Author Share Posted June 4, 2010 Fingers crossed I will get to The Pump House on the Saturday, probably come by train this time, haven't been to Cardiff on a train for many years! Who else is going to the L&B exhibition then? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
br2975 Posted June 4, 2010 Share Posted June 4, 2010 Mike, . Not sure which day I'll be there (probably call in on both), but hope to catch up. . Why not catch the train to Cogan, and stroll back down Penarth Rd. to the Pump House, then continue on and pick up the train again at 'Strangetown' ? . Nice if the weather's good. . Brian R Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyk Posted June 5, 2010 Author Share Posted June 5, 2010 Not sure which day I'll be there (probably call in on both), but hope to catch up. . Why not catch the train to Cogan, and stroll back down Penarth Rd. to the Pump House, then continue on and pick up the train again at 'Strangetown' ? Hope to see you again if you are around on the Saturday. Good idea on the route, will investigate. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
marc smith Posted June 15, 2010 Share Posted June 15, 2010 Mike, . Not sure which day I'll be there (probably call in on both), but hope to catch up. . Why not catch the train to Cogan, and stroll back down Penarth Rd. to the Pump House, then continue on and pick up the train again at 'Strangetown' ? . Nice if the weather's good. . Brian R Hi Mikey, I think Brian has suggested the best route. It's a bit of a walk though, from/to either Cogan or Grangetown (hope it's not raining!). Of course, you'll pass the back of Canton depot. Keep your eyes peeled for a bright blue class 37! (308 arrived last Weds, behind 50 044). Hope to see you there Marc P.S. I notice you have added me to your "friends" list... ...if we had been promoted, I'm sure that wouldn't have happened!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
br2975 Posted June 15, 2010 Share Posted June 15, 2010 P.S. I notice you have added me to your "friends" list... ...if we had been promoted, I'm sure that wouldn't have happened!! Methinks what size dent in a model railway budget 17 or so home games in The Premiership would have made ? . Brian R Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
br2975 Posted June 15, 2010 Share Posted June 15, 2010 It's a bit of a walk though, from/to either Cogan or Grangetown My boy should be at the show as well, and if you think walking from Cogan to Strangetown is a bind, he's just returned from our only Welsh colony, to bash the narrow gauge there, and now he's coming home to bash Hendre Lane et al .................... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyk Posted June 16, 2010 Author Share Posted June 16, 2010 I think Brian has suggested the best route. It's a bit of a walk though, from/to either Cogan or Grangetown (hope it's not raining!). Of course, you'll pass the back of Canton depot. Keep your eyes peeled for a bright blue class 37! (308 arrived last Weds, behind 50 044). Hope to see you there Marc P.S. I notice you have added me to your "friends" list... ...if we had been promoted, I'm sure that wouldn't have happened!! Ha ha!!! Just bought the train tickets this morning, and also the Plus Bus tickets, so we can hop on and off buses all day long. Weather forecast looks ok so far. Eldest daughter will be with me this time, son had an operation on his arm a fortnight ago, so he is very tender and we need to avoid him getting bumped for the next 6 weeks (some hope!) See you Saturday. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyk Posted June 16, 2010 Author Share Posted June 16, 2010 Methinks what size dent in a model railway budget 17 or so home games in The Premiership would have made ? . Brian R Quite a huge one for sure! To be honest, I found the games I went to last season a bit flat, I know we finished in our highest position for years, but there wasn't the excitement and the entertainment there has been in recent years. Still think the best atmosphere/game I have been to was our Carling Cup game against you lot. I think we won that one... :-) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Barry Ten Posted June 17, 2010 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 17, 2010 Can't believe the weekend is nearly upon us - where did the last six months go? Anyway, for those that may not have seen the blog, here's a teaser of my layout Paynestown which will be at L&B on sat and sun: I'll probably be running a mixture of BR and GWR stock over the weekend, depending on coupling compatibility. Look forward to seeing some of you there. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piemanlarger Posted June 17, 2010 Share Posted June 17, 2010 Just finishing off Olivers road, well the mk 1 Version. Already decided I want to change a couple of things but thats not un known with a new layout? especially mine haha Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Barry Ten Posted June 17, 2010 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 17, 2010 Look forward to seeing Olivers Road! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pacer lover Posted June 18, 2010 Share Posted June 18, 2010 hi guy hopefully will make it down there does any one what th opening times are for this ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Barry Ten Posted June 18, 2010 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 18, 2010 hi guy hopefully will make it down there does any one what th opening times are for this ? 10 - 5, I think. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyk Posted June 18, 2010 Author Share Posted June 18, 2010 10 - 5, I think. Look forward to seeing everyone tomorrow, off to sleep soon, early start from the far west! :-) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danemouth Posted June 19, 2010 Share Posted June 19, 2010 Very impressed with Paynestown and Clarebaston North. These two made it worth the journey (10 mile round trip). Dave Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyk Posted June 19, 2010 Author Share Posted June 19, 2010 Very impressed with those two layouts as well, well worth the 200 mile trip! :-) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Gilbert Posted June 19, 2010 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 19, 2010 Easy train ride from Bristol (apart from an encounter with a hen party) - some nice "new" layouts, full shop and interesting chats. Good afternoon out. Chris Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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