br2975 Posted August 23, 2010 Share Posted August 23, 2010 I have been given sight of a floor plan of the Cardiff Show, to be held at UWIC (Llandaff Tech) Western Avenue in October. . The layouts shown include (i) Bishops Quay/Key 'OO' (ii) Nottingham Goods 'S4' (iii) A 7mm colliery layout. (iv) Hutton (no further details) (v) Clutton 'P4' (vi) Sheep Pasture 'S4' (Cromford & High Peak ?) (vii) Aberdare '4mm' (viii) Hardwicke Grange '4mm' (ix) Minster '4mm' (x) Upper Hill 'OO' (xi) Llanstr 'P4' (xii) Moorton Bottom Yard 'OO9' (xiii) Bodmin '2mm' NB Canada Road is also advertised elsewhere, but I couldn't find it on the plan I was shown. Retailers include (a) Lord & Butler (ii) Modelex (iii) Lendons (iv) Model depot (v) Des Sheppard ? (vi) South Glos. Model ? (vii) Eileen's Emporium (viii) Robbies Wagons (of Abergavenny ?). (ix) Oakwood Press (x) Rikocraft Preservation Groups (i) 813 Fund (ii) Cardiff Trolleybus Group (iii) Pontypool & Blaenavon (iv) GWS Societies (a) Scalefour Live steam rides c/o Newport MES. Not bad eh ? 13 layouts (unlucky for some) note the plethora of P4 / S4 and the return of the old favourite 'Llanstr' These are shown on the floor plan, please don't shoot the messenger if ............... . See also:- http://www.ukmodelshops.co.uk/events/3324-Cardiff_Model_Railway_Group_Cardiff_Model_Railway_Show Brian R PS I'll be there both days, operating and as 'doorman' so be warned ! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim V Posted August 23, 2010 Share Posted August 23, 2010 Come and say hello on Clutton, several RMwebbers on it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
magic_monkey09 Posted August 29, 2010 Share Posted August 29, 2010 sounds great, is this show held annually or is it new for this year Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkea1 Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 Held annually, but it's moved around a little bit - was at the UWIC campus on Colchester Avenue last year but that's now closing (or has closed) hence the move to Llandaff. Prior to that, was in the Star Centre in Splott for many years. Looks like a great line up this year! Cheers Alastair Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pacer lover Posted September 2, 2010 Share Posted September 2, 2010 hey all does nay one know the dates in oct for this ? hopey will be able to make it but have got a lot on in oct rob Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pacer lover Posted September 2, 2010 Share Posted September 2, 2010 hey all does nay one know the dates in oct for this ? hopey will be able to make it but have got a lot on in oct rob Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
newport_rod Posted September 6, 2010 Share Posted September 6, 2010 I've got it down in my diary as Sat 23 & Sun 24 Oct. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
newport_rod Posted September 7, 2010 Share Posted September 7, 2010 Just for confirmation, here's a scan of the show's flyer. I'll be there on Llanastr- please say hello! flyer.PDF Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
br2975 Posted September 7, 2010 Author Share Posted September 7, 2010 I'll be there on Llanastr- please say hello! You can bank on that Rod, especially as Marc Smith and I spent some time remeniscing and discussing your Llanstr (oops Llanastr), which has formed the ´basis´of a new urban terminus currently under construction by members of the Bay (Cardiff) MRG. . In addition, it´ll be the first time I´ve attended a show that I can walk to ! (Well I could walk to most shows if I left days, or weeks early !!!). . Brian R Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penlan Posted September 7, 2010 Share Posted September 7, 2010 ....Prior to that, it was in the Star Centre, Splott for many years.... And prior to that Sophia Gardens, I exhibited there a time or two. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
br2975 Posted September 8, 2010 Author Share Posted September 8, 2010 And prior to that Sophia Gardens, ......and where I first saw sound fitted US brass imports displayed by a company from the ´north east´whose name escapes me these many years on. Once ´worked´ a Black Sabbath gig at Sophia Gardens Pavilion, and remember the night the roof collapsed and the locals nicked all the skates ! A few years later the site was flooded when the Taff burst its´banks. I think the new venue of ´Llandaff Tech´may be a better proposition !!!! . Brian R Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pacer lover Posted September 14, 2010 Share Posted September 14, 2010 hey all ta for the dates newport rod nice to meet u nice to know there fellow modelers in newport area hopefully will be able to make this rob Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
newport_rod Posted September 15, 2010 Share Posted September 15, 2010 NP Rob. Yes, there are a few of us in Newport. Last week we exhibited our 7mm roundy-roundy, Hazlehurst in Telford and we're now making a start on our new 4mm (S4) layout based on Little Mill Jc (just north of Pontypool as I'm sure you know). And members of the club will be helping me operate Llanastr at the Cardiff Show (I just hope the gremlins that bedevilled it in Wells don't turn up). Rod Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pacer lover Posted September 20, 2010 Share Posted September 20, 2010 hey newport rod taht good to know there a few of us in newport will hope meet u and the othere at the cardiff show ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
3D Print Tom Posted October 13, 2010 Share Posted October 13, 2010 Modelex will not be attending the show and in their place will be 'Finishing Touches'. They offer a range of modelling materials, hand tools, resin castings and their own weathering powders. Hutton is not a layout but a trader called John Hutton who is an author on Welsh railway history. Please refer to www.cardiffmodelrail.org.uk for details of the show. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
marc smith Posted October 13, 2010 Share Posted October 13, 2010 ...I'll be there on Llanastr- please say hello! Rod, I'm away, at Rail-ex South West, in Taunton, with Hendre. Just wanted to say, I'll miss the Cardiff show (as it's my local) but I'll really miss Llanastr! It has always been a firm favourite layout of mine, and I feel, one of the all-time inspirational small-space models. Without doubt, it really has stood the test of time.... Glad you've dusted it off, and decided to give it another airing, let us know when / where it's appearing again - I last saw it many years ago, and would dearly love to see it again. Cheers Marc P.S. To those thinking of attending the Cardiff show - Llanastr is worth seeing (but after you've come down to Taunton first ) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
marc smith Posted October 13, 2010 Share Posted October 13, 2010 And prior to that Sophia Gardens, I exhibited there a time or two. I can well remember the show being in Sophia gardens.... ..until the roof fell in, following snow, and a Stranglers gig! It always seemed such a good show... Ah, the memories Marc Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
barrowroad Posted October 13, 2010 Share Posted October 13, 2010 (vi) Sheep Pasture 'S4' (Cromford & High Peak ?) I can confirm Sheep Pasture is definitely Cromford & High Peak. I am taking a break from Barrow Road to attend this show so come and have a chat. Other operators at the weekend are all RMwebbers - Paul {Kempenfelt} John {Killybegs} and Craig [Craigwelsh}. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
br2975 Posted October 14, 2010 Author Share Posted October 14, 2010 I can well remember the show being in Sophia gardens.... ..until the roof fell in, following snow, and a Stranglers gig! Imagine being at Sophia Gardens Pavilion 23rd. November, 1967, where, for the princely sum of 15/- (the top price ticket) you could have seen the following, all on the same bill.......... Jimi Hendrix Experience The Move Pink Floyd Amen Corner I'd go, just to see Britain's most underrated musician (and my hero), Roy Wood. Brian R Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
newport_rod Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 Marc, Just noticed your posting of the 13th and thank you for your kind words (and for being one of the few who manage to spell Llanastr correctly! ). There are no other planned bookings for Llanastr and I'm not sure if I want to take it out again at the moment (I need to devote more of my time and effort to the club's new train set). Sorry you'll miss the Cardiff show but good luck with Hendre at Taunton. Cheers Rod Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim V Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 Don't forget this show is this weekend. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lonesome_whistle Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 (I need to devote more of my time and effort to the club's new train set). Sorry to hi-jack this thread for a moment but your club's new train set looks like a very interesting project. I'll be following progress with much interest. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
newport_rod Posted October 22, 2010 Share Posted October 22, 2010 Lonesone_whistle, Are you going to the Cardiff show? If so do say hello. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
br2975 Posted October 22, 2010 Author Share Posted October 22, 2010 For those attending the Cardiff Show and wishing to 'chew the fat' my brother Paul and I will be adjacent to the 'cash desk' with his 4mm scale, 48" diameter circular 'Castle Works' layout "L1" on the exhibition plan(featured in the layouts forum), but I'll also be helping out with John Rance's "Minster" which is in a ground floor classroom, "L9" on the same plan. . Please, feel free to stop and chat, don't think of the layout(s) as a barrier. . Brian R Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penlan Posted October 22, 2010 Share Posted October 22, 2010 I hear the Honourable Lord Mayor of Upton on Severn* is to grace the show as well.... - hopefully there will be a full fanfare for this estranged Welshman (he lives over the border....). If you don't see him, check with the lads on 'Aberdare', they will be keeping lookout for his Honour.... * Also known as Tudor Watkins, doyen of the Neath & Brecon Rly., Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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