Piskey Posted September 30, 2010 Author Share Posted September 30, 2010 The show is indoors, isn't it ??? Unless the gale forecast for tonight blows the roof off, yes! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 2ManySpams Posted October 1, 2010 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 1, 2010 One of our layouts travelling down to Cornwall and there's bad weather en-route? Surely not ;-)) Didn't we have heavy rain and gales last year? But at least the clocks haven't gone back yet. DitD is now en-route to Cornwall - see you about 6ish. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piskey Posted October 1, 2010 Author Share Posted October 1, 2010 One of our layouts travelling down to Cornwall and there's bad weather en-route? Surely not ;-)) Didn't we have heavy rain and gales last year? But at least the clocks haven't gone back yet. Not that you'll see this for a while seeing as you're en route, and travelling down through the bad weather as it heads east across the country....... Don't remind me about last year! It was the third in a row with bad weather, and by far the worst. The wind was so strong on the Friday I couldn't open the driver's door of our car when I set off for Wadebridge, had to get in the passenger side and slide across, the door to the school wouldn't stay open and the Tamar bridge was closed to most traffic causing some people to be very late arriving. Just a normal November day really! Not It's pouring at the moment (10:30) but the wind has dropped and the rain is supposed to stop about midday. Sunshine promised for this afternoon and tomorrow! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted October 1, 2010 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 1, 2010 12:30 and still raining in Camborne... Should be there tomorrow afternoon to take in the delights of what's usually a very good show. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted October 2, 2010 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 2, 2010 A quick teaser from the exhibition - no prizes for guessing which superb layout this is... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted October 2, 2010 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 2, 2010 Here are some more photos of Diesels in the Duchy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troon boy Posted October 2, 2010 Share Posted October 2, 2010 I have to say that Diesels in the Duchy was worth the entrance fee on it's own. modern image at it's best! I'm tempted to pop along again tomorrow. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigger Posted October 2, 2010 Share Posted October 2, 2010 I have to agree Diesels in the Duchy is fantastic. I spent a lot of my time there talking to Damian his advice was invaluable. A few piccies Then 47799 Prince Henry made a guest visit to Diesels in the Duchy I will be so pleased if I can get my locos up to Damians standard Thanks again guys Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted October 2, 2010 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 2, 2010 Also seen at the show was Rob Foster's "Osney Town" - and I make no excuses for adding some more photos of this exquisite layout. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troon boy Posted October 3, 2010 Share Posted October 3, 2010 Great photos Tigger & Stubby. Both sets well up to current modelling press standards. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penlan Posted October 3, 2010 Share Posted October 3, 2010 Quote Stubby47 - The show is indoors, isn't it ??? Piskey Reply - Unless the gale forecast for tonight blows the roof off, yes! If you had anything like the rain and wind we had down here in west Cornwall last night, it wouldn't matter where you are...... It came down in waterfalls. So visiting Wadebridge today is scuppered, got to dig out the silt and slurry and pump away some water that's trapped behind the house too..... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigger Posted October 3, 2010 Share Posted October 3, 2010 Thanks for the complement Toon Boy but it helps when you are only 24mm tall ! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piskey Posted October 3, 2010 Author Share Posted October 3, 2010 If you had anything like the rain and wind we had down here in west Cornwall last night, it wouldn't matter where you are...... It came down in waterfalls. So visiting Wadebridge today is scuppered, got to dig out the silt and slurry and pump away some water that's trapped behind the house too..... Oh no, not good.... Hope you managed it OK. At least the weather improved for you during the day........ So, it's all over for another year! *Very* glad to read the appreciative comments. Footfall was down a bit on both days, possibly partly down to the change in date. Duchy and Osney were certainly brilliant examples of the standards others strive to achieve, but rarely manage. Maybe Chris will finish the buildings for the next exhibition??? I was also very impressed with Abbey Road (first saw this at Carn Brea four years ago) and was very grateful to Roy Payne who brought his Venton Bridge along at *very* short notice after the St Austell layout cancelled. Mrs P wasn't too impressed when a family meeting was suddenly proposed for today and Roy had to say, "Sorry dear, I can't go"! On Friday night everything was perfect, then on Saturday morning he was cursed with the dreaded Exhibition Untraceable Electrical Fault, but things eventually sorted themselves out and it worked well today. I have to go away for a couple of days but will post some phots and vids later this week, including some "driver's eye" views taken with my latest toy, a key chain spy camera. Once I've had a chance to look at the raw footage, that is. Oh, if anyone had children with them, and ones that entered the children's quiz, there were four all-correct so a draw was held and the winner was 6 year old Merlin from Trelights. Being (almost) on our route home, the prize was delivered before bedtime! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 2ManySpams Posted October 4, 2010 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 4, 2010 Thanks to all involved in organising the show from The Diesels in the Duchy crowd. Really enjoyed our 3rd visit to this show and the hospitality / banter from Peter and co. I know Damian was overwhelmed by all the really positive comments from those viewing his layout and especially all the RMwebbers and our 'regulars' that dropped in to say hello. It's great when folk who knew and worked at St Blazey in the period modelled give our efforts the thumbs up. PS, some excellent photos chaps! PPS - Osney Town was great - proved The 7mm can be done in a very small place. Fantastic eye for detail. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piskey Posted October 5, 2010 Author Share Posted October 5, 2010 Anyone you know??? A problem? Surely not! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 2ManySpams Posted October 5, 2010 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 5, 2010 Buidings - check. Cassettes - check. Two fellow operators to wind me up - check. Can't see what the issue could have been! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted October 5, 2010 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 5, 2010 Buidings - check.Cassettes - check.Two fellow operators to wind me up - check.Can't see what the issue could have been! Possibly a photographer making him stand on a box to lean over the layout waving a 47...? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 2ManySpams Posted October 5, 2010 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 5, 2010 Possibly a photographer making him stand on a box to lean over the layout waving a 47...? Possibly! Peter just sent me the local rag clipping. It's either that or the moment they spent looking for a rogue derailing wagon. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piskey Posted October 5, 2010 Author Share Posted October 5, 2010 Possibly! Peter just sent me the local rag clipping. Western Morning News, 5th October, page 19. Unlike last year when Mr Spams featured on page three!!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piskey Posted October 5, 2010 Author Share Posted October 5, 2010 Possibly a photographer making him stand on a box to lean over the layout waving a 47...? Waving a 47....? Wots that? Some sort of GWR 2-8-0 or sumfink? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 2ManySpams Posted October 5, 2010 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 5, 2010 Unlike last year when Mr Spams featured on page three!!!! B) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigger Posted October 6, 2010 Share Posted October 6, 2010 Possibly a photographer making him stand on a box to lean over the layout waving a 47...? Who me Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 2ManySpams Posted October 6, 2010 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 6, 2010 Who me Press photographer from the local rag. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted October 6, 2010 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 6, 2010 The aforementioned flying 47... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piskey Posted October 12, 2010 Author Share Posted October 12, 2010 Sorry for the delay - it's been very hectic here since the show (two trips away, the latter this weekend to the Farnham show with Penhallick) but there are now some phots and vids of the show posted to www.wadebridge34007.co.uk/mrx10.html which include 'driver's eye' footage taken using my latest toy, a key fob spy camera that cost a whole USD 1.95 (plus USD 6.30 for postage!). Peter Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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