dogbox321 Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 Thanks for that, I were only 4 numbers off! Think that were pretty good. No good at lottery numbers tho, just incase anyone asks! Thanks, C. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium MikeB Posted February 26, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 26, 2017 I went to the show on Friday, travelling by train from east of Edinburgh, which avoided the M8 traffic and parking costs at the SEC and also allowed a chance to buy a meal deal lunch en route, catering not being a strong point at the SEC. As others have said, an excellent show. Perhaps this was down to the variety, with layouts from the unique recreations of Burntisland and Lime Street to the small depots of Lastun and Oil Drum Lane etc. Also,the trade support was very varied, ranging from local(ish) shops like Harburns to visitors from the deep south like Gaugemaster. It was also a great chance to see pre-production versions of some future treats like the Heljan L&B tank, the Realtrack 156 and others from Bachnann etc and talk to and buy bits and pieces from some of the specialist supplies.Add in the societies, booksellers and magazines and something for everybody! So congratulations to the organizers, including the advance sales ideas - I purchased my ticket at the Falkirk show in November - and also the publicity team, including this piece in the National on Friday .http://www.thenational.scot/news/15114231.All_aboard_for_weekend_of_trainspotting_at_Model_Rail_Scotland_2017/ Well done Mike B . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahame Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 I can see me!! I'm the handsome chap in the middle. Yes, I think I've spotted Wally. G Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThaneofFife Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 with the costs of travelling and space at the SEC plus hotels I dont know how traders come away from shows that are so far away from most cities in the UK and still make money. for example what is the mark up on a typical £100 loco? gotta sell a lot of gear to cover those costs even before adding in labour costs before coming out with some profit. I can see its good to get in front of customers new and old but I still struggle with the economics of it and presumably some shut their shops down for these shows so its not as if its double bubble. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckymucklebackit Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 with the costs of travelling and space at the SEC plus hotels I dont know how traders come away from shows that are so far away from most cities in the UK and still make money. for example what is the mark up on a typical £100 loco? gotta sell a lot of gear to cover those costs even before adding in labour costs before coming out with some profit. I can see its good to get in front of customers new and old but I still struggle with the economics of it and presumably some shut their shops down for these shows so its not as if its double bubble. And yet they can still offer competitive prices, I bought two Bachmann 39-421A Mk1 POS postal sorting vans which were £1 per coach cheaper than the current Hatton's price, and of course no postage! Jim Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Lyonesse Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 I went to the show on Friday, travelling by train from east of Edinburgh, which avoided the M8 traffic and parking costs at the SEC and also allowed a chance to buy a meal deal lunch en route, catering not being a strong point at the SEC. As others have said, an excellent show. Perhaps this was down to the variety, with layouts from the unique recreations of Burntisland and Lime Street to the small depots of Lastun and Oil Drum Lane etc. Also,the trade support was very varied, ranging from local(ish) shops like Harburns to visitors from the deep south like Gaugemaster. It was also a great chance to see pre-production versions of some future treats like the Heljan L&B tank, the Realtrack 156 and others from Bachnann etc and talk to and buy bits and pieces from some of the specialist supplies.Add in the societies, booksellers and magazines and something for everybody! So congratulations to the organizers, including the advance sales ideas - I purchased my ticket at the Falkirk show in November - and also the publicity team, including this piece in the National on Friday .http://www.thenational.scot/news/15114231.All_aboard_for_weekend_of_trainspotting_at_Model_Rail_Scotland_2017/ Well done Mike B . One of the exhibits that I kept going back to was the unpainted GN atlantic on the Bachmann stand. The finesse of the fine detail is just mind blowing. Much of it lost under a coat of paint, I suspect. And you get metal wheels! It makes even the best etched kits look positively crude. As Mike says, the catering is not the best at the SECC but it is still a fantastic, friendly show. Full marks to the organisers. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nelson Jackson Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 Now I do have a video to edit and upload but I have to say that I did throughly enjoy the show yesterday and I did notice that the catering wasn't there any more within the hall. I see this as being a good move so well done to the organisers. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chameleon Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 A better show than usual, I must say. As has been said, catering, seating areas etc have been removed from the hall, leaving more space for exhibits. Layout quality was superb. Liverpool lime St, Burntisland and my personal favourite, Mostyn all stood out. Trade was very box shifter heavy and there were very few specialist traders. Had a decent, if expensive lunch at the restaurant. Much improved show but still not as good as Perth. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
d_c_b Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 Was through at the show today, Sunday. Busy day with a lot of families attending today. A very good show this year with some superb layouts on show. Liverpool Lime St, Burntisland and Mostyn all stood out. The Forth Bridge layout was superb as a scenic model. Interesting use of new technology, but, an amazing topic to model non the less. Worthy winner. Some excellent small shunting layouts on display, so, something for everyone. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Revolution Ben Posted February 26, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 26, 2017 Hello all, We have just packed up after a very enjoyable, but quite tiring, three days in the SECC. We'd like to thank the organisers for staging, yet again, such an enjoyable and friendly event, as well as everyone who came to talk to us about Revolution Trains' ongoing projects. We understand crowd-funding models, with payment up front, is not for everyone but the majority who came to talk to us seemed to take on board that it can be an alternate way to get those models that are just too niche for the manufacturers. When able to get away from the display stand I had a good look round. For me the highlights were Swinton - an under-construction layout with perhaps the finest depiction of a modern long crossing I have seen. I was also glad to see Ketton Cement - having followed its construction online - which was awarded third place by show judges and Burshaw North Western which had some excellent stock including a fine Class 310 EMU and Prototype HST. It was also great to see the superb Tonbridge West Yard again, which is always hugely entertaining. I enjoyed Elcot Road which does remind me of my time living in South London in the mid-1990s and Widnes Vine Yard, which has some fabulous stock but I admit I found waiting for trains to appear on the latter frustrating - perhaps a little too much like the prototype? Cheers Ben A. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nelson Jackson Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 As promised here is my video, bear in mind this doesn't cover everything in the show as I only like to record stuff that I want to keep as reference for the future. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crimsonlake Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 As others have stated, I really enjoyed visiting this year - very, very busy on the Friday, but quite understandable given the quality of the exhibits. Several highlights, but overall for me, got to be the Forth Bridge. I also really enjoyed the chat we had with the lovely chap on the electronics exhibit - the one with the little Thomas and the bloke with the pneumatic drill. An experience slightly soured by the admission side of things. Last year, my disabled wife got in free without requiring proof of any kind - this year however, despite having a print of our blue badge, some over-zealous female decided we'd need to produce a carers card (???) and so were charged full price for the two of us. Now I know these things need our financial support, so I don't mind paying at all, but I do mind my wife becoming embarrassed, and myself feeling like some kind of bludger. A shame given the other-wise enjoyable day we had. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
arran Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 As others have stated, I really enjoyed visiting this year - very, very busy on the Friday, but quite understandable given the quality of the exhibits. Several highlights, but overall for me, got to be the Forth Bridge. I also really enjoyed the chat we had with the lovely chap on the electronics exhibit - the one with the little Thomas and the bloke with the pneumatic drill. An experience slightly soured by the admission side of things. Last year, my disabled wife got in free without requiring proof of any kind - this year however, despite having a print of our blue badge, some over-zealous female decided we'd need to produce a carers card (???) and so were charged full price for the two of us. Now I know these things need our financial support, so I don't mind paying at all, but I do mind my wife becoming embarrassed, and myself feeling like some kind of bludger. A shame given the other-wise enjoyable day we had. HI We do not have a policy of letting in the disabled free if you are there carer and have the card thats OK . Regards Arran Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Craig Watson Posted February 26, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 26, 2017 Can you confirm whether the information that I was given from the AMRSS stand was correct or not please. I was told that there would be NO pre-orders and it would be first come first served plus also one per customer (at £160 that won't be too much of an issue!) Its a pity that its 708 thats being done as its unique with its ScotRail logo being different on both sides. It had the BR arrows at the right hand on one side whereas most of the rest of the fleet (if not all) its on the left of the writing. That said, any ScotRail release is very welcome in my world! Hi Eddie, We can confirm that AMRSS club members will be able to pre order the models through their club, the rest will be on sale at the 2018 show as above. Cheers Craig Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest eddie reffin Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 Superb news, Thanks Craig Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium ELTEL Posted February 26, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 26, 2017 Great weekend at Glasgow with Oil Drum Lane after a awful journey up on Thursday. Many layouts exhibited that are not seen south of the border. Many thanks to Ian and all the team and association for the invite Terry & Peter Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
darrel Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 Great weekend at Glasgow with Oil Drum Lane after a awful journey up on Thursday. Many layouts exhibited that are not seen south of the border. Many thanks to Ian and all the team and association for the invite Terry & Peter I really liked oil drum lane fabulous little layout with plenty of detail. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Widnes Model Centre Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 with the costs of travelling and space at the SEC plus hotels I dont know how traders come away from shows that are so far away from most cities in the UK and still make money. for example what is the mark up on a typical £100 loco? gotta sell a lot of gear to cover those costs even before adding in labour costs before coming out with some profit. I can see its good to get in front of customers new and old but I still struggle with the economics of it and presumably some shut their shops down for these shows so its not as if its double bubble. As a retailer I ask myself the same question. After VAT etc out of a £100 loco. Not enough left to buy an admission ticket to the Glasgow show. For all the reasons given above by yourself, how do traders do it, some are at a show every week? One I know say that they have been doing it for so long it has become a way of life. I have heard it said but no often read, that they lose more at shows to light fingered visitors than they ever lose in their own shops. Correct me if I am wrong, layouts are normally covered by the Exhibition Insurance? We have to pay extra Public Liability Insurance when attending shows. Our insurer won't cover us for stock away from the shop, except while in Transit and then only up to £1000. Last show we attended cost us £58 for PL insurance, staff cover on the Saturday, travel, two of us working our day off on the Sunday, cost of the stand, it was local so no hotels. The outcome was we made a loss. We attend that show to support our local model railway club. I suspect some traders attend for the same reason? Back on topic, missed the show again this year as storm Doris was playing havoc at home. Does anybody know when Liverpool Lime Street is next exhibiting? Oh and a cheap tree surgeon in the Widnes area? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Digital Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 Many thanks to the organisers for a cracking 3 days at Glasgow. A great exhibition with some excellent layouts and a good variety of traders. My thanks to Nick G for a great weekend operating "The Sidings" and thanks to everyone who came along and said hello. John Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gridwatcher Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 I went to the show on Friday, travelling by train from east of Edinburgh, which avoided the M8 traffic and parking costs at the SEC and also allowed a chance to buy a meal deal lunch en route, catering not being a strong point at the SEC. As others have said, an excellent show. Perhaps this was down to the variety, with layouts from the unique recreations of Burntisland and Lime Street to the small depots of Lastun and Oil Drum Lane etc. Also,the trade support was very varied, ranging from local(ish) shops like Harburns to visitors from the deep south like Gaugemaster. It was also a great chance to see pre-production versions of some future treats like the Heljan L&B tank, the Realtrack 156 and others from Bachnann etc and talk to and buy bits and pieces from some of the specialist supplies.Add in the societies, booksellers and magazines and something for everybody! So congratulations to the organizers, including the advance sales ideas - I purchased my ticket at the Falkirk show in November - and also the publicity team, including this piece in the National on Friday .http://www.thenational.scot/news/15114231.All_aboard_for_weekend_of_trainspotting_at_Model_Rail_Scotland_2017/ Well done Mike B . ........ but nobody reads the National? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
davefrk Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 ........ but nobody reads the National? And no wonder when you read their interpretation of a model railway show.... What else do they interpret their way. Cynically yours, Dave. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CathcartCircle Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 And no wonder when you read their interpretation of a model railway show.... What else do they interpret their way. Cynically yours, Dave. Not to mention getting facts wrong (it was the 50th show last year, not this) !!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cravensdmufan Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 I saw that the STV cameras were there on Friday. Anyone know if a report was aired? And if so, on which programme? I tried a search on STV News but only the 2013 show comes up. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griffin Road Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 As others have stated, I really enjoyed visiting this year - very, very busy on the Friday, but quite understandable given the quality of the exhibits. Several highlights, but overall for me, got to be the Forth Bridge. I also really enjoyed the chat we had with the lovely chap on the electronics exhibit - the one with the little Thomas and the bloke with the pneumatic drill. An experience slightly soured by the admission side of things. Last year, my disabled wife got in free without requiring proof of any kind - this year however, despite having a print of our blue badge, some over-zealous female decided we'd need to produce a carers card (???) and so were charged full price for the two of us. Now I know these things need our financial support, so I don't mind paying at all, but I do mind my wife becoming embarrassed, and myself feeling like some kind of bludger. A shame given the other-wise enjoyable day we had. Crimsonlake ( unfortunately I don't know your name as you didn't sign ) I am sorry your wife felt embarrassed at the entrance but you have to realise that there have to be some limitations . We will have to publish these better next year . The " over-zealous female " you mention was in fact the cash office manager . I would imagine the lady in question was nothing but professional in how she treated you and your wife . I did mention further up this thread that if anyone had any concerns to contact me when at the show ; rather than air problems after the event that we couldn't help with or explain . Sorry you missed the posting . Hopefully we will see you and your wife again next year and the entry restrictions will have been better advertised . Thanks and regards Mike Bartle Operations Manager Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Scottish Modeller Posted February 27, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 27, 2017 Hi all, Well - What a great show! Being there for 4 days is heavy going though - especially as even when you do this there is no certainty about getting to look at everything that is on show! I did manage to have 2 40 sprint sessions around the show though - but it wasn't enough... Anyway, to those of you who came to speak with us or just came to watch what we were doing on the Scottish Modellers Workbenches - a big thanks! Your interest was appreciated by all of us on duty in the Scottish Modellers area, the DEMU stand and on Martin's 2FS layout - Ketton Cement(ish). It's already time to get planning for next year - so we started that on Sunday! Thanks ps - if anyone has photos of Martin's layout - can we get copies with permission to use in his article for the DEMU Members magazine - UPDate. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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