peterw Posted April 12, 2017 Share Posted April 12, 2017 (edited) Somerset Railway Modellers Club is pleased to announce that Rail Ex Taunton returns this year on 21st & 22nd October 2017. The show will be bigger (and hopefully better) than any previous year as we have managed to secure a large additional exhibition space previously used for weddings. This development has enabled us to increase the layout count to approx. 30 and increase the trade support. Opening TimesSat 21st Oct 2017 10.00 to 5.00Sun 22nd Oct 2017 10.00 to 4.00 VenueTaunton SchoolStaplegrove RoadTauntonTA2 6ADFully accessible level venue.Fantastic catering in the historic main school restaurant, including Sunday roast.First aid cover.Updates and DevelopmentsWebsite: http://www.somersetrmc.org.uk/Rail-EX/index.htmlTwitter: @RailEx25Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RAILEXTAUNTON 2017 Layout List (Dimensions approximate) Abingdon Branch OO Gauge with 24ft viewing lengthAngst-Lesspork OO9 Gauge with 9ft viewing lengthApa Park and Apagele N Gauge with 9ft viewing lengthBrewhouse Lane OO Gauge with 6ft viewing lengthBrixham Bay N Gauge with 8ft viewing lengthBurnham Constable O Gauge with 28ft viewing lengthBw Dulelshausen HO Gauge with 4ft viewing lengthCity Basin Goods N Gauge with 8ft viewing length Compagne Desgravillons et du Sable de la Brettone Gn15 gauge with 3ft viewing lengthDogrigol OO9 Gauge with 4ft viewing length Ernie's Halt OO9 Gauge with 5ft viewing lengthFeltham Road MPD OO Gauge with 6ft viewing length Franwood TMD OO Gauge with 5ft viewing length Gweek North Quay O16.5 Gauge with 20ft viewing lengthLakebank 3mm Gauge with 8ft viewing lengthLaramie Engine Terminal O Gauge with 14ft viewing lengthLongreach N gauge with 16ft viewing lengthMidsummer End N Gauge with 7ft viewing lengthMilton Abbas O Gauge with 30ft viewing lengthMuch Murkle OO Gauge with 13ft viewing lengthNorth Hurst OO Gauge with 33ft viewing lengthBradford on Tone (Oake) OO Gauge with 20ft viewing lengthPhoenix Road N Gauge with 10ft viewing lengthRS Tower HO Gauge with 32ft viewing lengthSafety First OO Gauge with 8ft viewing lengthSouth Junction EM Gauge with 30ft viewing lengthTal Coed OO9 Gauge with 4ft viewing lengthThe Shed O Gauge with 8ft viewing lengthThornbury Hill OO Gauge with 42ft viewing lengthTipham OO Gauge with 10ft viewing lengthWheal Anna OO Gauge with 15ft viewing lengthWyandotte Sidings HO Gauge with 23ft viewing length 2017 Trade Stands ABC Model Railways NEW FOR 2017 Attwood AggregatesBurnham & District Model Club Limited Edition WagonsBook Law Publications LARGER STAND IN 2017Alan Ward CollectionCheltenham Model Centre LARGER STAND IN 2017DCCTrain Automation LARGER STAND IN 2017Dirty Boy Weathering by Lord and ButlerDon Bishop PhotographyGreen Scene H & A Models NEW FOR 2017 Kato N Gauge NEW FOR 2017Keith’s Bits and Pieces NEW FOR 2017Kytes LightsMegapoints Controllers NEW FOR 2017Platform 3 Models NEW FOR 2017Railroom Electronics LARGER STAND IN 2017Somerset Railway Modellers SalesRay Heard Model Railways LARGER STAND IN 2017Severn ModelsSigns on SiteTools 2000Wessex WagonsWeston Models 2017 Provisional Societies/AssociationsOO9 Society Edited September 29, 2017 by peterw 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
peterw Posted May 30, 2017 Author Share Posted May 30, 2017 Over the past few months there have been a few changes to the original trader and layout list, these are as follows, Layouts Bridport has been replaced by Felthan Road MPD (OO) Seven Ash has been replaced by Bw Dugelsheim (HO) Additional layout added North Hurst (OO) Total number of layouts stands at 29. Traders AAR Models have been replaced by H & A Models (New for 2017) Website has been updated to reflect these changes and provide more layout information - please take a look http://www.somersetrmc.org.uk/Rail-EX/index.html Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Ramrig Posted September 26, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 26, 2017 Safety First listed above is also called Power for Life and can be seen in the latest BRM for October 2017. or better still see it in the flesh at the exhibition Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
peterw Posted October 6, 2017 Author Share Posted October 6, 2017 Only two weeks to go until Rail Ex TAUNTON the annual exhibition organised by Somerset Railway Modellers Club. The website has had a final update this evening to reflect the significant changes to the show for 2017 due to the expansion of our traditional venue, Taunton School, Greater number of layouts than ever before: 32 http://www.somersetrmc.org.uk/Rail-EX/layouts.html More trade support than ever before: 23 http://www.somersetrmc.org.uk/Rail-EX/traders.html Brand new trade support: 6 Traditional trade stands with a larger presence: 4 No. of new roads built at a cost in excess of £20 million pounds linking motorway to the venue: 1 http://www.somersetrmc.org.uk/Rail-EX/directions.html Number of exhibition halls: 3 Price of new 2 day ticket: £10 http://www.somersetrmc.org.uk/Rail-EX/index.html No. of pages in show guide obtained by donation: 28 http://www.somersetrmc.org.uk/Rail-EX/Show%20Guide.html No. of meats available for Sunday lunch: 3 (Beef, Turkey & Pork) Minutes to walk from train station: 15 http://www.somersetrmc.org.uk/Rail-EX/directions.html No. of family/child friendly trails around venue: 2 http://www.somersetrmc.org.uk/Rail-EX/Family%20Fun.htm No. of sleepless nights experienced: Countless No. of new demonstrations: 1 http://www.somersetrmc.org.uk/Rail-EX/demos.html The website (http://www.somersetrmc.org.uk/Rail-EX/index.html) is a comprehensive source of information about the show and has a dedicated page (http://www.somersetrmc.org.uk/Rail-EX/2017%20Plans.html) outlining the changes in place for this BIGGER & BETTER show. We hope you enjoy the show. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Captain Kernow Posted October 7, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 7, 2017 No. of new roads built at a cost in excess of £20 million pounds linking motorway to the venue: 1 http://www.somersetrmc.org.uk/Rail-EX/directions.html Yes, you too can now get to drive along approx a quarter of a mile of the formation of the old Taunton Goods Avoiding lines, on the new Taunton Northern Inner Relief road (or whatever they finally decided to call it). A project that was indeed hugely expensive, appallingly managed and of questionable value to the council tax payers of Somerset. Significant alterations to the layout of various sidings and a vital telecoms cable route were necessary on the Network Rail side, but at least we got three brand new sidings out of it (it was necessary to be quite firm with the council about that last bit, mind). 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
doddger10 Posted October 15, 2017 Share Posted October 15, 2017 Hi All Phil and me will be at the show with Tipham, please say hello, Phil doesn't bite if you give him a beer. Steve 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Donw Posted October 17, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 17, 2017 Looking forward to the show hope to see you all there. Don Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcf Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 (edited) Hi All, Looking forward to the show, a first for The Shed. Hope to see a few old friends. Rob Edited October 18, 2017 by rcf 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold nickwood Posted October 18, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 18, 2017 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Donw Posted October 18, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 18, 2017 It will be nice to see you again Rob with the Shed and looking forward to seeing Much Markle. Don Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold nickwood Posted October 18, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 18, 2017 It will be nice to see you again Rob with the Shed and looking forward to seeing Much Markle. Don You won't be seeing Much Markle, but you will see Much Murkle Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Donw Posted October 18, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 18, 2017 You won't be seeing Much Markle, but you will see Much Murkle Ah that's my fingers thinking they know best again. Don Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
peterw Posted October 19, 2017 Author Share Posted October 19, 2017 Rail Ex Taunton at Taunton School is only a couple of days away (Sat 21 Oct and Sun 22nd Oct). Some people refer to the show as the 'Taunton Eatathon' due to the quality and quantity of food served in the Taunton School restaurant. The menu this year is, BREAKFAST (8.00 to 10.45) Toast, Bacon or Sausage Baps SATURDAY LUNCH (11.30 to 2.00) Lasagna Chicken Korma Steak & Kidney Pie Battered Cod & Chips Spinach & Ricotta Cannelloni Apple Sponge & Custard SUNDAY LUNCH (11.30 to 2.00) Roast Topside of Beef & Yorkshire Pudding Roast Turkey & Cranberry Sauce Roast Pork & Apple Sauce Vegetable Curry Apple & Apricot Crumble & Custard Hopefully see you on Sat 21st or Sun 22nd Oct and remember there are 32 quality layouts supported by 23 trade stands to compliment the food. If you do not like crowds then the Sunday would be the better experience. Even 'Storm Brian' is coming to see the show on Saturday! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Oldddudders Posted October 19, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 19, 2017 And what about those of us who only want a ham or cheese roll? Must we bring our own? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
peterw Posted October 19, 2017 Author Share Posted October 19, 2017 And what about those of us who only want a ham or cheese roll? Must we bring our own? The usual sandwiches, rolls, crisps and cakes are available as well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveC32 Posted October 21, 2017 Share Posted October 21, 2017 (edited) Just got back from this exhibition, a great show with plenty of variety. Job well done Mr Pike. Oh and we successfully completed the Food Triathalon - Breakfast, Lunch and Afternoon Tea Edited October 21, 2017 by SteveC32 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham456 Posted October 21, 2017 Share Posted October 21, 2017 Yes just enjoyed the show, you can bring back next year H and A models a fest of wagon kits and paint and transfers, well stocked up with a winters worth of wagon building, layouts were OK as well all right more than OK excellent But the biggest problem was deciding between bacon or sausage rolls for dinner 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
devonseasider Posted October 21, 2017 Share Posted October 21, 2017 But the biggest problem was deciding between bacon or sausage rolls for dinner I saw someone putting tomato ketchup onto a sausage butty - how can you do that & then eat it? Brown sauce, yes, but sausage butties & tomato ketchup just don't go together! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham456 Posted October 22, 2017 Share Posted October 22, 2017 I saw someone putting tomato ketchup onto a sausage butty - how can you do that & then eat it? Brown sauce, yes, but sausage butties & tomato ketchup just don't go together! Well that might well have been ME ! I ask you how can the human stomach tolerate brown sauce on sausages Uggh! Running a B&B I can tell you tomato sauce consumption far exceeds the brown uck! Tempted to go back to the show again today for more ! .....of the show that is 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
exmoordave Posted October 22, 2017 Share Posted October 22, 2017 I saw someone putting tomato ketchup onto a sausage butty - how can you do that & then eat it? Brown sauce, yes, but sausage butties & tomato ketchup just don't go together! How can you say that, you swine! That's a breach of his human rights to deny someone putting tomato ketchup onto his sausage sarnie! I shall get the Tomato Sauce Police knocking on your door sunshine.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Oldddudders Posted October 22, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 22, 2017 The usual sandwiches, rolls, crisps and cakes are available as well.By the time I got to the refectory, about 1400, it seemed sandwiches and rolls had been exhausted, but the polite man in the corridor advised me that bacon baps were still available, and a young lady - presumably a sixth-former - made me one while I waited. I greatly enjoyed the show, spent a bit of money, felt my trip from Torquay had been more than worthwhile. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Donw Posted October 22, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 22, 2017 By the time I got to the refectory, about 1400, it seemed sandwiches and rolls had been exhausted, but the polite man in the corridor advised me that bacon baps were still available, and a young lady - presumably a sixth-former - made me one while I waited. I greatly enjoyed the show, spent a bit of money, felt my trip from Torquay had been more than worthwhile. Glad you had a good time. I hope some of the cakes were left to tempt you. I don't have the figures to know if attendance was up, if so that could be why the sandwiches had run out Unfortunately I didn't see you to say hello Don Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Oldddudders Posted October 22, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 22, 2017 Glad you had a good time. I hope some of the cakes were left to tempt you. I don't have the figures to know if attendance was up, if so that could be why the sandwiches had run out Unfortunately I didn't see you to say hello Don I thought I caught sight of you, Don, but you were in earnest conversation with someone, so it was not the moment to say hello! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
devonseasider Posted October 22, 2017 Share Posted October 22, 2017 (edited) lots of unsavory & unfriendly things Be careful - this thread's in danger of turning into the sossij butty sauce wars. If that happens it'll attract all the wrong people & then it's only a matter of time before it ends up like the Peco bull#### bullhead/ MRJ & 4mm gauge wars threads - locked! And then you'll be sorry. Edited October 22, 2017 by devonseasider Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDJR7F88 Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 (edited) My first visit to the show and was certainly not disappointed! Very well set out, excellent selection of trade, and of course lots and lots of stunning layouts! Will certainly be back next year. Edited October 23, 2017 by SDJR7F88 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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