Andy Y Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 In conjunction with a forthcoming feature on Pendon Museum we have arranged a private viewing and guided tour to the museum on the morning of Saturday 28th July 2012. For those who have not visited Pendon before this is a fantastic opportunity to see modelling of the highest standard through the epic Dartmoor and Vale of White Horse scenes at close quarters guided by the expert volunteers. For those who have visited before this is also a social occasion to meet up with fellow members and enjoy the guided tour. Members taking up this opportunity could also combine the visit with lunch in one of the village pubs or to travel a short distance back to Didcot and visit the Great Western Society's Didcot Railway Centre. The cost for the visit is £6.00 per member (a saving on normal adult admission charges) and is payable at the time of booking. Places are limited (a maximum of 50 split into two parties) and will be allocated on a first come, first served basis. Please confirm in this topic if you would like to join us for this excellent day out and also download and complete the attached booking form. All monies collected are paid to the museum and your personal data is not used for any purpose other than the administration of this visit to the museum. Pendon Booking Form.doc Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gordon s Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 Absolutely yes! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted April 13, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 13, 2012 Can Pendon be moved further Southwest ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Natalie Graham Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 Can Pendon be moved further Southwest ? I think the idea is that we visit Pendon, not the other way round. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackRat Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 What about a mini bus or something from down ere then? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baby Deltic Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 What about a mini bus or something from down ere then? Down where? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Bigcheeseplant Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 I have been before, although theres not that modern image, so may give it a miss! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Graham_Muz Posted April 13, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 13, 2012 Despite being mainly of the other railway count me in. I have been following the museums progress, with visits very now and again, since the days of their nissen hut when I was still in short trousers. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest oldlugger Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 If I was in the UK then (which I won't be sadly) I would definitely have come along as I've never seen Pendon. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baby Deltic Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 I haven't been to Pendon for about 15 years. I would go again. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Sidecar Racer Posted April 13, 2012 RMweb Premium Share Posted April 13, 2012 Two here please Andy , self and cornishecile . Booking form being sorted now . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Sidecar Racer Posted April 13, 2012 RMweb Premium Share Posted April 13, 2012 Just off to the postbox . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisf Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 I'm a Friend of Pendon and try to get there at least once a year. It is well worth a visit to view top drawer modelling. Pending the completion of the Vale scene - about another nine years last time I heard - much of the stock destined to run on it is displayed in glass cases and can be examined at close quarters. The same is true of some of the buildings which have not yet been installed. Look at these and you will see perhaps why I am horrified at the prospect of being able to buy a mass-produced model of the Waggon and Horses and other Pendon classics. Also there is John Ahern's seminal Madder Valley layout. This is a product of times when there was to all intents and purposes no r-t-r. It can teach us a great deal about the natural grouping of buildings in the townscape, and, as I noticed on my visit last week, about perspective. Few if any of today's modellers use it and it's our loss. The date of the visit is ringing alarm bells - I think I am due to be in Cumbria - but I'll be there in spirit. Chris Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold SHMD Posted April 13, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 13, 2012 Sorry chaps, I'd love to go but I don't know which continent I will be on then! If I'm in the UK, at the time, then the misses will have a firm hold of me lug hole! Kev . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dukedog Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 Would have liked to come but Sat 28th July is in the middle of my holiday and I don't think SWMBO would like me to postpone that ! Another date and time then a definite may be. Cheers Frank Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
-missy- Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 Hmmmm this is interesting! I am going to say yes, if anything to meet up with other RMWeb users. Living less than 5 miles from Pendon I could easily cycle there, I really should go more often... Missy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gordon s Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 In my best American accent, "you must know my cousin who lives in Clifton Hampden"?...... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium PhilJ W Posted April 13, 2012 RMweb Premium Share Posted April 13, 2012 I visited last year with a party from the Basildon model railway club, most enjoyable. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
edcayton Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 Yes please, put me down for one. I'll try to download this thingy. Do we send it in by post, or do it all on the computer? Ed Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium figworthy Posted April 13, 2012 RMweb Premium Share Posted April 13, 2012 Brilliant idea, and thanks for arranging it. Unfortunately I'm needed elsewhere that day. For those who haven't been, it is well worth the visit. Adrian Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
aberdare Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 Would love to have joined as I had planned to visit this summer. Unfortunately the wife is a non-member and as her carer we will have to visit on another day as we always have to go as a couple. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJS1977 Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 Members taking up this opportunity could also combine the visit with lunch in one of the village pubs or to travel a short distance back to Didcot and visit the Great Western Society's Didcot Railway Centre. Pendon Booking Form.doc Alternatively, if you like the "black stuff" (or 08 diesels!), it's also the Cholsey & Wallingford Railway's "Guinness Weekend" that day, again only a short distance from Pendon. Not sure what my plans for the date are yet - my diary only seems to go up to June (and even then there are pages missing!). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcm@gwr Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 In my opinion it is the pinnicle of modelling excellence, it doesn't matter what your modelling interests are; steam or diesel, modern or historic, you cannot fail to be impressed by the standard and quality of the work. I went last year and was shown some amazing details by one of the guides that I would have missed otherwise, when was the last time you saw a 4mm robin on a fork handle! Jeff Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dicky W Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 Andy - put me down too! Thanks Richard Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 45156 Posted April 14, 2012 RMweb Premium Share Posted April 14, 2012 Sorry not able to go - too far and too soon after the annual holiday, but a lovely move and I'll be there in spirit - hope the day goes well for all. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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