RMweb Premium Lambton58 Posted November 23, 2013 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 23, 2013 Mixed feelings about Warley this year. Some of the layouts and the modelling were outstanding (Porthcullin, Melton Mowbray, Fencehouses, The Gresley Beat, Gindsweid, Albion Yard, both Corris (Corrii? Corrids? Corridea?) Braysdown & Writhlington and Burnham on Sea especially spring to mind) and were worth seeing but overall I think this was the least enjoyable Warley show I've been to. [ Rant mode] I'm sorry say that my negativity is largely down to the behaviour of other visitors. I hate to raise the spectre of well rehearsed hobby horses, but I think if another bl**dy rucksck had hit me around the head or a camera wielding arm struck out in front of me then I might not have been held responsible for my actions!! Why can't people show some consideration for others? Generally today people seemed rude, selfish and intent on pushing to get to the front. One incident summed it up neatly for me - towards the end of the day a chap dropped one of his crutches, three of us moved quickly towards him to pick up the crutch, Well that's not true, 2 of us did the third quickened up so he could get past asap, stepping over the crutch as he went by. And then there's the question of others personal hygiene... Sad to say but if this had been my first visit (not my 15th!) then I'm not sure I would willing go back. Whether I do will depend on the layouts appearing next year, but they're going to have to be good! [/Rant mode] Ralph Lambton58 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hornbyandbf3fan Posted November 23, 2013 Share Posted November 23, 2013 The Bachmann and Hornby roadshows for those interested https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G-uKcvO3wQY Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Lambton58 Posted November 23, 2013 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 23, 2013 Same Me too - probably no bad thing! Only £4 on an HMRS book on brake vans so the bank manager will be happy Spent more on tea for Mr Flying Pig of this parish!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Lambton58 Posted November 23, 2013 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 23, 2013 A couple or three photos: Gindsweid Detail of the LNBNGR Baldwin tank on show. Nicely lit, this wasn't a model!! The always lovely Porthcullin Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodenhead Posted November 23, 2013 Share Posted November 23, 2013 The Bachmann and Hornby roadshows for those interested Was Dapol's bare? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hornbyandbf3fan Posted November 23, 2013 Share Posted November 23, 2013 I didn't see anything Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold big jim Posted November 23, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 23, 2013 Was Dapol's bare? seemed to be, the stand just apeared to be a retail unit as such (unless i missed something) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Flying Pig Posted November 23, 2013 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 23, 2013 Some more photos for you. Sorry for the sometimes dodgy quality, my camcorder is never happy. I'll be uploading a video later if anyones interested. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bodmin16 Posted November 23, 2013 Share Posted November 23, 2013 That is very clever..... ...... and after watching the anvil scene and model railway I half expected the dog to cock it's leg. I particularly liked the door opening on the rail car and the passenger apparently getting on! If you look very carefully in the video you will notice tha the passenger disappears and reappears from the shelter (station seat on a turntable), then there is the silouhette of the passenger sitting down or getting up in the railcar.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold big jim Posted November 23, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 23, 2013 i never spotted that! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodenhead Posted November 23, 2013 Share Posted November 23, 2013 That's sad then, biggest showcase window of the year and nothing, not even existing stuff to show off. I've noticed a upturn in activity and interaction on Facebook so I was hoping there would be a proper relaunch at Warley. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJS1977 Posted November 24, 2013 Share Posted November 24, 2013 RE: Below photo as posted earlier by hornbyandbf3fan Hoping that these were the right type of cattle following some correspondance in MREMag a few weeks ago! What's wrong with that cow? ;-) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucazone Posted November 24, 2013 Share Posted November 24, 2013 Not unexpected to me. Since the departure of George as MD, Dapol has become a bit reclusive. Maybe the impact of the recesssion finally hit but certainly this year theres been nothing to entice or inspire me to purchase. Maybe George didnt always deliver, but he kept my attention Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gismorail Posted November 24, 2013 Share Posted November 24, 2013 Well another Warley Show done and survived. As has been mentioned above the normal idiots with rucksacks and bad whiffs have been tolerated and hard earned cash has been spent on items that could not be resisted. OMG we are a strange lot ,,,,,,,, Centre piece the 'Unknown Warrior' wow who could not fail to be moved by this amazing project....... it certainly kicked my arse to be sure, as I only live 7 miles away from were this is being assembled and I haven't done anything towards it. Well that's going to change as I signed up today Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJS1977 Posted November 24, 2013 Share Posted November 24, 2013 Took loads of photos but for some reason the Forum isn't letting me link to them right now :-( Enjoyed myself but spent far too much money! In particular I think I may have been "taken advantage of" by the trader selling drill bit sets advertised on large posters/banners as "Lifetime Guarantee - never buy another drill bit again". On speaking to him he informed me that if I broke one all I had to do was to return it to them and they would replace it for free. As I'm somewhat hamfisted when it comes to drills, I bought a set, and he slipped a copy of the guarantee inside the case. Just now I've looked at the guarantee and found it differs from what I was told: - The guarantee is limited to ten years. - In order to claim against the guarantee, it is necessary to return the entire set (incurring higher postage costs). - There is also a £5 admin charge for any claims to cover their return postage of the set etc. All of which seems less than what was advertised. Just flagging this up to warn others.... I will take this up with them by email tomorrow, however I was wondering if it would be possible for someone to take a surreptitious photo of the advertising on the stand for me - just in case? Many thanks Richard Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DLPG Posted November 24, 2013 Share Posted November 24, 2013 Really enjoyable day. Some excellent layouts. Someone commented about pushing about. I too witnessed ignorance. No need and there are kids in attendance. My only complaint were the arses! I managed to spend, some bargains on the Bachmann stall and some bits from the Parkside Dundas stall. Disappointed nothing new from Hornby or Bachmann for the event. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium OnTheBranchline Posted November 24, 2013 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 24, 2013 Enjoyed my. annual trek to Warley, met a few friends and enjoyed the whole show. German and Dutch layouts were huge and very good. Made a few purchases and came away happy big thanks to all those at Warley MRC. who put on the show and to all the trade, society support and of course the exhibitors who work so hard to make the show so good. Did you buy the Star then? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hornbyandbf3fan Posted November 24, 2013 Share Posted November 24, 2013 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=irdheHcyHY4 The video Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammy Posted November 24, 2013 Share Posted November 24, 2013 Off to warley and got money burning a hole into pocket let me at it!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hornbyandbf3fan Posted November 24, 2013 Share Posted November 24, 2013 What's with the disagree? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gruffalo Posted November 24, 2013 Share Posted November 24, 2013 Off to warley and got money burning a hole into pocket let me at it!!! Freshly showered, deodorised, camera-less and without rucksack we hope! Enjoy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gruffalo Posted November 24, 2013 Share Posted November 24, 2013 What's with the disagree? I don't know why someone would mark this as disagreeing. I guess it was a mistake but don't take it to heart, there are more important things in life about which to get stressed - I know, my heart has the scars! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammy Posted November 24, 2013 Share Posted November 24, 2013 Aomits forgot back pack full off bricks ready to smack peoplel Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium GraemeWatson Posted November 24, 2013 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 24, 2013 Survived. Somewhat surprised at the revelation of about five remaining Dapol models of Western Enterprise at the Steam museum stand, and "accidentally" bought one. Oh well! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
298 Posted November 24, 2013 Share Posted November 24, 2013 What's with the disagree? Probably the usual "videoing and photography at shows" cornundrum...? I liked the general gloominess over Oulton, with lightning provided by camera flashes. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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