RMweb Premium Mike Bellamy Posted February 1, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 1, 2015 Mickleover Model Railway Group Presents Derby Model Railway Exhibition 9th & 10th May 2015 Saturday 10.30am - 5.30pm Sunday 10.00am - 4.30pm Admission £7 (accompanied children free) This year at our amazing new venue - THE ROUNDHOUSE The Roundhouse is now part of Derby College but started life in 1839 as part of the North Midland Railway's Derby workshops, later becoming well known as part of Derby Loco Works before eventual closure and dereliction. A Grade 2* listed building, The Roundhouse has now been fully restored as can be seen from the photo below This is a move that has been forced on us by a combination of circumstances that have unfolded over the past 18 months. As many of you know, for many years we held our show at one of the premier city centre locations, The Assembly Rooms in the heart of the City. However with each change of manager we had to renegotiate the costs, with the final straw being a decision that as we were not paying a ‘commercial rate’ they wanted to increase the costs by around 10% every year until we met their expectations. We realised that this was unsustainable and looked at several alternatives, settling on Moorways Sports Centre at a much reduced cost. This worked well but more recently the City Council decided to build a multi purpose sports and events area (more commonly known locally as ‘The Velodrome’). It was obvious that this signalled the end of Moorways as they refused to accept our booking for 2015. We had considered a move back to the Assembly Rooms but a serious fire there last year destroyed the plant room and so there is no electricity, water supply, heating or air conditioning – all services have been destroyed and it remains closed with no decision about its future. As a result we are very pleased to be able to announce that the 2015 show will go ahead at The Roundhouse which is part of Derby College and has been subjected to a multi million pound restoration to form the perfect exhibition venue as can be seen above. Their website gives a lot more information about the history of the building, and the restoration which led to the reopening at the end of 2009. Of course for those travelling by train, it is right next to Derby Station ! http://roundhouse-events.co.uk/(have a look at the 360 virtual tour) Further information will be sent nearer to the show date – look out for adverts with the details in magazines and updates here on RMweb. Supported By PECO EDIT BRITISH OUTLINE LAYOUTS NOW LISTED IN #40 http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/95551-derby-the-roundhouse-9-10-may-2015/page-2&do=findComment&comment=1786352 AMERICAN AND CONTINENTAL LAYOUTS NOW LISTED IN #41 http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/95551-derby-the-roundhouse-9-10-may-2015/page-2&do=findComment&comment=1788658 TRADE NOW LISTED IN #42 http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/95551-derby-the-roundhouse-9-10-may-2015/page-2&do=findComment&comment=1802058 . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poor Old Bruce Posted February 2, 2015 Share Posted February 2, 2015 Sorry Mike but the Roundhouse was actually built by the North Midland railway. The Midland railway wasn't formed until 1844 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PenrithBeacon Posted February 2, 2015 Share Posted February 2, 2015 That is an extraordinary venue!!! Bit far north for me however. Regards Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Mike Bellamy Posted February 2, 2015 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted February 2, 2015 Sorry Mike but the Roundhouse was actually built by the North Midland railway. The Midland railway wasn't formed until 1844 Thanks Richard - original posting now corrected. The Roundhouse have it correct on their history page but I got my information from the flyer that Alex prepared - as we have just had 10,000 printed I guess it's too late to do anything about that ! The Roundhouse at Derby is the world's first and oldest surviving railway roundhouse. It was originally developed in 1839 by four rival rail companies, including North Midland Railway (NMR) for whom George Stephenson and his son Robert were engineers. Robert was responsible for the engineering of the NMR buildings on the site, including the world's first railway roundhouse, built for the princely sum of £62,000. . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poor Old Bruce Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 I don't know where the "four rival rail companies" are from. The Midland was formed by the amalgamation ot three complimentary railways: the North Midland, Midland Counties and the Birmingham and Derby Junction Railways. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pstanton Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 Well, whatever , the Roundhouse has its Guinness award which really sets its history, not to be missed! Peter Stanton Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diesel Dayz Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 Has Alex booked a load of triangular shaped layouts. If not it's a missed opportunity to try to get sponsorship off Dairylea Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Ian Hargrave Posted February 5, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 5, 2015 Well done for a superb photo intro .Great shot! Immediately grabs the attention .A venue which could host a showcase event for many years.Excellent if arriving by rail.....which is the sensible way as parking in Derby can be problematic. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Mike Bellamy Posted February 6, 2015 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted February 6, 2015 Well done for a superb photo intro .Great shot! Immediately grabs the attention .A venue which could host a showcase event for many years.Excellent if arriving by rail.....which is the sensible way as parking in Derby can be problematic. Thanks Ian - that's an official publicity shot the College let us use. Have you seen their website where they have a 360 view shot from the centre - most impressive. Regarding parking, there are a number of spaces on site and The Roundhouse has the use of the car parks of some of the nearby businesses as they are not in use over the weekend. We are waiting for the details to be finalised but in the past they have arranged for their own security staff and students to control parking with a £1 charge to cover their costs. Further details will be advised nearer the time although as you say, travelling by train is the best option . . . . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold RedgateModels Posted February 6, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 6, 2015 Nowhere for the Scooby? I'll not be there ..... Flippin trains, I'll park on the cripple sidings access road Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold roundhouse Posted February 6, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 6, 2015 Looks like a superb venue. This is where they hold the annual Derby beer fest which we have not yet been able to do, ironically due to taking layouts to shows!! Might have to plan a beer trip in May to Derby to conicide with this show!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Ian Hargrave Posted February 6, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 6, 2015 For those of us living within Derbyshire or even Uttoxeter,Burton on Trent and Sheffield,the added incentive of using the train is,of course,The Derbyshire Wayfarer concession. Unlimited travel,train or bus,for £12 or £6 over 60's. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
leopardml2341 Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 Roundhouse - there are actually two beerfests in Derby per year! If you need any local knowledge for 'off the beaten track' alehouses - PM me. Rgds, Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Mike Bellamy Posted February 6, 2015 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted February 6, 2015 Thanks for the reminders about the Beer Fest - now it's been mentioned, I have found the details for those who want to visit Derby before our show The National Winter Fest is Weds 11th to Sat 14th February http://nwaf.org.uk/ The Summer Fest was usually held in the Assembly Rooms but following the fire last year it was relocated to a large marquee in the market Place - I can't see a confirmed date yet but it will be in July http://www.derbycamra.org.uk/summer-beer-festival/ Ian - thanks for the info about the local travel concessions - I'll pass that on to Alex . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Ramrig Posted February 6, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 6, 2015 A few more shots Another area the exhibition will be in (minus the Drapes) On the wall in the entrance is a painting of times past. More to follow..................................... including another ghostly reminder of the past!!!! Edit for spelling Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Mike Bellamy Posted February 7, 2015 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted February 7, 2015 Couple of great photos there Steve - thanks for sharing those with us. The area with the drapes is the College Library which is designed to have the central area available for exhibitions and if we manage to cover our costs then there is another room beyond there that could also be used for more exhibition space . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Enterprisingwestern Posted February 8, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 8, 2015 The National Winter Fest is Weds 11th to Sat 14th February http://nwaf.org.uk/ . Will be giving that a try on thursday! Mike. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyram Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 Will be giving that a try on thursday! Mike. I will be there on Thursday too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Mike Bellamy Posted February 11, 2015 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted February 11, 2015 Thanks for the reminders about the Beer Fest - now it's been mentioned, I have found the details for those who want to visit Derby before our show The National Winter Fest is Weds 11th to Sat 14th February http://nwaf.org.uk/ Will be giving that a try on thursday! I will be there on Thursday too. Thank you both for volunteering to visit the Beer Festival - please feedback any comments about the venue - if they have good ideas we want to copy them but if there are issues we want to learn from their mistakes. Thanks . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Young Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 Mike, Last year's winter ale festival in the Roundhouse was excellent, though memories of the detail are a little hazy...... Shall have to make a return reconnaissance trip later this week... Cheers, Andrew Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold roundhouse Posted February 11, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 11, 2015 Mike, Last year's winter ale festival in the Roundhouse was excellent, though memories of the detail are a little hazy...... Shall have to make a return reconnaissance trip later this week... Cheers, Andrew You are making me envious!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Enterprisingwestern Posted February 11, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 11, 2015 Thank you both for volunteering to visit the Beer Festival - please feedback any comments about the venue - if they have good ideas we want to copy them but if there are issues we want to learn from their mistakes. Thanks . As I will be arriving about 7.30 I'd better get my feedback in by 8 o clock then, even some women look good with beer goggles on! Mike. I will be there on Thursday too. Look for the DEFine crew, probably roped together so as not to lose any combatants. Mike. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Mike Bellamy Posted February 11, 2015 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted February 11, 2015 Mike, Last year's winter ale festival in the Roundhouse was excellent, though memories of the detail are a little hazy...... Shall have to make a return reconnaissance trip later this week... Andy - I should have known you would be there - at least it's not far to the station to get you home again. Remember that it's reports about the venue we want - not the quality or quantity of beer consumed. Hope you all enjoy your night out and don't suffer too much the next morning. . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyram Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 Mike I have been to several events at the Roundhouse. It is a great venue any information you need just give me a shout. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted February 12, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 12, 2015 A few more shots Another area the exhibition will be in (minus the Drapes) IMG_5050.jpg If you kept the drapes and put your own club's "Farkham" layout there, it would blend into the background.......................... Cheers, Mick Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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