Catkins Posted April 29, 2015 Share Posted April 29, 2015 I've booked my train tickets for Saturday. it looks like I could be an expensive show, and I really should measure the back of my car (Renault Clio) with the seats down!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Mike Bellamy Posted April 29, 2015 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted April 29, 2015 UPDATES Slight changes made to the following entries on previous page British Layout list in #40 17 Feb Continental / USA Layout list #41 19 Feb Trade list #42 2 March Societies etc seem to have been missed - my mistake and I'll but them into a separate list - Scalefour Society now confirmed as attending. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Mike Bellamy Posted April 29, 2015 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted April 29, 2015 Societies 7mm Narrow Gauge Association DEMU European Railway Society Famous Trains Mickleover Model Railway Group Scalefour Society N Gauge Society NMRA Scenic demo - John Ward Swiss Railway Society Apologies for not posting this in February with the layout and trader lists! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Mike Bellamy Posted April 29, 2015 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted April 29, 2015 Parking May I first of all say that the photo below shows how close we are to the station and so that is obviously the recommended way to travel - just remember to exit the station over the bridge to Pride Park and do not exit onto Railway Terrace / Midland Road. Parking at The Roundhouse is the responsibility of Derby College and there will be a charge of £1 which they make for all of their external activities (I have paid this in the past for the Antiques Fair). You will be directed by their staff and students to the available spaces which will be the visitors car park off the small roundabout by the bridge, the staff car park behind the Roundhouse with the entrance just before the building and they also have access to the large car park at InterFleet Technology which is to the right.Do not go to the station car park which is towards the bottom right of the photo as you will have to pay full rate (£7) for that. There are more College buildings out of shot further over to the right with additional parking and there is also a large pay and display car park that is £4.50 all day. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Mike Bellamy Posted April 30, 2015 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted April 30, 2015 We are now the featured event on the Roundhouse advertising Bloghttp://www.roundhouse-events.co.uk/blog/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
long island jack Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 I'll be there with Helm, probably it's last show, come along and say helloooooo! Ray Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium ELTEL Posted May 2, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 2, 2015 Alstone Quay Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluebottle Posted May 4, 2015 Share Posted May 4, 2015 Snapped this neat little layout at Mansfield a couple of years back. Worth a look at Derby! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium ELTEL Posted May 4, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 4, 2015 Alstone Quay Unfortunately due to circumstances beyond my control I am having to withdraw Alstone Quay from the Derby exhibition this coming weekend. I hope it's a great exhibition Terry Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
50030 Posted May 4, 2015 Share Posted May 4, 2015 Snapped this neat little layout at Mansfield a couple of years back. Worth a look at Derby! werrington road (2).jpg Yes I will be there exhibiting 'Werrington road', please come and say hello if your there. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Mike Bellamy Posted May 5, 2015 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted May 5, 2015 Unfortunately due to circumstances beyond my control I am having to withdraw Alstone Quay from the Derby exhibition this coming weekend. Sorry to hear that Terry - perhaps next year then ?? Mike Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium ELTEL Posted May 5, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 5, 2015 Sorry to hear that Terry - perhaps next year then ??Mike I have had the invite for 2016 this morning. Terry Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
br2975 Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 Paul and I are looking forward to bringing along Ranelagh Bridge..For me, this will be my first visit to the 'roundhouse' since I took these photos...........Brian R Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poor Old Bruce Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 Found a couple of photos inside the roundhouse in 1982. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Mike Bellamy Posted May 7, 2015 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted May 7, 2015 Thanks to Brian for those two great photos showing the future of British Rail - and of course one will soon be produced by Rapido. Many thanks also to Richard for the two great shots of the interior of the Roundhouse when it was used for crane repair - it's interesting to compare those with the photo in my first posting. As an additional attraction not listed above, we will have two 7mm scratchbuilt breakdown cranes on display as another link to the past history of this impressive building. Mike Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Mike Bellamy Posted May 7, 2015 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted May 7, 2015 UPDATE FOR ROAD TRAVEL Please ensure that you follow the map and our yellow signs. You must head for Pride Park and/or follow the football ground signs (IPro Stadium). Although the Roundhouse is next to the Station do not follow the main signs to the Station otherwise you will find yourself on the wrong side of the tracks with no road access to the College or the Roundhouse without a detour as shown below. Once in Pride Park then you can follow the usual red station signs as these lead towards the alternative car park (but don't use it as it's £7 !) There have also been questions about catering as we didn't mention this in earlier posts - light refreshments will be for sale by the College although as this is our first time at a new venue, we can't be absolutely sure what they will have available. Whatever we get has to be better than the burger van the Council sent to the Sports Centre a few years ago !! Those who fancy something more substantial (perhaps after the show) will find a couple of food serving pubs very nearby (Harvester and Merlin), plus the Pride Park area has Burger King, McDonalds, KFC, Pizza Hut, Frankie and Benny, Subway, a Mexican Grill plus others that I've forgotten ! Hope that helps Mike Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Ramrig Posted May 7, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 7, 2015 A few more shots Another area the exhibition will be in (minus the Drapes) IMG_5050.jpg On the wall in the entrance is a painting of times past. IMG_5055.jpg More to follow..................................... including another ghostly reminder of the past!!!! Edit for spelling As promised above a link to the past. If I can find the shot here use to be a footbridge over the station directly to the Roundhouse for Management(?). This was removed many years ago (1980's I think) when the station was redeveloped. When the Roundhouse was restored they replaced the former doorway with a window. you can still see the holes in the steelwork where the bridge was attached to the building. If you zoom in closely a ghoslty figure is approaching over the bridge................................ Matthew Kirtley on his way to work! Take a look for yourself on Saturday ...................... or Sunday if you prefer! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Mike Bellamy Posted May 8, 2015 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted May 8, 2015 Local paper just been delivered which includes a great article by Alex Hall Exhibition Manager about the show - it makes a pleasant change to the usual rubbish local papers publish saying 'how chuffed we are' at our exhibition ! This has also reminded me about our official opening by local railwayman and historian Brian Radford who has written several books on the Midland Railway, its routes through the Peaks and the history of Derby Works. Brian was also instrumental in the original Midland Railway Trust project in partnership with the City and County Councils which eventually led to the developments at Butterley. See the article here - including a photo of Glenn and Graham's Aberdeen Kirkhill layout http://www.derbytelegraph.co.uk/Derby-Roundhouse-new-venue-Mickleover-Model/story-26459091-detail/story.html Mike Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Bridge Posted May 8, 2015 Share Posted May 8, 2015 We have successfully loaded Tipham into Phil's car, all that needs to happen now is for him to find his way to Derby and hope that he remembers to pick Ian up on the way. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Mallard60022 Posted May 8, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 8, 2015 I am very much looking forward to attending on Sunday and also meeting up with Phil of Tipham! This venue is a must attend feature for this show. Phil @36E Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poor Old Bruce Posted May 8, 2015 Share Posted May 8, 2015 As promised above a link to the past. If I can find the shot here use to be a footbridge over the station directly to the Roundhouse for Management(?). This was removed many years ago (1980's I think) when the station was redeveloped. When the Roundhouse was restored they replaced the former doorway with a window. you can still see the holes in the steelwork where the bridge was attached to the building. That footbridge was known as the 'Staff Bridge'. Dirty shop-floor (waged) workers who actually did the work to keep the railways going (as opposed to the 'office staff') weren't allowed to use the bridge unless they used the train to get to work. The bridge accessed the office block, there was no direct access to the roundhouse itself. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold NeilHB Posted May 8, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 8, 2015 One more bump before tomorrow - will be there tomorrow with some bits on display from my Elsbridge Wharf layout (http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/97585-elsbridge-wharf-1906-neilhbs-layout/page-3&do=findComment&comment=1882747) - I'll be on the 7mmNGA stand with Tim and co so come and say hello! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Mike Bellamy Posted May 8, 2015 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted May 8, 2015 I hate Round buildings ! ! Just taken 3 hours to measure up, mark out the floor and set up the tables then back again at 6.00am to get everyone in. This is turning into a very different type of show and we're all looking forward to a great weekend. Roundhouse staff have been incredibly helpful - it's just a pity that it's costing us about double what we paid at the Sports Hall and so we hope to get lots of visitors to help cover our additional costs. Plenty of seating in both the Roundhouse and the Library and we have been making arrangements to get people undercover if the weather turns against us. As usual we will sell tickets to the queue to get everyone in quicker. Tours behind the scenes at the Roundhouse will also be available. I think that's about all I can update you on for tonight . . . . . hope everyone has a safe journey and remember that Sunday is always the quieter day. Mike Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold RedgateModels Posted May 8, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 8, 2015 Mike, George wants to know "there be narrow gauge?" Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold NeilHB Posted May 8, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 8, 2015 Mike, George wants to know "there be narrow gauge?" Looks like there will be a couple of narrow gauge layouts at the show (plus the 7mm Narrow Gauge Association) - details in posts 41 and 42 of this thread Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.