Benjamin Brady

Since the start of the Ukraine War a lot of railways also distanced themselves from these events and I don't think they have come back in quite the same way as they used to

I think the reason that the 40s events are so popular is they tap into another market and people who would not really attend the railway as they have little interest in railway but more the period as its a coming together of like minded people. The reenactment market is a very successful area with the WW2 always dominating any multi period event, well ww2 and the English Civil War. I used to do be heavily involved in WW1 reenactment, but apart from Rothley on the GCR we never got chance to do much Edwardian reenactment on a railway so always had some WW2 kit just for a 40s event. The GCR railways at work I have always found to be refreshing though choosing different periods and there has been a shift in reenactment periods. Evidence of beamish and the 50s village and the black county museum doing 60s is encouraging more periods but I feel it is going to be hard to break away from the second war market with thr following it has, and attending as a reenactor they are good fun. As a railway enthusiasts we have to remember some people at these events just see the trains as an old train and don't really mind the loco on the front was built after the war and are in a mk1 carriage it's all about the atmosphere.

Carn Brea is now all set up for the weekend

A few photos of Carn Brea, without it's buildings ready for the weekend

Carn Brea is all loaded and for those looking for the inspiration for the layout here is the photo attached

Hi all, Due to work commitments Weaver Hill has been loaded this evening and we are looking forward to the weekend playing trains. The last job to do before the show is detail the class 66 & 70. Some Weaver Hill information has been printed off also.

I have to say that is some serious weight being added into the unit, it is going to be the next step. He was unsure on tampering to much, giving Hornby the chance to see if they have any alternatives. At least your unit is running which is good, hopefully my dad shall be able to get his running with some oil and weight. Ps Folly Lane is a great layout Shaun 66

Good Afternoon, I have a LNER azuma on order and have been following this with interest. My dad has the GWR 9 Car and has informed me that he has spoken with Hornby who have said they have now accepted this is a serious issue and as a result have kept the LNER 801 back until the issue is resolved. I shall wait to see where else this goes now

New loco for running at Crewe Model show this weekend. Shall stretch its legs on the liner train I think

Only one week to go until the show now. Hopefully it shall be a great local show. There looks to be plenty of excellent layout attending and we are looking forward to attending with Weaver Hill. The stock has been packed with a little bit of detailing work required on one or two locos before next week. We have reverted back to the modern approach so shall be running the layout in a current day guise, appropriate with the wcml on the doorstep of the venue. Attached a photo for inspiration

Not long to go now until this show. We are looking forward to attending with Weaver Hill. The next task as always shall be to find time to work the stock out. More modern?

Excellent choice to model. The layout is looking like it has made a great start and I shall be following with interest on this thread. happy building

Really looking forward to attending this show at crewe. Another chance to give Weaver Hill an airing. It is good to be able to get out with Weaver Hill twice in the month.

Our next show Model Rail Crewe. This is a new show and it promises to be a good one looking at what's attending. The next question for the Weaver Hill crew is what to operate. We have found quite a happy flow with the late 90s looks we have brought out at the past two shows.