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May 1

Wake Me Up When September Ends-Green Day..

May 1

Tidy.

Posted May 1 · May 1

Morning all,

A date for your diaries.

I can confirm that SWAG'25 will be held on.....

SUNDAY 6TH APRIL 2025.

Please note the shift to the beginning of the month, made for a variety of reasons.

Hall is booked and deposit paid.

☆The fact that we can go ahead and do this is entirely due to the success of this year's jolly modellers day out and in particular, the generous donations made to the cause by both our visitors and a few very kind souls, who despite being unable to attend have still contributed.☆

On behalf of all who are involved in SWAG...

I thank you.

Rob

April 30

See you there !

Posted April 30 · April 30

Evening all,

A quick note. I hope to announce the date of next year's SWAG by the end of the week.

I thank you.

Posted April 29 · April 29

3 hours ago, SouthernRegionSteam said:

As anyone who's been to this event before knows, it's of course a no-brainer to make a trip across to deepest Somerset to attend the SWAG do. Genuinely the highlight event of my yearly calendar, what makes it even better for me is the chance to spend 6 hours photographing some top-notch layouts via the honour of being chief photographer for SWAG - plus of course being inspired by them and having really great conversations with like-minded modellers.

One thing I should admit before I go any further is that I focused on layouts and not general atmosphere (which may be a positive depending on your thought process!). Though I see others have already posted shots of people and wider views of the event - so thank you!

In any case, due to the huge volume of photos, I will be sharing one layout at a time - as and when I complete the batch of photos for each layout. As I'm focus stacking each photo (which takes between 20 - 70 photos per finished photo), I took over 4000 photos yesterday! As you can well imagine, it's going to take me a long time to process the photos so please do bear with me as it will be very piecemeal. There may or may not be more photos of each layout, but I will only pick a few of my favourites for each.

Layout owners - please feel free to use my photos as you wish - larger photos are available on request. My thanks to you all for being so accommodating, and also for visitors for being so patient: especially with me and my tripod getting in the way constantly!

The layouts will appear in the order that I photographed them to make my life a little easier. So without further ado, let's begin...

...first up, ' Kyle of Lochalsh':

A stunningly tiny but impressive Finescale 2mm layout by @bcnPete. Photos really don't convey just how miniscule this layout is, and it really surprised me just how smooth in operation it was. I particularly loved the misty, faded backscene that added a great sense of depth to a very narrow layout. The high quality of the station building and weathering on the rolling stock also stood out for me, as did the general presentation and unique view from the front into the traverser fiddle yard.

Thank you for posting these and all the images to come, Jamie. The time and effort you put into creating such a wonderful record of the day is very much appreciated by all us.

Rob.

Posted April 28 · April 28

Evening all,

Well, that seemed to go rather well.

My thanks to all who came along today. My impression is that it was busier than last year and I spoke to quite a few people for whom it was their first and hopefully not their last visit to SWAG.

Thank you to all our exhibitors who generously brought their layouts along, giving so freely of their time and finances and of our members who demonstrated their dark arts across many modelling activities.

And a huge thank you to @Godfrey Glyn, @Graham_Muz and @peter220950 who provided the catering and bring and buy to their usual exemplary standards. Not forgetting Aidan @Culmhead who despite being unable to attend today ( something about being on Portugal !) was fully involved in fine tuning the bring and buy.

Special thanks to Nadine, aka Mrs @mozzer models who helped out hugely in the catering department. No mention of the catering department is complete without thanking John Farmer @Re6/6 who, aided and abetted by @Brian Harrap did such a splendid job of ferrying the essential pasties which once again were sourced by our much missed on the day Tim @Captain Kernow

So, Can we do this again next year ?

Well the sums aren't fully done yet but first impressions are that it's a resounding YES!

One reason is the truly astounding amount donated by the visitors today which has provided a rather substantial leg up for next year.

THANK YOU.

Posted April 28 · April 28

Mornibg all,

Doors are about to open..........

Posted April 28 · April 28

3 hours ago, St Enodoc said:

I won't, Phil, so you can have mine.

Have a great day everyone.

Morning ( here) John.

Thank you. Rest assured, we'll be updating the thread for those unable to get to us today.

The Sheep is up and like most of our exhibitors, will be leaving shortly.

Rob

April 27

40 minutes ago, Happy Hippo said:

That'll be the Voldemorts.

I had those once. Damn painful. Couldn't ride the bike for a couple of weeks.

Posted April 27 · April 27

Morning all,

Well, nearly there. To quote Moltke the Elder, “No plan of operations extends with certainty beyond the first encounter with the enemy's main strength"

Or,

There's still chance for Cack, Lord of Chaos and Mayhem to visit himself upon us but pretty much all that needs doing at this stage is done.

I know that testing of layouts has/is being carried out......

The ablutions are being visited......( yes, it's THAT time of year..)

Journeys are being commenced..........

And demos are being finalised.......

A couple of reminders then........

Doors open at 10am tomorrow morning.

Please park in the local area with due consideration for local residents.

Bring and buy purchase is by way of cash or cards.

Catering should be the same if we can get the second card machine up and running in time but in case of drama, best have a cash reserve.

Traders again are all cash and card.

Remember......entry is free but a donation at your discretion will go towards ensuring we ARE able to do this again next year. There will be suitable receptacles available.

So finally, to anyone and everyone who is making the journey to see us, we look forward to seeing you tomorrow.

Have a safe and enjoyable journey.

Right, I'm off to have my wool done.

Posted April 26 · April 26

2 minutes ago, mozzer models said:

if its in stock YES

Great. I'm after 2x M39. LMS Horizontal Whistle.

April 26

3 minutes ago, Oldddudders said:

Couldn't find it on Tesco online store. Brut v demi-sec is entirely a matter of taste. But on the odd occasion I bought demi-sec in error it was a matter for regret, so I am a true Brit.

Quite right.

Posted April 26 · April 26

6 minutes ago, 247 Developments said:

we can take both Cash & Card payments at then show

Brian, Are you taking the Markits bits and bobs along ?

Rob

Posted April 26 · April 26

1 hour ago, JustinDean said:

See you Sunday folks.

Jay

Looks cowing lush......

April 26

Splendid news.

One of my favourite shows and arguably one of THE best.

Rob.

April 26

The SE&CR liveried examples are priced high but all liveries seem to be creeping up. However, if anyone is after examples where the valance to the footplate is lined, such as the SE&CR and Southern liveried versions, do make sure you zoom in on any images posted as part of the sale description.

Even if left in the box, the packaging can rub removing the very fine lining. Worst case it will reveal the black plastic beneath the paint. Once you see it, the model is ruined as it's the livery that sets it apart. Certainly not worth paying a high price for.

Rob

April 26

21 minutes ago, Tim Dubya said:

How close did I come to doing something featuring small prairies..........There's something about Kingsbridge.

Rob

Posted April 26 · April 26

48hrs from now, everything should be in full swing........

Hopefully the event will be also be going well.

I thank ewe.

April 26

1 hour ago, Gilbert said:

I have one which was fitted with Digitrains Sound after a period of successful running in. I will bring it to SWAG on Sunday and can give it a run out on Cropper Street if desired...

Chris H

That would be good to see and hear, Chris.

Thanks.

Rob.

Posted April 25 · April 25

2 hours ago, Phil Bullock said:

@Downendian and I are planning a raid on Sunday!

is Millionaires Shortbread required?

Splendid idea, Phil.

When you arrive just pop said shortbread into the Senior Chief Executive Lounge......

Posted April 25 · April 25

1 minute ago, JZ said:

Will do.

PS. Can you squeeze a 1000x600 table in? I could bring along some of my HOn3 for display.

I'll drop you a PM shortly, J.

Posted April 25 · April 25

Should anyone be so disposed to want to wear their user name for identification purposes, I'll endeavour to remember the namebadge kits this year..............

If I do and you do on the day, please remember to return the plastic holders as you leave.

I thank you.

Posted April 25 · April 25

Just now, JZ said:

I would like a set of 15XX plates for 1509 please.

Morning JZ.

Probably best to drop Brian a quick email as a belt and braces. I was chatting to him yesterday and I'm pretty certain he's bringing his Western plates but just in case......

Rob.

Posted April 25 · April 25

Let's avoid those tricky questions in the future............

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