Mike Bellamy

Andy's visit wasn't all about the loco but you'll have to buy BRM to find out more . . . . Layout in the background is 'Warner Street' 7mm which was 'Best Layout' at Wakefield last year and features in David Wright's latest book about backscenes due to be published in a few weeks time. Layout on Alex's right has been built by some of our more senior members and is for sale to help raise funds for the replacement building . . . . . . .

Copied from Festipedia about 'Harold' https://www.festipedia.org.uk/wiki/Harold This modern 39hp Hunslet 4wDM (Builder's number 7195 of 1974) arrived on the railway on 20 March 1993. It had been delivered new to the Yorkshire Water Authority (formerly Bradford Corporation Sewage Department) at North Bierley and did little work there – but enough to earn it the nickname ###### or ###### the Shunter on the FR. On arrival (and presumably cleaning), it was commissioned as Boston Lodge works shunter. EDIT Oh dear - I seem to have upset the automated moderator - lets just say that it was a word similar to hit and so the loco was *hitty .

Mr York will see for himself tonight and so there may be more photos to come - but it will be the same hand painted example shown in the original posting and on display over the weekend at the Derby Show. Visitors to DEMU next month will also have the opportunity to see the loco and place their orders with Alex. Considering the fact that this has only been announced on RMweb and the Derby Show, we are very pleased with the response so far - which Bachmann tell us is better than for some other Limited Editions. Once we get Alex's photos into the magazines, then are hoping to sell out so if you are interested, don't delay making your reservation. .

He is on the Traders List here http://www.demu.org.uk/showcase2017.php Was also at Derby last weekend. .

Jon Please register your interest by PM to Alex (Lochnagar) - details are in his post above. Thanks .

Kev Very many thanks for bringing Mickleover to the Mickleover Club Show. Amazing that you got to meet all those people who had some sort of connection with the real Mickleover. Mike - on behalf of Mickleover Model Railway Group .

Sorry we can only afford them one at a time so you'll have to put up with just Large Logo Blue - unless you order one of Alex's repaints ! .

You obviously need to take some expert advice - I recommend you look at this topic - it should tell you all you need to know about Light Bulbs - and it's almost as mad as Early Risers . . . http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/122458-forum-trolls/?p=2709176 .

I wonder if Andy will notice if I sneak a quick advert into his topic . . . . . . . Catalogue number 32-775X Class 37/0 37114 Dunrobin Castle should be ready by the end of the year and can be ordered here http://www.mmrg.org.uk/loco/form/ This is to raise funds to replace our building - and Andy will be there Wednesday to see what some of the problems are - don't forget your hard hat and safety boots ! Mike .

​THE LIMITED EDITION LOCO CAN NOW BE ORDERED HERE. http://www.mmrg.org.uk/loco/form/ ​Please don't all rush at once and crash the website - we have plenty left to allocate . . . . . . ​Thanks for all you interest in this substantial investment in the future of our Club and the rebuilding of our clubroom. .

Thanks for all your kind comments from our visitors and exhibitors. I think the beer was more popular than our Limited Edition Loco . . . . . . ! ! Glad everyone got home OK - I had to leave at lunch time as Mum's in Lincoln hospital - it seemed very strange walking out of the show before it closed and not being involved in any of the clearing away. I think I have been involved in 35 of our 37 shows and have always been one of the last to leave . . . . . . Looking forward to next year - will we have another Bachmann announcement to make . . . . ? ? Mike EDIT Just realise the time - as it's after 9.00am . . . . . . . THE LIMITED EDITION LOCO 37114 CAN BE ORDERED HERE http://www.mmrg.org.uk/loco/form/ .

Thanks Ian and Andy - your support is very much appreciated. Alex has already had some orders overnight, and we have had our first overseas enquiry from the States - anyone making enquires at this stage is being directed to the website on Monday when the online process will be available. .

Hi Dave - and everyone else Whilst pleased with the initial response yesterday, we all realise that Sunday tends to be the quieter day and so based on numbers, we will have plenty left to be allocated Monday. An online reservation form will be available on our website which will take your details so that we can contact you towards the end of the year when delivery is expected and of course payment will be required ! See here http://www.mmrg.org.uk/loco/ Thanks .

The Derby Telegraph sent a reporter to the show today which resulted in Alex being interview live on Facebook as part of a 15 minute video. Sound quality wasn't great in parts and the camera work was pretty awful as he was moving too fast and it was sometimes out of focus. You don't need to be a Facebook member to view this https://www.facebook.com/derbytelegraph/videos/vb.142370589115824/1500222969997239/?type=2&theater There is also a slide show with lots of photos although many are typical local newspaper type pictures without much thought about the subject of the photo but for those unable to attend it gives a flavour of what is there. http://www.derbytelegraph.co.uk/hundreds-of-rail-enthusiasts-attend-derby-model-railway-exhbitions-at-the-roundhouse/story-30316448-detail/story.html We open again at 10.00am on Sunday .

Hi Paul - you do realise it's not Swiss and it's not narrow gauge . . . . ? ? It seems to have been a popular choice but as things stand at the moment we will have plenty left after the weekend. Check the website on Monday. Mike .

Very sorry to hear about the problems you faced and can understand your disappointment and frustration about the way this was handled. We are of course open again tomorrow - otherwise we hope you can come and see us next year. .

Some photos from this morning thanks to Alex Hall .

Must go for a pint soon - I haven't been out of the office since the show opened at 10.00 except for a quick trip to the loo - well what do you expect after three cups of tea ! Printers and couriers did their job as promised and we have programmes but it was a bit of a rush adding in flyers for our Limited Edition Loco, Swapmeets and Filmshows. .

Phil Go to Google and then top right there is a link to Maps. Click there and add postcode and you will get a detailed map of the location. You can also plan your route and print it off.

Thanks for those comments - much appreciated There was hidden clue right at the start of all this as it's our 37th Derby Show. Thanks to Andy for his help in making the announcement here on RMweb. Our Club website will have ordering details from Monday. Mike

Jim - you are in the wrong 37 . . . . . There was hidden clue right at the start of all this as it's our 37th Derby Show. Thanks to Andy for his help in making the announcement here on RMweb. Our Club website will have ordering details from Monday. Mike

No - sorry .

Ian Very many thanks for your support. I'm already locked away in the office getting the tickets and floats ready. I find it hard to believe that we have been doing this for so long - check out the details for the show here http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/120254-derby-the-roundhouse-6th-7th-may/ Mike

I'm find it hard to restrain myself from commenting on this posting - lets just say that we welcome the support from others who understand the reasons. .

There really is no answer to that one . . . . . . . . . . . . . .