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    The London Festival of Railway Modelling- 21 & 22 March 2020

    in Exhibitions

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    43 minutes ago, Phil Parker said:

     

    There are 2 groups of people:

     

    Visitors to shows - They should be capable of making their own minds up, after all, many of them will bang on about hating the "nanny state" and everyone needing to learn some common sense.

     

    Organisers of shows - Looking down the barrel of a massive bill if they cancel but still have to pay all the costs. If the government says the right things, they can claim on the insurance and live to organise another day.

     

    Watching the press conference, I can see the logic from the science advisors. If you lock everyone up at home right now, you exacerbate other health issues. Worse, after a few days, especially if reported cases appear to drop, people get bored and start breaking quarantine, right at the point when you want them locked away.

     

    For the moment, Ally Pally is still on.

     

    With a week to go, and no stronger government advice (did anyone expect it?), I suspect Ally Pally should still happen, though numbers may be down.  My problem is what to do in 3 weeks time for N Gauge SouthEast on April 4?  And I suspect a number of other exhibition managers will have the same dilemma.  Schools haven't been closed, so our venue is useable.  And at least our potential losses are relatively small.  But what will have happened in the next couple of weeks.  I had half hoped for some draconian measures from Boris or from the Ally Pally show to give us a clear guide.....  

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    Gangways at Exhibitions

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    As an exhibition manager for a small show, I inherited the limit of 5 feet, that allows two wheelchairs (or perhaps even two rucksacks) to pass.  However, I have generally tried to maintain 2 metres at all locations.  This is a bit wider, as we don't have barriers at the show, so the layouts need a little more breathing space.  Space is always appreciated by visitors, so one or two wider areas to allow people to meet and talk are useful.  And a wider area at the entrance to allow people to choose which trade stand to rush to first.... 

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    N Gauge SouthEast 2020 - CANCELLED

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    N Gauge SouthEast 2020

     

    4 April 2020 10am-4pm

    Reigate College
    Rushworth Road
    Reigate
    RH2 0QF

    Following the success of this year's show, we've committed ourselves to NGSE 2020.  The show will be on 4 April 2020, and it will be at a new site, Reigate College.

    The show will be a little smaller than Riddlesdown this year, but still a good size with 16 layouts, 9 traders and 2 societies.  This facility does look as if it could be a regular home for us, access is a lot easier (it's just behind Reigate station), and a slightly smaller show will be more sustainable as an annual event (at least for the exhibition manager).  The hall is a large single facility (no long walks between exhibits), using the two halves of the College refectory.  It’s a modern, airy, space.  Access to public transport is good, train or bus, and there is plenty of car parking on site.

     

    Here are the exhibitors for the 2020 show

     

    Layouts

    The Bridge at Remagen (WW2 Germany)

    Ainsley CMD (UK materials depot in the 1990's)

    Horseblock Lane (Post-privatisation shunting layout)

    Titling (Germany)

    Beckton (Northern part of the WCML in the early 1990s)

    Santa Barbara (Modern West Coast USA)

    Bahnbetriebswerk Königshafen (A small German locomotive service depot)

    Oakhurst (UK preservation line)

    Mindelheim Junction

    Ashenden Junction (A small SR branch line station)

    Southbridge (GWR 1934 -1948)

    Trinity Road (South Manchester in the 1960's.)

    Burngullow (WR hydraulics and china clay dries)

    Choates Lane (East London with HS1)

    Harper’s ferry (USA)

    ESNG N-club modules

     

    Traders

    BH Enterprises

    Plus Daughters

    N-Brass Locos

    JB ModelWorld

    Coastal DCC

    The Wagon Yard

    Squires Tools

    ESNG Club shop (second-hand sales)

    Neil's Emporium (second-hand sales)

     

    Societies

    N Gauge Society

    Network SouthEast RS

    Should be another good show!

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    N Gauge SouthEast - 6 April 2019

    in Exhibitions

    Posted

    A reminder that N Gauge SouthEast is on Saturday.  I think that we have a good show on offer.  Although it's all N gauge (with a 2mm FS representative), there will be enough good modelling for enthusiasts in all scales (well, perhaps less than Gauge 3, anyway!)  Hope to see you there (look for the exhibition manager flying past....)

    N Gauge SouthEast - 6 April 2019

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    An anniversary and a new show

    East Surrey N Gauge celebrates 21 years of modular railway modelling and its 21st exhibition in 2019.  This year’s show, titled N Gauge SouthEast will be our largest to date and is to be a joint show with the N Gauge Forum.  It should be the 'N' gauge show of the south!

    There will be over 25 ‘N’ gauge layouts on display, including Ambleton Vale, Banbury, Forrestone, Lightermans Yard, Millfield Yard and Wenlock.  There will be modular layouts from East Surrey N Gauge and the West Sussex ‘N’ Gauge MRC.  12 specialist traders and 3 society stands (including the N Gauge Society) will complete the show.

    The show will be held on Saturday 6th April 2019 at Riddlesdown Collegiate, Honister Heights, Purley, Surrey, CR8 1EX.  The school offers level access and plenty of parking, and there will be a shuttle minibus from Purley Station. 

    For further details, see the exhibition website.  East Surrey N Gauge meets twice monthly in Redhill, where the club modular layout is set up and is available for running trains from all corners of the world.  For details, see the club website.  N Gauge Forum probably shouldn't be mentioned here.... :nono:  

    www.ngaugesoutheast.co.uk/  &  www.esng.club

     

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    Etched loco chassis

    in 2mm Finescale

    Posted

    By now I hope all who expressed an interest in the various chassis have received a reply from me.Most of the first batch were sold although the odd one is still available. I plan to put an announcement in the next newsletter to seek out those who don't do online, although timescales dictate these won't get produced before the autumn.

     

    Chris

     

    Hi Chris,

     

    I mailed and PM'ed you about the G6 and O2 chassis, but have had no reply.  Did something get lost????

     

    Many thanks,

    Jon

    Any Question Answered

    in 2mm Finescale

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    I'm trying to decide whether to take the plunge into 2mm.  I would start with a Wisbech & Upwell layout, using Farish O4 shunters with tram skirts.  So my question is, what is the minimum amount of work on the Farish wheels needed to get them through 2mm points?  I don't need full replacements, and cosmetics are not critical as the wheels are going to be hidden.  Cheers, Jon

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