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    Event Name: Rail Ex TAUNTON Classification: Exhibition Address: Taunton SchoolStaplegrove RoadTauntonTA2 6AD Day 1: 28/10/18 Opening times Day 1: 10.00 to 16.00 Prices: Adult £7.00Senior £6.00Child (5-16) £3.00Child (Under 5) FreeFamily (2 Adult + Children) £15.00 Disability access: Yes Car parking: Yes Website: www.somersetrmc.org.uk/Rail-EX/index Organising body: Somerset Railway Modellers Club Organiser: Peter Westpeterw274@outlook.com Very friendly model railway show with approximately 25-30 high quality model railways in a range of scales across three exhibition halls. Layouts range in size from the compact 6ft to the highly impressive 50ft long. The impressive range of layouts is supported by trade stands and railway associations/societies. Free parking (blue badge spaces). Fully accessible level venue. Fantastic catering in the historic main school restaurant, including Sunday roast. Rail Ex Taunton has something for the whole family. Brio hands on layout for children and age related trails/quizzes to help keep all the family occupied. Get updates and developments through, Website: www.somersetrmc.org.uk/Rail-EX/index Twitter: @RailEx25 Facebook: www.facebook.com/RAILEXTAUNTON 2018 Layouts Amiens 1918 - Tracks and Trenches (OO9) Ashdan Junction (OO) Avyn-a-Llyin (OO9) Banbury (N) Bridport Town (O16.5) Dorehill St Stevens (OO) Dubmill Sidings (O) Filisur Station (HOm) Gold Corner (O) Knuddelstein (N) Little Aller Junction (N) Marsh Chipping (N) Midford (N) Norwich Central (O) Oak Road (OO) Pottendorf (HO) Sidmouth (P4) Stapleforth St. Stephens (N) Tidworth (OO) Tiverton (EM) Villefranche Le Chapelle (HO) 2018 Trade Stands ABC Model Railways Attwood Aggregates Burnham & District Model Club Limited Edition Wagons Book Law Publications Alan Ward Collection Cheltenham Model Centre Dirty Boy Weathering by Lord and Butler Don Bishop Photography Green Scene H & A Models Keith’s Bits and Pieces LARGER STAND IN 2018 Kytes Lights Megapoints Controllers Modelu NEW FOR 2018 Platform 3 Models Railroom Electronics Somerset Railway Modellers Sales Ray Heard Model Railways Severn Models Tools 2000 Wessex Wagons Weston Models 247 Developments 2016 NEW FOR 2018 2018 Societies/Associations OO9 Society
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    Event Name: Rail Ex TAUNTON Classification: Exhibition Address: Taunton SchoolStaplegrove RoadTauntonTA2 6AD Day 1: 27/10/18 Opening times Day 1: 10.00 to 17.00 Prices: Adult £7.00Senior £6.00Child (5-16) £3.00Child (Under 5) FreeFamily (2 Adult + Children) £15.00 Disability access: Yes Car parking: Yes Website: www.somersetrmc.org.uk/Rail-EX/index Organising body: Somerset Railway Modellers Club Organiser: Peter Westpeterw274@outlook.com Very friendly model railway show with approximately 25-30 high quality model railways in a range of scales across three exhibition halls. Layouts range in size from the compact 6ft to the highly impressive 50ft long. The impressive range of layouts is supported by trade stands and railway associations/societies. Free parking (blue badge spaces). Fully accessible level venue. Fantastic catering in the historic main school restaurant, including Sunday roast. Rail Ex Taunton has something for the whole family. Brio hands on layout for children and age related trails/quizzes to help keep all the family occupied. Get updates and developments through, Website: www.somersetrmc.org.uk/Rail-EX/index Twitter: @RailEx25 Facebook: www.facebook.com/RAILEXTAUNTON 2018 Layouts Amiens 1918 - Tracks and Trenches (OO9) Ashdan Junction (OO) Avyn-a-Llyin (OO9) Banbury (N) Bridport Town (O16.5) Dorehill St Stevens (OO) Dubmill Sidings (O) Filisur Station (HOm) Gold Corner (O) Knuddelstein (N) Little Aller Junction (N) Marsh Chipping (N) Midford (N) Norwich Central (O) Oak Road (OO) Pottendorf (HO) Sidmouth (P4) Stapleforth St. Stephens (N) Tidworth (OO) Tiverton (EM) Villefranche Le Chapelle (HO) 2018 Trade Stands ABC Model Railways Attwood Aggregates Burnham & District Model Club Limited Edition Wagons Book Law Publications Alan Ward Collection Cheltenham Model Centre Dirty Boy Weathering by Lord and Butler Don Bishop Photography Green Scene H & A Models Keith’s Bits and Pieces LARGER STAND IN 2018 Kytes Lights Megapoints Controllers Modelu NEW FOR 2018 Platform 3 Models Railroom Electronics Somerset Railway Modellers Sales Ray Heard Model Railways Severn Models Tools 2000 Wessex Wagons Weston Models 247 Developments 2016 NEW FOR 2018 2018 Societies/Associations OO9 Society
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    It has been a week since the show and the website has been updated with a review of the show at http://www.somersetrmc.org.uk/Rail-EX/Review.htm which includes some images, the trophy winners and no less than six films which give a comprehensive summary of the show. If you obtained a show guide by donation and returned the feedback form you were entered into the free prize draw. Winners will be notified but they are listed on the website at http://www.somersetrmc.org.uk/Rail-EX/Prize%20Draw.htm Feedback regarding the new split show arrangement was overwhelmingly positive and the overall attendance for the weekend was up 9% on the previous very successful year. The provisional date for the next show is 27th & 28th October 2018. This is a week later than is usual due to the Somerset school half terms and restrictions imposed by the host venue. We hope to develop and improve the show further in 2018, please keep in touch with the website (http://www.somersetrmc.org.uk/Rail-EX/index.html) or Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/RAILEXTAUNTON) for all the up to date information. Many thanks for your support.
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    The usual sandwiches, rolls, crisps and cakes are available as well.
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    Rail Ex Taunton at Taunton School is only a couple of days away (Sat 21 Oct and Sun 22nd Oct). Some people refer to the show as the 'Taunton Eatathon' due to the quality and quantity of food served in the Taunton School restaurant. The menu this year is, BREAKFAST (8.00 to 10.45) Toast, Bacon or Sausage Baps SATURDAY LUNCH (11.30 to 2.00) Lasagna Chicken Korma Steak & Kidney Pie Battered Cod & Chips Spinach & Ricotta Cannelloni Apple Sponge & Custard SUNDAY LUNCH (11.30 to 2.00) Roast Topside of Beef & Yorkshire Pudding Roast Turkey & Cranberry Sauce Roast Pork & Apple Sauce Vegetable Curry Apple & Apricot Crumble & Custard Hopefully see you on Sat 21st or Sun 22nd Oct and remember there are 32 quality layouts supported by 23 trade stands to compliment the food. If you do not like crowds then the Sunday would be the better experience. Even 'Storm Brian' is coming to see the show on Saturday!
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    Only two weeks to go until Rail Ex TAUNTON the annual exhibition organised by Somerset Railway Modellers Club. The website has had a final update this evening to reflect the significant changes to the show for 2017 due to the expansion of our traditional venue, Taunton School, Greater number of layouts than ever before: 32 http://www.somersetrmc.org.uk/Rail-EX/layouts.html More trade support than ever before: 23 http://www.somersetrmc.org.uk/Rail-EX/traders.html Brand new trade support: 6 Traditional trade stands with a larger presence: 4 No. of new roads built at a cost in excess of £20 million pounds linking motorway to the venue: 1 http://www.somersetrmc.org.uk/Rail-EX/directions.html Number of exhibition halls: 3 Price of new 2 day ticket: £10 http://www.somersetrmc.org.uk/Rail-EX/index.html No. of pages in show guide obtained by donation: 28 http://www.somersetrmc.org.uk/Rail-EX/Show%20Guide.html No. of meats available for Sunday lunch: 3 (Beef, Turkey & Pork) Minutes to walk from train station: 15 http://www.somersetrmc.org.uk/Rail-EX/directions.html No. of family/child friendly trails around venue: 2 http://www.somersetrmc.org.uk/Rail-EX/Family%20Fun.htm No. of sleepless nights experienced: Countless No. of new demonstrations: 1 http://www.somersetrmc.org.uk/Rail-EX/demos.html The website (http://www.somersetrmc.org.uk/Rail-EX/index.html) is a comprehensive source of information about the show and has a dedicated page (http://www.somersetrmc.org.uk/Rail-EX/2017%20Plans.html) outlining the changes in place for this BIGGER & BETTER show. We hope you enjoy the show.
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    Been to the venue this afternoon to set up my layout 'Westwood Yard' and everything seems to be coming together nicely. I have always found that this show is well worth a visit and the proceeds go to local charities.
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    Over the past few months there have been a few changes to the original trader and layout list, these are as follows, Layouts Bridport has been replaced by Felthan Road MPD (OO) Seven Ash has been replaced by Bw Dugelsheim (HO) Additional layout added North Hurst (OO) Total number of layouts stands at 29. Traders AAR Models have been replaced by H & A Models (New for 2017) Website has been updated to reflect these changes and provide more layout information - please take a look http://www.somersetrmc.org.uk/Rail-EX/index.html
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    Somerset Railway Modellers Club is pleased to announce that Rail Ex Taunton returns this year on 21st & 22nd October 2017. The show will be bigger (and hopefully better) than any previous year as we have managed to secure a large additional exhibition space previously used for weddings. This development has enabled us to increase the layout count to approx. 30 and increase the trade support. Opening Times Sat 21st Oct 2017 10.00 to 5.00 Sun 22nd Oct 2017 10.00 to 4.00 Venue Taunton School Staplegrove Road Taunton TA2 6AD Fully accessible level venue. Fantastic catering in the historic main school restaurant, including Sunday roast. First aid cover. Updates and Developments Website: http://www.somersetrmc.org.uk/Rail-EX/index.html Twitter: @RailEx25 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RAILEXTAUNTON 2017 Layout List (Dimensions approximate) Abingdon Branch OO Gauge with 24ft viewing length Angst-Lesspork OO9 Gauge with 9ft viewing length Apa Park and Apagele N Gauge with 9ft viewing length Brewhouse Lane OO Gauge with 6ft viewing length Brixham Bay N Gauge with 8ft viewing length Burnham Constable O Gauge with 28ft viewing length Bw Dulelshausen HO Gauge with 4ft viewing length City Basin Goods N Gauge with 8ft viewing length Compagne Desgravillons et du Sable de la Brettone Gn15 gauge with 3ft viewing length Dogrigol OO9 Gauge with 4ft viewing length Ernie's Halt OO9 Gauge with 5ft viewing length Feltham Road MPD OO Gauge with 6ft viewing length Franwood TMD OO Gauge with 5ft viewing length Gweek North Quay O16.5 Gauge with 20ft viewing length Lakebank 3mm Gauge with 8ft viewing length Laramie Engine Terminal O Gauge with 14ft viewing length Longreach N gauge with 16ft viewing length Midsummer End N Gauge with 7ft viewing length Milton Abbas O Gauge with 30ft viewing length Much Murkle OO Gauge with 13ft viewing length North Hurst OO Gauge with 33ft viewing length Bradford on Tone (Oake) OO Gauge with 20ft viewing length Phoenix Road N Gauge with 10ft viewing length RS Tower HO Gauge with 32ft viewing length Safety First OO Gauge with 8ft viewing length South Junction EM Gauge with 30ft viewing length Tal Coed OO9 Gauge with 4ft viewing length The Shed O Gauge with 8ft viewing length Thornbury Hill OO Gauge with 42ft viewing length Tipham OO Gauge with 10ft viewing length Wheal Anna OO Gauge with 15ft viewing length Wyandotte Sidings HO Gauge with 23ft viewing length 2017 Trade Stands ABC Model Railways NEW FOR 2017 Attwood Aggregates Burnham & District Model Club Limited Edition Wagons Book Law Publications LARGER STAND IN 2017 Alan Ward Collection Cheltenham Model Centre LARGER STAND IN 2017 DCCTrain Automation LARGER STAND IN 2017 Dirty Boy Weathering by Lord and Butler Don Bishop Photography Green Scene H & A Models NEW FOR 2017 Kato N Gauge NEW FOR 2017 Keith’s Bits and Pieces NEW FOR 2017 Kytes Lights Megapoints Controllers NEW FOR 2017 Platform 3 Models NEW FOR 2017 Railroom Electronics LARGER STAND IN 2017 Somerset Railway Modellers Sales Ray Heard Model Railways LARGER STAND IN 2017 Severn Models Signs on Site Tools 2000 Wessex Wagons Weston Models 2017 Provisional Societies/Associations OO9 Society
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    Event Name: Rail Ex TAUNTON Classification: Exhibition Address: Taunton SchoolStaplegrove RoadTauntonTA2 6AD Day 1: 21/10/17 Opening times Day 1: 10.00 to 5.00 Day 2: 22/10/17 Opening times Day 2: 10.00 to 4.00 Prices: Adult £7.00 Child (5-16) £3.00 Child (Under 5) Free OAP £6.00Family £15.00 Disability access: Yes Car parking: Yes Website: Organising body: Somerset Railway Modellers Club Organiser: Steve Pike 07826 516520 pevenstike141@hotmail.co.uk Very friendly model railway show which includes approx 30 high quality model railways in a range of scales. The show is bigger in 2017 as we have secured a large additional exhibition space within the school. Layouts range in size from the compact 6ft to the highly impressive 50ft long. The impressive range of layouts is supported by trade stands and railway associations/societies. Rail Ex Taunton has something for the whole family. Brio hands on layout for children and age related trails/quizzes to help keep all the family occupied. Ample free parking (blue badge spaces). Fully accessible level venue. Fantastic catering in the historic main school restaurant, including Sunday roast. First aid cover. Get updates and developments through, Website: www.somersetrmc.org.uk/Rail-EX/index Twitter: @RailEx25 Facebook: www.facebook.com/RAILEXTAUNTON 2017 Layouts Abingdon Branch OO Gauge with 24ft viewing length Angst-Lesspork OO9 Gauge with 9ft viewing length Apa Park and Apagele N Gauge with 9ft viewing length Brewhouse Lane OO Gauge with 6ft viewing length Brixham Bay N Gauge with 8ft viewing length Burnham Constable O Gauge with 28ft viewing length Bw Dulelshausen HO Gauge City Basin Goods N Gauge with 8ft viewing length Dogrigol OO9 Gauge with 4ft viewing length Feltham Road MPD OO Gauge with 6ft viewing length Franwood TMD OO Gauge with 5ft viewing length Gweek North Quay O16.5 Gauge with 20ft viewing length Lakebank 3mm Gauge with 8ft viewing length Laramie Engine Terminal O Gauge with 14ft viewing length Longreach N gauge with 16ft viewing length Midsummer End N Gauge with 7ft viewing length Milton Abbas O Gauge with 30ft viewing length Much Murkle OO Gauge with 13ft viewing length North Hurst OO Gauge with 33ft viewing length Bradford on Tone (Oake) OO Gauge with 20ft viewing length Phoenix Road N Gauge with 10ft viewing length RS Tower HO Gauge with 32ft viewing length Safety First OO Gauge with 8ft viewing length South Junction EM Gauge with 30ft viewing length Tal Coed OO9 Gauge with 4ft viewing length The Shed O Gauge with 8ft viewing length Thornbury Hill OO Gauge with 42ft viewing length Tipham OO Gauge with 10ft viewing length Wheal Anna OO Gauge with 15ft viewing length Wyandotte Sidings HO Gauge with 23ft viewing length 2017 Trade Stands ABC Model Railways NEW FOR 2017 Attwood Aggregates Burnham & District Model Club Limited Edition Wagons Book Law Publications LARGER STAND IN 2017 Alan Ward Collection Cheltenham Model Centre LARGER STAND IN 2017 DCCTrain Automation LARGER STAND IN 2017 Dirty Boy Weathering by Lord and Butler Don Bishop Photography Green Scene H & A Models NEW FOR 2017 Kato N Gauge NEW FOR 2017 Keith’s Bits and Pieces NEW FOR 2017 Kytes Lights Megapoints Controllers NEW FOR 2017 Platform 3 Models NEW FOR 2017 Railroom Electronics LARGER STAND IN 2017 Somerset Railway Modellers Sales Ray Heard Model Railways LARGER STAND IN 2017 Severn Models Signs on Site Tools 2000 Wessex Wagons Weston Models 2017 Societies/Associations OO9 Society
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    It will be appearing at Rail Ex Taunton on 22/23 Oct. The show is well worth a visit.
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    I have had dealings with Colletts Models and have been impressed by the enthusiasm shown by the shop owner and his willingness to put customers at the centre of his business through good customer service, sensible pricing and his 'Price Match' offer. I know the shop is very supportive of local model clubs and has developed excellent links. He was only too willing to support our local show and placed this advert in our show guide. If you live in the South West we are lucky to be able to visit in person many enthusiastic and energetic model shop owners, Leigh being one of them. If you live further afield then I am sure you will get similar service via the web or phone, check out his Facebook page for good deals.
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    Event Name: Rail Ex TAUNTON Classification: Exhibition Address: Taunton School Staplegrove Road Taunton TA2 6AD Day 1: 22/10/16 Opening times Day 1: 10.00 to 5.00 Day 2: 23/10/16 Opening times Day 2: 10.00 to 4.00 Prices: Adult £6.50 Child (5-16) £3.50 Senior £5.50 Family (2+2) £15.00 Disability access: Yes Car parking: Yes Website: http://www.somersetrmc.org.uk/Rail-EX/index.html Organising body: Somerset Railway Modellers Club Organiser: Peter West 07891041026 peterw@274.wanadoo.co.uk 2016 Provisional Layout List - more details to follow Ackthorpe - see photo 1 Blackdown Croydon North Street - see photo 2 Dolls House East Wickersham Hobbiton End Ingleton Sidings Merstone Morfa Mawr Netherley Orchard Road - see photo 3 Oxbury Pant-y-Llynr (FIRST EVER SHOW) Pine Bluffs & Red Dot Mine Severn Ash (FIRST EVER SHOW) The Summit Sydney Gardens Vale of Oxbury Westwood Yard (FIRST EVER SHOW) 2016 Trade Stands John Langley Limited Edition Wagons Booklaw Alan Ward Collection Cheltenham Model Centre Coopercraft DCCTrain Auntomation Dirty Boy Weathering by Lord and Butler Don Bishop Photography Maple Trading Company Green Scene Kytes Lights Railroom Electronics Lynton and Barnstaple Railway Trust Somerset Railway Modellers Club Sales Ray Heard Model Railways Rural Railways Severn Models Signs on Site Tools 2000 Wessex Wagons
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    Thought it was time to comment on and give credit to the excellent service that our local model shops provide us with. On Friday I rang up The Model Shop in Exeter and asked them to put back two sets of points for me. I requested to pick them up at the Model Show in Exeter on the Saturday morning where the shop had a trade stand. At the model show the items were swiftly located with pleasant efficient service BUT then I was asked if I was a member of a local model club and hence eligible for a discount. I am a local club member and so showed my membership card and received a discount. While I am grateful for the discount I received it is not the reason I am moved to write this post more the fact that I was asked, because not all people want to or have the confidence to ask for discounts for themselves. WELL DONE, THE MODEL SHOP EXETER for supporting the hobby and providing exceptional service.
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