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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!

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.

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.

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

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

I really want to see this lay out in real life.

It will be appearing at Rail Ex Taunton on 22/23 Oct. The show is well worth a visit.

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. 

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.