Richard Scott

Well we are just a few days away from the show, unfortunately we are disappointed to announce G M Books will not be able to make this years show due to an operation last week, we wish George a speedy recovery and look forward to seeing him at next years show. Replacing George will be Ron's Totems, this is a first time visit to Pontefract and we wish him well and thank you for stepping in at nearly the last minute. Also a note to all exhibitors and traders, the college has an inset day on Friday 26th, this means we have access to the hall sooner than originally anticipated which means setting up times can be brought forward to 3:30pm to hopefully 8:30pm, resulting in getting to the pub sooner than later, sorry I mean bed for a busy weekend. Looking forward to seeing everyone there and hopefully we will get to meet a good few RM webbers at the show. Thanks, Richard.

Just over 3 weeks until Pontefract's premier show hosted by the Normanton and Pontefract RMS, we hope to see you there. Please remember that the entrance and exit to the show is now via the top hall covered atrium. NPRMS 2024 SHOW BOTH HALLS A3.pdf

The time has come to advertise the forthcoming Pontefract exhibition on 27th and 28th January 2024. Venue is New College Park Lane Pontefract WF8 4QR opening times Saturday 10am-5pm Sunday 10am - 4:30pm Admission £10 per adult (accompanied children under 16 free) This year we have contactless payments available on the door and in the cafeteria. This year we have changed the entrance from the bottom hall to the top hall entry will be through the covered atrium. Also new for this year we are pleased to announce a micro show by the Scalefour society, this includes layouts demonstrations sales and members stands located in the top hall. This years show is dedicated to the memories of the following members and friends of the society. John Clark - Founder Member Tony Kell - former exhibition manager Ken Gibbons - longtime exhibitor and friend of the society Layouts attending : Woodhill goods 7mm O gauge Adrian Walby and Robin Coulthard 1950-1970's freight only branch Bedford Road 7mm O gauge Ralph Nuttall 1980's diesel shed TGB Metal recyclers and block paving specialists 7mm O gauge Ivor Rolley Modern Day Scrap yard Sheep Lane 4mm OO gauge Mike Fishwick 1950's-1960's Southern steam BSC Orgreave 4mm OO gauge Alex Roughsedge 1970's-1990's coking plant Chapel-en-le-Frith 4mm OO gauge Leeds mrs 1955-1961 Peak distirct mainline The Warren 4mm OO gauge Steve and Chris Saxby1960's-2023 cornish Branch Rivacre road 4mm OO gauge exhibited by friends of the late Ken Gibbons 1980's Manchester shipping canal branch Ammobaux 4mm oo-9 gauge Richard Pike First world war somewhere in France narrow gauge Axebridge 4mm oo-9 gauge Paul Windle Narrow Gauge Industrial branch Woodhead 2mm N gauge Gary Atkinson 1950-1974 Woodhead Electrics Sandy bay 2mm N gauge Kevin and Maggie Smith1950's North Yorkshire Branch New Millfields 2mm N gauge Pauline McKenna 1985-1994 diesel mainline Glendale 3.5mm HO gauge Roger Nicholls 1960's midwest America Red Hook Bay 3.5mm HO gauge Mike and Jenny Carter 1940's coastal Maine Vals 3.5mm Hom gauge Roger Epps Modern Swiss narrow Gauge Blakey Rigg 1:64 S Gauge Paul Greene1920 North Eastern industrial Branch Thomas the tanks engine 4mm OO gauge Wakefield mrs Drive your own Thomas and friends Halifax King Cross 4mm P4 gauge Steve Hall 1950's-1960's Halifax Branch Chatsworth road 4mm P4 gauge Allan Atherley 1960's-1970's Derbyshire Branch Traders attending : Contikits Anoraks anonymous Rail Riders CM3 Models JS models MMR model kits G M Books replaced by Ron's Totems Uncommon kits Signal man Wensleydale Railway North Yorkshire Moors Sawyers models Club 2nd hand stand Millenium models European railways association featuring Schwanstein a Bavarian n gauge layout by Axel Klozenboucher Prince of Wales Hospice Scalefour sales stand Scalefour membership stand Demonstrations : Bob Dawson - Buildings MIOG - 7mm Modern Image 2mm finescale association - modelling in the finer scale Barry Oliver- Weathering Scalefour demonstration stand - modelling in the finer scale All correct at time of press.

Parking is available, in three car parks next to and in front of the sports hall and the top carpark just past the main buildings heading towards Featherstone, if these are full parking can be found in Pontefract park a short walk away. the cafe will be serving both hot and cold food and beverages to which I do remember seeing pork pies on the menu iirc. thanks, Richard

Just a few weeks to go now

The show is drawing closer, please dont forget to add to your diaries. we are looking forward to seeing everyone in the new year. Thanks, Richard.

How much is it Chris.

It is with great pleasure NPRMS would finally like to say we are back, after the pandemic, we lost our clubrooms and we’re awaiting confirmation from New college on the facilities available. please bob this in your diaries and we look forward to seeing you at the best show in Pontefract on the last weekend of January 2023 venue New College Park Lane Pontefract WF8 4QR when Sat 28th Jan 2023 10am - 5pm Sun 29th Jan 2023 10am - 4:30pm £8 admission accompanied children (2 max) under 16 free. Confirmed layouts. Grange Lane 7mm Hillport Goods 7mm Bury Thorn and Sons Ltd 7mm Ceddesfield Halt 7mm Johnston Quarry 7mm Edenbridge Town 4mm Kingsbey 4mm Splott 4mm Kyle of Macallan 4mm Back ut Shed 4mm Marsh Green 4mm Kensley 4mm Neuberg 3.5mm Chicago 31st Yard 3.5mm Nordhafen 3.5mm North Road 2mm Callaton 2mm f/s Annerley 2mm Thomas oo Lego n/a Confirmed Traders. Contikits Anoraks anonymous Rail Riders Todmorden model supplies JS models MMR model kits G M Books Uncommon kits Signal man Wensleydale Railway North Yorkshire Moors Back on Track Club 2nd hand stand Millenium models European railways Association Prince of Wales Hospice Sawyers Models Confirmed Demonstrations. Bob Dawson Buildings MIOG - Modern Image O Gauge 2mm finescale association further updates will follow. Thanks Richard Scott Chairman and Secretary.

If these are available I’m interested.

they have two thirds of the work done, so yeah it would be a shorter timescale, now to say it’s correctly proportioned I couldn’t answer that, but I feel this sell especially if in a decent price bracket ideally £350, they would grace many a layout.

I’m hoping it’s a 142 too, would be ideal for many a small layout, nearly 40 years service, a range of liveries a sure fire winner, make it with prototypical nodding aswell. Go on Dapol you now you want to.

If I was in the area I would take these.

The box can equate to 40% of the resale value, throw the boxes and your losing a few hundred quid. Get yourself a really useful box and keep them safe.

Is it worth offering to NPRMS, Jack was a long standing member.

Some shots of my old layout courtesy of Steve Flint Railway modeller May 2007, George street stabling point.

This is my layout tanners yard

The shed was built by one of my friends for his layout Hyde lane, it is based on Healey Mills, if I remember correctly it’s a scale 80ft in length, we measured up the very similar Bachmann scenecraft 4mm model and this scales out at 80ft. If you google search Hyde lane stabling point, there will be more pics, the layout will be featuring in Railway modeller this year. cheers Richard

Some nice buildings looking good.

hope your feeling better Paul. Derwent road was the star of the show for me. always liked this when I asked for details of it at Warley. It’s quirky different with its own wow factor. Lymebrook yard again for me the best n gauge layout on the circuit, it’s got everything you need and is the answer to the I have no room for a layout question.

yes there’s a lot of thought gone into the locos, you can tell what they are and the big deltic is really good. Unfortunately last year the lad who owns the Lego dropped a box with three A4s in, he spent the weekend rebuilding.

It’s been well noted about the mirror room, we have been shown alternative classrooms to this one for next year, this will hopefully alleviate the surreal surroundings we were in. Thanks to everyone who exhibited demoed or traded, the ladies in the cafe for the awesome homemade cake, but most of all the visitors, without you it’s a lot of hard work for no gratification, we look forward to seeing you all again next year. regards, Richard.

First day over, hope everyone didn’t mind the new layout of the halls. Look forward to seeing you again tomorrow.

Chris, Norman will get you as many cups of tea as you wish..... it’s free for exhibitors

Yes the show is definitely on next weekend.

Four Saturdays and counting, have a great new year and what better way to round January off than a visit to the best model railway show in Pontefract.