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  1. Merc435
    Brilliant Mate, thanks for that offer. May of accidentally bought another 4 boxcars last night(My hand slipped on the mouse)
  2. Merc435
    Love this Alcan. Started my first attempt at a US H0 layout a week or so ago. Taking my time and finding my feet as it's all a bit foreign Keep up the good work.
  3. Merc435
    Very nice job!
  4. Merc435
    Kynar wire for the hoses, blue and pinkish red. A bent sewing pin for the torch? Really enjoying this layout build.
  5. Merc435
    Most of the things are finalised for the weekend now. Traders. Douglas Blades books The Junction Box model railways Doon Valley Models Shedring Models Layouts. Lammermuir- Waverley route in 1960 N Gauge. (N) Malcolms Dale - Kids drive a train layout. (OO) Bron Hebog - WHR based on Aberglasyn pass.(OO9) Kilbowie - The north Clydeside railway prior to closure.(OO) PapageI Stadt - Parrot Town Germany. (N) 1950s Bedroom - Hornby Dublo with carpet for underlay Williamson River - Cupar MRC - CP and CN lines(HO) Glendramm - Kyle MRC - north British distillery line.(OO) Kinnel - Kyle MRC - Suburban N gauge.(N) Loch Dubh - Falkirk MRC - Highland Terminus (O) Barnsford Bridge - Renfrewshire MRC - MPD (OO) Seething Lane - 12AD - Trafford Park estate - (OO) Coeur d'Alene - Perth MRC - North American - (O) Tramstop- Douglas - 4mm trams in a street setting. Meccano Scotland Mini Adventures(how many Minis can you find) Teas and Coffees, hot and cold food and snacks And lots more.
  6. Merc435
    Great stuff! Spread the word!
  7. Merc435
    We have a new trader signed up for this year's show. Shedring Hobbies are specialist scenic suppliers. Using the latest technology in resin and 3D printing to produce a wide range of scenic accessories for 1:76th scale. We look forward to hosting Brian and his team on the 19th and 20th of October 2019.
  8. Merc435
    Tell you what Legend. If you turned up in School Shorts in Greenock in October. I'd pay your admission myself!
  9. Merc435
    Greenock and District Model Railway Club Annual Exhibition 2019 Dates; 19th and 20th October 2019 Sat-19th 10am to 5pm Sun-20tg 12noon to 5pm Venue; Lyle Kirk Union st building Union Street Greenock. PA16 8DD. Trade; The Junction Box model railways Douglas Blades Transport Books Doon Valley Models A.R.P.G. Layouts. Bron Hebog 4mm NG Welsh Highland in miniature (It's only outing of 2019) Kilbowie 4mm A Little slice of Clydebank in the 1960s (It's only outing of 2019) Seething Lane. 4mm. The Trafford Park railway. (Its debut show) Papagei Stadt 2mm Continental outline. Tram stops. 4mm scale tram townscape Loch Dubh. 7mm local terminus in 1960's Old Blarney 4mm Irish outline Barnsford Bridge 4mm Scottish Modern Image Coeur d'Alene(O gauge) will now be attending in place of Old Blarney Malcolms Dale (OO) Drive a train layout for kids. Williamson River (HO) a little taste of Canadian railroads. 1950's room(OO) classic layout on the living room carpet. More to follow...... For the 3rd year running..... KIDS GAIN FREE ADMISSION! Under 16s gain free admission(with a paying adult) if they bring some railway related artwork to the show. The artwork will be entered into a competition to win a prize donated by one of our traders. Hopefully we can keep the lid on the Dinosaur tub this year......(Unlike last year, took us all weekend to find them all) Of course we also have the terrific buffet run by the ladies of the church led by Fryers Jimmy and John. Online. www.greenockmrc.co.uk Twitter: @greenockmrc Facebook: greenock and district model railway club
  10. Merc435
    Saw this layoutin the flesh for the first time today. It was by far the best layout for me this weekend. So much squeezed into a small space but left uncluttered. Looking forward to seeing it again. Andy.
  11. Merc435
    That was probably my Son operating, either that or the Father and Son that took up a shunting challenge with the three wagon change using 2 sidings. It is part of our ethos Legend. has been for a few years now.
  12. Merc435
    You had it covered Teacup. But I do apologise for the late running 12noon Bacon roll service.
  13. Merc435
    Should of popped back down. You'd of been layout operating before you could say Morni.....
  14. Merc435
    Hahaha. Our plan worked Legend. We knew we'd get you chatting........
  15. Merc435
    Give away year this year. 1. We're holding last years door prices. 2. We're giving away free children's tickets, if they bring some railway related colouring artwork(With a paying adult). 3. We have some brilliant prizes for their art competition. 1st-Hornby Trainset 2nd-Collectors club loco 3rd-Airfix starter set 4. We have the Local newspaper giving away 3 family tickets(worth £13.00 each). 5. We have apple pie(At a very reasonable cost) 6. We are Friendly(As Legend states) He wont get away so easy this year......... 7. We actively encourage the public to be part of our show. 8. We have some brilliant modelling on show. 9. We have 3 never before seen layouts on show. 10. Our Drive-a-train layout has had a serious refurbishment(And its situated right beside the apple pie shop....sorry, Buffet) Drop in and see. 10am to 5pm Saturday 20th October 2018 12noon to 5pm Sunday 21st October 2018
  16. Merc435
    Joe is sharpening his teeth as I type........
  17. Merc435
    Dr John will be running some of his Hornby Dublo collection this year. A nostalgic layout that should bring some new sights and sounds to the younger visitors.
  18. Merc435
    Perth MRC have confirmed that "Aldbury" in OO scale will be attending Greenocks 2018 exhibition.
  19. Merc435
    Door prices held over from last year! Plus, children can gain free entry if they draw and bring along a railway related picture. Show the picture at the front door and gain free entry(with a paying adult) to the 2018 show. Your picture will be entered into a brilliant competition to win a prize kindly donated by our friends at "The Junction Box" model railways. A Family of 4 bring a picture from each child can save £4 on a family ticket. That's around the price of two slices of Apple pie!!
  20. Merc435
    Event Name: Greenock & District Model Railway exhibition Classification: Exhibition Address: Lyle Kirk Union Street buildingUnion StreetGreenockPA16 8DD Day 1: Sat 20th October 2018 Opening times Day 1: 10am to 5pmLast admission 30mins before closing Day 2: Sun 21st October 2018 Opening times Day 2: 12noon to 5pm Prices: Adult £4.50Child £3.50Conc £3.50Family £13.00 Disability access: Yes Car parking: Unknown Website: www.greenockmrc.co.uk Organising body: Greenock and District Model Railway Club Organiser: John Borlandshowman@greenockmrc.co.uk Sat 20th. 10am to 5pm Sun 21st. 12noon to 5pm Adults: £4.50 Conc: £3.50 Child: £3.50 Family: £13.00 15 Layouts to be presented this year. Club Layouts Inverboyndie - OO - Banff based terminus station 1960s Lammermuir - N - Waverly route before closure 1960s Holmeskirk - O - fictional terminus running various eras. Malcolms Dale - OO - Kids drive-a-train layout Members Layouts Dduallt - OO9 - depicting the Ffestiniog Deviation. Micro Cement - OO - nuff said about that..... #ShunterLove Visiting layouts 16mm WoSG - Live steam garden railways and Demos Kylamdorf - OO9 - Continental Narrow Gauge - Kyle MRC Tram Stop - OO - Trams of yesteryear - Douglas Sutherland. Jack's Hill loading point - OO - Micro layout - 12AD group North Road shed - OO - Modern Image shed - Bruce Duncan Traders Junction Box - high quality 2nd Hand railway items Douglas Blades Books - 30th year supporting our show. Doon Valley Models - Model Railway stock Heather Williams Cards - Hand Painted cards and Pictures Ayrshire railway Preservation Group - Whistles to flags, Badges to Mugs, Books and Pencils. Demonstrators Meccano Scotland Gourock Wargamers Apple pie...... For more info and updates: www Greenockmrc.co.uk Twitter : @Greenockmrc Facebook : Greenock and District Model Railway Club
  21. Merc435
    Greenock and District Model Railway Club Annual exhibition 2018 Lyle Kirk Union Street Building Union Street Greenock PA16 8DD Sat 20th October. 10am to 5pm Sun 21st October 12noon to 5pm Adults: £4.50 Conc: £3.50 Child: £3.50 Family: £13.00 Layouts to be presented this year. Club Layouts Inverboyndie - OO - Banff based terminus station 1960s Lammermuir - N - Waverly route before closure 1960s Holmeskirk - O - fictional terminus running various eras. Malcolms Dale - OO - Kids drive-a-train layout Members Layouts Dduallt - OO9 - depicting the Ffestiniog Deviation. Micro Cement - OO - minimal space shunting. Visiting layouts 16mm WoSG - Live steam garden railways and Demos Kylamdorf - OO9 - Continental Narrow Gauge - Kyle MRC Tram Stop - OO - Trams of yesteryear - Douglas Sutherland. Jack's Hill loading point - OO - Micro layout - 12AD group North Road shed - OO - Modern Image shed - Bruce Duncan Traders Junction Box - high quality 2nd Hand railway items Douglas Blades Books - 30th year supporting our show. Doon Valley Models - Model Railway stock Heather Williams Cards - Hand Painted cards and Pictures Ayrshire railway Preservation Group - Whistles to flags, Badges to Mugs, Books and Pencils. Demonstrators Meccano Scotland Gourock Wargamers MERG (Model Electronic Railway Group) Apple pie...... For more info and updates: www Greenockmrc.co.uk Twitter : @Greenockmrc Facebook : Greenock and District Model Railway Club
  22. Merc435
    Micro Cement will be there(Hopefully finished)
  23. Merc435
    Get building!
  24. Merc435
    What he said! Me too....
  25. Merc435
    Nice concept.
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