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Posts posted by Geoff Endacott
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No, I don't.
Sorry.
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Tickets are now on sale https://www.wegottickets.com/event/511412 .
So who is going to be the first person to book?
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Three of the layouts are from club members. That's about as far as our personnel will stretch.
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We now have a full complement of layouts. The first post in this topic has been updated with layout names and descriptions.
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On 18/01/2021 at 19:09, Neil Phillips said:
Could have made it to the Calne show in January 2020 but as this was the weekend before we moved to Cornwall it would have met with huge disapproval from SWMBO so I didn't dare. I later found out it had been cancelled anyway, not Covid related at that point.
It wasn't cancelled - merely moved to a different venue due to building works at the leisure centre.
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On 18/01/2021 at 00:05, Market Street Warrington said:
Hi Geoff, I’ve been following the story of cross street for years. Wondering what ever happened to it? And Whether it might be for sale somewhere else and how it’s looking these days? Looking forward to an update. David
One of our members has it at home to work on during lockdown.
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On 10/01/2021 at 16:16, Graham_Muz said:
...except that’s untrue.
Someone doesn't know about Jethro.
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3 hours ago, Gwiwer said:
Online orders are all handled via Camborne.
...except on Wednesdays.
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Consider yourself booked.
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How can it be a monolith if it isn't made of stone?
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Cheltenham is 30 & 31 October 2021.
The availability of key personnel (me) rules out the other weekends in October.
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The Calne Model Rail Show
The Calne Leisure Centre, White Horse Way, Calne, Wilts., SN11 0SP.
Saturday 23rd October 10.00 am - 5.00 pm
Sunday 24th October 10.00 am - 4.30 pmAdult: £5.00, Child: £3.00, Group (2+2): £12.00.
We didn't hold the usual Calne Show in January 2020 due to building works at the leisure centre. Instead we held a much smaller event at the nearby Beversbrook Sports Facility. We had expected to return to the leisure centre in January 2021 but something seems to have gone wrong!
Trainwest was last held during April 2019 and has been cancelled for 2020 and 2021. It will return (we hope) in April 2022.
We had long been pondering moving the Calne Show to the autumn in order to give us equal intervals after the preceding Trainwest and before the following Trainwest.
So from adversity comes opportunity. We can't hold a Calne Show (or any other show) in January 2021. By early 2022 we will be busy preparing for the return of Trainwest after a gap of three years. But it does look as though a sufficient degree of normality will have returned in order to hold a Calne Show in October.
We therefore intend to hold the next Calne Model Rail Show at its usual venue over the weekend of 23 & 24 October 2021.
I do hope that we will remember how to run a show by then. More significantly I hope that people will still want to visit.
Thanks for the offers of layouts. The show is now full.
Layouts:
85J (OO): Dave Spencer
UK - BR(WR) - 1960s
Angell Creek Roundhouse and Mill (On30/O9): Paul Davis & Jim Keylock
USA - Tennessee - 1940s-50s
Axe Valley Mill (O): Ken Banks
UK - BR West Country - 1950s-60s
Bridgebury Gate (N): Russ Hobbs
UK - BR South of England - 1966-2000
Invernevis (N): David Greenwood
UK - West Highlands of Scotland - 1980s
Llanteulyddog (OO): CLAPHAM
UK - BR North Wales - Early 1990s
Moonbase Alpha (OO): Tony Vernon
The Moon - Fictional Human Settlement - The Future
Much Murkle (OO): Nick Wood
UK - GWR Herefordshire - 1930s
Peasevern Yard (O): Rob Owst
UK - BR in Bristol - Late 1970s
Penmawr (OO): Chris Thomas
UK - GWR in South Wales - 1930-40
Puffin Colliery (OO/OO9): John Stephens/Swindon MRC
UK - Colliery in Wales - Late 20th Century
Smallcombe (OO): Ted Olney
UK - LMS Western/Central Division - 1930s
St Oswalds (O16.5): Tim Crockford
UK - Welsh Narrow Gauge - 1950s-60s
Stowford (OO9): Diane Tape
UK - Preserved Line in North Devon - 1960s-70s
Victoria & Albert Docks (OO): Arnie Bird
UK - London - 1914-18
Weaver Hill (OO): Rich & Benjamin Brady
UK - Network Rail in Staffordshire - 1990 or 2018
Trade Stands:
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Andy Lynch
David Smith Books
Frome Model Centre
Medway Queen
Model Railway Developments
Richard's Spares
The Trainman
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I like the writing in the dirt explaining what 143018 is supposed to be.
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That gives the impression of being a bereavement sale by someone who doesn't know what they are selling.
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Meanwhile, back to exhibitions. Although Trainwest is still booked for April 2021, we have decided that the club can manage without the income. If things don't improve within the next few weeks we will have to manage without the show. That means there is now the distinct possibility that the next Trainwest exhibition will not be held until at least April 2022. That is a gap of three years.
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What about Chippenham, Bath and Bristol Temple Meads?
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So is it Mr Edison or Mr Tesla who will be organising the next exhibition?
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From Stu Vowles on Facebook:
BULLDOG FAIRS,TOY AND TRAIN COLLECTORS FAIRS, CANCELLATIONS
After much deliberation and consideration following the recent change in Government directive and the guidelines issued by Local Authorities and Public Health England we have taken the sad decision to cancel the rest of this year’s toy fairs.
I am sure you will all understand that as organisers we are responsible for your safety. We feel we would be unable to maintain the current “rule of 6” at entry points in the halls etc. In addition, we are aware that we would be encouraging you lovely people to travel from all over the country, which considering the impact of Covid-19 does not seem a sensible approach.
It is an unfortunate situation, but it is felt that this is the right decision. The team here at Bulldog Fairs appreciate and fully share your disappointment but hope for your understanding and support. Please be assured that as soon as we can arrange Fairs for next year without compromising anyone’s health or safety, we will let you know. Next year’s dates will be published as soon as they are all confirmed.
This has been an exceedingly difficult year so far and the next few months are not looking any easier. The whole situation is changing daily, who knows what restrictions will be in place by the time a Fair date is reached.
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That's not really surprising. It was the two posts on Facebook yesterday saying that the show was going ahead and asking for support which seemed odd. They seem to have been deleted.
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2 hours ago, 37114 said:
I remember 108 MK1s behind 2 x class 47s at Melksham on the same layout....
That was a bigger layout.
I wonder how many coaches would fit end to end on HLJ.
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It looks as though a toy fair will be going ahead next month.
https://www.bulldogfairs.com/shepton-mallet/
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10 hours ago, 37114 said:
The end of show "Stick all the wagons we have got behind one loco and see how long a train we can get"special should be a sight to see.
That reminds me of the Swindon show when we had seven Westerns hauling 52 coaches.
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8 hours ago, adrianmc said:
Not all shows are listed. Calne (January) wasn't listed which saved the job of cancelling it.
Trainwest (April) isn't listed yet and may not be because it is staring to look as though the next show will be delayed until 2022. The layouts are all booked for 2021 and have been placed on standby for 2022. The official position at the moment is wait and see.
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We used to help with a show in Devizes but it no longer takes place. Maybe that has something to do with the local MP not wearing a face mask on a train.
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The driver's side windscreen wiper is broken.
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