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Most browsers are starting to flag up the warning for http sites. But unless you are using the site to do money transactions I wouldn't worry about the warning. I still get it on odd occasions with RM Web! Eventually all sites will convert to https and then all will be Ok until some computer twerp decides that even more security is required. Well it does keep them in a job I suppose! Peter

There are two permanent model railways on display in the Museum in Immingham N.E.Lincs. The Museum is in the Civic Centre along with the library etc and next to a largish retail area. Doesn't actually make any money although they now hold a model railway show each year to raise funds for the Museum. Peter

Could be one of costs! Peter

And if you now add '09' into the mix you really do confuse many people! Even fellow railway modellers! Peter

Look forward to seeing your finished representation of the tile works at Barton. The works are still there but no narrow gauge railway now only about 20ft of2ft gauge track across the car park! Have you seen the Hull MRS layout 'Barrowfleet'? Based a bit further along the Humber bank? Peter

Thanks for all the positive comments about the Show and especially Barrowfleet. Had a few problems on the Saturday morning, which included me getting there later than intended. Rather long que for the 'flu jab'. The layout settled down well on Sunday with just a few minor niggles. Now what do we take next year? Peter

If you are coming from the west on the A63 it might be better to stay on the A63 and then follow the signs. Full details are on the Hull MRS website Details of parking are also given on the website. Look forward to seeing you on the weekend Peter

As has been mentioned if you want to get in early purchase an advance ticket! They are usually sold at a discount and let the holders in early. Advance tickets for the York Model Railway Show have been available via the website since the first of October. You can pay via PayPal or send a cheque/Postal Order to the address for the 'ticket office' So you get a discounted ticket and get in 15mins before the people who wish to pay cash on the door. Simples! Peter

Good to hear that the S&DMRS is still well. Peter

Hi Captain K. No the Clee Valley Railway is in 7mm/ft. uses 9mm track to represent the 15inch gauge. Peter

I model 15inch gauge miniature railways. So have about 38 prototypes to consider. Tend to mix them up but I get what I want from my railway models. Peter

The NRM. or Railway Museum as they have decided to drop the National, do have a number of layouts on permanent display. They did, a year or two back, contact me about putting on the York Model Railway Show at the Museum. Minor problem was that they did not have a spare 3,000 sq Metres that we need for the show! The other major problem is that layouts need to be seen operating and therefore need operators. This can cause problems during weekdays but possible on weekends perhaps. There are many Model Railway Shows around the Country most weekends. They are well promoted to Railway Modellers but not so well to the general public. The problem here is one of cost. Even an advert in the local paper will set a club back £500 or more, and it may not generate sufficient increase in numbers through the door to cover the cost! Press Releases are useful and often picked up by the local press and even radio and TV, but and a big BUT they need to be well written and must relate to a local story. Not the easiest thing in the world to do. But worth a try. Peter

Things are starting to come together ready for 10am on the 10th November. Guess who is going to be late getting there on the Saturday morning! Need to go for my flu jab, over 65 so couldn't get it done earlier. Hopefully the arm won't ache too much or there could be some odd manoeuvres on Barrowfleet! Peter

John, any further news of a possible club in Selby? Just out of interest. Peter

Did you get the figures for C2DE? Might give a better indication of likely take up of the hobby. Peter

Have now dried out, sort of. Fine when we set out for home on Monday morning but ran into rain as we entered East Yorkshire GRRRRR. Excellent Show so thanks to Ian for inviting us and the team for the way the Show was run. Peter

Layout run OK on test on Tuesday evening. Most of it now packed into the back of the car ready for the long drive tomorrow. Details of the layout can be found on my website http://www.petersmodels.co.uk click on 'Clee Valley Railway' Peter

Ticket requests starting to come in and all seems to be working well via PayPal. Peter

Web site now updated. Like John said, 'please don't shoot the messenger' Peter

Doing some 'final' test runs on Clee Valley. Got a new loco so hoping it will be OK. Peter

Looking forward to receiving your requests for tickets. Show looks like it will be a good one again. Peter

There is a model Railway Show each year in Selby. So there are some railway modellers. Will try to find the contact details. Peter

Looks like we are almost there. Every thing set for advanced ticket despatch here but please remeber that they are sent from the wilds of North Lincolnshire so may take a few days to get to you. Peter

I would support James on his call for 'modern' image people. The dress codes have changed and many people are looking to model in the 21st Century. Not all on mobile phones. A much wider range of figures would be useful in both 4mm and 7mm. Peter

To keep up to date with what is happening and details on how to find the new venue go to the Hull MRS website Link to Show page on the home page, you can't miss it. Also details of the new 'N' gauge layout making its proper debut at the Show can be found by following the link from the 'layouts' page Pictures will be added soon. See you there over the weekend of the 10th & 11th November. Peter