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Felt blue tits.. Crotched blue tits...

This appears to be the latest list of those attending. The show should now be open. Helmsman Model Rail- Here - Dapol Ltd - here - Hobby Holidays - here TMS Models - here - Steamline Ltd - here Squires Model and Craft Tools - here - Eileen's Emporium - here Skytrex (2013) Ltd - here Finescale Brass (UK) Ltd - here Ellis Clark Trains - here Megapoints Controllers - here - SBT Developments - here - B.D.Coutts - here - Walsall Model Industries - here - Airframed Glass Display Cases - here - Midland Railway Centre - here - Finney 7 - here - M & J Models - here - D & S Models - Ragstone Models - here - ALSRM - here - Ian Kirk - here - L Cut Creative - here - Parliamentary Trains - here - Furness Wagon Company / Pre-grouping Railways - here - Duncan Models - here - Premier Components - here - Meteor Models - here - SM Models - here HMRS - here - Buzz Models - here Northants Model Railway Supplies - here - Walsworth Models - here - Mercian - here - Finney 7 - Here- - MSC Models Ltd - here - Brian & Martin's Goodies - Peter Cowling - here Ken's Profiles - Here - TRADERS STILL TO ARRIVE - CPL Products - Midland Railway Society - Made in Manchester Models - - Layouts still attending L1 Dunchurch - here - L2 Blackshaw Yard / Cooper's End - here - L4 Eastbridge - here - L5 Test Track - here - As far as we know all demonstrators apart from Brian Daniels are still attending as are Bring & Buy Societies - LNWR - here - Great Central Railway Society -here

Not sure its about the ordinary members - if the Guild gets into financial difficulty then potentially it is the directors who could become financially viable. So it appears the thinking is its better to present around a third of show and let the traders who cancel or suffer reduced takings take the hit, along with the punters who have paid full price for part of an event. Bit like buying a ticket for a premier division game and seeing it played as a 5 a side.

Interestingly the Guild forum now contains members posts exclaiming how easy their journey to Kettering was. Without wishing to comment directly on the Guild's financial situation, the recently published accounts show a cost cutting programme has had to be implemented and I suspect there would have been a financial imperative on the decision not to cancel.

Latest update on the Guild website at 9am: 16 Traders still expected or already here. - Helmsman Model Rail- Here - Dapol Ltd - here - Hobby Holidays - here TMS Models - here - Steamline Ltd - here Squires Model and Craft Tools - here - Eileen's Emporium - here Skytrex (2013) Ltd - here Finescale Brass (UK) Ltd - here Ellis Clark Trains - here Megapoints Controllers - here - SBT Developments - here - B.D.Coutts - here - Walsall Model Industries - here - Airframed Glass Display Cases - here - Midland Railway Centre - here - Finney 7 - here - M & J Models - here - D & S Models - Ragstone Models - here - ALSRM - here - Ian Kirk - here - L Cut Creative - here - Parliamentary Trains - here - Furness Wagon Company / Pre-grouping Railways - here - Duncan Models - here - Premier Components - here - Meteor Models - here - Peter Cowling - SM Models - Brian & Martin's Goodies - HMRS - here - Midland Railway Society - Made in Manchester Models - Buzz Models - Northants Model Railway Supplies - here - Walsworth Models - Mercian - Marcway - MSC Models Ltd - Ken's Profiles - CPL Products - - Layouts still attending L1 Dunchurch - here - L2 Blackshaw Yard / Cooper's End - here - L4 Eastbridge - here - L5 Test Track - here - As far as we know all demonstrators apart from Brian Daniels are still attending as are Bring & Buy Societies - LNWR - here - Great Central Railway Society -here - Updated at 09.00h 3/3/18

I think they are still expecting the ones that are not in bold type, so there may be more than 23 by the time the show opens. Although, even if all those on the list do attend it is still only 43 of the guide list.

This list of traders attending was published at 8:10am in the members area of the Guild forum. Those that have already arrived are shown as 'here'. This has been posted here for the benefit on non-Guild members who may be thinking of attending. Helmsman Model Rail- Here - Mercian - Dapol Ltd - here - Hobby Holidays - here TMS Models - here - Marcway - Steamline Ltd - here Squires Model and Craft Tools - here - Eileen's Emporium - here Skytrex (2013) Ltd - here Finescale Brass (UK) Ltd - here Ellis Clark Trains - here MSC Models Ltd - Megapoints Controllers - here - Meteor Models - Ken's Profiles - CPL Products - SBT Developments - here - B.D.Coutts - here - Walsall Model Industries - here - Airframed Glass Display Cases - here - Masterpiece Models - Midland Railway Centre - here - Finney 7 - here - M & J Models - D & S Models - Ragstone Models - here - ALSRM - Ian Kirk - L Cut Creative - here - Parliamentary Trains - Furness Wagon Company / Pre-grouping Railways - here - Duncan Models - here - Premier Components - here - Peter Cowling - SM Models - Brian & Martin's Goodies - HMRS - Midland Railway Society - Made in Manchester Models - Buzz Models - Northants Model Railway Supplies - Walsworth Models -

There is list on the public area of the Gauge O Guild website, but it is already incorrect as a number of traders on the list have stated in the Guild's members forum that they are not attending. Others who are travelling tomorrow, are waiting to see what the weather conditions are before deciding and some of those attending have indicated they are bringing reduced stock. Hopefully the Guild will post an accurate list before opening time tomorrow, but I am not holding my breath. The latest cancellation is the Scale 7 Group.

Ah, Hillbilly land, at least their not Smoggies Auf Wiedershen Pet

No, train actually as they were still trying to get to the Gauge O Guild bash in Kettering tomorrow - don't get me started on that, I have already tried to cause trouble the relevant thread Nipple Erectus

A nice pair - neither look Brazilian to me

As I wasn't working today, I also spent several hours looking at unusual birds. Unfortunately the local constabulary intervened and have confiscated by PC. Strange that as I thought they had enough PCs already, Don Macintosh

Unfortunately I feel it is a little foolish for the Guild to continue with this show, even though weather conditions in the area are deteriorating and weather and travel warnings are in place. Whilst I know we are all adults and free to make decisions, no doubt anyone travelling who runs into trouble will expect assistance from a relevant emergency service, taking them away from people who for no fault of their own need their assistance such as health or other emergencies that are not weather related.

The weather front seems to be moving in. I live approx. 30 miles south of Kettering and it's been snowing hard here since 2pm, on top of what we had last night, the sky looks full and more is forecast. Disappointingly it means I am unlikely to be able to visit, despite living so close.

Thanks, I was surprised I didn't have anyone bidding against me, which made me think I had missed some obvious problem in the photos. It was delivered quickly and appears to be defect free.

The bad weather has meant that further brick painting has been done and another building along the backscene completed. Gutters have been fitted, but downpipes etc. are still on the workbench. I can't claim to have produced the 'Princess Royal' wagon, it was purchased on Ebay for a very reasonable price. Currently in-build on my workbench is a JLTRT Cambrian / GWR 2 Plank Open.

The bad weather has meant that further brick painting has been done and another building along the backscene completed. Gutters have been fitted, but downpipes etc. are still on the workbench. I can't claim to have produced the 'Princess Royal' wagon, it was purchased on Ebay for a very reasonable price. Currently in-build on my workbench is a JLTRT Cambrian / GWR 2 Plank Open.

According to their post in their thread on this forum, Little Loco Co are not attending Kettering tomorrow, but are offering free postage for orders as compensation.

I see from some trader's websites, they are saying although they are still attending they may be bringing reduced stock levels e.g. Streamlines website says they have cancelled their van and will be bringing pre-ordered stock and whatever else he can fit in his 4x4

Dear Mr Duck, Are you trying pull my plonker, that bus looks suspiciously like a Bristol LS and my Boys Book of Bristols Bristol Buses says they weren't introduced till 1951. Bus Pedant

Don't know why but I always confuse Mungo Jerry with Mary, Mungo & Midge or was it Chrystal Tits Tips & Alistair?? Jack Anory

Ah yes - Chili finger syndrome, always a danger after chopping chili ungloved. Miss Marigold Latex

I have the same problem with Vaseline and gasoline.. oh and isopropyl alcohol as well. Baby Oil

Large patchwork dog approx. 2'6" high, those sent to Scotland were toy gifts for a friend's grandchildren and are approx. 10" high - Bet you never thought you would see that on RMWeb