valleymodeller Posted February 10, 2019 Share Posted February 10, 2019 (edited) This year's event will take place on Saturday 27 April at our usual venue, Newtown Llantwit Community Centre, Crown Hill, Llantwit Fardre, CF38 2NA. Admission £3.50 all classes (up to two children free with paying adult). Exhibitors are as follows: Layouts Mutton OO BR(S) Steam Rob Gunstone Wylam Park N gauge Dan Wylam (Barry MRC) City Sidings BR Graham Bucknall Abercynon Fach BR(W) Steam Shed Brian Tucker (Pontypridd MRC Member) as seen in Model Rail November 2014. Forest Gate Parkway OO MI Privatisation Era Graham Mann (Pontypridd MRC Member) as seen in Hornby Magazine January 2019. New extended version Dilwyn OO Shropshire/Hereford Nigel Broad Hornby Dublo Playtime OO Hornby Dublo Chris Cheney Weargate Cement Works N gauge Ed Farms Sugar Lane HO US freight Richard Flannigan (Western Valley MRS) Shepcote Lane OO BR Sector era Baz Jones (Western Valley MRS) (with working tippler) Castell Sofia OO BR Steam Diesel Roger Davies (Pontypridd MRC Member) Jedbach Hoe Austrian narrow gauge Bill Thomas (Pontypridd MRC member) Thomas The Tank Engine OO Rhondda MRC Wolf Valley RR O gauge US Short Line Simon Burton Blaendare Road OO gauge Phil Harries Loch Carron Lane OO Modern Image Shed Stuart Williams Trade Lord and Butler (incl 'Dirty Boy Weathering' Cardiff Tallyllyn Preservation Society Club sales stand Demonstrations Narrow Gauge Kit building Jim Edwards /Pontypridd MRC Refreshments Limited refreshments available on the day, Bacon Rolls, sandwiches, tea , coffee etc. (supplied by Tealicious Vintage Teas) All exhibits subject to change (the curse of the cancellation!) 16 layouts, 2 demonstration/Society stands and 2 Trade Stands for £3.50 I think offers good value. I will post some links from RMWeb to some of the listed layouts later. And add some photos for some others. Any questions please ask. Tony Edited April 23, 2019 by valleymodeller 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
timbowilts Posted February 10, 2019 Share Posted February 10, 2019 As a non-driver is it accesible by public transport? Tim T Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philou Posted February 10, 2019 Share Posted February 10, 2019 (edited) No 100 bus from Pontypridd to Talbot Green - not many buses in the morning but every 1hr/1:30hr or so after 13h00. Connects with train services to/from Cardiff (Valleys services)* either at Pontypridd or Treforest (stop near the Otley Arms). Google for details. Edwards coaches runs the service (it used to be Bebbs buses or the Nos 240/241 Western Welsh service when I were a lad and lived in Tonteg). Cheers, Philip Edited February 10, 2019 by Philou Edit: *Just to specify NOT main-line services if you're coming from Calne 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
valleymodeller Posted February 10, 2019 Author Share Posted February 10, 2019 Thanks Philip, you obviously know more about public transport there than me. Tim T could always cadge a lift back as we have quite a few visitors, depending on which way he is travelling. Tony Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philou Posted February 10, 2019 Share Posted February 10, 2019 Oh no ... I haven't lived in Tonteg since 1982. Google was my friend, though I was surprised to see that Bebb's weren't running the service. If Timbowilts is reading this, I should have added that he mustn't catch the services to Caerphilly/Rhymney or he'll end up miles away!! Timbowilts will also need to Google for the exact times of the buses as they are not spaced equally time-wise throughout the afternoon. Be a sport, and say 'hello' to my brother Peter, the Lord part of Lord and Butler. Have a good exhibition. Cheers, Philip Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
valleymodeller Posted February 10, 2019 Author Share Posted February 10, 2019 Philip, Peter managed to get £25 contactless only last Friday! He is our main trader too. Tony 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
timbowilts Posted February 11, 2019 Share Posted February 11, 2019 Folks, travel origin is currently uncertain. It could be Calne or it could be our son’s house in Penlan, Swansea. SWMBO hasn’t decided yet! Tim T 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold tomparryharry Posted February 12, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 12, 2019 A date in the diary for me. Last year was a excellent little show, and well patronised by the public to boot. Happy modelling, Ian. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
valleymodeller Posted February 12, 2019 Author Share Posted February 12, 2019 (edited) Thanks Ian, we've got a few new layouts to the circuit with us this year too. I just hope they all turn up. Be good to see you all there. Tony Edited February 12, 2019 by valleymodeller Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
br2975 Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 Looks like a busy weekend, Crown Hill Saturday, Taunton Sunday. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
valleymodeller Posted February 13, 2019 Author Share Posted February 13, 2019 What's in Taunton Brian? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozzer models Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 10 hours ago, valleymodeller said: What's in Taunton Brian? its the SWAG Member's Day - Sunday,28th https://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/141717-swag-members-day-sunday-28th-april-2019/& Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
valleymodeller Posted February 24, 2019 Author Share Posted February 24, 2019 Phil Harries' Blaendare Road will replace his own Hylton Parkway at the Show. Also MIB Models' attendance will be subject to Alan Jenkins' health following his recent heart attack. I am hoping MIB will be there in some format, maybe with a smaller stand than last year. Fingers crossed. Tony Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
valleymodeller Posted April 7, 2019 Author Share Posted April 7, 2019 (edited) Unfortunately MIB Models are unable to attend this year due to Alan's illness. So Lord & Butler will be the only recognised trader. But we still have Tallyllyn Preservation Group and Club Sales stand in attendance. Sadly Alan will be missed but we wish him a speedy recovery and I trust he will fit enough for next year's show. I the meantime I attach some photos of Abercynon Fach, Forest Gate Parkway, Shepcote Lane and Mutton who are all exhibiting this year. Shepcote Lane's working tippler is a joy to behold open its own. It'll be worth the visit just to see these four layouts , but there are another twelve(!) too, all for £3.50 entry. Tony Edited April 7, 2019 by valleymodeller Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
valleymodeller Posted April 9, 2019 Author Share Posted April 9, 2019 Posted in the Exhibitions section off this Forum is the following , posted today by Stuart Williams regarding his modern Image shed layout 'Loch Carron Lane', which will be appearing at the show. Thank You to Stu for the info. Tony 'Looking forward to seeing the layouts and exhibiting Loch Carron Lane. A little bit about the layout Loch Carron Lane is a modern image, micro 4mm DCC layout measuring just 3ft x 1ft. I purchased it in 2017 at Swansea MREX as a completed layout. It was being exhibited but also had a for sale sign on it and I snapped it up as i could see a lot of potential for it. Since its purchase I have transformed it from a steam era layout into a modern day DRS themed TMD. So far Ive added additional lighting, a new fuel point, a new depot with interior detail and extra scenic items around the depot but as you know layouts are never really finished. Typical operation will be the shunting of locos around the Tmd, movement of drs support carriages, with visits by the engineers carriage caroline, some Tesco container wagons and nuclear flasks. Rolling stock for this layout is over 20 DRS owned / liveried locos, some with sound from classes 20, 37, 47, 57, 68 and 90. Also visiting locos on the day from Network Rail and other operators. Control is achieved using PowerCab Pro. The layout is controlled by one person. Pointwork is manual. The layout didn’t have a fiddle yard but I have added this by modifying the shed so that a removable end section allows a fiddle yard to be installed and locos to emerge from the shed and gives variety for viewers to not know what is coming out the shed - the idea of this is based on the DRS Kingmoor depot which has a through shed. Not on the exhibition circuit but did exhibit in Swansea last year which is when I was approached by Tony to exhibit at this show. I dont have a webpage for the layout, but do have a small group on facebook which I put updates on as and when possible. https://www.facebook.com/groups/1388461787953465/ Stu' Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
valleymodeller Posted April 15, 2019 Author Share Posted April 15, 2019 Here's another shot of Barrie Jones' wagon tippler on Shepcote Lane, which can be seen at the show on 27 April.It's worth the entry fee just to see it in action. Tony 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
valleymodeller Posted April 16, 2019 Author Share Posted April 16, 2019 Here is a video of Forestgate Parkway by Graham Mann, which will be at our Show. Filmed by fellow club member Brian Tucker. It's about 20 minutes long. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
valleymodeller Posted April 23, 2019 Author Share Posted April 23, 2019 https://www.facebook.com/joshua.lovell.31/videos/2205577206227709/?t=4 Not sure if the above video shows, but it is Shepcote Lane's tipple in action. Tony Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
valleymodeller Posted April 23, 2019 Author Share Posted April 23, 2019 Also, Class22 Society will not be able too attend either so more space for the layouts. Tony Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
valleymodeller Posted April 25, 2019 Author Share Posted April 25, 2019 (edited) For all exhibitors at the Show, set up will be between 4pm and 8pm tomorrow (Friday 26th), and from 8am on Saturday. The show opens at 10am. Our resident electrical expert won't be able to attend , so can I ask all exhibitors to ensure they bring sufficient electrical extension cables. Otherwise we might end up with 16 static exhibits!! Tony Edited April 25, 2019 by valleymodeller 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazjones1711 Posted April 25, 2019 Share Posted April 25, 2019 Few pics from today's testing of Shepcote lane ready for Saturday show , all seems to be working ok , just need to find some extension cables 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
valleymodeller Posted April 26, 2019 Author Share Posted April 26, 2019 Looking good Baz. We set up 9 layouts tonight with another 7 arriving tomorrow morning at 8a.m. Hope the weather is suitable for attracting loads of visitors. Tony 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
swanseastu Posted April 26, 2019 Share Posted April 26, 2019 Set up Loch Carron lane earlier - must say from my limited experience of exhibitions you (Tony) and your team are so welcoming and fellow exhibitors so friendly - looking forward to a lovely day tomorrow Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
timbowilts Posted April 27, 2019 Share Posted April 27, 2019 Just returned home from visiting this show from Wiltshire. Well worth the long journey. Well done to all involved, especially the ladies dishing up the bacon rolls! Tim T Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
valleymodeller Posted April 28, 2019 Author Share Posted April 28, 2019 18 hours ago, timbowilts said: Just returned home from visiting this show from Wiltshire. Well worth the long journey. Well done to all involved, especially the ladies dishing up the bacon rolls! Tim T Thanks Tim, glad you enjoyed yourself......and the catering. Tony Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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