Railways & other things I enjoy
Well survived the show. Unfortunately the layout suffered from the heat and the track shifted causing the board joints to move. I also had to Jerry rig the wiring as had no power.
On the positive side a few notes to self for the future
Here are some pics
Exhibiting Wimblehurst Road at the Pevensey Exhibition on Saturday.
My main task for May is to organise the 3mm Society AGM which this year was held in the Town Hall in Burton upon Trent.
Over 80 members attended with a variety of Goods on sale for members to indulge in.
With a keg of Charnwood Breweries Vixen in the bar and Cob rolls on offer, what more could you ask for!
With the formal business over in record time, competition entries judged, the Awards were handed out. To find out who won you will have to join the Society 😊.
As usual the modelling standard was high, judge for yourself
There was also a tribute to Richard Hollingsworth one half of Parkside who passed in February.
A retired professional railwayman, Richard was a good friend to the Society and enabled the Society 5 year wagon plan to be produced. Society member Paul Furner brought along his collection of Parkside kits ranging over 60. Thanks to Paul and his work with Richard he was instrumental in bringing the kits to members
So next year to Swindon for the Societies 55th AGM 👍
Myself and Mr P paid a visit to the Hayward’s Heath Show held at the Dolphin Leisure Centre. Apart from the parking which was horrendous (found that Mr P is very good at reversing his car down a long road!) the show held in 2 halls was pretty good.
A variety of scales (alas no 3mm) some decent layouts were on show. We also met a few Society members both 3mm and O.16.5 so had a good chinwag too.
Unlike a lot of exhibitions these days a decent guide was provided too.
Here are the photos
Well Creek Basin -7mm
Hobbs Hill -4mm OO
Southbridge -N
Frimley North -4mm OO
Gouttieres -HO
Haynes Lane -7mm O
Dorchester Jct -4mm FS
Banbury (Oxfordshire) -N
Arnold Lane -7mm O
Chelwood Exchange -4mm OO
Battledown -N
Dougdale -4mm OO
Hope Hill -7mm O
Ashenden Jct -N
Staindrop -7mm O
These were the pick of the bunch for me. Very enjoyable show apart from the parking.
Mike Corp won the Mike Cook Memorial trophy 🏆 at the recent York exhibition with Heybridge Wharf.
(Photo courtesy June 2019 Railway Modeller)
Well done, Mike!
Saturday saw a run down to Winterborne Earls, nr Salisbury to visit 3mm Westfest organised by local member Vic Freemantle.
Always a popular event and judging by the full car park pretty busy too.
The Society shop and Seconhand were their plying their trade along with 3smr and members with delights to offer, not forgetting Peter White with the Society finescale wheels.
Now not only were there goods to be had but also a number of layouts on display.
Mike Corps Heybridge Wharf
Peter Bossom – Watlington (Sussex)
Nick Salzman – Lananta has been entered into the Cameo layout competition due to be judge in May so good luck Nick!
South Downs & Solent Modular
Jerry Clifford of Bath Green Park fame was also there with one of his 2mm modules
As usual the food was excellent and went down well. Thanks go to Vic Freemantle for organising the day.
On the way down to Weymouth this morning popped into the Mid Hants at Alresford with the good Mrs D for breakfast.
Being their Spring Gala weekend they had a Model railway layout in the old goods shed.
The Normandy O gauge group are locally based and came along with their SR shed layout. Lovely modelling along with some lovely locos.
As you can see plenty Dapol RTR on Show with a plethora of Terriers!
Being upstairs also gave an opportunity to see the stuff stored out the back. Amongst the berthed coaches was the BR Standard 2-6-4t being restored.
Also hanging on the wall is the nameplate for Sir Fredrick Pile.
After our visit we adjourned to the West Country buffet on the station for an egg bap each – lovely!
A short unexpected visit but always a pleasure 😊
