lmsforever Posted November 23, 2019 Share Posted November 23, 2019 3 hours ago, caradoc said: Rail transport issues do not seem to have affected attendance ! A great show as always, thanks to everyone involved. I tried a new route this year, train Oxford/Leamington/Solihull, X12 bus Solihull/NEC. All transport modes were on time, with seats available, and the bus fare (an all-day rover) was IMHO a very reasonable £4.00. I also managed to buy everything I wanted. I did that route some years ago don't know why I have not used it again. 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andymsa Posted November 23, 2019 Share Posted November 23, 2019 On a slightly negative point on the venue not the actual show. The fiasco of buying A ticket first thing this morning it was like they were herding cattle. And don’t even mention the cost to park as I went by car due to the transport issues on the train. But let’s compare this to the great electric train show ( free parking) and the attitude of some venue staff was appalling how they treat disabled visitors. the future of attending this show is certainly something I will consider in the future due to its rising costs, maybe controversially a different venue where car parking isn’t so expensive. These thoughts are no reflection to the show itself and did enjoy the layouts and chats I had 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Compound2632 Posted November 23, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 23, 2019 A couple of very nice pre-Grouping layouts: Blackfriars Bridge - LCDR in the 19th century - and Norwich Central - Great Eastern passenger and M&GN goods; I'm hoping roles will be reversed tomorrow, as there were some splendid-looking M&GN passenger engines lurking behind the scenes! 2 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Markwj Posted November 23, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 23, 2019 1 hour ago, big jim said: Had a good full day there, just got home, feet seriously aching after walking round in my steel toe cap boots, luckily a colleague was in the stand with the coal hopper so I managed a sit down a couple of times! as adb968008 said we ended up walking round the show together for a couple of hours after we inadvertently met up on the accurascale stand while I was paying a deposit for the twin pack nuclear wagons (we’ve never met before) nice to meet accurascale fran too (I really should get round to ordering those TPE and sleeper coaches as well as the 37/6 and PFA!! got me a few bits and bobs, model rail J70 coz it looks stunning! Hornby network rail coaches, Bachmann northern belle BG as for non rolling stock got me some low relief laser cut buildings and double track OHLE portals and rejoined the Bachmann club To anyone else I met today but didn’t mention, nice to meet you all Hi Jim curious to know what the ohle portals are made of and where from? cheers mark 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold big jim Posted November 23, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 23, 2019 12 minutes ago, Markwj said: Hi Jim curious to know what the ohle portals are made of and where from? cheers mark The portals are I assume mdf kits, just got to build them now, they obviously need the registration arms adding, will probably make them from Brass wire They were £15 for 10 from torri-laser (they have an Ebay shop) 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve45 Posted November 23, 2019 Share Posted November 23, 2019 4 hours ago, PhilJ W said: Any news of the NER railcar from Rails of Sheffield? Didn't you see the pre-production sample in the middle of the hall? 1 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sleepyrider Posted November 23, 2019 Share Posted November 23, 2019 I didn't go to Warley today, I attended the Bike Show in the hall next door. Noticed however when paying for the car park ticket via the machines outside the halls, they ask which show you've attended - answer Skills show or Model Railway show, you'll be charged £16, answer Bike Show it's £12! Maybe this was just an anomaly today, but make sure you don't click the wrong choice tomorrow... 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium The White Rabbit Posted November 23, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 23, 2019 (edited) 22 minutes ago, steve45 said: Didn't you see the pre-production sample in the middle of the hall? We'll get the scale right eventually... Edited November 23, 2019 by The White Rabbit doziness 1 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Ian Hargrave Posted November 23, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 23, 2019 32 minutes ago, Andymsa said: On a slightly negative point on the venue not the actual show. The fiasco of buying A ticket first thing this morning it was like they were herding cattle. And don’t even mention the cost to park as I went by car due to the transport issues on the train. But let’s compare this to the great electric train show ( free parking) and the attitude of some venue staff was appalling how they treat disabled visitors. the future of attending this show is certainly something I will consider in the future due to its rising costs, maybe controversially a different venue where car parking isn’t so expensive. These thoughts are no reflection to the show itself and did enjoy the layouts and chats I had Taking on board what you say,for the last few years I have used the car park for the railway station which is just a walk over to the NEC at less cost.The NEC staff are what they are.They have a job to do.Sympathy all round here and no reflection on Warley MRC. Unfortunately the show is held at what is arguably the worst time of the year for any who need to relax to take time for the pleasure of just observation or for informed purchases. Be that as it may,I pass this year for the first time in 20 years.Couldn’t face Saturday crowd and tomorrow head,to Manchester Airport for Virgin’s 747 as opposed to Pendolino. This obviously being a pre determined choice which ruled out a Sunday at the NEC . Enjoy all who go tomorrow.Maybe next year.? 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium PhilJ W Posted November 23, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 23, 2019 55 minutes ago, Andymsa said: On a slightly negative point on the venue not the actual show. The fiasco of buying A ticket first thing this morning it was like they were herding cattle. And don’t even mention the cost to park as I went by car due to the transport issues on the train. But let’s compare this to the great electric train show ( free parking) and the attitude of some venue staff was appalling how they treat disabled visitors. the future of attending this show is certainly something I will consider in the future due to its rising costs, maybe controversially a different venue where car parking isn’t so expensive. These thoughts are no reflection to the show itself and did enjoy the layouts and chats I had I'm glad that I'm going by coach tomorrow, no worries about car parking and dropped at the door of the NEC. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bart2day Posted November 23, 2019 Share Posted November 23, 2019 1 hour ago, TheEastSuffolkman said: Have to say, with this year being my first time at Warley, I have been very impressed and have managed to grab some good deals. Yes I may ah e been the seconded person at the door this morning but this has led to a rather successful and enjoyable day! (Yes, it may have been a bit wallet heavy today but I still came under budget, somehow!) You ended up underbudget having bought all that? Wow. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post APOLLO Posted November 23, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted November 23, 2019 God I'm getting old when the center exhibit is a full scale MGR wagon !!! -- MUST be an O scale WD 2-8-0 being announced shortly --- Hat, Coat, RUCKSACK !! I love to go a-wandering Around the Warley stands And as I go, I love to swing My (new from Japan) knapsack on my back Val-deri, val-dera Val-deri, val-dera Ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha Ha Val-dera My knapsack on my back I wave my **** to all I bash And they wave back to me (with two fingers) And many call so loud and sweet And say rude words to me Val-eri, val-dera Val-deri, val-dera Ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha Ha Val-era Come join my happy song Brit15 1 20 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David C Posted November 23, 2019 Share Posted November 23, 2019 I drove to Birmingham rather than go by train because of the exorbitant charges of Greater Anglia at weekends and the strike action. Rather than pay the even more exorbitant parking charges at the NEC, I found somewhere to park in a side road off Coventry Road about a mile or so away and then got an X1 bus there for free (I've got an Old Fart's Bus Pass). Near where I parked was a Morrisons and a Tesco (both huge) where meal deals for £3/3.50 were available. It saved me being ripped off by the NEC catering. David C Professional Skinflint 9 2 2 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnDMJ Posted November 23, 2019 Share Posted November 23, 2019 On 22/11/2019 at 22:06, adb968008 said: Spoons at noon for the Rmweb drinks / half time natter ? So that may be why only three of us turned up for the normal Spoons at 13:00 then. 1 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrentValleyRailway Posted November 23, 2019 Share Posted November 23, 2019 Another great year at Warley for the layouts on show. Highlights of all the Great Model Railway Challenge layouts on display including the Railmen of Kent winning layouts. 5 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willie Whizz Posted November 23, 2019 Share Posted November 23, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, sleepyrider said: I didn't go to Warley today, I attended the Bike Show in the hall next door. Noticed however when paying for the car park ticket via the machines outside the halls, they ask which show you've attended - answer Skills show or Model Railway show, you'll be charged £16, answer Bike Show it's £12! Maybe this was just an anomaly today, but make sure you don't click the wrong choice tomorrow... Yes, I noticed this over the shoulder of the man using the next machine - unfortunately a few seconds too late to save myself four quid on an expensive (though good) day out. Which raises an an interesting question - are Warley MRC aware of this discrepancy? If they aren’t, it is surely something they should be taking up with the NEC, because there is no obvious reason why different exhibitions should have different car park charges. If they are aware, perhaps the public should have been told. If they are aware and complicit (I.e getting a ‘cut’ of the excess) that would be very poor ... Edited November 23, 2019 by Willie Whizz 4 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium cornelius Posted November 23, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 23, 2019 3 hours ago, 9402 Fredrick said: Hopefully info will be up soon as I really would like to have those locos on my eventual 009 layout, anyone have luck snagging a pic of the image? 8 1 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinehill Posted November 23, 2019 Share Posted November 23, 2019 No surprise with complaints for the NEC. The cost & car parking for the Warley show has been a rip-off for years along with most other shows held there! I don't bother any more because of this & the usual awful journey to get there! 2 4 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Scottish-Exile Posted November 23, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 23, 2019 A good day and the wider aisles helped as it didn't seem crowded. Quietened down a lot by 4pm so I actually got to see quite a few of the layouts, which was actually my agenda plan for tomorrow. Spent a hefty whack picking up a Bratchells Class 318 kit, yet another 156 from Charlie at Realtrack and another Arriva 150 DCC fitted dmu from the Bachmann returns stand along with some TEA wagons from Revolution. 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Graham_Muz Posted November 23, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 23, 2019 22 minutes ago, Willie Whizz said: Yes, I noticed this over the shoulder of the man using the next machine - unfortunately a few seconds too late to save myself four quid on an expensive (though good) day out. Which raises an an interesting question - are Warley MRC aware of this discrepancy? If they aren’t, it is surely something they should be taking up with the NEC, because there is no obvious reason why different exhibitions should have different car park charges. If they are aware, perhaps the public should have been told. If they are aware and complicit (I.e getting a ‘cut’ of the excess) that would be very poor ... Some shows such as the bike show pay to subsidise the parking fee for their visitors (which may or may or be reflected in the ticket price for that particular show) it’s not that the NEC is charging more for the other shows as they get the same overall fee regardless. 1 3 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steamport Southport Posted November 23, 2019 Share Posted November 23, 2019 1 hour ago, The White Rabbit said: We'll get the scale right eventually... The wheels are too far apart and the profile is wrong.... Jason 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andymsa Posted November 23, 2019 Share Posted November 23, 2019 1 hour ago, Ian Hargrave said: Taking on board what you say,for the last few years I have used the car park for the railway station which is just a walk over to the NEC at less cost.The NEC staff are what they are.They have a job to do.Sympathy all round here and no reflection on Warley MRC. Unfortunately the show is held at what is arguably the worst time of the year for any who need to relax to take time for the pleasure of just observation or for informed purchases. Be that as it may,I pass this year for the first time in 20 years.Couldn’t face Saturday crowd and tomorrow head,to Manchester Airport for Virgin’s 747 as opposed to Pendolino. This obviously being a pre determined choice which ruled out a Sunday at the NEC . Enjoy all who go tomorrow.Maybe next year.? Yes I was aware of the railway car park but thought this loophole had been closed by the railway companies. Normally I park at berkswell for free and jump on the train for free (staff). so another thought occurs for what the cost of parking is and the cost of entry £33.00 in total what could you buy for our railways with that saving. Is this show pricing itself out of the market. I would hate to see this 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post jamespetts Posted November 23, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted November 23, 2019 Some pictures from to-day (focussing on layouts, as I have posted things from trade stands in their appropriate topics, and using a smartphone camera as I did not want to carry a full sized camera with me): Model railway by James Petts, on Flickr Model railway by James Petts, on Flickr Model railway by James Petts, on Flickr 2019-11-23_09-47-22 by James Petts, on Flickr Tan-y-Bwlch in model form by James Petts, on Flickr Model of the S&D by James Petts, on Flickr Slate incline by James Petts, on Flickr Narrow gauge by James Petts, on Flickr Slate wagon by James Petts, on Flickr Narrow gauge by James Petts, on Flickr Slate wagon by James Petts, on Flickr 1830 by James Petts, on Flickr MERG CAB2 by James Petts, on Flickr Spetisbury by James Petts, on Flickr 009 layout by James Petts, on Flickr Spetisbury by James Petts, on Flickr 009 sheep by James Petts, on Flickr 009 layout by James Petts, on Flickr 009 freight by James Petts, on Flickr 009 layout by James Petts, on Flickr 009 layout by James Petts, on Flickr Tarrant Crawford by James Petts, on Flickr Tarrant Crawford by James Petts, on Flickr 009 boat by James Petts, on Flickr Crocheted trees by James Petts, on Flickr 0 gauge cows by James Petts, on Flickr SHLR engine by James Petts, on Flickr SHLR carriages by James Petts, on Flickr 0 gauge light railway by James Petts, on Flickr Tarrant Gunville by James Petts, on Flickr Horse on bridge by James Petts, on Flickr Tarrant Gunville by James Petts, on Flickr Bridge by James Petts, on Flickr Signal box by James Petts, on Flickr Blackfriars Bridge by James Petts, on Flickr Posters by James Petts, on Flickr Blackfriars Bridge by James Petts, on Flickr Blackfriars Bridge by James Petts, on Flickr SHLR terrier by James Petts, on Flickr Ampney by James Petts, on Flickr Bridge by James Petts, on Flickr South Town by James Petts, on Flickr South Town by James Petts, on Flickr Llangennedd by James Petts, on Flickr Goods crane by James Petts, on Flickr 1825 by James Petts, on Flickr 27 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andymsa Posted November 23, 2019 Share Posted November 23, 2019 9 hours ago, adb968008 said: A few pictures from within the Halls... packed as usual.. There seems to be a lot of restrained excitement about this MGR wagon, maybe a surprise or 3 is coming last st time I saw this tender... it it looked like this... Dont wish to put a downer on your photos but in one of them you managed to get a woman who's breast feeding her baby at the bottom of the photo 1 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Popular Post Barry O Posted November 23, 2019 RMweb Premium Popular Post Share Posted November 23, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, Pinehill said: No surprise with complaints for the NEC. The cost & car parking for the Warley show has been a rip-off for years along with most other shows held there! I don't bother any more because of this & the usual awful journey to get there! If you can do better, in a central location, with lots of layouts, displays , demos and traders please feel free but stop making excuses for why you havent bothered to attend please, please stop being so verbally negative. Some of us put in a lot of hard work ..for free.. to put the show on. I look forward to seeing this free to enter, zero transport cost for all exhibition you are going to put on next year. Just tell us all when it is happening, the 90+ layouts who are attending, the free meals you are providing.....and the location for this..you need a hall at least one third of a mile long by the way... and get ready for people who dont attend telling everyone why they can't attend.... Baz Edited November 23, 2019 by Barry O 6 10 18 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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