RMweb Gold Gilbert Posted November 23, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 23, 2023 18 minutes ago, woodenhead said: I seem to recall there was a cut off Certainly no joy for me - website does not say there is a cut off. Most tickets sites stay live... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodenhead Posted November 23, 2023 Share Posted November 23, 2023 Just now, Gilbert said: Certainly no joy for me - website does not say there is a cut off. Most tickets sites stay live... See Chris M's post, it was cut off at 16:00 today. I do remember reading on a website about a cut off when I was purchasing and I delayed getting mine to this month when I knew I'd definitely be going - and I have a piece of paper that will let me in at 9:15 on Saturday. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Gilbert Posted November 23, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 23, 2023 24 minutes ago, woodenhead said: See Chris M's post, it was cut off at 16:00 today. I do remember reading on a website about a cut off when I was purchasing and I delayed getting mine to this month when I knew I'd definitely be going - and I have a piece of paper that will let me in at 9:15 on Saturday. That's all very well but the show website does not contain that information.. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Ian Morgan Posted November 23, 2023 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 23, 2023 2 hours ago, Chris M said: And the loco has arrived. It was lost for about half an hour but luckily we found it! Yes, I have the same problem, I put something down in my shed and spend an hour the next day looking for it ... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodenhead Posted November 23, 2023 Share Posted November 23, 2023 @Gilbert The fact I was aware of a cutoff means there was something displayed on either the Warley site or TicketMaster. I know I looked for when I had to purchase by so I wouldn’t have to queue for a ticket when I arrive. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Barry O Posted November 23, 2023 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 23, 2023 Lots of activity.. and a lot of effort by some to start to pulll the show togethersecurity were great at getting us into the hall.. but melt down occurred when I tried to get out.. access to the M42 was very difficult so rhe NEC team just closed the exit routes and the whole area was very busy.. result.. NEC to Solihull .. 1 hour 45 minutes... hopefully they can get ot sorted by tomorrow.. Time for some shut eye! Baz 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium ELTEL Posted November 24, 2023 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 24, 2023 Although I have sympathy for people trying to purchase advance tickets for Warley and being frustrated when a technical issue or an operator issue causes the system to function incorrectly. Why do people leave it till the last minute to book ? I appreciate that circumstances may influence when you buy your ticket which I fully understand. I hope you all get it sorted, and get your advance ticket before the official cut of time of 16:00 today. Terry Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris M Posted November 24, 2023 Author Share Posted November 24, 2023 Although club members are under a lot of pressure setting up the show one of them will speak to the Ticket Factory to see if it is possible to re-open sales. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris M Posted November 24, 2023 Author Share Posted November 24, 2023 The lorry has arrived at our clubroom to load up for the NEC. Blimey, that’s a big one! This should be loaded by around midday and will then make its way to hall 5 where the rest of the day will be spent unloading. The Luton van used yesterday will also go to the clubroom again to pick up anything that can’t be fitted on the lorry. I'm getting too old for all this! I know will feel ten years older on Monday. 3 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pharrc20 Posted November 24, 2023 Share Posted November 24, 2023 1 hour ago, ELTEL said: Although I have sympathy for people trying to purchase advance tickets for Warley and being frustrated when a technical issue or an operator issue causes the system to function incorrectly. Why do people leave it till the last minute to book ? I appreciate that circumstances may influence when you buy your ticket which I fully understand. I hope you all get it sorted, and get your advance ticket before the official cut of time of 16:00 today. Terry Then why doesn't Ticket Factory state that on their page now instead of saying nothing apart from tickets on sale from Monday 3 April. Nothing about a 4pm cut-off last night. Not stating anything just adds to the confusion for people who might wish to attend at the last minute but are put off by non-avalibility of online tickets. I will keep an eye and see if they come back on as per Chris Ms post 46 minutes ago. Cheers Paul Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Gough Posted November 24, 2023 Share Posted November 24, 2023 I can't find a 'Junior Modeller's Workshop' on the floor plan. I guess that there won't be one this year? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkSG Posted November 24, 2023 Share Posted November 24, 2023 2 hours ago, ELTEL said: Although I have sympathy for people trying to purchase advance tickets for Warley and being frustrated when a technical issue or an operator issue causes the system to function incorrectly. Why do people leave it till the last minute to book ? Well, maybe because we can't always be certain we're going until closer to the date. Personally, I think that the idea of having a cut-off at all on e-tickets is a bit unnecessary anway. Obviously, back in the day when buying advance tickets meant getting them posted to you, then advance sales had to close far enough in advance for the postal system to do its job. But when the ticket exists solely on your mobile phone (or printed off by you at home), then there's no reason not to allow purchase even on the day itself. It would significantly reduce queues at the ticket desk and get people into the venue more smoothly. I'm not sure, though, whether the cut-off is a feature of the NEC's ticketing system, or whether it's a choice made by the event organiser. If it's the former, then obviously nothing can really be done about it. If it's the latter, then I'd urge the Warley organisers to drop the cut-off next year and allow online ticket purchase right up to closing time. I do also agree that if there is a cut-off, that fact should be clearly stated on the ticketing system itself, not just elsewhere on the show's publicity. Again, I don't know if that's a weakness of the ticketing system, or if it's under the control of the event organiser. But, either way, it's something to consider for next year. 1 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkSG Posted November 24, 2023 Share Posted November 24, 2023 Here's the latest version of the unofficial show guide. If there are any last minute corrections that anyone wants me to make I will have time to update it this afternoon, but otherwise this is probably the final version. unofficial-warley-2023-v2.pdf 3 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkSG Posted November 24, 2023 Share Posted November 24, 2023 I should just add that I have successfully purchased advance tickets just now, so it does seem to be working fine at the moment. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold C126 Posted November 24, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 24, 2023 4 hours ago, ELTEL said: Why do people leave it till the last minute to book ? Rail strikes... 😀 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold bourneagain Posted November 24, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 24, 2023 12 minutes ago, C126 said: Rail strikes... 😀 Unions now have to give 14 days notice before they are allowed to call a strike 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrushVeteran Posted November 24, 2023 Share Posted November 24, 2023 If there is any exhibitor or trader looking for an extra pair of hands over the weekend then help maybe at hand. My son Adam, 24, has expressed interest in attending, as I will be there to help man another stand, and he would prefer to be kept busy helping. He has operated many layouts including Retford, Little Bytham, Grantham, Carlisle to name a few and also worked in our local model shop in Kidlington for a number of years. Please PM me if you need any help. Grahame 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold C126 Posted November 24, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 24, 2023 5 minutes ago, bourneagain said: Unions now have to give 14 days notice before they are allowed to call a strike Yes, I agree. I tried to buy mine fourteen days prior to to-morrow, compared to Gaydon in 2021, I think it was, which was several months in advance (before the strikes began). But compressing many purchases into a fort-night I am sure does not help. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Ian J. Posted November 24, 2023 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 24, 2023 I'm going on Sunday, when it's a little quieter and layouts have had a chance to bed in. Looks like the weather will be quite cold this weekend, too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkSG Posted November 24, 2023 Share Posted November 24, 2023 it turns out I will be driving to the show, not going by train. The curse of weekend engineering works strikes again. 🙁 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pharrc20 Posted November 24, 2023 Share Posted November 24, 2023 (edited) 3 hours ago, pharrc20 said: Then why doesn't Ticket Factory state that on their page now instead of saying nothing apart from tickets on sale from Monday 3 April. Nothing about a 4pm cut-off last night. Not stating anything just adds to the confusion for people who might wish to attend at the last minute but are put off by non-avalibility of online tickets. I will keep an eye and see if they come back on as per Chris Ms post 46 minutes ago. Cheers Paul Pleased to say that I have been able to purchase, download and print off two adult tickets now so thanks to whoever made this possible and the Ticket Factory bods too. Cheers Paul Edited November 24, 2023 by pharrc20 Spelling Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PaulRhB Posted November 24, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 24, 2023 7 4 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 97406 Posted November 24, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 24, 2023 I’m thinking early doors Sunday. Really looking forward to it! 🙂 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Gilbert Posted November 24, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 24, 2023 4 hours ago, pharrc20 said: Pleased to say that I have been able to purchase, download and print off two adult tickets now so thanks to whoever made this possible and the Ticket Factory bods too. Cheers Paul Likewise - family issues meant I could not commit to a day out until very recently so I'm glad we had extended access. Chris 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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