RMweb Premium DavidLong Posted June 1 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 1 20 hours ago, Clive Mortimore said: DEMU Showcase 2024 will be at Sutton Coldfield Town Hall on June 15/16th. Owing to various reasons there have been some changes to the layouts appearing from the earlier list posted here. Layouts Alderford......................................WCML 1985-1990, 00 Gauge Blueball Summit.........................1970s West Country, N Gauge Deadmans Lane..........................Derby RTC, 00 Gauge Farbine Road W.R.D.....................Wagon Repair Depot West Midlands, 00 Gauge Fenwick TMD...............................TMD and Engineers Yard, 00 Gauge Gordon's Lane...............................Southern Region Main Line, 00 Gauge Horncastle.................................Eastern Region 1980s, 00 Gauge Knype Bridge................................Parcels depot. 70's early 80's, 0 Gauge Reading Signal Works..................1980s, 00 gauge Templegate Wagon Works..........Wagon Works, 0 Gauge Trodinnick Dries.............................China Clay Dries. 1960-1970, 00 Gauge Waddon Marsh...........................South London Branch, 00 Gauge Wormhill.....................................Peak Forest 1997, N Gauge Confirmed trade stands Accurascale Bachmann Europe Booklaw / Santona Publishing Cambrian Models Cavalex Models Coastal DCC C Rail DC kits Javmar Models and Art Kernow Model Rail Centre Rainbow Railways Realtrack Models Replica Railways Revolution Trains Road Transport Images S-Kits Shawplan / Extreme Etchings Squires Tools TTC Diecast West Hill Wagon Works Societies Class 60 Preservation Group N Gauge Society Scalefour Society The Railway Correspondence and Travel Society Demonstrations CAD for 3D Printing Carl White shows you how to use CAD software to design stock for 3D printing. SR EMU Modelling Danny Havlik shows how he has constructed some of his fantastic 4mm EMUs. Modelling Structures in N/2mm Scale Grahame Hedges shows you how he makes his wonderful 2mm buildings from the London Bridge Area. Styrene Modelling Jon Hall demonstrates the use of his Portrait cutter for cutting styrene sheet Opening Times Saturday 15th June 2024 10.00 - 17.00 Sunday 16th June 2024 10.00 - 16.00 Sutton Coldfield Town Hall, Upper Clifton Rd, Sutton Coldfield, B73 6DA Tickets Adults £12 DEMU members / children (U16) £8 Families (2 adults and unlimited children) £28 Transport The town hall is less than 5 minute walk from Sutton Coldfield Railway Station. Nearest car park is opposite in Anchorage Road. There are others around the station only a few minutes walk. Entry by cash or card or either? It's helpful to say these days. David Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Enterprisingwestern Posted June 1 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 1 9 hours ago, ELTEL said: Unfortunately going to miss this year I think probably for the first time. Hope it all goes well, and hopefully plenty of photos on RMWEB Terry / Eltel You'll need a doctors note! Mike. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Clive Mortimore Posted June 1 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 1 1 hour ago, DavidLong said: Entry by cash or card or either? It's helpful to say these days. David Both or either 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Martin Posted June 7 Share Posted June 7 Still trying to work out if I can get to this. I went in 2022 and it was a terrific show; but this year, the Saturday is out because it's my birthday and I'll be spending it with the Divine Mrs M, and the trains on the Sunday aren't great. I'm mulling over whether I want to drive that far (100 miles+ each way) for a model railway show, even one of this quality. Jim Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold C126 Posted June 8 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 8 19 hours ago, Jim Martin said: Still trying to work out if I can get to this. I went in 2022 and it was a terrific show; but this year, the Saturday is out because it's my birthday and I'll be spending it with the Divine Mrs M, and the trains on the Sunday aren't great. I'm mulling over whether I want to drive that far (100 miles+ each way) for a model railway show, even one of this quality. Jim Take the Divine Mrs M by train on the Saturday? 07.33 from Liverpool Lime St. to Birmingham New St., arr. 09.20. 09.36 from New St., arr. Sutton Coldfield 09.56. This is from the National Rail web-site, but I hope it helps. If it is not raining, there are some nice street-food stalls in the town centre for lunch about ten mins. walk away. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobby (John) Posted June 8 Share Posted June 8 Only a week to go until the UK’s premier Diesel and Electric model railway show will be in full swing. On a side note unfortunately due to personal circumstances Ravenscroft is unable to attend, but we have an additional micro layout in its place. Many thanks to Alan Monk stepping in at the last minute and bring one of his layouts……….Reading Signal Works. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyberspice Posted June 8 Share Posted June 8 On 15/02/2024 at 23:33, Nobby (John) said: “ modern image “ modellers. I find it amusing we still use this. Its been 56 years since the abolition of steam. When I was little 66 years would have included the whole of the big four and the whole of the BR steam era. The end of BR was almost 30 years ago now. May be " modern image " should be retired and something else used. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobby (John) Posted June 8 Share Posted June 8 Now let’s use this years flyer info and not last years , nobody spotted my deliberate mistake 🫣 3 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Enterprisingwestern Posted June 9 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 9 13 hours ago, Nobby (John) said: Now let’s use this years flyer info and not last years , nobody spotted my deliberate mistake 🫣 Most of us were kind and made allowances for senility John, welcome to my world 😁. Mike. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium DavidLong Posted June 9 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 9 21 hours ago, Cyberspice said: I find it amusing we still use this. Its been 56 years since the abolition of steam. When I was little 66 years would have included the whole of the big four and the whole of the BR steam era. The end of BR was almost 30 years ago now. May be " modern image " should be retired and something else used. I agree. I think that 'Diesel and Electric Era' covers it pretty well from the late 1950s to the present day.* Cyril Freezer coined the 'modern image' expression in 1964 so it really is well past its sell-by date. David * To the pearl-clutching of some D&E modellers this may include an element of steam but, hey, that's life . . . 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Clive Mortimore Posted June 9 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 9 On 08/06/2024 at 18:18, Cyberspice said: I find it amusing we still use this. Its been 56 years since the abolition of steam. When I was little 66 years would have included the whole of the big four and the whole of the BR steam era. The end of BR was almost 30 years ago now. May be " modern image " should be retired and something else used. With my DEMU Acting Chair hat on, "modern image" is often used in a light hearted way. Our modelling is diesel and electric based traction. With my "Clive the modeller" hat on, I do model the modern image. As often stated Cyril Freezer coined the phase "Modern Image". In conversation with me he told he cannot remember who first said it in an editorial meeting but by the end of it that was the terminology they were going to use for an edition of the Railway Modeller reflecting the then changes happening to our railways. With both my layouts, Pig Lane and Hanging Hill, Mr Freezer did say that they were the real modern image as they were 1960s based layouts. I do fully agree with the term "Modern Image" being used to cover all aspects of Diesel and Electric modelling as being very much out of date and should not be used. Anyhow less than a week to go. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Clive Mortimore Posted June 9 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 9 2 hours ago, DavidLong said: I agree. I think that 'Diesel and Electric Era' covers it pretty well from the late 1950s to the present day.* Cyril Freezer coined the 'modern image' expression in 1964 so it really is well past its sell-by date. David * To the pearl-clutching of some D&E modellers this may include an element of steam but, hey, that's life . . . Now who would be daft enough to do that. A pair of BRCW 4 car units entering Sheffield Exchange. One day it will be finished. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Martin Posted June 9 Share Posted June 9 On 08/06/2024 at 12:16, C126 said: Take the Divine Mrs M by train on the Saturday? 07.33 from Liverpool Lime St. to Birmingham New St., arr. 09.20. 09.36 from New St., arr. Sutton Coldfield 09.56. This is from the National Rail web-site, but I hope it helps. If it is not raining, there are some nice street-food stalls in the town centre for lunch about ten mins. walk away. An imaginative and innovative approach. Unfortunately, stuff has been arranged in Liverpool. I mean, when I say "unfortunately", it's not actually unfortunate. You know... Jim 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted June 10 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted June 10 The Showcase guides have been printed. Dodgy layout on the cover! 9 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Awesime Posted June 10 Share Posted June 10 Unfortunately I ca t make it now, health issues mean I've saved about at least £160 so maybe that will go towards another cl37 sound chip ? Thus I'm having to hope for a good supply of video and pics from those lucky enough to be nearer than I 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Ian Hargrave Posted June 11 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 11 Travelling by rail to Sutton Coldfield ? ATM the Cross City line from New Street to Lichfield is closed until further notice due to a signalling failure at Aston so check the status before you book tickets. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 31A Posted June 11 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 11 4 hours ago, Ian Hargrave said: Travelling by rail to Sutton Coldfield ? ATM the Cross City line from New Street to Lichfield is closed until further notice due to a signalling failure at Aston so check the status before you book tickets. All clear again now, as from 11.05 per National Rail website: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/service-disruptions/lichfield-city-20240611/ 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Ian Hargrave Posted June 11 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 11 1 hour ago, 31A said: All clear again now, as from 11.05 per National Rail website: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/service-disruptions/lichfield-city-20240611/ That’s a huge relief. Shutting that line causes monumental disruption. I’m fortunate in that I have just a short trip and that by car. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Trainshed Terry Posted June 11 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 11 Sod it!, I can not make this year either. I hope all goes well for the event. Terry. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted June 12 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted June 12 All day parking for the show on Saturday. https://en.parkopedia.co.uk/parking/locations/railway_road_d926gcqen3nqs8r0hb/?country=uk&arriving=202406151000&leaving=202406151700 Alter the times as necessary. Although I believe the station car park is for rail users only. £3 for a single to Wylde green or Four Oaks makes it £4.30 total (less if you have a Railcard!) Sunday parking: https://en.parkopedia.co.uk/parking/locations/railway_road_da41gcqen3nqs8r8bh/?country=uk&arriving=202406161000&leaving=202406161600 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
D3489gibson Posted June 14 Share Posted June 14 Looking forward to the show this weekend! First went in 2022 as a punter and it was quite the show! Will be there as part of the Gordons Lane team this time round! Nathan... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Clive Mortimore Posted June 14 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 14 This what we got and where to find it. See you all Saturday Morning at 10 o'clock. 6 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emma H Posted June 14 Share Posted June 14 Showcase 2025!!!!! 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyman7 Posted June 14 Share Posted June 14 Planning to visit for the first time this year as the stars have aligned and I have a day free of other temptations or duties! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crisis Rail Posted June 15 Share Posted June 15 19 hours ago, Emma H said: Showcase 2025!!!!! Tempus Fugit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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