The Virtual Model Railway show

A few weeks ago, I pondered what the model railway world would be like without exhibitions. Well, we are now in that world so we'll see what happens.

One event that appeared very quickly was the Virtual Model Railway Show on Facebook. For 48 hours, people posted photos of their layouts to the group and others wandered around liking and commenting. It was certainly busy and there were some fantastic models to be seen. I like the idea that it all disappeared after 2 days too - just like a real-world show.

The downside was a lack of cake, but then we were spared smelly people wearing rucksacks in confined spaces.

I expect this will spawn a rush of imitators that will be less well "attended" but perhaps we are seeing something new develop. The world will be very different in a years time after all.