I was promised cake, and interesting model railways - and I wasn't disappointed. A new venue for this show, last year's struggled to accommodate any cars thanks to a change of mind over using a field by the people who owned the hall. I arrived, couldn't park, and wasn't able to get anywhere near. No problems this time. I was soon inside, and directed to the cake.
First though, a little digging on the second-hand stall, where I picked up a 16mm scale chimney and dome. No reason, other than they looked useful.
20 layouts for a fiver admission? Bargain. OK, no massive tail-chaser, but you know I'm far more interested in micros anyway, and there were plenty to look at. Hens Quay (above) looks fun to build. It fits in a plastic box, and the two halves (scenic and fiddleyard) are bolted together to make something just under three feet square.
Star of the show, for me, had to be Melinau'r Abaty bridge. No, I can't pronounce it, and I asked. But, really nice 7mm scale NG.
I'll be aiming for a magazine shoot on this in the future, it's well worth it. One of those layouts built by someone who has looked closely at narrow gauge railways. In this case, the TR and Corris. The slate fence is really special, and the colours excellent.
As promsied, the cake was very good - it would have been rude not to have some after all! All-in-all, a lovely event with loads of inspiration and ideas.
2 comments:
Good to see you Phil. Hope to do it all again in 12 months Pete
Sady I was unable to make the show - my RBL Poppy appeal duties kept me away. Good to see two of my past efforts (Castle Carryingon and the double sided Tren Bach) still doing the rounds.
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