Just to remind members that the 2014 Stafford Model Railway Exhibition is next weekend, 1st & 2nd February, at the Staffordshire County Showground. ST18 0BD. Situated on the A518 3 miles east of town centre.
Saturday 10-5, Sunday 10-4.30.
Adults
Just to add that 'The Old Mineral Line' by Mike Wall has featured in 009 News, and Peter Cullen's 'Mannin Middle' has appeared in Railway Modeller.
Julien
So have the other two.
Roger
I know Roger but thanks for mentioning it for those who don't.
I was only pointing out where details of the less well known layouts might be found for those not familiar with them, and who was responsible for those layouts so that due credit can be given to all concerned.
I'm sorry if this was interpreted as anything else.
Many thanks to those members who took the time to come to Stafford and say 'hello'. The show had near record attendance and feedback we heard was very positive and I'm sure the Stafford Railway Circle are extremely satisfied. I think Stan never stopped talking to visitors. They asked plenty of questions and kept both of us on our toes. I know Charlie was just as busy as was Mike with his Old Mineral Line.
Roger
I thought it was a good show too. The Sunday when I was helping on Mannin Middle in Hall 1 was quite busy at times, and I was told the Saturday was worse!
With being on the layout in Hall 1 it was quite difficult to say Hi to fellow 009ers in Hall 3, so sorry but I didn't get the chance to say Hi to everyone. But I like to thank to whoever it was on the 009 stand who sent a newly member over to me to enquier about the West Mids group. This kind of helpful cooperation is, I feel, one of the main selling points of our Society.
I think Bill and Garry enrolled four new members on Saturday and maybe one or two more on Sunday.
Roger