Hi Guys
Looks like an interesting list of layouts this year https://modelrail-scotland.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Confirmed-Layouts.docx
Thanks
Alan
Very little narrow gauge so as usual I will give it a miss. Hopefully I'll cross paths at a future date with the Playcraft Railways layout which given my interests in the historical side of 009 is about the only layout which interests me.
Becoming narrower and narrower minded as I get older!!😋😋
Malcolm
Quote from: Malcolm on November 05, 2022, 12:44
Very little narrow gauge so as usual I will give it a miss. Hopefully I'll cross paths at a future date with the Playcraft Railways layout which given my interests in the historical side of 009 is about the only layout which interests me.
Becoming narrower and narrower minded as I get older!!😋😋
Malcolm
Hi Malcolm
I thought I counted 4 narrow gauge layouts,
2 HOe and 2 On30 and one HO & 009 scale layout If my memory is correct that's more than last year are you looking for strictly 009.
Thanks
Alan
The Playcraft H0/009 layout is the only one which would really appeal to me. Not particularly into American and Austrian ng.
As I said getting too narrow minded!😉
Malcolm
Hi Malcolm
That's a shame sadly the show organisers can't please everyone I'm thinking is there enough people interested in 009 in Scotland that could organise a show
Thanks
Alan
Quote from: Alan Pollock on November 06, 2022, 21:55
That's a shame sadly the show organisers can't please everyone
From personal experience I know that the show organisers scour the UK looking for things that are different and try to bring them to Modelrail
Quote from: Alan Pollock on November 06, 2022, 21:55
I'm thinking is there enough people interested in 009 in Scotland that could organise a show
I don't think it's question of enough people being interested - I'm sure there are.
It's a question of finding a venue which is accessible to as many of them as possible and is financially viable.
But, that's my opinion....
Thanks
Phil H
Quote from: Scottish Modeller on November 07, 2022, 00:16
From personal experience I know that the show organisers scour the UK looking for things that are different and try to bring them to Modelrail
That is my feeling too. My impression is that even for all types of model railway there is an element of 'club meet' at exhibitions in Scotland run by clubs that are affiliated to the AMRSS. Organizers try their best to bring in different exhibitors, and affiliate clubs do their best to ring the changes between exhibitions by having a selection of club layouts they can cycle through, but the numbers are still very finite. Dundee used to be notable because of twinning with Orleans and the French club used to bring over an interesting range of layouts - I suspect some sort of cultural exchange funding may have been available at one time as it must have been a major undertaking. However, when I used to travel around and visit a number of exhibitions in a season it did sometimes feel like a fan following a band around the country attending all their gigs.
I think that given the conditions are unlikely to be supportive of a specialist show for 009 or even NG, how can we get more 009 into exhibitions and how can we get more existing and potential 009 modellers to exhibitions? A big presence at another exhibition (if not a specialist one) is putting all our eggs on one basket. It requires many of the participating exhibitors and visitors to travel a long distance, and presumes the date suits all of them. On the other hand, participation in local exhibitions may mean the majority of visiting 009 modellers are on the exhibitor's side of the barrier (if only to give the exhibitor a toilet break).
I don't think it is a unique situation either. It is not unusual to find the same exhibitors behind more than one stand, multi-tasking or moonlighting. It seems to happen a lot on 'home territory' and I keep meaning to ask people at the Aberdeen club if they transport not just the club layout but also one or more member layouts to other exhibitions, assuming they have or are hiring something like a Luton van.
Hi Guys,
In my own opinion I am not sure a big 009 show would be profitable (when I mean big I mean like Model Rail Scotland) I don't think that would work but a small local show like in most church halls I suspect might be ideal but as Phil H has mentioned already a venue that that can be easily accessible for many reasons might be a problem and that's before we go into talking about pound signs as the show would need to cover its own cost
Thanks
Alan
P.S I think a more narrow gauge show might be a better appeal to more than a 009 show but that's just my opinion
It certainly can be done as we hold a gathering at the Corpus Christi Church Hall in Rainford, Merseyside approx. every 6 weeks.
we attract between 50 and 60 visitors each time.
We open our meetings to all forms of NG modelling ie 009, 09, 5.5mm, 7mm and Gn15. and we have layouts, displays,
show you how stands and our Group Sales.
People travel from all over, Cumbria, Yorkshire, Lancashire, Gt. Manchester, Merseyside, Cheshire, North Wales and the Wirral.
So if people are interested and give them quality a bit of fun, they will return.
We all throw in £3.00 which covers hall hire and refreshments.
Its all good fun.
Stan.
Hi all
In ref to the comments....
Quote from: Alan Pollock on November 07, 2022, 11:13
a small local show like in most church halls I suspect might be ideal but as Phil H has mentioned already a venue that that can be easily accessible for many reasons might be a problem
I have a plan, a cunning plan, but's it's too soon to say what it is......
Quote from: Alan Pollock on November 07, 2022, 11:13
P.S I think a more narrow gauge show might be a better appeal to more than a 009 show but that's just my opinion
Not sure about this, but, if that's what it takes to make something viable, why not?
Graeme, are you coming to Falkirk Exhibition as I'd appreciate your input on the idea I just mentioned - better in person than as email/zoom etc...
Thanks
Phil H
Hi Guys
The list of trader's and societies are now updated to include scoons/009
https://modelrail-scotland.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Confirmed-Trade-Society-Exhibitors.docx.pdf
Thanks
Alan
Almost ready for this weekend's event in Glasgow, with a quick little box file layout for the ScOONs (009 Society Scotland Area Group). There is a lot more that could and should be done to finish it, but a bit of a disaster with the (un)Realistic Water means I'm loathe to do much more with ground covering until I get that sorted.
Come and see us on Stand B25 and also Iain Morrison's HOe Kaninchen Bau round the corner at B14.
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Looking great Graeme, see you this afternoon.
Quote from: John Galbraith on February 23, 2023, 07:29
Looking great Graeme, see you this afternoon.
Thanks John! I'm looking forward to seeing your lovely micro layout - and also Ron who will be 'spoiling us' with his Ferrero Rocher dioramas. I think we have all bases covered - a 'roundy', a shunting layout and some mini dioramas.
A great first day with a good deal of interest from NG modellers, including 009 Society members and the general public. The highlight was a visit from Mr Kato San and his colleague and an exchange of badges. (I hope the YouTube link works - to tired to fix if not.)
https://youtu.be/Hawu5IsH53A (https://youtu.be/Hawu5IsH53A)
Hi Guys
I would like to thank all the people who have helped with the society stand this year a special thank to Graeme and John for running in my items that I have purchased at the show
And a big thanks to Iain for allowing me to help him as well
Thanks
Alan
Looks like you had a great weekend - I've been enjoying the WhatsApp chatter. Bit jealous I couldn't make it. H
Thanks Hugh. Yes "a good time was had by all". It was great meeting up again and well done to all! There was also good après expo jollity. I was great to see Iain with his layout. There was a lot of interest in the layout and he always appeared to be answering questions. It was fortunate that the two stands were so close so if help was needed it was on hand. The very informal "rota" seemed to work well and keeping an eye on the numbers of members of the public gathering meant we could take plenty of turns to have another look around the stands - and spend more money!
We may have encouraged a few people to join and a number of existing members, including some very recent recruits came up to the stand for a chat.