Following an invitation while we were at Model Rail Scotland in February we set off for the Exhibition at George Watson's college in Edinburgh on Friday 5th September. The five weeks prior to the exhibition was a bit frantic as this was the notice we were given as confirmed exhibitors and some were starting off with bare modules. We arrived around the same time for setting up at 17.30 as far apart as North Berwick, Dunfermline, Aberdeen and Dumfries, although Roger had to take a rather convoluted route due to no seats on the bus from Dumfries. Setting up went well and we were finished in time to head to Haymarket for a meal at the Nepalese restaurant, Kukuri.
Saturday went well and we were joined by Tom and his son William, which was great and allowed us to have sufficient breaks and a chance to wander round the exhibition. Alan was also there helping out on the Renfrew group layout. The one issue we did have on the Saturday was that due to the tables being on wheels, even with the brakes on they still had the tendency to move and we had to remind people not to lean on the tables. A busy day was followed by another trip to Haymarket, this time to the Indian restaurant Ignite (well named).
Sunday brought a different problem in that the sections of track connecting the modules began to become loose. Ian then set about making larger pieces which resolved the problem and something to be aware of in the future. Again Sunday was busy with a lot of interest being shown in the modules, and may have resulted in recruiting a few new members to the Society. All in all a great weekend with plenty of laughs and hopefully a return visit next year. Below are a few photographs of the modules and I will post part 2 with more photographs later.
Our next exhibition will be at Curl Aberdeen on the 25th/26th October.