Perth MRC Exhibition

[Graeme Dunbar]

Since there does not seem to be anywhere else to post this I'd just like to say that we few members in Scotland were given a treat this weekend at the Perth and District MRC exhibition with both Avyn-y-Llyin and Crumley & Little Wickhill.

Many thanks to all the operators on both layouts who seemed to be enjoying themselves despite the heat in the halls and were very welcoming and informative!

[Crichworkshop2000]

Graeme,
Many thanks for your kind comments. Both myself and THE WIFE on Avyn-A-Llyin enjoyed the show and the warm welcome by the Perth crowd who were also very helpful in helping to unload/load the layout into the trailer. We lost the vote for best layout voted by the public by 1 vote. Not bad for a 22 year old layout that's done nearly 80 shows. It looks like we might be in Scotland twice next year, Aberdeen and I forget where else so watch this space.

Andy

[Graeme Dunbar]

Andy,

Thank you for the news. Hair shirt time  :-[ I forgot to vote so it could have been a tie! Well done though.

I hope trip to Aberdeen does materialise as I should be exhibiting there under the MERG (Model Electronic Railway Group) flag as it is home territory for me.

[clanky]

Was there on Sunday ,Andy when where you last up in Scotland with this layout ? .
The Crumley & Little Wickhill layout was ok but I think I would have liked to see a bit of green in the scenery . Cheers john .

[Graeme Dunbar]

Strangely the photos I took of Crumley & Little Wickhill either came out looking very warm or cold and wintery  (not that they are worth uploading). I had not changed the colour temperature settings as far as I know, at least not intentionally. I've seen photos where the long grass really does look dried and sun-bleached. It is definitely not a lush springtime lowland layout!

[Crichworkshop2000]

Clanky,
Apologies for delay in replying. Avyn-A-Llying was at Dumfries 16th/17th May in 2009 and at Falkirk 29th/30th November 2008 (and it was damn cold). Next year looks like at Cupar near St Andrews but cannot remeber the dates

Andy

[Graeme Dunbar]

Andy,

I must take a note of the dates for Cupar next year to see your layout again. I have a friend whose home territory it is and have helped him exhibit there.