The Narrow Gauge Show and the 009 Society 2017 AGM.

[Stan Williams]

There will be a New Trader having a stand at the Rainford Show.

Dave Denton from the Brookside Garden Centre and Miniture Railway at Poynton, Cheshire.
Lots of goodies and not all Narrow Gauge.

Make sure our show is in your diaries.

Don t forget, we will be having a 1960s St Helens Corporation Double Decker Bus giving trips around Rainford and its Free.

Stan.

[Stan Williams]

Some Stands to enable you to spend your well earned cash.

Parkside Dundas. with there comprehensive stock of 009 kits and rtr stock.

John Sutton Books normally has other items as well for sale.

Five79 (Chivers)  with some discounted kits and some specials ??

Todmorden Model Supplies.  Chris is the man for tools, adhesives, switches/wire and lots more.

Lots more to come, so come along to the largest NG Show held in the North West of England.

Easy Parking in around the Halls.

Refreshments available in both Halls.

Come along and have a great day out.

Stan.

[Stan Williams]

A couple of layouts for you to admire at Rainford.

Chelfham Viaduct Diorama Layout  by  Bob Barnard will be making its debut at the show.
It is half the viaduct and half the station.
Trains operating will be  L&B livery and Southern livery.
Bob is able to change the buildings, signals and lamps, depending on what he is running.
Superb scenery along with Bobs excellent stock.
You can view the layout in the Parish Hall.

Rob Rossington will have his layout  Ross Town along with the new loco shed board.
Based on Colonial Railways with a variety of stock.
Rob is a member of the Rainhill MRC and a number of their members will be at the show to help us on the day.

The Famous Rainford Cakes will be available in both Halls, so no excuse for you to say, I missed them.

Remember to keep hold of your ticket because that will enable your entry into either Hall.

The AGM will take place in the Parish Hall at 1pm.

Come along and enjoy a great day, spend lots of money.
Five/79 will be selling their kits with big discounts and will have some rare specials available.

Stan.

[Stan Williams]

Some more layouts that will be at Rainford.

Underhill  by  John Wooden (FR/WHR)
A wonderful detailed layout and part of Johns Isle of Stoner Empire.
I have always admired how he changes a kit into his own design.
John will also have with him a range of goodies from the Ffestiniog Shop.
You will find John in the Village Hall.

Fort Whiting  by  Charlie Insley.
Charlies latest creation is a Colonial Layout with a host of rolling stock with kits and scratchbuilt locos.
Being the Society Secretary, he will be taking a short time away from the layout in the early afternoon to deal with the AGM.
You will find the layout in the Parish Hall.

Dyna Hyfryd in  TTn3  by  Les Nehrlch (Exhibition Manager for the Preston MRC).
Les will be bringing the NG part of his N gauge layout to Rainford and shows you how small a scale/gauge can produce an interesting layout.
You will find this layout in the Village Hall.

Remember the Society AGM will take place in the Parish Hall at 1pm

There will be a showcase and Stand for members to display their latest projects and you will find the stand in the Parish Hall.

Make sure the date is in your diary, you do not want to miss the largest NG Show in the North West of England.

Stan.

[Stan Williams]

Matt Chivers of Five/79 will have a stand at Rainford.

He is promising big discounts on his kits and having some kits from the past available.

He is hoping to have Gelert and the Tralee & Dingle kits.

May even have a spares box, remember them,  chimneys, domes etc.

Get there when the doors open at 10am.

Stan.

[Stan Williams]

Three layouts will be joining us at Rainford from across the Pennines.

Leek & Manifold  in  009  by  Alan Gee.
This will be its first show in the North West and many of you will have seen Alans earlier Irish 3ft layouts appearing at shows.
You will find this layout in the Parish Hall.

Angst Lesspork in 009  by  Hugh Norwood.
Many of you will know this layout and it always attracts a lot of interest.
You will find this layout in the Parish Hall.

World War One, 1918  in  009  by Roy Hirst.
Military Railways have a large following and you will be able to see Roys superb rolling stock.
See this layout in the Village Hall.

We have another trader joining us, Albert Piper with his comprehensive range of model railways.
His stand will be in the Parish Hall.

Remember there is an overflow carpark behind the Church.
Drive between the Church Yard and the Golden Lion Pub, carpark is on your left.

Refreshments available in both Halls, so you will not go hungry or thirsty.

Put that date in your diary, lots of goodies on sale and some great layouts.

Stan.

[Stan Williams]

Just a reminder that the Society AGM will take place in the Parish Hall from 1pm.

Sometimes its advisable to have lunch before the meeting, you never know how long it will last.

The layouts and traders will be split between the Halls and you will need your entry ticket to enter each Hall, make sure you retain your ticket.
The Bouncers on the doors are really strict !!

Lots of goodies will be available, so raid your piggy banks, before you leave home.

See you there.

Stan.

[Stan Williams]

The show is creeping up on us, so time to plan your travel arrangements so you do not miss out on the goodies that will be available on the day.

A reminder of some of the layouts on offer.

The Warrington MRC will have two layouts at the show, firstly the club 009 layout  Dienw.
They will also have Cilgywn in 009  by Peter Dibbin (Warrington MRC Exhibition Manager).

Not to be out done, Les Nehrlch (Preston MRC Exhibition Manager) will have his NN3 Dyna Hyfryd which is part of his N gauge layout

All the above layouts will be in the Rainford Village Hall.

Frank Allen will once again have a display stand explaining how easy it is to have radio controlled locos in any gauge/scale.
He is always busy answering questions and solving problems.

You will find Frank in the Parish Hall.

There will be plenty of cakes on offer as I know the ladies will be burning the midnight oil to have enough for both Halls.

Remember the Vintage Double Decker Bus will be doing tours around the Village, your chance to ride a 1960s back loader bus.
Bus times can be found on the cash desk at the front of the Hall.

Stan.

[Stan Williams]

The Cottage Tandoori Restaurant  will be opening their carpark, so we can use it as an extra parking area for the show.
The carpark is at the rear of the restaurant and we intend asking exhibitors and traders to move their vehicles there which will free up space at
the Parish Hall for visitors to use.

We will be having our after show meal at the restaurant commencing approx. 5.45pm along with a couple of cold Cobra Beers.

Stan.

[Stan Williams]

If you are looking for those bargains or an item you have been searching for then make sure you come along to Rainford.

The Society Sales Stand will be there along with a number of very good traders.

Five/79 (Chivers).
A1 Models.
Parkside Dundas.
Neville Kent.
John Sutton Books.
MGM Models.
FR/WHR Shop.
Worsley Works.
Todmorden Model Supplies.
Albert Piper.
Dave Denton.

Plus the Talyllyn,  Fairbourne, Lynton & Barnstaple, FR/WHR, Darjeeling  Societies.

Come along and have a great day out, buy something worthwhile.

Stan.

[Hugh Norwood]

Are we all going to be playing sardines, Stan?  :)

[Stan Williams]

Plenty of room with two large halls of equal size, add the Stockley Room for the AGM and some exhibits.

More room now, as MGM Models has just cancelled.

Stan.

[Stan Williams]

Car Parking around the Halls in Rainford.

If you find the car parks full on arrival, there are parking places available in Southerns Lane which is between the Village Hall and the
Derby Arms Pub.
The Derby Arms has a carpark at the rear and the entrance is in Southerns Lane, this is a handy parking spot for the Halls.

Overflow parking area behind the All Saints Church, entrance between the Church Yard and the Golden Lion Pub.
Retrace your steps and you will be across the road from the Parish Hall.

Stan.

[Stan Williams]

A timetable for the Vintage Bus will be on display at the Parish Hall, it will be making a number of trips around Rainford during the day.

Remember refreshments are available at both Halls and tables/chairs provided so you can eat and drink in comfort and give your wallets a rest.

Make sure you arrive early for the best parking spots.
The Cottage Restaurant has kindly opened their car park for are use and we will be asking all exhibitors/traders to park their vehicles there.
This will free up parking space for visitors.

A group of use will be utilising the restaurant after the show for a well earned meal and a couple of drinks.

Do come along to the biggest and best Narrow Gauge Show put on in the North West of England.
We want lots of happy faces and you never know what you may find there on the day !!

Come along say Hello and spend your hard earned cash.

See you there.
Stan.

[Stan Williams]

If you are not keen on the layouts or displays you can always try the food on offer.

Bacon butties available early doors, when the bacon runs out, thats it.

Homemade Sandwiches in various choices.

Cakes.   All homemade and I have seen the Chocolate along with the Lemon sandwich cakes.
Also available will be individual bakes.

Tea & Coffee.    As much as you can drink.

All the above available in both Halls.

THere is also rest areas to sit and enjoy the food and drink, count your money before going round the show again.

See you there.
Stan.