009 Society AGM & Narrow Gauge Show Saturday 30th March 2019.

[Stan Williams]

If you are coming along to Rainford and have a Knightwing kit deisel then bring it along.

Dave Johnston is planning a drive by on  Loch Ewe in memory of Roger Christian and the articles he did with the above.

Lots going on,  great award winning layouts to admire, so why not bring along some stock and try them on a layout.

Great refreshments, well worth the trip and just forget about model railways.

See you there.

Stan.

[Stan Williams]

For the early birds.

You will find a batch of unused Peco points at the entrance desk,  left, right and Y points available  only 

[Stan Williams]

Top class layouts for you to admire,

Tan Y Allt/Dwffyr Uchaf,   Rothampton,  Loch Ewe,  Corris Railway,  Axbridge Quay,  Ulvaryd,  Raliegh Weir  plus lots more.

Trade.
Dundas Models,  A1 Models,  Worsley Works, Neville Kent,  John Sutton Books,  Todmorden Model Supplies,  Elmet Images,
John Wooden with the FR/WHR Stand.
009 Society Sales Stand,  5.5mm  NG  Association

Show you How Stands.
Brian Davis showing you how to make wagon loads.
Les Nehrlich showing you how to weather NG stock, look what you can do with Peco stock

Stan.

[Stan Williams]

In a weeks time we will be setting up the show ready for the Saturday rush.

So its getting close to digging out your bike clips oiling the bike, maybe the dog and being prepared.

If you are flush, why not fill up the fuel tank in the car, weather forecast is looking okay over the next week.

Remember to have cash, thats a must and you can buy that railway item you have always promised yourself.

THere will be an area to rest your wallets have a brew and have a chat to like minded NG modellers.

You know it makes sense.

Come and say hello.

Stan.

[Stan Williams]

Fancy a bacon butty and a brew before you enjoy some great layouts and then spend your money on those trade stands.

Then get on down to Rainford next Saturday and enjoy a few hours with like minded NG modellers.

The AGM meeting will commence in the early afternoon, but if you don t fancy that, well the rest of the show will carry on.

Play trains, buy those models you promised yourself, you can do the lot.

You know it makes sense,  see you there.

Stan.

[Stan Williams]

Well the weather is looking good for the coming week, so that should help travelling.

Its just the ongoing roadworks at the junction of the East Lancs Road and the Rainford by Pass.
Allow extra time to get through the junction or go by another route around to Rainford.

See you there.

Stan.

[Stan Williams]

Just for a bit of fun and offering just that something different,  Merseyside Group member Peter Dibbin is going to bring along his battery driven NG loco

and carriages to run on the pation area alongside the Hall.

Keeping his fingers crossed that the weather stays dry and fine.

If you fancy a ride then let him know on Sat. Morning.

Stan.

[garrywhiting]

AGM will be held at 1.00 pm in the Stockley Room in All Saints Parish Hall Rainford.

Volunteers to assist putting chairs in place prior to the meeting & to assist clearing them away afterwards would be very welcome.

Garry

[Stan Williams]

Please note,

If you do require cash, you will find a couple of cash machines just a couple minutes walk along the High Street.

Most tend to use the Coop Store.

Car Parking.
Free parking at the Hall, plus there is an overflow car park behind the Church and another next to the Guide Hall (White Building by the Church Yard).
All Parking is Free in the Village.

Stan.

[Stan Williams]

If you are coming over to the show on Saturday, look out for the following,

A weathering display by Les Nehlrich (Preston MRC) on how to weather  Peco & Bachmann 009 stock, both vans and wagons.

There will be a number of wagons on display and during the day, Les will show you how its done, in between drinking tea !

Nexr door will be Brian Davis (Rainhill MRC) showing you how to make wagon loads ( not those cheap looking plastic crates, barrels and milk churns )

He often has some items for sale as well, so take a good look.

Stan.

[Stan Williams]

Setting up starts this Evening, hopefully have around a third of the show up and running by 9pm.

Looking to be a cracking show tomorrow, miss it at your peril.

A chance to purchase those items you have had on your wish list.

Come along and spend a few hours with like minded modellers, you know it makes sense.

Enjoy the refreshments on offer by the good ladies of All Saints Church, Rainford.

Stan.

[Stan Williams]

 Tables & Chairs laid out including the refreshment area..

Seven layouts plus a couple of trade stands all set up.

The Cakes look great, but not had a chance to taste any yet.

Well done to the lads who came along to help this evening, great job done.

See you all tomorrow.

Stan.

[JulienW]

Thanks to Stan & Co. for putting on another great show, and congratulations to Stan on being awarded Honorary Life Membership

[MickT]

Agreed!

Well done Stan, despite the room availability glitches that forced everyone to play sardines, it was a great day in the full tradition of these friendly events and for me was very well worth the 18 hour day 4am to 10pm departure to return and the 500 mile round trip! Loads of acquaintances renewed, banter politics and business exchanged, CAKE sampled and awarded 5 stars (I tried out the carrot cake, splendid!) and of course the excellent layouts and models to enjoy.

Sorry I couldn't stay on for the apres trains evening meal, I hope that was equally enjoyable for those that did.

Mick

[Malcolm]

Fully agree with Mick, well done Stan for organising the show, your Life Membership accolade well deserved, hope you got lots of free pints in the pub afterwards.
Mick I tried the strawberry sponge cake which would have won an award at any baking contest, delicious!
Malcolm