Merseyside & SWest Lancs Group meeting Saturday 23rd October

[Stan Williams]

Last gathering of 2022 at the Corpus Christi Hall, Alfred Street,  Rainford  WA11 8BY.  starting at 12.30pm
Free Parking.
Light Buffet.

NG Layouts in 009  and  09.
Displays and demos.
Sales tables.

Come and join us for a great afternoon, play trains, have a brew and talk about everything narrow gauge.
Stan.

[Stan Williams]

Despite the snow and ice, we held our last gathering of the year yesterday in Rainford.
Good attendance of 36 people considering the conditions.

Really good layouts and it was nice to see Tony Smith (Llangollen) with his Burma Mines layout, its first visit and surely not the last
for this superb model.
Displays and some sales tables with money changing hands.

The hot drinks were popular and the buffet soon disappeared, thanks to Dave Hennessey for the stirling work in the kitchen.

Next gathering will be  Saturday  7th  January starting at  12.30pm at Corpus Christi Hall, Alfred Street, Rainford WA11 8BY.
We already have some great ideas for the day, do come and join us, all welcome.

Stan.

[Stan Williams]

Our first gathering of 2023  is  Saturday 7th  January, doors open at  12.30pm
Corpus Christi Hall,  Alfred Street,  Rainford  WA11 8BY.
Free Parking.
Light Buffet.

As well as our normal format of NG Layouts, displays and show you how stands, we will have a North West Model Rly. Trader joining us.
Dave Denton, will have a range of the following,
Bachmann   009.
Peco            009.
Peco Track.
Farish N gauge  08 locos and smaller 0-6-0 locos/chassis.
Scenic materials.

The above will be available at very competitive prices, so if you have some Christmas money left over, this is a must visit.
See you there.

Stan.

[Stan Williams]

Yesterday we had our first gathering of  2023, with  60  people coming through the doors, including 6  new comers.
A record for  Corpus Christi Hall as we go from strength to strength.

Good NG layouts,expert modelling  demonstrating their skills to other modellers.
Dave Denton came along with his trade stand with lots of cash changing hands, plenty of Bachmann and Peco 009 sold.
He was so impressed, he has asked if he can come along to the rest of our 2023 gatherings.

All welcome to join us, next gathering is  Saturday  25th  February  starting at  12.30pm.

Stan.

[Stan Williams]

Future dates for our gatherings in the first 7 months of 2023.
Corpus Christi Hall,  Alfred Street,  Rainford  WA11 8BY   all starting at  12.30pm
Free Parking.
Refreshments.

All  Saturday,
25th   February.
1st     April.
13th   May.
15th   July.

Usual format,    NG Layouts,  Show you how stands  and  Sales.

Saturday  17th   June is our  Group Open Day on the  West Lancs Light Rly.
Footplate rides,  ride the trains and tour the engine sheds and workshops.

Stan.

[Stan Williams]

Merseyside &SWest Lancs Group  next gathering is  Saturday  25th February  starting at  12.30pm

Corpus Christi Hall,  Alfred  Street,  Rainford  WA11 8BY.
Free Parking.
Light Buffet.

NG Layouts in 009,  5,5mm,  Gn15,      Show you how  and  Sales Stand.
Dave Denton will have his Trade Stand offering  Bachmann and  Peco  009 at competitive prices.
Plus other model railway items  ie  track, scenic products  etc.

All welcome to join us for a fun filled afternoon  playing trains and spending money.

Stan.

[David Weber]

Will have to see if it once again coincides with a rail strike.....

[Stan Williams]

Our next gathering is  Saturday  25th  February  starting at  12.30pm
Corpus Christi Hall,  Alfred Street,  Rainford  WA11 8BY.
Free Parking.
Light Buffet including  Mo s brilliant homemade cakes.

NG Layouts  by,
Charlie Insley,  Colin Hayes,  Mark Hayward, Chris Meaney,  Chris Sidebottom, Dave Davies.
Les Nehlrich with his show you how stand.
Tan  Yr  Allt  009 layout will be available to play trains on.
Dave Denton will have a stand from his model rly shop with great discounts.

All welcome to join us for a fun filled afternoon playing trains, eating cake and having a brew.
Stan.

[Stan Williams]

Our next gathering is  Saturday  25th  February and we kick off at  12.30pm.
Corpus Christi Hall,  Alfred Street,  Rainford,  Merseyside  WA11 8BY.
Free Oarking.
Light Buffet.

Eight Narrow Gauge Layouts in 009,  5.5mm and  Gn15
Show You How Stands.
Sales Tables.

Come and join us for a fun filled afternoon, playing trains, having a brew and eating cake.
We had  60 people at our last gathering on the 7th Jan, and hope to top that on the  25th Feb.

Stan.

[Stan Williams]

Saturday  25th  February  starting at  12.30pm at  Corpus Christi Hall,  Alfred Street,  Rainford  WA11 8BY
Free Parking.
Light Buffet.

As well as  NG Layouts  and  Show you how stands we have the Model Shop Stand with great discounted products.
The latest  Kato/Peco  England locos in green.
Bachmann products,   N gauge locos,   Peco 009 and  N gauge track,  plus scenic products.

Come along and have a great afternoon with like minded NG modellers.

Stan.

[Stan Williams]

There will be a batch of the new  Kato/Peco  England locos in the lined green livery available on the Model Shop Stand.

Stan.

[Stan Williams]

WE held our latest gathering yesterday  25th  February and for the second time this year we broke the attendance record with
61 people attending.
Great layouts,  show you how stands  and the Model Shop trade stand did a roaring trade with the latest green editions of the
Kato/Peco England locos selling quickly and well in to double figure sales.
I have never seen so many new locos being tested out on layouts.
Paul Windle was accepting orders for his scratch building locos.
Worsley Works returned and was selling his etched kits to admirers.

Our next gathering is  Saturday  1st  April  starting at  12.30pm at  Corpus Christi Hall,  Alfred Street, Rainford WA11 8BY.
All welcome to join us, but bring cash for all the bargains.

Stan.

[Dave Kearsley]

It's a shame that the 1st is currently down as a rail strike day. Unfortunately my first ever visit will have wait as as I don't drive and there is no way of getting there.😢

[Stan Williams]

Hi Dave,
We have a regular visitor from  Newton in Scales so maybe it would be possible for us to try and arrange a lift for you to come over
to Rainford.
Let me know and I will have a word with him.

Stan.

[Dave Kearsley]

Hi Stan,
That would be greatly appreciated, especially as Newton is not that far from me at Weeton. It is also on a direct bus route. Thank you.

Dave