Camrail 2010

Simon

Flying Squad
A quick reminder about this forthcoming show in Bradford on Avon (Wiltshire) which I am the organiser/instigator of :shit:

It takes place on the weekend of 17th and 18th July at Saint Margarets Hall, in the centre of the town.

Further details are on my website at:

http://www.titfield.co.uk/Camrail/Camindex.htm

It is a good natured and relaxed show that nonetheless attracts a broad cross section of talented modellers as both participants and visitors. My criteria for inviting/including exhibits and demonstrators include such things as:

Modelling ability
Sociability
Sense of Humour
Originality
Relaxed approach to administration
Something to say/show

This year is unusual for me, featuring more than my usual number of relatively large layouts, plus supporting cast of smaller exhibits.

"Biggies" this year:

Robin Gay's 20 odd foot long P4 rendition of "Rolvenden" on the KESR. First shown at RailWells last year, this is its second only outing and Robin has a lot more too it since last year. I was impressed with the scale of the whole thing, the exquisite and authentic rolling stock, the superb running of the locos and the quality of the trackwork.

Alan Parr's EM scale "Braysdown and Writhlington" a magnificently staged section of S&D main line south of Radstock in the 1950s/60s with an absolutely superb model of Writhlington Colliery, modelled as if the 1930s headgear had not been modernised. I met Alan through a G1 friend some years ago and lent him some NCB plans of the surface works that I had/have. This layout was picked up by the ever resourceful Chris Nevard who managed to capture it for Hornby Magazine last year. Never before exhibited in public and well worth seeing.

John Dale's "Worlds End Quay" A Gauge One 1/32 light railway terminus, inspired by Leicester North Road station and featuring some superb structures, a "Barry Slip" and all those lovely Manning Wardles. I'll embarass John by saying I think he is one of the UK's top modellers - possibly best known for his exquisite "Alexandra Yard" and beautiful LNWR models.

Several "Thunderers" will be in attendance, Myself and Messrs Cook and Dale plus Captain Kernow, I think the Guv is threatening to descend too, so if it isn't too far and you're not already fixed up then it's defo. worth a trip.

In addition and for the younger visitors Harry and Charlie C. will be running their own set up, Eurostar, Jouef/Bachmann hybrid USA tank, Madame Chidgy's train (Jouef Autorail) C&O RDC, Class 108 DMU plus assorted horribly modern Sprinter type things.

My wife Lesley does all the catering, bakes lots of fruit cakes and makes up and serves all the sandwiches fresh on the day - a very popular part of the show....

All profits are donated to "TheRailway Children" but it is fair to say that the prime motivation for the whole thing is to create a sociable and enjoyable sharing and celebration of a great hobby :)

Further/full details on website, all most welcome :thumbs:

Simon
 

28ten

Guv'nor
I hope to make it, but the kids have developed this nasty habit of waking a 5am, which makes long days a bit of a nightmare :headbang:
 

Simon

Flying Squad
CME & Bottlewasher said:
Hi Simon :wave:

Thanks for posting this - although I have only just scouted it out (still getting used the the site).

I hope to attend with my other half, we used to attend up until a couple of years back, yet we lost track of the exhibition (dates) and only seemed to find out about the event after it had happened :headbang:

Thanks again. :thumbs: :thumbs:

All the best,

CME :wave:

Hi CME, thanks for that, please say hello if you do visit.

As regards finding out about it after the event - that's probably down to my "award winning" publicity :shit:

There's a good pictorial thread about the show on RMweb on the "exhibitions" page/folder thing.

Just sorting out the final details for the show now...
 

Steve Cook

Flying Squad
With Camrail only being a week away, I've spent a couple of hours this morning checking over my diorama, cleaning the dust off, making sure the odd bits of foliage are still stuck down and that the sounds of the sea and seagulls are still working. I've also re-stained the timbers to get a better colour, although they will probably need a couple more coats to be sure (and you can hardly tell in a black and white photo :oops: )

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Looking forward to the show and hopefully meeting up with a couple of you guys

Steve
 

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John D

Western Thunderer
Have fettled the layout, World's End Quay, up a bit .....checked that I've got everything ready to load into the car tomorrow .......A) have I actually got.... everything? and B) will it all fit in ?? :scratch: :scratch:
 

Steve Cook

Flying Squad
lancer1027 said:
Hi Steve
That looks a great little diorama :bowdown:

Rob :wave:

Cheers Rob, kind of you to say so :oops:

John D said:
Have fettled the layout, World's End Quay, up a bit .....checked that I've got everything ready to load into the car tomorrow .......A) have I actually got.... everything? and B) will it all fit in ?? :scratch: :scratch:

Step ahead of me then matey :D Only just got the car back from the garage, had a front coil spring break yesterday on the way to work :shock: All fixed now though, Dungeness Siding is loaded and I'm sorting out the rest of the bits I need to bring down...note to self...do not forget the seaweed....

Steve
 

Simon

Flying Squad
Well I've just finished blu-tacking bits of paper to my plan of Saint Margarets Hall and I'm happy to say that all exhibits actually do fit into the available space :thumbs:

And nearly a whole 24 hours still left to go before setting up - some kind of new record for efficiency and forward planning methinks :lol: :lol:

Look forward to seeing all who make it down, please say hello if you do visit. I will be the dazed looking bloke wandering aimlessly around the place with a large yellow cup with "Triang" emblazoned on the side, hopefully mostly full of tea :D
 

Captain Kernow

Western Thunderer
Simon said:
And nearly a whole 24 hours still left to go before setting up - some kind of new record for efficiency and forward planning methinks :lol: :lol:
Ha! He must have had help!...... mutter mutter mutter... ;) :laugh:
 

Phill Dyson

Western Thunderer
Jordan said:
Have a Good 'Un, Chaps... :wave:

...and don't forget to post some pictures... ;)
Yes that would be great :D :thumbs:............... for those of us too far away to come :cry:

Phill :wave:
 

lancer1027

Western Thunderer
Phill Dyson said:
[quote=""Jordan"":3hebj7p2]Have a Good 'Un, Chaps... :wave:

...and don't forget to post some pictures... ;)
Yes that would be great :D :thumbs:............... for those of us too far away to come :cry:

Phill :wave:[/quote:3hebj7p2]
Yes great idea lots of pics :thumbs:

Rob :wave:
 

Simon

Flying Squad
Steve and I just back from setting up, all fitted in and looking good.

Just picking up a few more books to go over and trying to set up a slideshow for the digital photo frame - another cup of tea required now I think.

Will endeavour to take pictures, John Dale's 48DSs look really good, as does Steve Cook's FYNR tool van.

Simon
 

Bob

Western Thunderer
Hi folks, :wave:

For those that haven't been to Camrail before and are wondering if it's worth a trip, it most certainly is :thumbs:

A very friendly show, just like they all used to be.

Can't wait to see Writhlington Colliery :drool:

Bob
 

Simon

Flying Squad
Show has come and gone, thanks to everyone who participated and pictures will be posted soon - honest ;)

I can confirm that much tea was drunk and many words were spoken, Captain Kernow also greatly improved and practiced his sandwich making skills over the weekend - top banana!
 

28ten

Guv'nor
We made it as far as Gloucester on Sunday but the kids were getting a bit of a handful, so we ended up stopping there :headbang:

Glad everything went ok :thumbs:
 

lancer1027

Western Thunderer
Phill Dyson said:
[quote=""Simon"":2b3cq3kd]Show has come and gone, thanks to everyone who participated and pictures will be posted soon - honest ;)

Good man :thumbs:

Phill :wave:[/quote:2b3cq3kd]
Hear Hear.lots of pics please :thumbs:
 
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