Basingstoke Show, 8th/9th March 2014 - Post Show Layouts report

[Dog Star]

When I asked Gordon about bringing Pempoul to Basingstoke his reply was something like "just six shows a year, you might have to wait a while...". Four years have gone by since that conversation and I am glad to say that Pempoul, my all time favourite layout, is attending the Basingstoke 2014 Show.

The wait was worthwhile - rarely was there more than a couple of minutes when there was any space in front of this work of art. Speaking to members of our club after the show several people said that they had been moved by the layout,they felt drawn into the scene.

Pempoul makes an impression on people.

In talking to Mrs. Gravett today I got the impression that Gordon and Maggie were aware of the internet publicity for our show, in which case I want to thank them for giving so much pleasure to those who visited our show.

Thank you, Graham

 

[Ressaldar]

Hi Graham,

glad all went well and that everybody enjoyed themselves.

cheers

Mike

 

[Dog Star]

lots of photos on Monday please.

I was offered so many good images for the Show publicity topic that I have not been able to use more than a small percentage of what was available. I intend to post the unused photographs, starting later today and adding over the next few days.

Given the number of motion-arm camera supports which were in use on Sunday I shall not be surprised to see videos of the show appearing on U-toob and similar.

regards, Graham

 

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Wantage is by D S Cox of the Crawley MRS. Photos by Chris Nevard courtesy of Model Rail.

 

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Dock Green is by Chaz Harrison who supplied the photographs.

 

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The previous post featured photos taken before the show, this post provides photos taken at the show... and there are differences in the details.

 

[TheSnapper]

Hi Graham

Thanks for posting these - I think it's a super little layout.

Unfortunately I couldn't get a pass-out for Basingstoke, but believe it is booked for Guildex at Telford in September, so I'm looking forward to seeing it there and having a natter to Chaz.

Tim

 

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I couldn't get a pass-out for Basingstoke, but believe it is booked for Guildex at Telford in September...

I raised Tim's question with Chaz today, He has replied that Dock Green is to appear at Telford this year with a possible appearance at a show in Wimborne in October.

 

[Rob Pulham]

I raised Tim's question with Chaz today, He has replied that Dock Green is to appear at Telford this year .

Excellent, thanks Graham , I will make sure that I stop by for a look too, having followed it's progress on RMWeb

 

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The day before... and all is calm...

That was my thought on Friday last week, come Saturday and views changed dramatically.

The lull before the opening:-


The storm later that day:-


and so things remained for most of the weekend.

Thanks to Chaz Harrison for these pikkies.

 

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Harton Gill - photos courtesy of Carshalton & Sutton MRC.









And more photos, courtesy of Chris Nevard / Model Rail.