The Mendip Model Railway Group are proud to present the first of what is hoped will become a bi-annual event
This year's event will be a one day show.
The Warminster Civic Centre is a bright, attractive venue situated in the centre of the town. There is ample parking adjacent to the venue and public transport, both bus and rail, are a few minutes level walk away.
The emphasis of the show is very much on modelling and the creative side of the hobby and layouts, traders and demonstrators have been selected with that in mind. Exhibitors confirmed so far include:
Layouts
Arun Quay 7mm
Gordon and Maggie Gravett's long anticipated successor to Pempoul will be making its first public appearance at the show as a work in progress (albeit nearing completion), in readiness for its debut at the Uckfield show in October.
Sydney Gardens 4mm OO
The perfect spot to watch the trains roll by, presented by The Park Keepers
Horselunges 4mm P4
Now owned by Dave Nicholson, this is a rare chance to see this beautiful little cameo layout.
St Blazey shed 2FS
Another section of John Greenwood's remarkable North Cornwall empire, populated with a selection of his stunning scratchbuilt locos.
Ashburton 2mm N
John Birkett-Smith's take on the the archetypal Great Western terminus sets it firmly in the Devon landscape, with stunning results.
Lydgate 4mm OO
Dave Spencer has captured the essence of a fictitious Forest of Dean colliery to perfection
Valencia Harbour 4mm 21mm gauge
Andy Cundick presents the GSWR's remote terminus in County Kerry, the westernmost railhead in Europe and the point at which the Atlantic telegraph cable entered the sea.
John Bruce 4mm 009
John will be bringing one of his delightful, and tiny 009 cameos for you delectation.
Melinllechi 16mm 32mmgauge
Well known scenic modeller Tony Hill has built this fascinating layout based around a Welsh slate cutting shed in a scale more often associated with the garden.
Traders
The Gas Cupboard
Wild Swan books
Branchlines
South East Finecast
C&L
Finney 7
Laurie Griffin Miniatures
Greenscenes
You Choos
Megapoints
MMRG pre-loved and shelf queen sale
Demonstrators
Barry Norman and Martyn Welch
Modelling in 7mm and S7
Gerry Beale
Maiden Newton in 4mm EM
Iain Rice
Cameo creations
Simon Castens
Modelling in Gauge One, Scale 1/32
Bristol P4 Group
Brunel's broad gauge in 4mm scale
The 2mm Scale Association and S Scale Society will also be represented.
Light refreshments, including tea, coffee and a selection of home made cakes and savouries from the MMRG support team will be available from Kim's Kitchen.
Further details of both the exhibition and the venue, including details of public transport will be added in the coming months
Gordon Ashton for Jerry Clifford (2mm).
Mendip Model Railway Group show - 17th June 2017.
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Re: Mendip Model Railway Group show - 17th June 2017.
Hmmm... Same weekend as the Society AGM...
I wonder how long it takes from Warminster to Watford?
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Flymo
I wonder how long it takes from Warminster to Watford?
Cheers
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Re: Mendip Model Railway Group show - 17th June 2017.
Flymo748 wrote:I wonder how long it takes from Warminster to Watford
Probable about 2 1/2 - 3 hours by car but on your motor bike .... ?
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Re: Mendip Model Railway Group show - 17th June 2017.
There are only 52 weekends in a year - bound to be a clash with something.
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Re: Mendip Model Railway Group show - 17th June 2017.
There have been a few changes to the exhibits for this event according to a posting on RMweb.
The P4 layouts now attending include Leysdown as well as Horselunges.
Adrian
The P4 layouts now attending include Leysdown as well as Horselunges.
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Re: Mendip Model Railway Group show - 17th June 2017.
Just a bump for the MMRG show being held at Warminster today. Layouts flying our flag are Horselunges and Leysdown.
The civic centre is at the west end of the car park off Sambourne Rd, BA12 8LB
I am part of the team on Horselunges.
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The civic centre is at the west end of the car park off Sambourne Rd, BA12 8LB
I am part of the team on Horselunges.
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Re: Mendip Model Railway Group show - 17th June 2017.
A superb and very enjoyable affair with high quality exhibits on show. It had a very friendly feel to it, à la 'Larkrail' with some authors, whose books we all have on our shelves, were there to chat to.
A few phone snaps.
'Horselunges' with its exceptional architectural modelling.
'Leysdown'
..and not forgetting 'Trerice'
Gordon and Maggie Gravett's new 7mm 'Arun Quay'
A few phone snaps.
'Horselunges' with its exceptional architectural modelling.
'Leysdown'
..and not forgetting 'Trerice'
Gordon and Maggie Gravett's new 7mm 'Arun Quay'
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Re: Mendip Model Railway Group show - 17th June 2017.
Perhaps next year you can make a date that doesn't clash with the Scalefour and the Scale7Group AGMs.
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Re: Mendip Model Railway Group show - 17th June 2017.
Believe the event is planned to be biennial - so no issues for next year but 2019?
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adrianmc wrote:Believe the event is planned to be biennial - so no issues for next year but 2019?
Correct.
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Re: Mendip Model Railway Group show - 17th June 2017.
Provisional date for the 2019 show is Saturday 8th June
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