Exhibition Season in Full Swing
Again, not much modelling to report on at the moment due to personal reasons.
The exhibition season is currently in full swing. Went to the Warley Show at the National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham and the Tolworth Show Train - at Tolworth. Also attended the NMRA convention, this year at Swindon.
These are three of the best shows on the circuit in England [together with Alley Pally (London), Benson (near Oxford) and of course, Arden Rail). Verdict on this year's shows - NEC just massive and requires a full two days with some of the best layouts from across Europe on show. We always stay at the Barcelo, Hinckley Island. They always have a deal on, this year it was a room rate of £28 per night (double or twin). Tolworth always has a full hall dedicated to American model railroads. Peter Borcherd's latest extension to his N scale Rochelle Intermodal and Ian Lampkin's N Scale Santa Barbara . The NMRA (UK) convention was held at Swindon. Unfortunately, because it was held over the first weekend of the half-term, I only attended on the Saturday. A good show though and a friend won the star prize in the raffle.
Finally, one of my favourite railfan video production companies has released a number of DVDs appropriate to my modelling interests: 7 idea productions. A note for uk railfans - I have purchased DVDs directly from them in the States - execellent, fast service, very reasonable postage.
I have started a video diary section to the website. No new videos this month, the section compiles all of the previous videos.
Hope you enjoy the website.
Best wishes,
Ant.
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