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  1. A couple of views from around the first day of the show: DSCF4894.AVI
  2. Thanks to everyone who came along to the Wexford Autumn Exhibition - we were very pleased with the turnout and everyone seemed to enjoy themselves hugely. See you again in Wexford for the Spring Exhibition 2024 on Sunday 5th May and Bank Holiday Monday 6th May 2024! Wexford MRC will be at the South Dublin Exhibition 2023 with newly refurbished "Scully's Dock" featuring early CIE Diesel trains among other liveries.
  3. "Llangollen" in N gauge had it's 11th public exhibition at the Bala (Wales) Model Show on 16/17th September 2023:
  4. Not long to the Wexford Autumn Exhibition. OO "Diesel Depot" will feature this time in British Rail Blue mode:
  5. Extruded polystyrene (XPS-100 or 300) works well and can be carved with a knife or hot-wire cutter. Wexford MRC used it for their O gauge "Little Siddington" with wall plaster as a top coat. This is very tough and ideal for the job being available from any DIY outlet.
  6. Don't forget your toothbrush...
  7. Lovely to see pictures of "Ballinagee". It features in Railway Modeller back in the 1980's too. John's layouts including "Rathmichael", "MacMine Junction" and "Scully's Dock" have all garnered awards and plaudits over the years. They are now being carefully conserved by Wexford MRC and will feature in the exhibition circuit each year in rotation.
  8. L-R authors Jonathan Beaumont, Barry Carse with Gerry Byrne and Alison Hallahan Wexford MRC.
  9. "Rathmichael" was on the exhibition circuit last year after some refurbishment. WMRC plan to do some work on "MacMine Junction" for next year's round of exhibitions. We are almost ready with a revamp of "Scully's Dock" and this will be shown at the Wexford Autumn Exhibition and at the South Dublin MRC Exhibition in October. All three layouts were made by John Walker.
  10. "Rails through Wexford" was duly launched! A pleasure to offer Jonathan, Barry and guests some Wexford hospitality. See you all at the Wexford Autumn Exhibition (8th October 2023) and the South Dublin MRC Exhibition (October Bank Holiday weekend).
  11. Great modelling. Are you planning to exhibit this layout?
  12. JHB - I will be at the library before 10:30 - what time do you expect to get to Wexford? Gerry
  13. Looking forward to welcoming the distinguished authors and guests to Wexford Library for the launch of "Rails through Wexford"! To coincide with the launch, Wexford MRC will have on display at their clubhouse two Award-winning OO layouts: "MacMine Junction" and "Rathmichael" (a typical South Wexford station layout). Gerry Byrne, Secretary, Wexford MRC
  14. The Belfast Exhibition was most enjoyable. Attached are a few photos of the event:
  15. Wexford Library have published their listing of events for August including the launch of "Rails Through Wexford". You will need to book a place to attend at: https://wexfordcoco.libcal.com/event/4067245 (only 38 places left - this could be a popular event!).
  16. Many of you will have seen the beautiful new book "Rails Through Wexford" by Jonathan Beaumont (jhb171achill of this parish) and Barry Carse. The book, which is published by Colourpoint Books, will be launched at Wexford Town Library on Friday 25th August 2023 at 11 am. The authors will be providing a talk and slide show on the subject matter. After that there will be time for questions and for book signings. Wexford Library usually requires participants to register on-line for their events (www.wexfordcoco.ie/libraries). Details will be provided as they come to hand. Wexford Model Railway Club CLG is pleased to have been in a position to assist with setting up this launch event. The club are custodians of two fine OO gauge layouts based on the South Wexford line: "Rathmichael" and "MacMine Junction" both built by renowned modeller John Walker. The scenic sections of these layouts will be available to view at the clubrooms by appointment after the book launch. Rails Through Wexford AI.pdf
  17. The 21 pins can easily be bent making replacement of decoders tricky...
  18. Hello everyone, Wexford Model Railway Club CLG is pleased to announce that it is planning for a one-day Autumn Exhibition on Sunday 8th October 2023. Invitations will issue shortly but feel free to contact us if you have a model railway layout that you keen to show to a discerning audience!
  19. Worth a try. Unfortunately, Richard Marsh is no longer supplying the shunter's pole. I have found these very effective with my new O Gauge layout "Buffers Lock" shown at the Wexford May Exhibition and booked for the Belfast Exhibition in August 2023.
  20. Many thanks for your kind comments. WMRC have strived since 2009 to run two exhibitions a year and learn from each one what works well.
  21. Carlsberg don't do Model Railway Exhibitions, but if they did...
  22. I am honoured that "Buffers Lock" was awarded Best Layout - the Jim Kearns Memorial Award - at its debut exhibition in Wexford!
  23. Thanks to everyone who came along. We had an excellent turnout and people were more than generous with their donations. Looking forward to doing it all again on the 9th October 2023 for a one day event!
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