steventrain Posted February 17 Posted February 17 North Down MRS exhibition and fair will be held at Location - Bangor Grammar school, 84 Gransha Rd, Bangor BT19 7QU Date - Saturday 23rd (10am-5pm) and 24th March 2024 (12pm - 5pm). List soon. We are pleased to announce that for this years North Down Model Railway Society Show in Bangor Grammar we are teaming up with NCG - Northern Card Gaming & NCG Model Club to bring you the biggest and best model show we have ever put on. NCG will be bringing an even bigger pop-up shop than last year with all the bits and pieces you loved them for last year, and even more. NCG Model Club will be bringing even more for you to do, an even better treasure hunt, live tabletop war gaming demos, RC cars as well as a chance to get in on the action with live demos throughout the weekend. We can't wait to have them this year, and be sure to keep an eye out on all 3 of the facebook pages for even more information about the show. 4 Quote
leslie10646 Posted February 24 Posted February 24 And a certain Irish Wagon Maker, with two new RTR wagons ....... 2 3 Quote
Patrick Davey Posted February 24 Posted February 24 53 minutes ago, leslie10646 said: And a certain Irish Wagon Maker, with two new RTR wagons ....... Any clues on the era or region, Leslie? You have been very generous with us GNR folks recently, so I imagine it might be something to counterbalance that…..? 1 Quote
Galteemore Posted February 24 Posted February 24 (edited) Yes, quite Patrick. I am sure Leslie will be paying honour and tribute to the mighty and magnanimous railway that constantly propped up the poor old GN in its western extremities… . Edited February 24 by Galteemore 2 4 Quote
leslie10646 Posted February 25 Posted February 25 1 hour ago, Patrick Davey said: Any clues on the era or region, Leslie? You have been very generous with us GNR folks recently, so I imagine it might be something to counterbalance that…..? Sorry, Patrick, I DID announce the wagons already - read the "Next" posts again. CIE liveries. I thought of doing a GN one, but wasn't convinced that it'd sell! 1 Quote
Patrick Davey Posted February 25 Posted February 25 9 hours ago, leslie10646 said: Sorry, Patrick, I DID announce the wagons already - read the "Next" posts again. CIE liveries. I thought of doing a GN one, but wasn't convinced that it'd sell! Oops, I have either missed those or forgotten Can’t find the post either, can you tag me or share again? Quote
DJ Dangerous Posted February 25 Posted February 25 (edited) 20 minutes ago, Patrick Davey said: Oops, I have either missed those or forgotten Can’t find the post either, can you tag me or share again? Boom, first! Edited February 25 by DJ Dangerous 1 Quote
leslie10646 Posted February 25 Posted February 25 3 hours ago, Patrick Davey said: Oops, I have either missed those or forgotten Can’t find the post either, can you tag me or share again? See: https://irishrailwaymodeller.com/topic/14415-next-provincial-wagon/page/4/#comments Not that exciting! 1 Quote
leslie10646 Posted February 28 Posted February 28 A further update on my new wagons. I paid Dapol for them an hour ago! (Meaning that they've been made!). So, I should have them with me at the Show in March. Photographs when they arrive at "Pettigo Fair". Leslie 4 1 Quote
DJ Dangerous Posted February 29 Posted February 29 8 hours ago, leslie10646 said: So, I should have them with me at the Show in March if they aren't all bought in advance. There, fixed it for you! Quote
leslie10646 Posted March 12 Posted March 12 I'm having a happy time packing ready for Bangor - I leave tomorrow week! At the risk of being presumptious, it would be useful to have an idea of the level of interest in a few of my "Southern" kits - really to save carrying a big stock better left to the MRSI Show in the Autumn (although, if you buy them now, they'll be "runners" by then! I don't want to fill Richard's car to the roof! The kits which jump to mind are CIE Cattle Double Beets GSWR 10 ton Brake van I only ever have half a dozen or so of the "Northern" (meaning GNR / SLNCR) kits with me and I give polite warning that the UTA Spoil Wagons which I have to hand are the last of them, except you want them without transfers (not worth £40 or so for a rerun of those). Fear not, plenty of the new CIE vans - the first sales went in the Post today. All that said, if you want to put your name on any item, just PM or e-mail me. No payment and no scowls if you change your mind - it all helps this aged 77 year old. For Narrow Gauge enthusiasts, I have a few copies of the notable "Tralee and Dingle Railway" book, at 10% off; plus a few of our late friend "Lambeg Man's" books, priced to sell. A PM reserves. Thanks in advance Leslie 4 Quote
leslie10646 Posted March 13 Posted March 13 Look what arrived from New Zealand. IMG_7921 copy.mp4 I got well and truly walloped for VAT, but I plan to offer some of these (I want the Snail wagons) at Bangor at pretty well cost price. All being well, if I have time, I'll have a small number of John's kits - I'm very impressed by the 3D printing from China. Enjoy. Leslie 5 3 Quote
John-r Posted March 16 Posted March 16 Looking forward to the show next week, any list of who is attending yet, either way always an enjoyable show. Quote
Patrick Davey Posted March 17 Posted March 17 (edited) The miniature film makers arrived to Brookhall this afternoon, their sound equipment wasn't working however and they only had a cheap camera with poor colour balance capabilities. Looking forward to bringing the layout to Bangor next weekend. BHM Cab Ride.mp4 Edited March 17 by Patrick Davey 7 1 Quote
leslie10646 Posted March 18 Posted March 18 16 hours ago, Patrick Davey said: The miniature film makers arrived to Brookhall this afternoon, their sound equipment wasn't working however and they only had a cheap camera with poor colour balance capabilities. Looking forward to bringing the layout to Bangor next weekend. BHM Cab Ride.mp4 91.38 MB · 0 downloads Yes, I'm looking forward to seeing this fabled layout as well - especially as it has lots of Provincial Wagons on it! (All on sale at my stand!). Liked the glimpse of one of my "Brown Vans" in a siding! Great stuff, Patrick. 4 1 Quote
steventrain Posted March 20 Author Posted March 20 Full list NDMRS Programme 2024 Final-2.docx 1 Quote
leslie10646 Posted March 20 Posted March 20 Have I misread this - IRM AREN"T going to be there? So no announcement this weekend ....... Quote
Warbonnet Posted March 20 Posted March 20 Hi folks, That's correct, unfortunately due to other commitments we cannot make Bangor this year I'm afraid! We will still have a small announcement tomorrow ahead of the show, so watch this space! Cheers! Fran 2 1 Quote
DJ Dangerous Posted March 20 Posted March 20 47 minutes ago, Warbonnet said: Hi folks, That's correct, unfortunately due to other commitments we cannot make Bangor this year I'm afraid! We will still have a small announcement tomorrow ahead of the show, so watch this space! Cheers! Fran The item is small, the price is small or the run quantity is small? Like a bus would be small, or a Dutch Van would be small... Quote
jhb171achill Posted March 20 Posted March 20 33 minutes ago, DJ Dangerous said: The item is small, the price is small or the run quantity is small? Like a bus would be small, or a Dutch Van would be small... This one is small, but Bangor is far away............ 1 2 Quote
Broithe Posted March 20 Posted March 20 1 minute ago, jhb171achill said: This one is small, but Bangor is far away............ Bangor (or at least one of them) is nearer than it was. I remember the first time I drove to Holyhead using the new A55, after years of battling up the A5 through the barely mobile roadblocks made from caravans. Barely a couple of hours into the journey, I saw a sign for Bangor - "Blimey" I thought, "Another Bangor, that'll confuse people. Then I found myself on the Menai Bridge. I ended up sat at the front of the queue looking at the ferry for ages... 1 2 Quote
jhb171achill Posted March 20 Posted March 20 On 17/3/2024 at 5:18 PM, Patrick Davey said: The miniature film makers arrived to Brookhall this afternoon, their sound equipment wasn't working however and they only had a cheap camera with poor colour balance capabilities. Looking forward to bringing the layout to Bangor next weekend. BHM Cab Ride.mp4 91.38 MB · 0 downloads Looks like one of the digitised IRRS archive films! Can we say that Tony Price or Joe St Leger took it in 1964 on an IRRS "outing" as they are (quaintly!) called............. 1 1 Quote
Patrick Davey Posted March 20 Posted March 20 5 hours ago, steventrain said: Full list NDMRS Programme 2024 Final-2.docx Hmm..... looks like Brookhall Mill has been removed from the exhibition...........? 1 2 Quote
Gabhal Luimnigh Posted March 20 Posted March 20 8 minutes ago, Patrick Davey said: Hmm..... looks like Brookhall Mill has been removed from the exhibition...........? Must be an oversight Patrick 1 Quote
Tullygrainey Posted March 20 Posted March 20 2 hours ago, Patrick Davey said: Hmm..... looks like Brookhall Mill has been removed from the exhibition...........? No way!! Mr Weaver has already packed an overnight bag and booked a night at the Premier Inn, Bangor. Quote
leslie10646 Posted March 30 Posted March 30 Safely home from the above event and almost got my equilibrium back - we arrived back at 7am on Tuesday, then had to take a friend to see "Madame Butterfly" at Cinema (don't bother) that night, some recovery then Good Friday given over to The Messiah by the Royal Choral Society at the Albert Hall. At last got the sums done - I might have made a few bob after the not insubstantial costs of just being there when you live in Surrey! Thanks, first, to Richard who took me in his Merc and did ALL the driving; to NDMRC who put the event on. But most especially to the 70 or so folk who came by and spent money! Second Hand books raised £200 for the "171 Appeal", which might pay for some minor part, but it all helps to move the project forward - so a special thanks to those who added to their libraries (and reduced the load on the return journey). Richard enjoyed taking me to Ballycastle for Fish and Chips at Morton's on the front, Fair Head looked amazing in the Winter sun and the waves last Thursday ...... Thanks all. Leslie 6 Quote
jhb171achill Posted March 30 Posted March 30 Good to meet so many familiar faces last week. A few pics from Brookhall, and Alan’s outstandingly good BCDR models! IMG_0531.mov 6 1 Quote
Tullygrainey Posted March 31 Posted March 31 12 hours ago, jhb171achill said: Good to meet so many familiar faces last week. A few pics from Brookhall, and Alan’s outstandingly good BCDR models! IMG_0531.mov 51.2 MB · 1 download Thank you for those kind words about the County Down locos Jonathan. It was a pleasure to meet you. Maybe get a chance for a proper chat next time. Just to avoid any confusion, I can’t lay claim to the H&W diesel No28 in UTA black (though I wish I could). That’s a very fine example of Gareth Brennan’s work. 4 Quote
jhb171achill Posted March 31 Posted March 31 3 hours ago, Tullygrainey said: Thank you for those kind words about the County Down locos Jonathan. It was a pleasure to meet you. Maybe get a chance for a proper chat next time. Just to avoid any confusion, I can’t lay claim to the H&W diesel No28 in UTA black (though I wish I could). That’s a very fine example of Gareth Brennan’s work. Ah - thanks for that (and apologies, Gareth, if you're reading....!) Quote
leslie10646 Posted April 1 Posted April 1 Best of all at Bangor was meeting Ivor Hughes (aka @33lima), who in the late 1990s built me a lot of rolling stock on the recommendation of our late friend Steve Rafferty (aka "Lambegman"). We had never met - now he's a customer of mine! I've almost recovered now - the boxes of wagons are back in the loft (still a few left, although orders are coming in ....). Great to meet a lot of friends over a busy weekend, especially William Redpath (and his wife) who have firmly put me to shame with their wonderful model of Portadown. Just brilliant! 8 Quote
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