David Holman Posted November 28, 2016 Share Posted November 28, 2016 Arigna Town off on its travels again, back up the M6, but keeping going to Manchester. Third oldest model railway club in the world, allegedly and very much the Christmas Show, being close to the city centre and and a cough & a spit from Piccadilly station. Christmas Markets too. What more could you want? Apart from the setting of Cultra maybe? First time the layout has been to the North West, so do come and say hello. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WT CLASS 2-6-4T No. 4 Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 Hi David, what's the address for where the show is being held? Thanks, Wally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Holman Posted November 30, 2016 Author Share Posted November 30, 2016 It is the Barnes Wallis Building, Altrincham Street, Wally. Two minutes from Piccadilly station Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Holman Posted December 3, 2016 Author Share Posted December 3, 2016 Arigna Town graced by model railway royalty today, when Richard Chown of Castle Rackrent fame came to chat. Brought his small tank with him, in full early SLNCR lined green. Commandeered to run the passenger train and ran beautifully for three hours. Richard's model the initial inspiration for my Irish efforts. A lovely man, it was a pleasure and privilege to meet him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murrayec Posted December 3, 2016 Share Posted December 3, 2016 Excellent David I'd say a dream come true Did you take any photos? Eoin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Holman Posted December 4, 2016 Author Share Posted December 4, 2016 Certainly did, Eoin, though will be Tuesday before I can get them on the laptop. Still have my 'Castle Rackrent' article from Model Railways in the late '70s, so will add a couple of photos from that too. Made my weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhb171achill Posted December 5, 2016 Share Posted December 5, 2016 I remember well the Castle Rackrent article all those years ago. Got to be the best I've ever seen, and W A Y ahead of its time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiveController Posted December 5, 2016 Share Posted December 5, 2016 I remember well the Castle Rackrent article all those years ago. Got to be the best I've ever seen, and W A Y ahead of its time. Is this the one? http://home.btconnect.com/Enhance-Ecosse/ccastle.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Holman Posted December 5, 2016 Author Share Posted December 5, 2016 Absolutely! For its time, just amazing, given what was available. Even drawings were scarce and no internet, remember! Also, the track plan was a work of genius and has rarely been bettered in terms of fitting so much in a small space. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhb171achill Posted December 5, 2016 Share Posted December 5, 2016 Is this the one?http://home.btconnect.com/Enhance-Ecosse/ccastle.html That's it! Excellent stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WT CLASS 2-6-4T No. 4 Posted December 8, 2016 Share Posted December 8, 2016 Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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