Wexford Model Railway Club's Annual Exhibition 2020

[Irishrailwayman]

Advance Notice for Wexford Model Railway Club's Annual Exhibition & O Gauge Festival: it is scheduled for Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th May (and not Easter as for the last 11 years)! Hope you can join us for a super exhibition of all that is great about our hobby. Invitations have been issued but everyone that would like to should contact us about attending. We are particularly looking for O Gauge layouts this year but any gauge/subject will be welcome. For more see: Wexford Exhibition We will keep you posted on developments closer to the event.

A couple of views from last year's event to whet your appetite:

 

[MikeO]

Hi Gerry

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MikeO

[Irishrailwayman]

It is with much regret that the Committee of Wexford Model Railway Club have decided to cancel their planned Exhibition in May 2020. This obviously in light of the ongoing Covid-19 situation. All invitees have been apprised of this by e-mail. Thank you to all those who agreed to participate and hopefully once this situation is resolved we can all meet at Exhibitions in the future.

[Noel]

1 hour ago, Irishrailwayman said:

It is with much regret that the Committee of Wexford Model Railway Club have decided to cancel their planned Exhibition in May 2020. This obviously in light of the ongoing Covid-19 situation. All invitees have been apprised of this by e-mail. Thank you to all those who agreed to participate and hopefully once this situation is resolved we can all meet at Exhibitions in the future.

Best layout exhibition on the island, but a prudent decision to postpone in light of circumstances prevailing and public health needs.

[Irishrailwayman]

In place of our annual exhibition Wexford MRC are putting on a Virtual Model Railway Exhibition instead! Click on the following link to our dedicated Facebook Group: Virtual Model Railway Exhibition and add pictures or videos of your exhibition layout. 

 

[Midland Man]

If you said that a few years ago you would have been thought crazy but it's better than nothing.

[Irishrailwayman]

58 minutes ago, Midland Man said:

If you said that a few years ago you would have been thought crazy but it's better than nothing.

Wexford MRC hope to have an extended Wexford Festival Opera Open Day in October if this covid situation is resolved! 

[Irishrailwayman]

The Wexford Model Railway Club's Virtual Exhibition has started! A range of model railway photos and videos are being posted over the Easter Weekend for your enjoyment. Join in the fun:

[Irishrailwayman]

The Wexford Model Railway Club's Virtual Exhibition is hopping with Irish outline layouts. See for yourself at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/WMRCVirtualExhibition

[ttc0169]

Fabulous exhibition-well worth a visit, lots to see.....

[jhb171achill]

SUPERB stuff, Irishrailwayman.

The clerestorey roofed-CIE (green) coaches - what are they?

[Irishrailwayman]

On 4/11/2020 at 9:45 PM, jhb171achill said:

SUPERB stuff, Irishrailwayman.

The clerestorey roofed-CIE (green) coaches - what are they?

Thanks jhb, which photo are you referring to please?

[jhb171achill]

1 hour ago, Irishrailwayman said:

Thanks jhb, which photo are you referring to please?

This one, Irishrailwayman.

 

 

Edited April 13, 2020 by jhb171achill

[Midland Man]

They look like modified GWR pre1925 stock. I modified one carriage that was GWR and the look great. What is the name of that lovely looking layout and could you put up more pic of it as I do not use the ald Facebook.

MM

[jhb171achill]

2 minutes ago, Midland Man said:

They look like modified GWR pre1925 stock. I modified one carriage that was GWR and the look great. What is the name of that lovely looking layout and could you put up more pic of it as I do not use the ald Facebook.

MM

It’s further back in this thread, MM.

[Irishrailwayman]

5 hours ago, jhb171achill said:

This one, Irishrailwayman.

 

 

Actually these belong to another WMRC member - I will check and get back to you on that!

[Irishrailwayman]

5 hours ago, Midland Man said:

They look like modified GWR pre1925 stock. I modified one carriage that was GWR and the look great. What is the name of that lovely looking layout and could you put up more pic of it as I do not use the ald Facebook.

MM

MM This layout is "Rathmichael" by John Walker a long-standing member of Wexford MRC who has produced many Award Winning OO Irish layouts some of which have been shown at Warley and elsewhere over the decades. "Rathmichael" is owned by the club and is slated for renovations/upgrades once the current restrictions are lifted. It is based on the now closed South Wexford line and is named in honour of a Founding Member of the club Michael Curran R.I.P. I only have a few photos on file but will get more soon.

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[RobertRoche]

5 hours ago, Midland Man said:

What is the name of that lovely looking layout and could you put up more pic of it as I do not use the ald Facebook.

Some information on Rathmichael and other WMRC layouts is available on our website: https://www.wexfordmodelrailwayclub.ie/

[Midland Man]

40 minutes ago, Irishrailwayman said:

MM This layout is "Rathmichael" by John Walker a long-standing member of Wexford MRC who has produced many Award Winning OO Irish layouts some of which have been shown at Warley and elsewhere over the decades. "Rathmichael" is owned by the club and is slated for renovations/upgrades once the current restrictions are lifted. It is based on the now closed South Wexford line and is named in honour of a Founding Member of the club Michael Curran R.I.P. I only have a few photos on file but will get more soon.

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Reminded me of Wellington bridge pure class

MM

[Irishrailwayman]

2 hours ago, Midland Man said:

Reminded me of Wellington bridge pure class

MM

That's right - all of the South Wexford stations were built to the same plan including island platforms and basic station buildings.

[Irishrailwayman]

16 hours ago, Irishrailwayman said:

Actually these belong to another WMRC member - I will check and get back to you on that!

These are John Walker's Rosslare Express set developed some years ago. The engine is most likely a Will's kit on a Hornby chassis afaik. John hasn't been around for a while but I will ask next time I see him to confirm.