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A
report on the show by John Green on behalf of the Enfield Town MRC
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The
Club's 2006 Exhibition was held on Saturday, 24th June in St. Paul's Centre,
Enfield Town. Ten layouts were on exhibition of 'N', 'TT', 'H0', '00',
'EM', '0' and 'G' scales and gauges. Six were provided by Club members
and the other four friends from other clubs. There was also a display
of large scale buses and locomotives owned by a Club member and four trade
stands selling books, models and tools. Refreshments were served by our
partners, both to exhibitors and visitors.
There
was a good attendance of enthusiasts, the general public and families
with children. They were most appreciative of the quality and variety
of layouts. The exhibition was notable for the willing help given by all
the Club members before, during and after the event. Already plans are
being made for our next exhibition; same venue, same time of the year,
but all different layouts. Watch this site for more details and come and
see us.
Some
photos taken at the show can be seen below.
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Above
left--- This is Brian's '00' gauge layout. The layout has been exhibited
a number of times at various shows and always attracts a lot of attention,
especially from our younger visitors. Children were allowed to have a
go at driving a train around the layout, to the delight of many. Photo © P. Watson.
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Above
right--- The construction of our new 'G' Scale Club layout was sufficiently
advanced to allow us to exhibit it in running order for the first time.
Work will continue during club nights to add scenery and detail to the
boards. Photo © P. Watson.
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Above
left--- A finely detailed 'EM' (eighteen millimetre) layout. "Prospect
Wharf" depicts the Midland Railway at the turn of the last century.
Photo © T. Rogers.
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Above
right--- Dave's Hornby-Dublo and Trix Twin layout attracted all ages -
the older visitors for nostalgia, and the younger ones for the continuous
action of three trains running at once. Photo © P. Watson.
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Above
left--- Tony exhibited his new 'H0' scale American layout for the first
time at our exhibition. There's a lot of detail and things of interest
in a small space here. Photo © P. Watson.
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Above
right--- The traders occupied the central area and were kept pretty busy
for much of the day. Items on sale included books, new and second hand
locos and rolling stock. Photo © T. Rogers.
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Above
left--- Colin showed his 'EM' scale layout "Fursenhall" to the
delight of visitors, an imaginary representation of a Great Northern/Great
Eastern railway in the pre-Beeching era. Photo © T. Rogers.
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Above
right--- It went past!
Not a model, but the real thing. A traction engine passing St. Paul's
Centre on its way to the rival attraction nearby. Photo © T. Rogers.
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Above
left--- Another view of the fine layout, "Prospect Wharf", taken
this time from the operating area. Photo © T. Rogers.
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Above
right--- "Sandy Sidings" is our new 'G' scale layout. Brian
enjoyed shunting the yard on our latest and large scale project. Photo
© T. Rogers.
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Above
left--- "Embranchement Particulier", 'H0' scale. A branch line
serving an apple pressing mill in Normandy, France. Photo © T. Rogers.
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Above
right--- Another view of "Embranchement Particulier". The layout
was shown by Graham. Photo © T. Rogers.
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Above
left--- The largest layout was the Barnet MRC's '00' gauge model of "Bowes
Park", which occupied the whole of one wall of the hall. The layout
was of considerable local interest. Photo © P. Watson.
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Above
right--- John, our Chairman, enjoying operating "Fursenhall",
Colin's 'EM' gauge layout. Photo © T. Rogers.
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