Another free Sunday and with the M25 closed there was no way I was going to attempt going to Ally Pally... not that I wanted to. So just a hop and a skip up the road to East Grinstead. The website didn't look promising with the traders listed first (but then this is run by a trader) and no less than six narrow gauge layouts. I'm a long term NG fan, but this looked a tad unbalanced. No need to worry though as the vibe had been retained and there was some lovely modelling and plenty to buy should you have needed anything. Though a chat with an inside source suggested that while it was busy, people were keeping their wallets closed. This may have a knock on effect for next year, though I didn't really help matters that much with little more than the entry and tea paid for. All in all quite an inspiring couple of hours with a huge amount of chat and the usual onward discussions.
Exhibition: 8
Parking: 9
Catering:8
Rucksacks: 0
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Now I'm that bit further east, the decision between Ally Pally and East Grinstead is between 1 hour on a train and nearly 3 respectively...glad to see the East Grinstead show is still going strong, it was always a favourite.
ReplyDeleteThe show was interesting, and the club members could not have been more helpful. Half way down the loft ladder, layout in hand I felt my back protest, Friday morning. Saturday, I arrived and all was unloaded and place in the hall. Much solicitous help given. Despite being off the main hall there was a great deal of interest in the layout and chatter between fellow exhibitors and members of the public. A great and entertaining weekend. Some lessons learned too, mainly regarding my future OO scale modelling.
ReplyDeleteTheer was a lot to spend money on, but not too much came from myself , although several usefull items were bagged from less common traders.