Forthcoming Exhibitions and Shows
We will be taking Ridgmont to the following shows in 2010
Large Scale Model Rail on the 20/21 March
Stoneleigh on the 10 April
I would like to finalise the names of runners and volunteers to help with the loading/unloading and build of Ridgmont for the Large Scale Show on the 20/21 March at our February meeting.
As you may know we are being limited by the Association to 10 named operators for running at the AGM, inevitably we will have more names than spaces. The 10 slots for runners are now full; see the AGM sheet for final list of runners. If anybody else would like to run at the AGM they still can, just add your name to the list. Unfortunately you will not be allowed into the hall until the show opens and you will need to buy a ticket, either in advance or on the door.
Garden Meeting
So far we have two garden meetings in the diary for this year, they are as follows:
9 May: Steam on Somesay Island, Martin Shrubsole will be hosting a Garden Meeting at Wing Buckinghamshire. Full details can be found on the diary page on the BAGS Web Site or contact Martin direct on 01296688913.
25 June: Cut-Throat Wood Railway, Pete Newman is planning an evening running session on Friday 25th June, starting at 6pm, running until late. Full details can be found on the diary page on the BAGS Web Site or contact Pete direct at boilertester@bag16mm.org.uk
Shows of Interest
The London Festival of Railway Modelling - Alexandra Palace, 27/28 March, full details and advance tickets at www.brmodelling.co.uk
Railex - Stoke Mandeville Stadium, Aylesbury, 29/30 May, full details at www.rdmrc.nildram.co.uk/railex2010
Myford - Will be holding their usual Spring show and open days on the 15, 16 & 17 April at their premises in Beeston. If anyone is interested in this event, I have a leaflet which gives full details or visit their web site www.myford.com/MyfordSpringShow2010
Other Items of Interest
Southern Federation of Model Engineers Societies - Will be holding their AGM on Saturday 13 March, starting at 2pm, the event is being held at: Heritage Motor Centre, Banbury Road, Gaydon, Warwickshire CV35 0BJ. I have further details for anyone who is interested.
Chiltern Model Railway Association - I have now received the first issue of the CMRA newsletter, it contains details of the CMRA activities plus news of forthcoming events and shows. It also has an article about the design and build of Lightweight Baseboards whereas it is mainly aimed at the 4mm modeller much of the design and construction could be adapted to suit a 16mm portable Layout.
Club Meeting dates for 2010
Dates marked with a * Prayle Grove will not be present.
7th February*
7th March
4th April
2nd May
6th June
4th July
August no meeting
5th September
3rd October
7th November
5th December (TBC)
We have also booked Saturday 4th December for Steam in Beds 2010.