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THE SCALEFOUR SOCIETY |
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The Society's Own Shows Page |
The
object of this page is to provide details of the
Scalefour Society's own Exhibitions, being
SCALEFORUM
SCALEFOUR
NORTH
SCALEFOUR
SOUTH WEST
Information
will be incorporated as it is made available by the
Exhibition Organisers, and there may well be occasions when there is
little to report.
Scaleforum and Scalefour North have 'Bring and Buy stands, members who have items to sell can get the necessary forms here, please read the rules first, and also note that there is one change to the 'Bring & Buy' at Scaleforum this year. Interest in books has steadily declined over the years and videos have never been popular, so book, videos, DVDs and magazines will no longer be accepted for sale. This change affects the Bring & Buy at Scaleforum only, books, videos and DVDs will still be accepted for sale at Scalefour North.
Links to Retrospective photo galleries from recent shows are located at the foot of the relevant sections that follow below.
Forthcoming events are:-
A component of the RAILWELLS Exhibition at
Wells Town Hall, Wells, Somerset.
9th and 10th August 2008.
Open from 10.30 to 5.30 on Saturday and 10.30 to 5.00 on Sunday.
Admission - £4.50 ; Seniors and unaccompanied children - £3.50 . Accompanied children free.
LAYOUTS
CHEDDAR S&DJR by Simon Challis
Somerset and Dorset Branch c.1920's
ENIGMA ENGINEERING by Paul Gittins
Mininum space industrial layout - operating challenge - come and have a go.
FLINTCOMBE by East Dorset Gang of Four
Dorset S&DJR branch line in the late 1930's
MATFORD by Peter Orchard and John Farmer
The outskirts of Exeter 2005/6
MIDLAND SIDINGS by Westinghouse MRC
The Midland Railway between Saltley and Walsall c.1920's
WHEAL ELIZABETH by Andrew Ulliott
Cornish China Clay c.1980's
The above are the P4 layouts comprising Scalefour South West 2008 - the Exhibition includes seven other layouts in various other scale/guage forms.
TRADERS
Bill BedfordDEMONSTRATIONS
Modelling the landscape - by Barry NormanDISPLAYS
East Somerset Railway SCALEFOUR SOUTH WEST 2007 RETROSPECTIVE
is available and can be found at Scalefour South West 2007 Retrospective.
Dates 27th and 28th September 2008
at The Leisure Centre, Guildford Road, Leatherhead,
Surrey.
Saturday 10.30hrs - 18.00hrs. Sunday 10.00hrs - 16.30hrs
Admission: Scalefour Society Members:£3.50 ; Others: £6.50
[valid both days] partners & accompanied children free.
Unaccompanied children not admitted.
Planning for Scaleforum 2008 is almost complete, and we hope to repeat the successes of recent years. Our aim, as always, is to provide an event with an atmosphere of enjoyment, education and inspiration, and to maximise enjoyment you should plan to attend both days if you possibly can. There is a full range of catering available, including bar, and advice over local accommodation can be provided.
Scaleforum is much more than a typical model railway exhibition. There are:
* demonstrations covering topics from modelling on a budget to building complex locomotives.
* an unsurpassed collection of finescale manufacturers and traders.
* top quality lectures which routinely attract an audience of over 50, and occasionally over 100!
* inspirational layouts of all types and sizes.
* a “Society Area” where advice can be sought on any aspect of the hobby, whether you are a member or not and
irrespective of whether you are an experienced modeller or just starting out.
* the renowned “Bring and Buy” stand.
This year sees the culmination of the Society’s Diesel and Electric Layout Challenge, where members have responded to the Challenge to build layouts featuring modern motive power, within laid-down criteria on transportability. All those layouts which have successfully completed the Challenge are expected to be on display, in addition to our normal complement of layouts for the event.
The following is an outline of exhibits confirmed
LAYOUTS: D&E CHALLENGE LAYOUTS: DEMONSTRATIONS: LECTURES: TRADERS: Travel For further travel details, please e-mail scaleforum@scalefour.org Access for Disabled Visitors The Scaleforum Weekender ALL DETAILS CORRECT AT TIME OF GOING TO PRESS A SCALEFORUM 2007 RETROSPECTIVE Dates tba Saturday 10.00 to 17.00: Sunday 10.00 to 16.00 Admission tba for Members and Concessions: tba for non-members. Partners admitted free of charge. Free Parking A Retrospective of Scalefour North 2008 is available and to be found at Scalefour North Retrospective Back to Top of Page Assuming
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Clinkerford by John Darch
Fictitious GWR branch line based in the Forest of Dean with buildings modelled on prototype structures.
Flintcombe by The East Dorset Gang of Four.
A country ststion based pf Somerset and Dorset practice and set in the 1930s.
Fulham Imperial Road by Craven Area Group.
Fictitious Station and goods yard on the West London Extension Railway set in the post-grouping period.
Grafton by Trevor Edwards.
The rarely modelled Midland and Souuth Western Junction Railway, originally built by Steve Lee and now cared for by Trevor Edwards..
Knutsford East Junction by Crewe Area Group.
A "might have been" junction based on the former Cheshire Lines Committee practice and set in late 1947.
Nettlebridge Valley Railway by Neil Kinison
A fictitious minor line which runs along the southern edge of the Somerset coalfield, set in 1910.
Seaton by Simon Harris
A model of Seaton in Devon built as accurately as possible to represent the prototype. and set in the glorious days of the LSWR depicting the period between 1900 and 1920.
Tythering by Ann Emery.
Originally started by the late Lyndon Emery and completed by his widow, Ann, assisted by Brian Wilkinson . The line is set in hypothetical rural Somerset/Devon.
Woolworth Road by Sarum Finescale Group.
Woolworth Road is set in the 1955 to 1962 period and represents the Southern Region (ex-SE&CR) side of a cross London line, and featuring a Goods Depot.
Awrhyllgwami Quarry
Bedale
Blackcombe Tor
Kirkcliffe
Kitehouses
Longcarse West
Lydmouth
Moor Street
Portchullin
Ravenscroft
Rayners Lane
Southwater Junction
Waterloo Street
West End
Wheal Elizabeth
Gordon Luck signal construction David Holt locomotive construction Chris Kedgley painting and lining Norman Solomon track construction Tony Williams Alex Jackson couplings David Dornom modelling on a shoe string Max Longhurst figure painting John Brighton Soldering Ted Scannell axle-mounted motors Iain Rice card and composite construction Tony Hill scenic modelling Brendan Walsh modern RTR conversions
Our usual full programme of lectures will take place throughout the weekend. Make sure you get there early to secure your place.
Saturday 12.00 Barry Luck Scratch building locomotives with split frames Saturday 14.30 Allan Sibley More prototypes for everything Sunday 12.00 Jim Summers “Progressing backwards” researching and
building a model of a prototype location
A.B.S. Models
Alan Gibson
Bill Bedford Models
Blacksmith Models
Branchlines
Brassmasters Scale Models
Brilliant Baseboards
C&L Finescale
Cambrian Models
Colin Craig
Comet Models
Dart Castings
Dave Bradwell
David Geen Model Railway Kits
DC Kits
Eileen’s Emporium
Exactoscale Ltd
Finney & Smith
Freestone Model Accessories
Golden Age Models
GRAModels.
Green Scene
GW Models
High Level Kits
Hobby Holidays
Inter-City Models
Judith Edge Models
Kent Panel Controls
Kevin Robertson Books
London Road Models
Marc Models
Martin Finney Locomotive Kits
Masokits Masterbits
Michael Thorp (Photographs)
Model Railway Developments.
No Nonsense Kits
Parkside Dundas
Phoenix Precision Paints Ltd
Road Transport Images
Roger Carpenter
Roxey Mouldings
Scalefour Stores
South Eastern Finecast
Southwark Bridge Models
Steam Age
Steam and Things
Ten Commandments
The Engine Shed
247 Developments
Wild Swan Publications
Wizard Models
ZTC Controls Ltd
Getting to Leatherhead is no problem – good access from the motorway network and efficient train services direct to Leatherhead make it simple to get there. If travelling by road, free parking is available within the site.
Wheelchair-bound visitors are very welcome at Scaleforum. The halls are laid out with wide aisles between exhibits and no barriers to layouts. Those with mobility impairment may enter directly into the main, lower hall without first having to pass through the Reception Area on the first floor – follow the signs. There is an internal lift within the Leisure Centre to then gain access to the upper halls; please seek guidance from any steward who will be pleased to give directions and assistance.
A thirty-six page Guide, containing full details of Scaleforum together with modelling articles of interest, will be mailed to all members as usual, and will be available at the door to non-members. If, however, you want to savour the delights of the publication beforehand, as well as plan your shopping, copies are available by post from Mike Peascod, 104 Durley Avenue, Pinner, Middlesex HA5 1JH. Please send an A4-sized self-addressed envelope and a cheque for £1.40 made out to “The Scalefour Society”. A copy will be posted to you as soon as available – intended publication date is 1st September.
is available and can be found at Scaleforum 2007 Retrospective.
SCALEFOUR NORTH 2009
Hot and cold refreshmments available at lunchtime.
Just go to membership
application form