Popped into Edinburgh after church yesterday to visit the Edinburgh Model Railway Show.
Passed the site of my primary school, now long gone and replaced with housing , the school was behind the stone wall and had an annex in a big house across the street.
The model railway show was held in Watson’s in a rather splendid building.
I loved this detail of interrupted work or lunchtime.
I am a sucker for water and water wheels on model railways . I always fancied the Faller one with real water.
Nice train and nice countryside, very evocative.
German themed layout with a concert and lorries and cars wizzing by on the roads as if by magic.
More water and lovely boat from the same layout.
Lovely viaduct with second under construction , very interesting.
The steam engine powering the ropes hauling materials for the second viaduct, terrific vignette.
Very small layout but effective with fiddle yards off stage right and left.
Terrific terraced housing with market.
009 society with modules made by members and brought together for the show, a grand idea.
Info regarding the modules.
I found the terrain modelling very interesting and enjoyed a work in progress module very much.
Same can be said of the above.
I ,ike this modules and the way the buildings were made.
What looked like narrow gauge O scale to me but no signage and it was operated by someone who was absorbed running the trains.
Like the pill box detail.
Longish line, looked interesting.
Walking back to the West End I saw one of the best shops signs ever…
Overall an enjoyable visit to the show however no one engaged me in conversation no matter how interested l was and how long l stood watching. An opportunity lost imho.
One conversation l did have was with a hosting club member who l asked a question of. I was directed to another member. This club has part of P D Hancock’s layout and also some of his rolling stock. I was asking when and if they brought it to shows. I was excited to hear it would probably be present at the big Glasgow show in February and maybe at this show next year! A little info here about the collection-
Nice pictures Alan - the work in progress pics are very interesting
ReplyDeleteI was particularly drawn to the work in progress too.
DeleteAlan Tradgardland
I always come away from a Model Railway show inspired by layouts and scenery.
ReplyDeleteThey always inspire me. I almost like the scenery more than the trains.
DeleteAlan Tradgardland
A good selection of photos. thanks. I always forget to look to see if there is a model railway show near me.
ReplyDeleteStephen
Well worth checking out, you won’t regret it. Your wallet might though M
DeleteAlan Tradgardland
Terrific show report. Great and inspiring photos. Thanks for sharing. Is the Glasgow show usually a good one, or a large show?
ReplyDeleteGlad you enjoyed it. The January show is a big one with loads of layouts and traders.
DeleteAlan Tradgardland
My wargame tables are NEVER going to look so real!
ReplyDeleteNor mine! Nevertheless it still can give us ideas to adapt.
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A interesting show Alan, and a lovely day out, I imagine. I particularly like the vignettes still in construction and that viaduct construction scene. Signs of life beyond the train itself, like seeing civilians and plough teams on the margins of the war games table. cheers, Jim
ReplyDeleteWonderful vignettes, always inspiring.
DeleteAlan Tradgardland
What a great set of pictures. Lots of inspiration.
ReplyDeleteAgree regarding the shop sign!
Chris/Nundanket
Super shop sign indeed.
DeleteAlan Tradgardland
A grand day out. I'm doing more work on my model railway these days. I love terrain building.
ReplyDeleteDo some posts on it and let us see how it is going.
DeleteAlan Tradgardland
Model railway terrain and scenery is generally "next level" - a lot of it impracticably so for wargaming purposes - but it looks terrific!
ReplyDeleteAgree yet l feel there are still some ideas take always applicable to our hobby.
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