Model Rail Scotland

 I went to a big model railway show in Glasgow at the weekend. It was held in the SECC. It was really interesting and I realise l go as much for the scenery as the trains. Not sure if that is an unusual perspective or not. Anyway some photos-

A free vintage bus collects folk at George Square, bound for the show.

A big show in a big venue.

I liked the boats and water on this one.

I am a sucker for alpine layouts.

Wonderful grimy layout with lovely corrugated iron church and myriad seagulls.

Alpine scenery at its very best. Most effective water.

Really liked the rocks in this one.

Kato trains from Japan were allowing children to make these for a very reasonable fee.

Really liked the Kato N and 009 stuff.

009 Society with lovely “pizza base” layout.

009 society bringing their modules together. They only do this at shows.

York station built to be viewed at eye level.

Engaging mini layout.

Model of paddle steamer Waverley on Waverley stand.

Further Kato/ Train Trax? Modules. I had a really interesting chat with the man on the stand and heard about how in Japan they cannot keep layouts up and have a system where they are modular or kept in a book sized box on the shelf or have cafes where you can pay to run your train on their layouts. Fascinating.

Lovely waterfall on tree trade stand.

Mr Kato , president of the company. Hands on and easy to talk to.

Liked the two d nature of the terrain and water too.

Nice industrial buildings too.

Terrain on a vast scale , quite overpowering.

Further view of the vast terrain set up. Must have had a lorry…

Charming scene and lovely locomotive.

My favourite trade stand , including the ever tempting Cliff lifts and lots of people, animals and bits n bobs.

Then it was time to board the bus back, a grand day out if ever there was one…