Open Day – Newport Model Railway Society

Pictures from an Exhibition

10 November 2024 / Open Day

*To everyone’s surprise Llanastr was the first layout to arrive.* *(it wasn’t always thus – see here)*

*Luke organised the day and managed some operation time as well.*

*Mike E’s American N scale Roundhouse caught many eyes.*

*Andrew Smith’s 3d-printed kits of Victorian period wagons in the three major scales garnered a lot of interest.*

*Morgan’s Shaftesbury Road was well received on its first outing.*

*Albyn’s Bishops Castle layout attracted a lot of interest.*

*Proving that we like fiddle yards more than layouts!*

*Here are some of Andrew’s wagons that Bernie had prepared earlier.*

*Fiddle Yards can be scenic too as Albyn demonstrates on his Bishops Castle layout.*

*The tables are turned on Ian of Penbits, as Bryan and Mike man his stand.*

*Fred, The Welsh Wizard, and Julian and Susan of Taff Vale Models get a few rare moments of respite.*

*The EMGS stand with its delightful demo piece* .

Some feedback from visitors:
* A very pleasant excursion. Plenty of people to chat with and some interesting layouts and models on display.
* Yes, I enjoyed my visit too. A broad range of scales and settings!
* Cracking day out!
* Shame I was on a limited timescale but enjoyed it. Maybe the 7mm narrow gauge a bit too much…

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Week ending 10th November

This Monday saw some more progress on the short wagon. The buffers have been glued in place and the couplings attached. Unfortunately all the handling necessary to do this has dislodged the end handrail. Next it’s on to axleboxes – they are a bit skinny to fit well around the bearings and careful opening out will be necessary.

Further 3D small wagons have been started, though a couple needed some hot water to successfully straighten out the sides.

Tuesday was a Zoom meeting. Mike E took us for an enjoyable trip along the model ‘Amberdale’ using material from the book of the layout written by its creator. The quality of the scenic work and its photography was hugely atmospheric, the result of 62 years of work. We also viewed developments with the Jubilee layout, now named Cwm Carno (temporarily). A 1/8th scale baseboard produced by LBH was explained. The paper mock-up of it included levels and gradients. Luke produced a spreadsheet that will help organise which layouts are erected in the rooms.

Friday was occupied with preparation for the Open Day.