Shows and Exhibitions

Event Information:

• Sat

  19

  Aug

  2023

  Sun

  20

  Aug

  2023

  expoEM Summer 2023

  10.30 - 1700Kettlethorpe High School, Standbridge Lane, Sandal, Wakefield, WF2 7EL

  expoEM Summer 2023
  A Showcase of the Best in 4mm Railway Modelling

  The flagship event of the EM Gauge Society in the north of England will take place over the weekend of August 19^th/20^th 2023 at its now established venue of Kettlethorpe High School, near Wakefield. On display will be at least eight finescale layouts representing the best in 4mm scale railway modelling.
  As usual there will be plenty of opportunity to stock up on modelling supplies with a good range of specialist traders in attendance. In addition, there will be a variety of ‘Show you how’ demonstrations and other special interest society stands. There will also be the EM and P4 test track (now with OO to test your purchases) and the EMGS Trade Officer will be in attendance selling amongst other things, the Society’s range of EM track and points, plus the British Finescale pointwork kits. In addition, the ever popular members’ sales stand will as usual be selling a diverse range of second hand models, kits and bits. We are also pleased to announce that on-site catering is being arranged for this year’s event. Society apparel will also be available in the form of polo shirts sweatshirts and modellers aprons,

  Venue: Opening times:
  Kettlethorpe High School
  Standbridge Lane
  Sandal, Wakefield, WF2 7EL
  Saturday 19th August: 10.30am to 5.00pm
  Sunday 20th August: 10.00am to 4.00pm
  Admission Prices (valid for both days):
  2-Day visitor ticket         £11.00
  EMGS Members                 £9.00

  Layouts:
  Chatsworth Road (S4) BR, Peak District, 1970s - Alan Atherley
  Dewsbury GNR (S4) GNR, West Riding, early C20 - Geoff Tiffany, David Carter & Brian Eves
  Hope-under-Dinmore (EM) - South Hants Model Railway Club
  Kyle of MacAllan Locomotive Shed (EM) BR, NW Scottish Highlands, September 1966 - Adrian Walby
  Grimesthorpe (EM/18mm gauge) Sheffield District Railway - Tony Gee
  Minimis (EM) Industrial, north of England, 1960s - Peter Fletcher
  Sheepcroft (EM) BR (W), SW England, late 1960s/early 1970s - Stu Davies
  West End Drift (EM) Colliery sidings, 1950 to 1970 - Graham Hudson

  Guest Layout
  Blakey Rigg (S scale) NER, North Yorks. Moors, early C20 - Paul Greene

  Demonstrations
  Timara Easter - Weathering and conversions
  Vernon Harrod - Kit & scratchbuilding coaches and other rolling stock
  Pete Hill - Converting R-T-R and scratchbuilding Locomotives
  John James - Split Chassis Loco Construction
  Geoff Kent - Modelling using Plasticard
  Peter Sutherland - Building Plastic Coaches
  Mick Moore - Scratchbuilding wagons & wagon loads
  John Phillips - Buildings & structures for his Doncaster layout

  Special Interest / Line Societies
  Cumbrian Railway Association
  Great Central Railway Society
  Great Northern Railway Society
  S Scale Society
  North Eastern Railway Association
  

  Trade Support (TBC)
  247 Developments
  Alan Gibson
  Bill Hudson Transport Books
  Brassmasters
  CM3 Models
  CSP Models
  Dave Bradwell
  EBMA Hobby & Craft
  High Level
  London Road Models
  Nick Tozer Railway Books
  Pre-Grouping Railways
  Squires Tools
  Stoneybridge Structures & Model Sounds

  EMGS Trade Stand and Society Apparel

  As usual the EMGS Trade Officer will be there with the stand. However he will not be able to bring all the items stocked because of transport logistics. He will be happy to bring along any pre-ordered items for payment on the day, BUT these must be ordered with a deadline to reach him by 7 days prior to the show. He will be able to take cash, cheques and cards as payment at the show.

  Getting there:

  Public Transport
  

  By bus.

  Arriva Yorkshire Service 106 Wakefield-Hall Green  

  https://bustimes.org/services/106-hall-green-wakefield
  

  Saturdays: Wakefield Bus Station Stand 11 

  Departs every 15 minutes at 00, 15, 30 and 45 minutes past the hour. Alight at Bus Stop: “Kettlethorpe, at High School”. 

  Return from Bus Stop: “Kettlethorpe High School Stop K1” at 04, 19, 34 and 49 minutes past the hour. 

  Sundays: Wakefield Bus Station Stand 11 
  

  Departs every half hour at 20 and 50 minutes past the hour. Alight at Bus Stop: “Kettlethorpe, at High School”. 

  Return from Bus Stop: “Kettlethorpe High School Stop K1” at 10 and 40 minutes past the hour 

   

  Arriva Yorkshire Service 107 Wakefield-Kettlethorpe 

  https://bustimes.org/services/107-wakefield-Kettlethorpe 

  Saturdays (only): Wakefield Bus Station Stand 17 

  Departs hourly, on the hour. Alight at Bus Stop: “Kettlethorpe High School Stand K1”. 

  Return from Bus Stop: “Kettlethorpe, at High School” at 32 minutes past the hour. 

  Note there are no fewer than three Bus Stops in the vicinity of Kettlethorpe High School, so it would 

  be advisable in particular for your return journey to check that you have the correct one. 

  By Train
  The nearest railway station is Sandal & Agbrigg (Northern Rail) followed by a short walk to Barnsley Road, then take the bus service 106 to Kettlethorpe High School. Failing that it’s about a 30 minute walk to the school.
  It would be wise to check with both Arriva for the buses and Northern Rail for the trains, as weekends often means route maintenance work resulting in reduced or diverted services.

  Travel by car
  Satnav: WF2 7EL. The venue is with easy reach of the M1 (Junction 39). Follow the A636 towards Wakefield for about ¾ of a mile then turn right into Asdale Road, A6186. At the roundabout by the entrance to Asda’s carpark turn right into Standbridge Road.
  From Wakefield follow the A636 signposted to the M1 and on reaching the A6186 turn left and follow the directions above.

  Hopefully, there will be adequate parking on the sports centre site, which is on the right hand side of, and opposite the school. Cross Standbridge Lane by means of the traffic light controlled crossing and enter the school through the pedestrian gate. The entrance to expoEM will be on your left. If parking here is not available, just a few yards further along Standbridge Lane turn left into Kettlethorpe Hall Drive and you will have reached the school entrance on the left. The entrance to expoEM is on your left as you go along the drive.

  There is also on-street parking locally, but we would ask that you respect driveways to private houses if parking there.

  Disabled Access should not pose problems as there are no stairs to negotiate.
  Assistance, if required, is available upon request at the entrance to expoEM.

  Refreshments

  We are happy to announce that we have managed to get the services of Hidden Gem Catering this year who will be providing teas, coffee, plus soft drinks along with a range of tasty sandwiches on both days. Suitable seating will be provided for you to take a rest and partake of refreshments.  Should this be insufficient then a short walk away is a large retail park with an Asda superstore which has an in-store café. There are also a number of small restaurants including Pizza House, Rinaldi Restaurant, and Pagoda Cantonese nearby. Slightly further away is the Star public house. The Walnut Tree, a ‘chain pub for family friendly dining’ may be found on Barnsley Road (A61) to the left of its junction with Standbridge Lane. Fortythree Boutique Coffee Shop on Standbridge Lane, is an independent coffee shop serving coffee, teas and cakes. Therefore, there exists a reasonable amount of choice in the vicinity of the expoEM venue.

  Contact:
  Email: exponorth@emgs.org
  Website: www.emgs.org

  N.B. Information correct at time of preparation, all exhibits subject to final confirmation.