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Sat17Aug2024Sun18Aug202410:30 amBaildon Recreation Centre, Shipley, BD17 5JH
expoEM Summer 2024
expoEM Summer 2024
A Showcase of the Best in 4mm Railway ModellingDue to circumstances beyond our control, and at very short notice, we are no longer able to hold this year’s expoEM Summer at the previously planned and advertised venue in Wakefield. We are delighted to report that, with the support of Shipley Model Railway Society (SMRS), we have secured an alternate venue at the Baildon Recreation Centre in Shipley. The dates remain as previously established, namely the weekend of 17th/18th 2024. This is the home of the SMRS and some will know that for many years this was the venue for their own annual exhibition.
On display will be ten 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 which now has DCC plus a OO test facility. 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. Society apparel will also be available in the form of polo shirts, sweatshirts and modellers aprons.
NEW Venue
Baildon Recreation Centre
Green LaneBaildonShipleyBD17 5JHOpening times:
Saturday 17th August: 10.30am to 5.00pm
Sunday 18th August: 10.00am to 4.00pmAdmission Prices (valid for both days)
2-Day visitor ticket £11.00
EMGS Members £9.00
Accompanied children under 16 - FREELayouts
Across the Yard (EM) - small North Eastern Railway goods yard - Paul & Nicola Gallon
Angel Bank (EM) – light railway based on Bitterley Junction in Shropshire - Chris Hewitt
Braynerts Sidings (P4) - small industrial complex shunting puzzle - Paul Gittins
Clayton (EM) - GNR Bradford-Queensbury line 1928-1935 (layout under construction) - Shipley MRS
Eastwood (P4) - LYR station on the Calder Valley Line - South Hants MRC
High House Colliery (P4) - Cumberland coal mine as operated by the NCB, late 1960s - Roger France
Llawryglyn (EM) – Cambrian Railways branch in 1910 to 1912 - Richard Loydell
Merthyr Riverside (EM) – Brecon & Merthyr Railway freight only branch, 1920s - Rob Kinsey
Roundtrees Sidings (EM) - Tyne & Wear Metro line between 1982 and 1987 - Blyth and Tyne MRSGuest Layout
Guest Layout - Castlefinn 00n3 (12 mm gauge, 4mm ft scale) - 3’ gauge County Donegal Railways station - Chester MRC
The EMGS EM & P4 Test Track with both DC and DCC running, plus OO test facility.
Demonstrations
Tony Gee – Signalling & Constructing Signals in 4mm scale
Pete Hill - Converting R-T-R locomotives and Scratchbuilding
John James – Split frame Chassis Loco Construction
Geoff Kent - Modelling using Plastikard
Mick Moore - Scratchbuilding Wagons & Wagon Loads
Barry Oliver - Weathering....Have a go
Pete Sutherland - Modelling TreesSpecial Interest / Line Societies
Cumbrian Railways Association
Great Central Railway Society
Great Northern Railway Society
North Eastern Railway AssociationTrade Support
247 Developments Alan Gibson
Bill Hudson Transport Books C & L Finescale
CSP Models Dave Bradwell
High Level London Road Models
Pre-Grouping Railways Squires Tools
JS Models Judith Edge Kits
Stoneybridge Structures & Model SoundsEMGS 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.
Good stock of polo shirts plus sweatshirts for those winter day - Prices held.
Accessibility - Please Note:
Unfortunately, the leisure centre doesn’t have a lift to the upper floors. All the layouts (with the exception of Clayton), traders and members’ sales will be on the ground floor with level access. Demonstrators, café facilities, toilets and some of the society stands will be located on the first floor or above which are only accessible via the stairs. There will be a portable accessible toilet provided at ground floor level. There will also be a Rest Room off the main hall for the consumption of refreshments. EMGS marshalls will be available to assist any visitors unable to use stairs to obtain refreshments from the first floor catering area.
Getting there
Public Transport
By bus
By bus from Shipley, frequent services operated by First Bradford, TLC Travel and the Keighley Bus Company.
Or use this website. It gives details of buses that stop nearest the venue click on this link:-Trains serving Shipley station run to and from Skipton, Ilkley, Leeds and Bradford Forster Square.
Shipley Railway Station is a 17 minute walk (0.7 mile) via Otley Rd/A6038.Details of train times can be found clicking on this link:-
Live departures from Shipley | National Rail
Travel by car
From the M62 J26 take the M606 towards Bradford, then continue on the A650 which becomes Canal Road/A6037 to Shipley, then turn right onto Otley Road/A6038. In Shipley cross the A657, then turn left onto Green Lane. Baildon Recreation Centre is on the left hand side.
SAT NAV - BD17 5JH
Free on-site and street parking
Refreshments
Catering provided by Shipley MRS
Contact:
Email: exponorth@emgs.org or info@emgs.org
Website: www.emgs.orgN.B. Information correct at time of preparation, all exhibits subject to final confirmation.