The 2012 February Exhibition will be held on Saturday 4 and Sunday 5 February at Eggars School in Alton (GU34 4EQ) and is open from 10.30am to 5pm on both days.

The exhibition will see a our usual wide variety of layouts, traders and demonstrations.

Below are the currently confirmed exhibitors for the 2012 exhibition. More will be added as they are confirmed.

Layouts

Springfield, O Gauge, Steam
East Street Wharf, EM Gauge, Steam
Ottosschwande und Schwieghousen Schiefer Steinbruch, N Gauge, German
Rhinefield, G Gauge
Chipplea, OO Gauge, Modern
Roundhouse, HO Scale, American
Kuppla Yard, HO Scale, American
Nictun Borrud, OO Gauge, British Steam
Nicton Borrud 2K, OO Gauge, British Diesel
The Glyn Valley Tramway – 009
Zwiesboden – HO German
Redford Junction – 3mm Southern BR
Umbridge – N Gauge
Pine Bluffs Depot, HO Scale, American
Blackgang, Gauge 3, Isle of Wight
Thomas’ Junction

Traders

Roger Jones, New and second-hand
MB Models, New
AAR Models, Building kits and model cars
Joe Lock, Second-hand
Modeller’s Mate, Tools
Ron-Lines, DCC Demo/Sales
Kyteslights, Model Lighting Specialist
JB’s Model World, Stock Boxes
Railroad Trading, Books
Plus Daughters, N Gauge Sales
Iron Horse Productions, DVD Sales
Masterpiece Figures, Figures
Freestone Model Accessories
A&B Models
Group Sales

Demonstrations

Scratch-building locos and wagons by David Cole
Weathering Models by Tom ‘The Weatherman’ Rayer
RJN – Precision Model Engineering
ADORR Society – Bus sales and information
MERG – Model Electronics
Roy Hickman – Scenic Modelling
Medway Queen Preservation Society
Hollycombe Steam in the Country
Mid Hants Steam Railway
Urie Locomotive Society

Please note that whilst every effort is made to ensure that those layouts and traders advertised will be at FebEx2012 the organisers reserve the right to substitute suitable alternatives.

The open day will be held at our regular meeting room, the 8th Alton Scout HQ in Anstey Park, just after the Rugby Club and British Legion. Doors are open from 10am to 4pm, and entry is free.

The exhibition will see a our usual wide variety of layouts, traders and demonstrations.

Below are the currently confirmed exhibitors for the 2011 exhibition. More will be added as they are confirmed.

Layouts

Grove Dale, Modern Image, N Gauge
Eurobahn Zwei, Swiss/German, HO Scale
Mellin Parva, 1940s/50s, O-16.5
Eldon’s Siding, Mining, O+3′9″
Weydon Road, Steam, O Gauge
Lyddbridge, North Devon, OO9
Longmoor, Military, N Gauge
Priorsfield, Severn-Wash Line, OO Gauge
Rhine Side, German, TT
Chedway, Great Western, OO Gauge
Morwellham & Riverside, Modern Image, OO Gauge
Mohawk Valley, American, N Gauge
Lego layouts, Lego
Thomas Junction, OO Gauge
Gretton & Wenlock, O16.5 Narrow Gauge
Bourne Valley, South West, OO9
Willow Brook, Modern, O Gauge
West Street Yard, American, HO Scale
Alton 2000, Modern and Preserved Steam, OO Gauge

Traders

Kevin Robertson, Books
Roger Jones, New and second-hand
MB Models, New
AAR Models, Building kits and model cars
Joe Lock, Second-hand
Modeller’s Mate, Tools
Ron-Lines, DCC Demo/Sales
Kyteslights, Model Lighting Specialist
Falcon Figures, Demo & Sales
Iron Horse Productions, DVD Sales
John Hayden, Artist
Wealistic Models, Bespoke OO Models
Plus Daughters, N Gauge Sales

Demonstrations

Scratch-building locos and wagons by David Cole
Weathering Models by Tom ‘The Weatherman’ Rayer
RJN – Precision Model Engineering
ADORR Society – Bus sales and information
Hollycombe Collection, Display
MERG, Electronics demontrations
Mid-Hants Railway, Display
Medway Queen Society
Great Western Society

Please note that whilst every effort is made to ensure that those layouts and traders advertised will be at FebEx2011 the organisers reserve the right to substitute suitable alternatives.

We had pre-booked a guided tour which took us behind the scenes and in particular afforded us access to the workshops. The shear number of locos waiting to be ‘processed’ through the workshops was a surprise as was the dedication of the volunteer maintenance teams who at times must feel like they are painting the Forth Rail Bridge.

A great (western) day was had by all and the trip was declared a success (the fact that we returned with the same number of members we set out with was a major plus in itself).

Worcester Road

Soberton

Penhallick

The Campbell Lumber Company trains arrives in Pine Bluffs station, operated by American Section members Mike and Allan.