The international N Gauge Show 2021
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 11 ก.ย. 2021
- This is for anyone that was unable to visit the show this year.
If you enjoyed this video then please have a look at my channel as I build my epic 40' x 8' N Gauge layout in my loft. This will be a very long build as research is key and I intend to build an exact copy of Bognor Regis terminal, along the way I will seek advice from my viewers during the progress of the build.
For instance looking at hay fields at the show I decided I would like that on my layout. Research showed that hay rolls did not exist in the 1960's English countryside, it was either small hay ricks or square bales and large hay stacks the size of a house with even a thatched roof on top to keep it dry.
Layout is based on Southern Rail steam and I intend to have very long rakes eventually having successfully pulled 24 coaches up my 1.5% inclines.
Layout is DCC, with a double track in a figure of eight giving me 200 feet in either direction. One branch line going to Bognor which will be on a upper level along with a branch line station joining the mainline. Construction will also include an Express dairy creamery modelled on the one behind where I lived in London.
This will be a labour of love and videos may be one a week or one every 3 months depending on what gets done. Having retired in March 2020 having reached the age of 66 years I have all the time in the world, just dont tell her who must be obeyed.
Chris.
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Reasons for going to a show 1) trade stand bargains. 2) brilliant layouts. 3) cake. In that order. Nguage traders are few and far between, I guess traders have to pay up front for a spot, maybe some other method of payment should be found at the moment and maybe traders should consider smaller more focused stands. Thanks for the video it really conveyed the shows atmosphere and what we’ve been missing.
Hi Paul - Yes it was a great show and I enjoyed myself immensely being there.
I got some fantastic bargains on coach purchases direct from Dapol.
Layouts were fantastic.
Damn I missed the cake.
There was an awful lot to see and it was quite nice walking around this time bearing in mind half the traders either failed to turn up or cancelled due to Covid.
I am quite sure it will be back to normal this year Paul.
Really glad you enjoyed it, I tried to put over the atmosphere and show you how good it was.
Regards Chris
Excellent video !! I enjoyed it very much. Thank you for sharing. Regards, Martin
Hi Martin - Glad you enjoyed it.
Regards Chris
AWESOME, EXCELLENT and PERFECT!!!!! Thank you for sharing and keep up the good work.
Thankyou very much, glad you enjoyed it. Like the title nscalefun, sums it up nicely.
Regards Chris
Thanks for compiling this video for all to see. Wish we had shows of this calibre this side of the Atlantic!
You are more than welcome Marcus, any shows I go to I automatically video anyway, I tend to go to three a year if I can afford it.
Regards Chris
Cheers Chris!
Great video Chris, thanks for posting it gave a good insight into the show and likes the layout filming you had done. It was a shame about the traders hopefully be back to some normality next year and the more traders attend. Cheers Gary
Hi Gary - Seems the Ali Pali show is on the 18th March 2021 is on, another brilliant model railway show that I will be attending.
Thought some might like the video, I was not disappointed re the show and it will only be better next year fingers crossed.
Regards Chris
Hi Chris. Great to visit an exhibition again albeit virtually. Some nice layouts and trains. Hope they were able to make to pay its way given the lack of trade stands and wider spaces. Thanks for posting this. Really enjoyed it. Hugh
Hi Hugh - Mostly modern layouts or steam mixed with modern which is a shame. Still all good though.
Glad you enjoyed the video.
Regards Chris
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Hiya Chris, great video and thanks for sharing. Never been to TINGS but always wanted to. This footage is sadly the closest I will come for a while. Some great work on show there for sure. Great to have a dedicated N scale show too… Stay safe and well and hopefully you can use some of the inspiration gained in the loft at home…. All the best mate, Chris
Hi Chris - Glad you enjoyed it mate.
Regards Chris
Hi Chris, glad you had a good time, looks like there were some nice layouts there although it looked like Metcalfe kit city at times!
This pandemic has taken a toll on lots of events, lets hope next year is better, fingers crossed.
Thanks for taking the time to show us no shows, nicely filmed to mate. I’m hoping it falls on convenient dates next year so that I can attend.
Cheers for now Chris, John
Hi John - Had a great time and agree re everything has become MetCalfe City LOL.
Glad you enjoyed the video, least I could do. Hope to see you at next years cos I reckon that is going to be an awesome show.
Regards Chris
Great job with the filming Chris, really enjoyed this video, I have never been to Tings but may try to make the effort next year. You certainly caught some nice detail on the layouts which is always good for inspiration. Seeing as though Warley is out this year, I think my first exhibition will be Glasgow in Feb. All the best Tony.
Hi Tony - Hope you enjoy the Glasgow show. Glad you enjoyed my video, you will not be disappointed with TINGS, I am definitely going next year.
My next show that I attend will The London Festival of Railway Modelling at the Alexander Palace weekend of the 18th March 2022, been before and its awesome.
Regards Chris
Hi Chris. Firstly thanks for a great tour, beautifully filmed. I did go a couple of ttimes (mainly to buy stuff) but it is one show I have never exhibited at as they refused to have me even though at the time I owned one of the great exhibition layouts. Sadliy as you know, now I am housebound I shall probably never go again. Some of the layouts I thought quite excellent but others obviously called in at the last minute to fill the vast empty spaces.
It seemed quite weird to me at the show was often described as a trade show with layouts
Glad you had fun.
Cheers, Bob
Hi Bob - glad you enjoyed the video. I have heard from a lot of really good exhibitors that TINGS can be really funny about exhibitors. Strange as it is all about income and drawing the punters in, hey ho.
Yeah not much trade there sadly or new people showing off their inventions or the like. That's what I enjoy like ballast spreaders.
Will still go next year, been twice now and had a blast at both.
Regards Chris
Great Video Chris, it's nice to see the setting the show is staged in. Cheers
Your more than welcome, glad you liked it.
Regards Chris
G'day Chris, some superb layouts there and I must say you did a great job of filming the event. John
Hi John - Glad you enjoyed, all taken on my old mobile LOL
Regards Chris
@@Chris-BognorRegis Sometimes the old equipment is better than the new!
@14:21 meanwhile at a secret undisclosed location in the uk,,,,, lovely show.
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Hi Chris. Nice video - greatly enabled by the smaller number of visitors, trade stands and club layouts (thanks, Covid!). I went on the Saturday (my first ever visit to TINGS) and there were probably twice as many visitors. I too arrived just after opening at 10am; there was a bit of a queue, but it progessed quite quickly. Visiting on Sunday was a double-edged sword; less people, but perhaps many of the bargains were gone on the Saturday. I too managed to grab a few bargains. I was a little disappointed with the catering, just a little van selling drinks and cakes. Most people brought a packed lunch - well, you live and learn.
Hi Paul - Apologies, I should have said in my earlier videos to bring a packed lunch and flask. I did the last time thank goodness.
Not sure if you saw my video on here from the visit in 2019, that was my first time. Easily twice the number of displays and trade stands. Lots of brilliant items for sale along with a lot on my list that sadly was not there this weekend.
I purchased a load of Southern rail carriages from the Dapol stand, They normally sell for £29.95 and they were selling them for £22 at the show. As I purchased quite a few at that bargain price they reduced it to £18.75, they were brilliant and yes I love Dapol.
I guarantee next year if things return to normal, or what we call normal now, that the show will be back to its old self and if you thought this was good, next year will blow your mind. It did with me.
Hopefully see you next year and to be honest I think I will go on a Sunday again.
Regards Chris
@@Chris-BognorRegis Hi Chris. I cannot remember if I saw your previous video on TINGS (old age you know), but it wasn't too big a deal - I called in at a pub fairly close to the Event Centre and managed to get a bite to eat. I got a few bargains too: a rake of Dapol coaches (boxed Maunsell High Window Lined Olive Green 6-coach set but from a different trade stand) - priced at £158.50, but I got them for £140. I also got a rake of 5 maroon coaches (used - from Rails of Sheffield) for £59.50, so £11.90 per coach. Lastly, but not least, I got a rake of 5 GWR Yellow & Brown coaches for £55 - £11 each instead of £12.50 plus a Union Mills (?) LNER D20/1 Wordsell w 4-4-0 at £70 - £10 off. I still would go on a Saturday so as not to miss too many bargains (I did a quick tour of trade stands and layouts in about an hour and then a slower tour of about 90mins when I could get a closer look at the trade stands. My preference is for steam locos and many trade stands and layouts were modern image. Would love to see you at TINGS next year if not for the Saturday/Sunday thing.
Thanks for the video mate, nice to see n gauge going strong. I am another who has never been, maybe I should have gone this year, do not like crowds myself.
You are more than welcome, glad you enjoyed the video.
If you do not like crowds then go on a Sunday, allow at least three hours to see the show so go as late as you can when the crowds have thinned out, you will find it a fantastic day out.
I will definitely be going next year.
Regards Chris
Hi Chris - as you know I was there on Saturday - took around 25 minutes for the queue to get into the hall. I'd say it was busy but not so much as to stop you getting to see the layouts without having to manoeuvre yourself to get a viewing space. Two most popular stands seemed to be Rails of Sheffield and Cheltenham Model centre. Bit dissappointed in Rails as nearly 90% of the stock they brought was second hand. Looked as though they were using the show to have a clear out of their N gauge seconds. Picked up the "flying banana" HST which is runing in as I type this. Sorry we couldn't have met at the show - maybe one day we'll meet ! Cheers Euan
Hi Euan - I thought the same about Rails of Sheffield but I was after basic things like underlay, ballast, grass applicator etc and non had any on show.
But I did purchase four rakes of carriages from Dapol, all on my card and I dont care LOL.
Next years show I bet will be awesome so will meet you there.
Regards Chris
Great video. Shame there were some empty spaces. Any other good shows in planned for this year (sadly I know there's no Warley until next year)? Thanks
I was hoping to go to Warley but as your aware that has now been cancelled, the other show I go to apart from TINGS is the Model Railway Show at Alexander Palace, but have nothing from that location with regards to any type of show. They are the three I look at and attend.
Regards Chris
@@Chris-BognorRegis is that not now expected March 2022 or am I mistaken?
18th March 2022 by all accounts, wasn't easy to find though. Wait with baited breath, cheers.
Regards Chris
hi ! congra for the video .... but i have a question,
where is it ? in which country and in which town and at which date ???
Hi Henri - It is called The International N Gauge Show or TINGS for short.
It depicts model railways in N Gauge only and can show layouts depicting the world. For instance there was American and a Japanese layout on show, not to mention others.
The show is at the Warwickshire Event Centre, The Fosse, Fosse Way, Radford Semele, Royal Leamington Spa, Leamington Spa, England. CV31 1XN.
The next show will be on Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th September 2022.
Anything else Henri please ask.
Regards Chris
Can you tell me the name of the exhibit with the long curved viaduct, please? (I may have missed it)
No problems Andrew, it is called Dent Head.
Regards Chris
A CRICKET PITCH!!!
T20?
Yep.
is there an exclusive n scale magazine so i can find out about these shows please?
Hi Ian - There are in fact two N Gauge magazines out that I am aware of and I get them both.
If you join the N Gauge Society which is not cheap I hasten to add but they do some wonderful rolling stock that you just cannot get anywhere else, they send you a Bi-Monthly magazine called N Gauge Journal, its a small booklet but very thick and packed with information including shows.
The other N Gauge Magazine I get on subscription is NOW or N Gauge Now. Annual subscription for four magazines at £24.60.
I dont know where you live Ian but I tend to go to only two shows a year otherwise it gets far too expensive.
I attend TINGS (The International N Gauge Show) www.meridienneexhibitions.co.uk/events/the-international-n-gauge-show
This is over the weekend of the 9th and 10th September 2023.
I also attend The London Festival of Railway Modelling. www.world-of-railways.co.uk/information/the-london-festival-of-railway-modelling-general-information
This is over the weekend of 18th and 19th March 2023 and I will be attending on the Sunday 19th.
Personally I think this show is better than Warley, it is also nearer and I can do it in one day, so I save £400. No hotel, less fuel, cheaper to get in and free parking.
I went to Warley end of last year and I found that I could do it easily in one day. I also found there were more exhibitions at Ally Pally and far bigger than Warley, but that is just my personal opinion.
I hope this helps Ian.
@@Chris-BognorRegis thank you so much
@@Chris-BognorRegis Alexandra Palace sounds good to me, i live nr oxford, thank you very much
Ooooops. You did manage to make it.
Oh yes - brilliant wasn't it. Looking forward to next years.
Regards Chris
Hi Chris how are you?
Hi Gary - I am good thankyou for asking, getting older and more confused as the days go by but in a very happy place at the moment. Hope you are well.
Not much done in the loft as I have been doing numerous jobs around the home which are well overdue. Made a few more purchases and I have a video of my visit to TINGS to put together. So watch this space.
Regards Chris
@@Chris-BognorRegis Hi Chris is there anything that i could help you with as I’m in pagham on holiday in my caravan my n gauge at home is coming along very slowly. So if you need a hand with any work as I’m able to do most odd jobs contact me
Hi Gary - Bless you for that kind offer but I am good thankyou. Although there are loads of jobs to do they are fairly easy jobs that are no problem. The two big jobs are stopped purely due to lack of funds.
Likewise with the loft which I have yet to fully insulate. Just dont have the money as yet. I have built about two thirds of the baseboards but that still means there is a lot more to complete and I will do that over the next year when funds become available. I have made a recent purchase of steam loco along with rolling stock which doesn't help LOL.
Its a labour of love and will get completed eventually.
Guessing you have a caravan on Church Farm caravan site, well that's what I remmeber it as. Had to go there on a number of occasions in a previous vocation but it certainly is a lovely campsite especially around the lagoon.
So when are we going to see your layout on here?
Regards Chris
@@Chris-BognorRegis hope you realise I was offering my help for free. Please let me know if you need any help. I have a couple of blue and grey br coaches in n gauge a brake and a composite I think if you want them?
Hi Gary - Yes I did mate, again thanks for the offer. When I have a circuit and can run a train your more than welcome to pop round and have a gander. Otherwise just keep watching my channel, its going to be a long slog.
Regarding the carriages, thankyou very much but I have more than enough carriages. I am only looking at Southern Railway green and the blood and custard range, but mainly green.
Regards Chris