It was my first time of witnessing Pete watermans laypout yesterday. I wasn’t overly impressed by it. Yes it was big and you could run long trains but as far as points of interest went I got more enjoyment from the smaller layouts at the show.
Me too. Just proves that even if you have loads of money you still can't build the perfect layout. Compared to last time I saw it, Watford Junction had got bigger but MKC was missing (probably would be too long for the hall)
Yes I prefer little elements of detail and interesting things to look at like separate diaramas. We are all different though and this hobby lets us express what we find interesting I guess
Excellent show but noticeably less footfall which was also noted by traders.
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Interesting you should say that. Are you comparing to last year? I went on Saturday morning from 9:30 to midday, and I found it exhausting trying to get around with all the crowds, with me on my walking stick. I would have enjoyed it more if there was a quieter period. I did think about going back in late afternoon, but by then, my arthritis was not having any of it! I did enjoy it though, but I didn't buy anything, as nothing particularly caught my eye. I didn't notice that much money changing hands on the trade stands, which was surprising. I did wonder if there would be the best bargains on the Sunday afternoon.
I have been to the show the last few years, the last couple on both Saturday and Sunday. I found it a lot easier to get around the show this year as definitely not as many y people. Last year the queue before it opened was from the door almost round to the Double Trees hotel.
Not many show bargains or offers, the big traders it seems do better with their flash sales on the internet. This show and others I think are going to struggle.
Last year on Saturday was total madness. The park and ride car park filled up very quickly and they were doing their best to cause a crash on the 60 mph grid road. The buses looked like they'd been rescued from a scrap yard (too decrepid even for Railway Replacement buses!). This Sunday was so much better so it seems that lessons have been learned.
great vid of the train show thanks for share thanks lee
It was my first time of witnessing Pete watermans laypout yesterday.
I wasn’t overly impressed by it. Yes it was big and you could run long trains but as far as points of interest went I got more enjoyment from the smaller layouts at the show.
Glad it wasn't just me. I thought it was quantity over quality. For me, many of the other layouts had much better detailing and interest.
Me too. Just proves that even if you have loads of money you still can't build the perfect layout. Compared to last time I saw it, Watford Junction had got bigger but MKC was missing (probably would be too long for the hall)
Yes I prefer little elements of detail and interesting things to look at like separate diaramas.
We are all different though and this hobby lets us express what we find interesting I guess
Excellent show but noticeably less footfall which was also noted by traders.
Interesting you should say that. Are you comparing to last year? I went on Saturday morning from 9:30 to midday, and I found it exhausting trying to get around with all the crowds, with me on my walking stick. I would have enjoyed it more if there was a quieter period. I did think about going back in late afternoon, but by then, my arthritis was not having any of it! I did enjoy it though, but I didn't buy anything, as nothing particularly caught my eye. I didn't notice that much money changing hands on the trade stands, which was surprising. I did wonder if there would be the best bargains on the Sunday afternoon.
I have been to the show the last few years, the last couple on both Saturday and Sunday. I found it a lot easier to get around the show this year as definitely not as many y people. Last year the queue before it opened was from the door almost round to the Double Trees hotel.
Not many show bargains or offers, the big traders it seems do better with their flash sales on the internet. This show and others I think are going to struggle.
Last year on Saturday was total madness. The park and ride car park filled up very quickly and they were doing their best to cause a crash on the 60 mph grid road. The buses looked like they'd been rescued from a scrap yard (too decrepid even for Railway Replacement buses!).
This Sunday was so much better so it seems that lessons have been learned.