expoEM Summer 2024 - A Showcase of the Best in 4mm Railway Modelling

[Leander]

Due to circumstances beyond our control, and at very short notice, we are no longer able to hold this year’s Expo EM 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 at least 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 (now with OO test facility) 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.

Venue: Opening Times:
Baildon Recreation Centre Saturday 17th August: 10.30am to 5.00pm
Green Lane Sunday 18th August: 10.00am to 4.00pm
Baildon
West Yorkshire
BD17 5JH

Layouts booked to attend:
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 (S4) - 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
Rowntrees Siding (EM) - Tyne & Wear Metro line between 1982 and 1987 - Blyth and Tyne MRS

Guest Layout - Castlefinn (00n3) - 3’ gauge County Donegal Railways station - Chester MRC

The EMGS EM & P4 Test Track with both DC and DCC running, plus OO test facility.

Trade Support:
247 Developments
Alan Gibson
Bill Hudson Transport Books
C & L Finescale
CSP Models
Dave Bradwell
High Level
JS Models
Judith Edge Kits
London Road Models
Pre-Grouping Railways
Squires Tools
Stoneybridge Structures & Model Sounds

Demonstrators:
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 Load
Barry Oliver - Weathering
Pete Sutherland - Modelling Trees

Visiting Model and Railway Societies:
Cumbrian Railways Association
Great Central Railway Society
Great Northern Railway Society
North Eastern Railway Association

Location & Directions:
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

Catering provided by Shipley MRS

How to get there:
By bus from Shipley, frequent services operated by First Bradford, TLC Travel and the Keighley Bus Company.
Trains serving Shipley station run to and from Skipton, Ilkley, Leeds and Bradford. Shipley Railway Station is a 17 minute walk (0.7 mile) via Otley Rd/A6038.

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.

Admission Prices (valid for both days)
2-Day visitor ticket £11.00
EMGS Members £9.00
Accompanied children under 16 - FREE

Contact
Email: info@emgs.org or exponorth@emgs.org

Website: www.emgs.org

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

 

[Leander]

Post #1 updated to add late additions to the list of traders.

Less than a fortnight to go now.

 

[Marc Dobson]

Looking forward to it we will have our new M&GN brake van with us.
Marc Dobson
Pre-Grouping Railways

 

[Leander]

We are pleased to announce that the competition winners were as follows:

The Vice-President’s Trophy - Awarded to the Best Layout and voted by visitors to the show

Winner - Eastwood (P4) - South Hants MRC

Runner-up - High House Colliery (P4) - Roger France

The Abbey Trophy - Awarded to the layout operated in the most prototypical manner

Winner - High House Colliery (P4) - Roger France

Runner-up - Eastwood (P4) - South Hants MRC

Malcolm Crawley Trophy - Awarded to the best Scratchbuilt or Kitbuilt Locomotive at the expo.

Winner - Pete Hill for a scratchbuilt NER 1282 class long boiler 0-6-0 loco

Runner-up - Frank Davies for a GNR Q2 0-8-0 loco no. 3405

 

[Paul Cram]

Whilst I enjoyed the show the experience was somewhat marred by some inconsiderate person hitting the front passenger door of my new car whilst it was parked, I had only had it just ober a week and the esimate is coming in at cicaa £2500. Thanks whoever you are.

 

[oldravendale]

I feel for you, Paul. Although clearly a less expensive experience than yours someone drove a supermarket trolley in to the rear passenger door of my wife's new car when it was two weeks old. Fortunately I had bought "new car" bodywork insurance as part of a care package and it was dealt with at no cost to us. But to cause that amount of damage to your car and then drive away is wicked but so typical of today's society.

I suppose there was no CCTV in the car park? It's never there when you need it, is it?

Brian

 

[Paul Cram]

I did take the insurance but it doesn't cover the extent of the damage which requires a new door. I was parked at the end of the field up the hill so I don't expect there to be any cctv. I will have to claim on the car policy.