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Title: Breaking News! Cape Town will have a Model Train ONLY exhibition in 2015!!!
Post by: BigEd on December 02, 2014, 10:53:36 AM
Wonderful news!

You might not know yet, but I got roped into the Cape Model and Toy club recently and straight into the committee for my trouble :biggrin:

One of the things Alan and Angus was striving for is a train only meet - this is now on!

Details:

Theo Marais Park Milnerton
20 / 21 February 2015

I think the Friday is for the setup only and the Saturday will be the "show" day.

I am so excited!!!
Title: Re: Breaking News! Cape Town will have a Model Train ONLY exhibition in 2015!!!
Post by: capeklr on December 02, 2014, 11:23:38 AM
 :thumb:
Sounds great.
Title: Re: Breaking News! Cape Town will have a Model Train ONLY exhibition in 2015!!!
Post by: LooVille on December 02, 2014, 12:23:08 PM
Awesome  :thumb:
Count me in, I'll have my layout there  :biggrin:
Title: Re: Breaking News! Cape Town will have a Model Train ONLY exhibition in 2015!!!
Post by: Acuttp on December 09, 2014, 12:15:19 AM
Please keep the rest of us updated, can't wait!!
Title: Re: Breaking News! Cape Town will have a Model Train ONLY exhibition in 2015!!!
Post by: BigEd on December 09, 2014, 06:42:46 AM
But of course :thumb:

This has been a dream of mine for more than a decade... :thumb:
Title: Re: Breaking News! Cape Town will have a Model Train ONLY exhibition in 2015!!!
Post by: BigEd on January 05, 2015, 03:25:31 PM
More info from Angus and Anita below. I have the forms if you want to sell or display - drop me an email or pm with your email address and I'll send you the form.

Please we need working layouts displayed.

Wesley, I think we need to see some of your work too. O scale is not common in SA.

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Hi all you Train Enthusiasts the show is happening on the 21st February 2015 at Theo Marais Sports Club in Milnerton
 
We would like to have a few people with running, working modules to display their sets.  We would like all scales to be represented.  If you would like to display, please contact me on asap@telkomsa.net or 021 558 4037 / 082 450 9159.
Tables for display will be free.
 
All members and non-members wishing to sell railway related items will be charged our normal rates.
 
Please Note: Only train related items will be allowed to be sold at this show.
 
The hall will be open on Friday for people to setup their train displays. Please just contact me as to the time you would like to be at the hall. The hall does have an alarm and there is Security on the grounds.
 
PLEASE SEND YOUR COMPLETE FORMS TOGETHER WITH PROOF OF PAYMENT TO   anitapkyle@gmail.com
Title: Re: Breaking News! Cape Town will have a Model Train ONLY exhibition in 2015!!!
Post by: wesley on January 07, 2015, 09:23:24 PM
Hi Ed

This is great news. Ill definately attend and maybe bring a diorama or 2 with. Dont have enough stuff to fill a table though.
Title: Re: Breaking News! Cape Town will have a Model Train ONLY exhibition in 2015!!!
Post by: BigEd on January 12, 2015, 03:33:50 PM
Wesley, send me some pictures and sizes and I'll go chat to the organisers.

Send to email address under my avatar/picture.
Title: Re: Breaking News! Cape Town will have a Model Train ONLY exhibition in 2015!!!
Post by: wesley on January 21, 2015, 02:23:38 PM
Hi Ed

Ill try take some pictures of the diorama Im currently busy with tonight. Should have it done by Feb.

Ive got a gondola aswell as a box car I can bring. Maybe 1 or 2 other goodies aswell.

Let me know if I can help with anything.
Title: Re: Breaking News! Cape Town will have a Model Train ONLY exhibition in 2015!!!
Post by: BigEd on January 21, 2015, 02:45:07 PM
Cool! Will be seeing Angus tonight and have a chat about it. How big is your dioramas?
Title: Re: Breaking News! Cape Town will have a Model Train ONLY exhibition in 2015!!!
Post by: BigEd on January 28, 2015, 11:04:35 AM
Just a reminder, the closing date for entries to this show is this coming Monday, the 2nd of February.

I have 2 trade tables and a little modular layout (if I manage to finish the track laying  :P)...

I'll have a corner for our forum if you want to swing by and meet the faces. :biggrin:
Title: Re: Breaking News! Cape Town will have a Model Train ONLY exhibition in 2015!!!
Post by: BigEd on February 09, 2015, 09:12:04 PM
So far I know of 3 N scale layouts, 1 HO Marklin and a live steam O scale (or bigger - its a sit on).

Then, Wesley's lovely O scale diorama...
Title: Re: Breaking News! Cape Town will have a Model Train ONLY exhibition in 2015!!!
Post by: capeklr on February 09, 2015, 10:08:49 PM
I would like to bring Wolfgang's layout, but its a bit to big to kart there for one day.  >:D :biggrin:
Title: Re: Breaking News! Cape Town will have a Model Train ONLY exhibition in 2015!!!
Post by: BigEd on February 09, 2015, 11:15:16 PM
I would like to bring Wolfgang's layout, but its a bit to big to kart there for one day.  >:D :biggrin:

Lazy arse ::)

 :peep:
Title: Re: Breaking News! Cape Town will have a Model Train ONLY exhibition in 2015!!!
Post by: LooVille on February 10, 2015, 07:53:41 AM
That sounds awesome..... I can't wait. It's going to be awesome.....  :thumb:
Title: Re: Breaking News! Cape Town will have a Model Train ONLY exhibition in 2015!!!
Post by: wesley on February 10, 2015, 08:29:59 AM
I cant wait either. Looking forward to meeting you guys.
Title: Re: Breaking News! Cape Town will have a Model Train ONLY exhibition in 2015!!!
Post by: capeklr on February 10, 2015, 09:56:57 AM
Ed, I have a quick question for you. Will there be a power point at Wolfgang's table?
Reason I ask, I'm considering to bring my laptop and set up a slide show of his layout.
Let me know.
Cheers.
Title: Re: Breaking News! Cape Town will have a Model Train ONLY exhibition in 2015!!!
Post by: BigEd on February 10, 2015, 10:24:21 AM
You will have to request a power outlet - might be difficult with all the layouts needing power. Worth a try?

The meeting is tomorrow night, but it seems the layouts will be around the outside and the trade tables on the inside so probably not. But maybe you can set up a laptop with John van Ryneveld who'll have a Marklin layout there?
Title: Re: Breaking News! Cape Town will have a Model Train ONLY exhibition in 2015!!!
Post by: capeklr on February 10, 2015, 10:41:49 AM
Great, I know John so might just do that then.
Title: Re: Breaking News! Cape Town will have a Model Train ONLY exhibition in 2015!!!
Post by: BigEd on February 19, 2015, 11:08:02 AM
Hands up if you can't wait for the weekend :howzit: :howzit: :howzit:
Title: Re: Breaking News! Cape Town will have a Model Train ONLY exhibition in 2015!!!
Post by: capeklr on February 19, 2015, 11:12:30 AM
 :howzit: :howzit: :howzit:

Just hope that my eye is better by then, otherwise I won't be able to see very much.
Title: Re: Breaking News! Cape Town will have a Model Train ONLY exhibition in 2015!!!
Post by: wesley on February 19, 2015, 02:36:35 PM
i most definately am looking forward to it.

From what time to what time must I be there Ed?
Title: Re: Breaking News! Cape Town will have a Model Train ONLY exhibition in 2015!!!
Post by: BigEd on February 19, 2015, 02:49:38 PM
The public will attend from 9am to 2pm. Your display must be ready by 8:45am.

The hall will be open by 7am already, should you want to attend then already.
Title: Re: Breaking News! Cape Town will have a Model Train ONLY exhibition in 2015!!!
Post by: trainmaster on February 19, 2015, 04:39:39 PM
 :howzit: :howzit: :howzit:

Hey Joerg! What's on? Builders sikness (dust)? Or motor oil (hot)?
C u sat...
Title: Re: Breaking News! Cape Town will have a Model Train ONLY exhibition in 2015!!!
Post by: wesley on February 19, 2015, 07:45:41 PM
Maybe a long shot, but does anyone have a turntable I can use on saturday to put my diorama on?
Title: Re: Breaking News! Cape Town will have a Model Train ONLY exhibition in 2015!!!
Post by: BigEd on February 19, 2015, 09:02:53 PM
If you spoke a week ago I might have been able to help...

I'll see wht I can do...
Title: Re: Breaking News! Cape Town will have a Model Train ONLY exhibition in 2015!!!
Post by: wesley on February 19, 2015, 10:20:43 PM
HAHA

Can See Im a newbie at this. Was my wifes idea actually. Thanks Ed. Appreciate it.
Title: Re: Breaking News! Cape Town will have a Model Train ONLY exhibition in 2015!!!
Post by: BigEd on February 19, 2015, 10:22:17 PM
I have something but I might have to "build" you a table - not sure of my available time nor where the damn things is...
Title: Re: Breaking News! Cape Town will have a Model Train ONLY exhibition in 2015!!!
Post by: wesley on February 19, 2015, 10:26:50 PM
No dont worry then. Thats way too much hassle.
Title: Re: Breaking News! Cape Town will have a Model Train ONLY exhibition in 2015!!!
Post by: capeklr on February 19, 2015, 10:41:26 PM
I have something but I might have to "build" you a table - not sure of my available time nor where the damn things is...

What do you need?
Title: Re: Breaking News! Cape Town will have a Model Train ONLY exhibition in 2015!!!
Post by: BigEd on February 20, 2015, 06:50:41 PM
Looking good for the show... I am ready :thumb: :biggrin:
Title: Re: Breaking News! Cape Town will have a Model Train ONLY exhibition in 2015!!!
Post by: BigEd on February 20, 2015, 06:52:27 PM
Cape Town Ntrak looking good too! :biggrin:
Title: Re: Breaking News! Cape Town will have a Model Train ONLY exhibition in 2015!!!
Post by: capeklr on February 20, 2015, 08:43:34 PM
 :thumb:
Title: Re: Breaking News! Cape Town will have a Model Train ONLY exhibition in 2015!!!
Post by: capeklr on February 21, 2015, 05:04:28 PM
Show done and dusted.  :thumb:
Was nice to put some faces to the forum names, nice meeting you.
Hall was nice and full.
(http://i778.photobucket.com/albums/yy62/capeklr/DSC03621.jpg)
Looville was a star attraction, always lots of people around.
(http://i778.photobucket.com/albums/yy62/capeklr/DSC03620.jpg)
John letting the kids load and unload goods with the old Märklin crane, this must be one of the best toys for small and not so small kids.
(http://i778.photobucket.com/albums/yy62/capeklr/DSC03622.jpg)
Nice live steamer.
(http://i778.photobucket.com/albums/yy62/capeklr/DSC03623.jpg)
Title: Re: Breaking News! Cape Town will have a Model Train ONLY exhibition in 2015!!!
Post by: BigEd on February 21, 2015, 05:26:57 PM
Yes, done and dusted will describe me too at this point... :biggrin:

Nice meeting Wesley there :thumb:
Title: Re: Breaking News! Cape Town will have a Model Train ONLY exhibition in 2015!!!
Post by: wesley on February 21, 2015, 07:54:47 PM
Hey guys

Yes was really nice meeting everyone and puting a name to a face. Theres was some beautiful train stuff on show today. Very glad i went.

Looking forward to March.
Title: Re: Breaking News! Cape Town will have a Model Train ONLY exhibition in 2015!!!
Post by: BigEd on February 23, 2015, 01:14:13 AM
Somme of my pics...
Title: Re: Breaking News! Cape Town will have a Model Train ONLY exhibition in 2015!!!
Post by: BigEd on February 23, 2015, 01:15:06 AM
Francois, just for you...
Title: Re: Breaking News! Cape Town will have a Model Train ONLY exhibition in 2015!!!
Post by: LooVille on February 23, 2015, 07:03:34 AM
Good Morning All,

What an awesome show. It was so cool to see more people there working with trains. Really enjoyed it.
I also took some pictures.

Enjoy.

 
Title: Re: Breaking News! Cape Town will have a Model Train ONLY exhibition in 2015!!!
Post by: LooVille on February 23, 2015, 07:07:13 AM
And some more  :thumb:
Title: Re: Breaking News! Cape Town will have a Model Train ONLY exhibition in 2015!!!
Post by: wesley on February 23, 2015, 09:09:12 AM
Great pics gents.

Looking forward to seeing some scenic work being done on your layout Ed.
Title: Re: Breaking News! Cape Town will have a Model Train ONLY exhibition in 2015!!!
Post by: BigEd on February 23, 2015, 09:50:28 AM
Great pics gents.

Looking forward to seeing some scenic work being done on your layout Ed.

It might be a while as I need to get some wiring in from the US and complete that before I can think of anything else...

In the mean time I am going to start work on the other modules I have at home...10 years on the go already...

I did not take a photo of your table at all. I am so ashamed...
Title: Re: Breaking News! Cape Town will have a Model Train ONLY exhibition in 2015!!!
Post by: renegade on February 25, 2015, 02:03:16 PM
Thanx for the PECO pics ED... R2.85 way back when, R50 now...   

This looks like some of the early plastic kits...


but thanx
Title: Re: Breaking News! Cape Town will have a Model Train ONLY exhibition in 2015!!!
Post by: BigEd on February 25, 2015, 02:07:54 PM
Thanx for the PECO pics ED... R2.85 way back when, R50 now...   

This looks like some of the early plastic kits...


but thanx

Not as bad as SAR Lima... :P

Why did I think they were wooden kits?