Leander
Active Member
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
Merthyr Riverside (EM) – Brecon & Merthyr Railway freight only branch, 1920s - Rob Kinsey
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
London Road Models
Nick Tozer Railway Books
Pre-Grouping Railways
Squires Tools
Stoneybridge Structures & Model Sounds
Demonstrators:
Tony Gee – Signalling & Constructing Signals in 4mm scale
Vernon Harrod - Kit & Scratchbuilt Rolling Stock
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 Loads
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.
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
Merthyr Riverside (EM) – Brecon & Merthyr Railway freight only branch, 1920s - Rob Kinsey
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
London Road Models
Nick Tozer Railway Books
Pre-Grouping Railways
Squires Tools
Stoneybridge Structures & Model Sounds
Demonstrators:
Tony Gee – Signalling & Constructing Signals in 4mm scale
Vernon Harrod - Kit & Scratchbuilt Rolling Stock
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 Loads
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.