QUOTE (custodian @ 19 Apr 2008, 23:43)
<{POST_SNAPBACK}>Just got home from Dortmund. A really amazing show with 8 large halls covering every type of modelling. The model railway stuff concentrated in halls 6 and 8. Some great layouts certainly but also some very interesting trade stands, particularly some of the scenic items which we don't see in the UK. a number of small companies ffering laser cut wood and card kits including a complete kit for the roundhouse and associated buildings at Dusseldorf that really took my eye.
Also several companies offering plaster or resin moulded structures, with etched brass details.
I managed to contain spending and came back with just one loco, two Artitech building kits, some road vehicles and some turnout lanterns from aCzech company.
I did manage to resist the Micro Metakit offerings and also some amazing Gauge 1 locos with sound and sysnchronised steam both from chimney and cylinders.
Certainly the show to visit and well worth the effort.
I reckon I could get myself into some serious financial trouble if I was to go.