Congratulations to AMRSS on another fine show in the SECC Glasgow. There was a moment of panic when Douglas Blades books wasn't in the usual position- but I eventually found him at the back of the hall. ~(Its not a Model Rail Scotland without Douglas Blades). I say eventually because it took me three hours to get there, browsing at the layouts on the way.
Yes I know there are some well known Scottish layouts appearing again , but equally there are some new ones and some really good visitors. Highlights:-
Wibdenshaw. 1970s blue . Superb . Every bit as good as the website it appears on. Urban grime at its best , with a nice big station approach. Can't really single out a particular feature ,it is all good, but I particularly liked the dmus. 101,103,104,105,108,110 all counted (I think!)
Alloa. A new entrant on the Scottish scene. Very realistic, loved the station buildings and my favourite class ,the Clayton 17 ,made an appearance. Only minor downside was that operation was a little predictable (although silky smooth) and given the size of the yard, it was a shame someone wasn't shunting it.
Wouldham Town. A pleasant change from the Scottish scene with an S&D layout. Southern and Midland steam in the BR era. Lovely scenery , capturing atmosphere very well I thought- and , yes, a yard that was being shunted, with freight trains being remarshalled and disposed off. Great!
Crawford Bridge. Seen many times before but I can still spend a long time watching the trains going past and the quarry being shunted.
Devilla Colliery. Do these burbling 20s not get on your nerves after a while ? Sounds like 30 trapped budgerigars struggling to get out. Nice Swindon 126 though , as on Rosebank Junction.
Great - going back tomorrow. Thoroughly enjoyed it.
Russell
Yes I know there are some well known Scottish layouts appearing again , but equally there are some new ones and some really good visitors. Highlights:-
Wibdenshaw. 1970s blue . Superb . Every bit as good as the website it appears on. Urban grime at its best , with a nice big station approach. Can't really single out a particular feature ,it is all good, but I particularly liked the dmus. 101,103,104,105,108,110 all counted (I think!)
Alloa. A new entrant on the Scottish scene. Very realistic, loved the station buildings and my favourite class ,the Clayton 17 ,made an appearance. Only minor downside was that operation was a little predictable (although silky smooth) and given the size of the yard, it was a shame someone wasn't shunting it.
Wouldham Town. A pleasant change from the Scottish scene with an S&D layout. Southern and Midland steam in the BR era. Lovely scenery , capturing atmosphere very well I thought- and , yes, a yard that was being shunted, with freight trains being remarshalled and disposed off. Great!
Crawford Bridge. Seen many times before but I can still spend a long time watching the trains going past and the quarry being shunted.
Devilla Colliery. Do these burbling 20s not get on your nerves after a while ? Sounds like 30 trapped budgerigars struggling to get out. Nice Swindon 126 though , as on Rosebank Junction.
Great - going back tomorrow. Thoroughly enjoyed it.
Russell