Dear member,
Our next meet is only a few days away on Saturday 12th May so here is a quick update in respect of what is current news and happenings on for the day.
Terry Wynne will be giving a short clinic/presentation titled, “scratchbuilding, kit-bashing and adaptation”. This will not be a very in depth presentation but Terry will be showing some of the models he has worked on including some of the buildings positioned on the HO scale North Western Mills layout. The aim is to encourage some of you who may feel inhibited when faced with building an item which is needed for your own layout but where you possibly feel that your skills are insufficient. We have all been in that position but it is really quite easy once you have the confidence or determination to make the first move.
Future clinics will include one by Les Herriot on fitting and adjusting Kadee couplings and Les’s “anti-wobble washers” to correct those freight cars that have a distinct wobble.
We are also hoping that Tony Hayselden will regale us with his wonderful trip to India including the cab ride down from Shimla.
Brian Neville from Dumfries is making the journey to see us on the 12th. Brian as you know used to come along with Eric White to the meets at Broadheath often bringing a couple of modules and staying overnight. After Eric’s sad death earlier this year Brian is now involved with selling Eric’s models and if you are interested in discussing this with Brian then he will be pleased to tell you what is available.
At our AGM last month we saw potential new members Brian Burke and Len Ford and family and we hope they feel that they would like to join us as members. Welcome guys we are happy to have you aboard!
Following the AGM decision to push our advertising of the group Rory Lushman has started producing a video for us. He proposes to hold interviews with older members to set the scene about the Division history and will include ongoing film of the progress of the HO layout, Devils Creek and also the new N scale layout. Any suggestions for inclusion will be welcomed by the committee.
With all the changes likely at the Heritage Centre regarding L&NWR and the site lease we would like all members to please wear their identity badges at all times whilst on site.
I would like to reminder you that your dues for this and subsequent meets is now £4 for members and £5 for non-members as voted through at the AGM.
We are offering for sale the unused parts of the Union Station building at a price of £15. This Cornerstone Kit now contains parts to build a backscene station or if you feel it is too difficult for you then Terry Wynne says he will build it up in similar fashion to the one to be located on the layout. No extra charge!
The old N scale layout in the Hall has been dismantled and currently sits beneath our HO layout. John Baggaley and Alan Wyatt have proposed using up to four of the old modules to build a new portable layout with folding legs affixed and perhaps two balloon style return loops on the ends. This layout can then be stored beneath the HO layout and on meet days erected in the middle room where films are shown. The buildings from the old layout are stored ready for further use.
See you soon,
Terry Wynne
Chairman
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