Ally Pally show

[Bob LambParticipant @boblamb44747]

Has anybody noticed today is the start of the Ally Pally show?

[Bob LambParticipant @boblamb44747]

[JasonBModerator @jasonb]

Yep but I'm going tomorrow.

J

[V8EngParticipant @v8eng]

Hoping to go Sat or Sun, difficult getting time off at the moment though!

Edited By V8Eng on 17/01/2014 10:07:14

[BazyleParticipant @bazyle]

Don't miss the St Albans Club stand.

[Mr MooParticipant @mrmoo]

Going on Sunday. What's the parking like up that way? Last time I went, many years ago, I went by coach with the local MES.

[JasonBModerator @jasonb]

I've never had a problem but tend to get there about 9.30, can get a bit full later in the day plus the snooker final is on in another hall.

J

[Mr MooParticipant @mrmoo]

yep, expect to get there shortly before 10……. Thanks JasonB

[Andrew EvansParticipant @andrewevans67134]

I'm thinking of going tommorrow, although the train from York is a bit steep. Any reports from people who have been today? Andy

[martin perman 1Participant @martinperman1]

Myself and three friends are going Sunday, we are catching the train from Sandy Bedfordshire to Alexandra Palace via Finsbury Park for the princely sum of £6.00 return each, no need to drive or park.

Martin P

[Brian LeeParticipant @brianlee51040]

A friend and myself went today (Friday). Loved the remote control trucks, diggers and crane, thanks guys great display. Wish one of the clubs would have put on a display of live steam stationary engines (or did I miss it?)!!! I haven't been for a few years so enjoyed the visit and gave me a chance to stock up with "Bits and Pieces".

Edited By Brian Lee on 17/01/2014 22:02:25

[DustyParticipant @dusty]

Hi Brian

Live steam on an exhibition stand? The 'safety elf' would go apoplectic if you mentioned it let alone did it. I am not a big fan of the'safety elf' but I think under the circumstances it would not be the most prudent thing to do. If you must run them a small compressor would suffice. Just my opinion.

[John Stevenson 1Participant @johnstevenson1]

The 7 1/4" gauge people run them at Harrogate under steam and inside.

Mind you Harrogate is a proper show

[JasonBModerator @jasonb]

There were locos running under steam today and I expect all days. SMEE had some stationary engines running on air.

J

Edited By JasonB on 18/01/2014 15:39:41

[JasonBModerator @jasonb]

I did not take many photos today but was with Jo who has just started posting them over on MEM if you want a look, but don't expect to see any locos

[Andrew EvansParticipant @andrewevans67134]

I didn't go in the end, decided to make up a flat pack cabin bed for my daughter instead. It took the entire day I really hate DIY.

[KWILParticipant @kwil]

A picture of Gas Turbines though, much more modern than most of the others

[KWILParticipant @kwil]

Andrew,

Good decision, why anyone would come down from York when you have probably the best exhibition shortly, in Harrogate I do not know. Even JS says it is a "proper show".

[Harry WilkesParticipant @harrywilkes58467]

Thank for the link Jason some nice stuff on display !

[martin perman 1Participant @martinperman1]

went today with several friends and enjoyed a most excellent show, one of the best in the uk in one very interesting building, managed to get items on my list and saw a picture of my grandfathers boat on Victoria Pond which made my day.

Martin P

[Nicholas FarrParticipant @nicholasfarr14254]

Hi, I went today, arrive there at around 11:30 and parking was a bit of a strugle. Bought just a few things, one of which was a second hand M&W 6" Toolmakers' straight edge No. 315 for a tenner, probaly a little overpriced but it suits my needs.

I took photos of three locos which I thought were interesting, which can be viewed here **LINK** for anyone who may be interested.

Regards Nick.

[Halton TankParticipant @haltontank]

Having spent three days stewarding for club stand, I found show a little disappointing in regard that there were a number of clubs and traders missing. On the plus side the majority of the clubs did put on a good show by not displaying the same old models year after year.

Regards Luigi

 

Edited By Halton Tank on 20/01/2014 00:28:45

[Mr MooParticipant @mrmoo]

It is probably 22 or 23 years since I last went to this show. I almost wish I had not gone now. It seemed very small and threadbare from how I remember it but that may well be "rose tinted memories".

However, on a positive note, I got several bargains. All the traders I spoke with were very helpful and I got some, for me, excellent details pictures on the 2" Minnie on display. Now to continue the search for a 4 jaw indy to fit the Sofia c8m……….

[IDPParticipant @idp]

I went on Saturday and was a little dissapointed. I think the best ME Exhibitions in my experience are Harrogate and Bristol both organised by ME clubs and not commercial ventures.

Thought there were more younger people some with wives and children at Ally Pally this I think is a good sign for the hobby.

Regards.

[Chris GunnParticipant @chrisgunn36534]

4 of us went on Sunday, and had a good day, but we were disappointed we could not get our traditional bacon butty at the café on the way in, instead the only option was a very over priced supposedly German sausage. We did not think they were as good as the real thing. None of us bought a lot in the show, we felt the trade stands are reducing in number every year. We all miss the used tool stalls that used to be at the show, always a good place to get quality kit at good prices. The high cost of stand space was mentioned by some of the traders as a reason for this. However we thought it was nice to see the larger number of children there, attracted by Robot wars and the like. We all liked the Tamiya trucks and diggers display as something different.

CG

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