Other Attractions

Catering

A range of hot and cold snacks and drinks were available in Hall C/D.  The catering franchise was  operated by The Little Kitchen Ltd of Stockport and the exact menu is still to be confirmed.

Scale & Gauge

This exhibit was inspired by a comment left on one of our feedback forms by a visitor to our 2019 exhibition.   She asked for clarification about what  the two terms meant and how they related to “OO”, “EM” and “N” etc.  We hope this display will provide the answers.

Society Sales

Once again, our popular second hand stall was back.  It sold items donated to the Society by members of the public, and also items owned by present members who wished to dispose of them to raise money for other projects.  This stand was in hall A/B.

MMRS Members’ Competition Stand

This stand, which was in Hall C/D, presented an opportunity for visitors to see the models built by our members since the last exhibition in 2019.  The lockdowns provided an enforced opportunity for members to complete projects which had been waiting on their workbenches.  You could see some exquisite work featuring not only the traditional craft skills, but also examples of new and advanced techniques, such as laser cutting and 3D printing. 

Don’t let the standard of these models dishearten you!  There is a great deal of enjoyment to be had by buying off-the-shelf models and running them on a simple layout!

The Demonstration Desks

The MMRS has always been in the vanguard of modelling techniques and is always ready to share their knowledge and expertise with others.  (Have a look at the “Technical Articles” section of this website.) 

The demonstration desks allowed some of our most experienced modellers to share their skill with exhibition visitors in a covid-safe way.  You could expect to see demonstrations using 3D printed items and laser cut components, as well as demonstrations of scenic effects and kit building.

The photo shows how laser cut plywood and card can be combined with 3D printed chimney pots and drainpipes to produce a row of shops.

The MMRS Membership Stand

Your chance to speak to one of our committee members and learn about the facilities we have at Dean Hall (our clubrooms in Sale).  Hopefully, you will want to join the MMRS.  We always offer a special deal on fees at the exhibition.

Parent Respite Areas

These two areas offered a place for parents with small children to have a sit down and rest.  They were called Toytown Terminus (a reserved part of the catering area) and Junior Junction (in the entrance lobby).  There were toys, games and drawing materials in both areas to keep the children amused.

Railways of Wales

In Hall A/B there was a themed area containing seven contrasting layouts set in Wales.  There was also a stand from a Welsh heritage railway group.

Next year’s themed area will be “Railways of Asia”.

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