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the society is still in discussions regarding a new OO layout, Kirkstall and Bramley have been put forward, but no more news as of yet.
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the clubs online forum page seems to be getting very little use, I'd like to encourage more visitors to use this facility.
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the layout “Fairford” has changed hands and is currently under going extensive remodeling work. I’ll post more news and maybe some photos when there forth coming. PHOTOS HERE
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A new exhibition management team has been selected for the 2006 LMRS exhibition
John Aldrick will now be responsible for visiting layouts.
Richard Timms will continue as trade liaison and will also take on advertising.
Steve Hitchcock will expand his role of hall manager.
Andy Ross has become the transport manager.
Alan Smith remains as facilitator.
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Linfit West is currently been remodeled in the hands of Richard Timms and Steve Hitchcock. The extension has been built, most of the new buildings have been placed and photo’s have been forwarded to Steve Flint at the Railway modeler magazine for future publication.
some up to date photo’s can be found in the photo gallery FOLLOW THIS LINK
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The society’s 7 mm layout “Regis Bay” made a successful appearance at the Normanton and Pontefract 2006 exhibition which was held on the 28/29th of January. Many thanks to all at the Normanton and Pontefract Society for a excellent weekend.
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The club has decided to model “Chapel en le Frith” the prototype is located in the peak district and will run LMS, late BR steam and modern image in order to appeal to as many members as possible. timber has already been purchased and work should commence soon.
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Work is still on going with the society’s OO layout “Fairford” more detailing work is been carried out including - adding gas lights to the platforms and station area, the turntable now works correctly, cranks have been added for the point rodding and signal pulleys have been added. Everything went very well with the layouts first exhibition at our very own 2005 exhibition. operators included John Aldrick, Dave Langton and Mike Smith. A special thanks is in order for Mike Smith who’s dedicated a great deal of time to getting Fairford ready for the exhibition. Keep up the good work all involved.
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Plans are been drawn up with a view to adding more hidden sidings (fiddle yard) to the clubs 3mm TT layout “Masbury Halt”
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Ian Morris is continuing work on his N-Gauge north American layout based on union pacific operation, hopefully it will be ready for the 2006 LMRS exhibition.
He’s constructed the first 2 board out of a total of 3, but he did mention to myself that he has had problems laying peco code 55 track, it seems once laid it can be very hard to slide individual rails back and forth to adjust gaps. Anybody else had similar problems ?
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At the recent AGM (April 2007) Alan Smith stepped down as chairman and is replaced by Andrew Ross. Ian Evans was elected as the new membership secretary and his e-mail address will be published as soon as it is available. Richard Timms continues as secretary and John Aldrick as treasurer.
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all content copyright David Bower 2008
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