An annual January trip out is to the 7mm NGA's Trent Valley open day held at the community centre in Mickleover, Derby. There was a great selection of exhibits again this year, from the West Midlands area group's modular layout to several small layout concepts. As the West Midlands group includes Allen Law of MG Models I was able to select some flat brass from his secret box of kits (who needs a trade stand?!). I also a picked up a diverse collection of odds and sods, which will no doubt make their way into future projects at some point...
I spent some time chatting with Andy Greenslade, editor of the Association's "Minimum Gauge Handbook" about various potential ideas, one of which involved the Fairbourne Railway's catering van in a diorama (don't get too excited just yet), which was followed by a ride in genuine ex-Fairbourne Railway stock at the Markeaton Park Light Railway on the way home.
On arrival home the latest issue of 'Narrow Lines' from the 7mm NGA had arrived, featuring my article on the Chivers O9 coach kit and some conversions involving Dapol railbus parts. Nothing readers of the blog haven't already seen, but vital in spreading the O9 word! There are a couple of other O9 articles to come, so watch that space....
Colin
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