Come and join us at our “Open day” – Sat 4th July 2015 – 10:30 – 16:00 - Pagham Church Centre, Nyetimber Lane, Pagham PO21 3JT
Come and join us next year! Sat 21st May 2016
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SWING EXHIBITION /
Welcome to our Seventh Exhibition.
Our biggest (and we hope best) show to date! This year sees us in a new venue giving us more scope to present you with a wide range of high quality layouts in differing scales and gauges based around a Narrow Gauge, Industrial or Light Railway theme. These we hope you will find both entertaining and inspiring. Another new feature is our “Ride & Drive Zone”. A chance to see modelling demonstrations and to get hands on. We will be more than pleased to hear any comments you might have to offer. On behalf of the South downs Group I should like to thank all those who have contributed to the event, layout owners and operators, traders, and society supporters. Lastly I take this opportunity to thank all the members of group, partners and families for supporting the show and our other activities. Richard Rundle - Exhibition Manager
To enjoy your visit please remember…
- In the event of an emergency evacuation leave the building via the nearest emergency exit. Make your way to the entrance to the Arun Leisure centre. Do not re-enter the building until told it is safe to do so.
- If you require first aid please speak to any South Downs group member (Maroon polo shirt with logo).
- Please ask permission before taking photographs (if possible avoid using flash).
- Please discourage younger visitors from touching the exhibits. What takes many hours of love to build can be destroyed in seconds by careless hands. Instead head to the “Ride and drive” zone .
- Please take care with bags and rucksacks, especially to avoid these swinging into the path of other visitors (particularly those in wheelchairs/buggies).
Each year we make two awards in memory of two former members. These are:-
The John Hayward Shield We will again be awarding this to the layout which you, the visitors adjudge to be the best – by whatever standards you choose to judge by. Please remember to complete the ballot form and post it by 15:00 for the result to be declared at 15:30.
The Ernie House Trophy. Awarded in memory of another long-standing member, Ernie House, this will be awarded to the layout adjudged the best by the “experts”, i.e. the layout owners, exhibitors and traders.
Don't forget to visit Buffer's Bistro in the Refreshments area for snacks and beverages!
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F1. Tickets & Information. South Downs Area Group 7mm NG Assoc. Here we will be showing details of our activities and how you could join us.
F2. The Orchard Line (GN15) – Simon Andrews. Joining us for the first time this year with a finely crafted layout. Simon offers a small estate railway scene. He shows the level of detail which can be achieved in a small space. The quality of textures and finishes one can apply to building and rolling stock are a joy to behold.
F3. Late Shift, Hammerschlagg and box file (N std) – Jason Pierce – Three for the price of one! Late shift has a production plant which captures the atmosphere of a hardworking railway. Hammerschlagg features an ingenious model of a WW2 Rail mounted gun. Finally a rail served canal scene in a box file!
F4. Taunton Controls - New for 2015 - All your DC and DCC control needs met. Chips, Decoders, controllers, and electronic track cleaners, its’ all here.
F5. Locomotech – Rupert Harper - Motorizing kits for ever popular Peco™ range of 00, 0n30, N Gauge and H0m Turntables. Designed to be easy to install and to give reliable operation.
F6. Bottle Kiln Lane (OO9) – John Thorne – Set in the 1930’s this NG line runs through lush English countryside serving a canal and pottery on route. Buildings on the layout are inspired by those at Coalport near Ironbridge.
F7. The Brick (OO std) – Chris Martin – The area around The Bricklayers Arms in SE London was first served by a station in 1844 and grew into an extensive goods yard and MPD. All was gone by 1981 but using modellers licence Chris has kept a busy oil depot and steel factory working into the new millennium.
F8. Lynton & Barnstaple Trust - New for 2015 - promoting the rebuilding one of the most cherished Narrow Gauge lines in England. Find out more of their exciting plans to extend this iconic heritage railway back towards Barnstaple.
F9. Watts Estate – ((O9) - Fareham & District MRC – The latest incarnation of this modular layout inspired by the 15” gauge estate railways of the late Victorian & Edwardian period.
F10. Dizzy- raising awareness via 'boutique' Bring & Buy shops to support people living with diabetes. Once again it is receiving our support as our nominated charity.
F11. Amberley Museum & Heritage Centre - This museum is an absolutely essential visit for anyone with an interest in the industrial past of the SE of England. A huge range of items and crafts are displayed in what was one a lime quarry. The many display include numerous vintage commercial vehicles, a short stretch of standard gauge railway and a passenger carrying narrow (2ft) gauge railway which often sees steam locos in use as well as industrial diesels.
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R1. Rowland Emett’s wonderful Rlys and Smallbrook Studio – (GN15) - Mike Walshaw and Michael Rayner – Brought to you from across the seas (the Isle of Wight!) we offer a small display of the output from the Smallbrook studios. In particular, kits of the fantasy creations of Rowland Emett. These and other items can be bought online from Michael
R2. Roy Hickman – Demonstration of scenic and architectural modelling.- New for 2015 – We are delighted to bring Roy’s demonstration of scenery making on a budget to our show. He can produce convincing model trees from electrical wire, polyfilla, wire wool and old cushion fillings grated with a kitchen grater! Ask nicely and you can have a go!
R3. RLFC Solutions – Brian Daly, well known as an 0n30 modeller is bringing his skills to his own business offering comprehensive services for DCC in particular but not forgetting Analogue systems and more general stock and layout maintenance and repair
R4. Locos n’ stuff – Mark Clark - New for 2015 – Selling High quality 7mm narrow gauge loco kits for 16.5 & 14mm gauge complete with wheels, motor and gearbox. Mark will be showing off the skills required to build his kits. Do you have a favourite loco which you’ve never seen offered as a kit? Go and speak to Mark as he’s open to suggestions.
R5. . Masterpiece Miniatures - Martin Hill - Producing an ever growing a range of superb 4 and 7mm scale figures in lead-free pewter. Martin will happily give guidance on techniques for figure painting to get the best result.
R6. Tidmarsh Sidings – (OO std) – Lodden Vale MRC – Come and try your hand at shunting on this delightful “inglennok” design layout. Proving once again that small layouts can be fun to build and rewarding to operate
R7. Shunting Puzzle (OO std) – Phillip Pilcher – Showing that group members do have interests outside 7mm NG modelling Phil’s layout offers another chance to get “hands on” and test your mental abilities.
R8 Felsham Road (O16.5) – Basildon MRC Proving that a lack of space shouldn’t prevent anyone have a fully working layout. Built originally by Greg Dodsworth here you’ll find a delightful narrow gauge station squeezed into a small easily transported package.
R9. A Riveting day out with Wallace and Gromit (GN15) – Gerry Bullock – Inspired by the Aardmann characters. Watch out for the Were-Rabbit who makes unscheduled appearances he just loves organic rivets!!! You have a chance to knock off Wallace’s hat. Go on you know you want to!!!
R10. Ride on Railway – David Taylor – (Weather permitting) Bringing the sight sound and smell of live steam to SWING once again. Take a ride. Children of all ages welcome.
R11. Buffers Bistro – Serving a tasty range of home-made sandwiches, cakes and other refreshment.
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H11. Q Dump (1/35th) - Nigel & Sue Tansley It seemed appropriate we continue to remember the First World War to mark the role and sacrifice of network of lines which serviced the trenches of the Western Front. This is no romantic scene but rather one which recalls the important work of the ROD serving the troops and guns.
H12. Weston Models – New for 2015 -Weston Models offer a range of hand made modern image model buildings in N, OO & O gauge. The range includes, Locomotive Sheds, Light Industrial Units, Shops and Office/Warehouses. Ready made, and a perfect addition to your layout.
H13. Ryans Mill (SM32) – AlanEadie - Based on A Working Wood Mill set in the 1920’s to 1930’s period. This large scale, NG Line shows the way railways were sometimes used to transport logs and finished timber products. Working in Sm32 scratch building everything is the order of the day.
H14. Melinau’r Abaty (O16.5) – ChrisFeatherstone – A recent addition to the exhibition circuit Chris has created a fine model representing the ever popular Welsh Narrow Gauge slate railway.
H15. Squires. Based here in Bognor Regis, Squires is well known to the modelling fraternity for its huge range to modelling tools and electronic equipment together with a range of modelling products. Take a look for those difficult to find items or new tools.
H16. Lynmouth Quay (G Scale) – BrianTaylor – Master model maker Brian makes a welcome return with his large scale layout of a West Country rural backwater.
H17. Ceynix - New for 2015 – Offering handcrafted trees and scenic items. Ceynix cater for those modelling in all scales from T, through to G (including Gauge 3), and all scales and sizes in between.
H18. 7mm N Narrow Gauge Association - 2nd Hand Sales – Get your “pre-loved” (mainly) 7mm NG items here. This is a great way to make a start in modelling in 7mm Narrow gauge with a scratchbuilt or ready constructed kits.
H19 . 7mm Narrow Gauge Association - Modelling Goods. Find here some of the Association’s range of modelling goods. It is a very comprehensive range of the materials, kits, couplings, and components etc, many of which can be of value for those modelling in other scale/gauge combinations.
H20. 7mm NGA Publications - The Association publishes a number of Handbooks and other Narrow Gauge modelling guides, if you’re looking for inspiration or guidance this is the place to go to.
PAGE 6 / F12. Nonneminstre – Peter Smith - “Manufacturer of unusual and obscure prototypes for the industrial railway modeller”. Offering a selection of kits in both 7mm and 4mm scales of both Narrow gauge and standard gauge items.
H1. EDM Models - Paul Martin They have once again made the long trek down from "oop North" to join us with a selection from his range of 0n30, 0-16.5 and 0-14 kits, models, accessories etc. Please note that he isn’t able to bring his full range so See or email Paul at paul@ngtrains for his full range of products.
H2. Tom’s Wharf (5.5 mm) – Tom Snook – The modelled captures the spirit of the estuary landscapes of Essex and Suffolk where Thames barges were a common sight. Originally constructed for a 5.5mm Assoc challenge competition in 2011 the layout has been extended to showcase this scale and gauge combination.
H3. Pinewood Hospital (O std) – Ken Ricketts – a model showing what Pinewood Hospital in Crowthorne would look like if it had been served by a standard gauge private railway. The layout is based on the real line which existed to service Cheddleton Hospital in Staffordshire.
H4. Narrow Planet – New for 2015 - Manufacturer of prototypes models for the industrial railway modeller. Steve and team will be offer a selection of kits in 4mm, 7mm and 16mm scales of Narrow gauge locos & stock. Also on display will be their extensive range of etched name plates.
H5. Wisteria Collop (OO9) – David Simpson – A simple station with just 3 points a ficticous village in the SW of England in the County of Somershire.
H6. Pallingham Quay – Peter Day (GN15) – Representing the South Downs Group, Peter has extended a pre-loved layout and given it a new name and purpose. The scene is that of a rail served quay on the Wey & Arun canal just NW of Pulborough.
H7. Railroad Trading – John Bloom - A welcome regular at our show. John returns with his specialist range of North American Railroad Books and models (mostly HO Freight Cars) plus DVD Plus a wide range of British Railway, Narrow Gauge, Tramway, other transportation books and DVDs.
H8. Smalspoor Nederland BV – New for 2015 – We are delighted to have Harry & Ria join us from distance shores with their excellent range of Hoe and 7mm items. Here you’ll find top quality dual gauge track and items for tramway modelling too.
H9. Wheels of Southsea – JeffPurlove - New for 2015- Joining us for the first time with their range of Die-cast models covering all scales, plus some OO model railway items, and books/DVDs
H10. KBScale – Making a long awaited return having been with us at the very first SWING. David is here with his range of Kits aimed primarily at those modelling in O14. The range includes locos, rolling stock and track components.
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