Anyone here going this year?
Its a (quite new, only 4th time) Skyline yearly pilgrimage :D
Its very big and very busy but I love it.
Skyline2uk
I remember attending the first one all those years ago in 1993?. Then we gave it a miss for a few years but we started going again in 1999 i think and have been every year since. Aside from getting some bargains i always seem to end up with a cold.
Richard
Looking at their website quite a few trade stands will be there, I just love searching for that gadget or tool I've not yet discovered!
And me too I thrive on busy shows, the bigger the better!
As the NEC is only a few miles from where I live it's probably the most local show to me. Usually go on the Sunday to try and avoid the great unwashed and the rucksack brigade! I find Sunday quieter and you can get to see the layouts, I have done Saturdays before but I have never managed to find the bargains apart from the Dapol & Farish returns and the never ending supply of Mk 1 coaches.
Tony
Yes. Ticket already received in the post for either Saturday or Sunday. Which dat to choose?
Quote from: B757-236GT on November 03, 2013, 09:44:21 PM
I remember attending the first one all those years ago in 1993?. Then we gave it a miss for a few years but we started going again in 1999 i think and have been every year since. Aside from getting some bargains i always seem to end up with a cold.
Richard
That's why I haven't visited Warley for some time - the last time I enjoyed it I caught a cold afterwards.
Sunday's normally a quieter day if you want to see the layouts without huge crowds around, especially in the morning, but if you want to get hold of any bargains then Saturday's better, however I've noticed crowds thinning out from around 4.30 on Saturday.
I'm going to avoid it like the plague. Due to the swirling scrums of elbowing rude tripod carrying smelly people that frequent the show and spoil it.
That's the thing that puts me off I'm afraid (and normally less N Gauge in favour of the bigger stuff)
That pretty much sums it up for me too ;)
Went once, would never go again! :no:
Paul
I normally meet up with a pal of mine at the big shows, who comes from the north west. After a wander round viewing the layouts we then split up to do our shopping so to speak.
It's then normally a meet up about 1-2 ish for a beer, burger and chips to discuss whats about, then we team up and then go pointing out to each other the bargains we spotted on the earlier recce!
Quote from: Mr Sprue on November 04, 2013, 08:52:56 AM
I normally meet up with a pal of mine at the big shows, who comes from the north west. After a wander round viewing the layouts we then split up to do our shopping so to speak.
It's then normally a meet up about 1-2 ish for a beer, burger and chips to discuss whats about, then we team up and then go pointing out to each other the bargains we spotted on the earlier recce!
Now that sounds like a very good, civilised day out :thumbsup:
cheers John.
Quote from: scotsoft on November 04, 2013, 09:15:34 AM
Quote from: Mr Sprue on November 04, 2013, 08:52:56 AM
I normally meet up with a pal of mine at the big shows, who comes from the north west. After a wander round viewing the layouts we then split up to do our shopping so to speak.
It's then normally a meet up about 1-2 ish for a beer, burger and chips to discuss whats about, then we team up and then go pointing out to each other the bargains we spotted on the earlier recce!
Now that sounds like a very good, civilised day out :thumbsup:
cheers John.
Thank you John, yes it seems to work out quite well. There's absolutely no point in going early to the bargain stands such as those who sell discounted loco's etc, too many people elbowing and jumping over each other in those areas. ::) So over a short space of time we have sort of worked out a schedule that's quite easy to do, and the great thing about it we get to see pretty much everything.
Regards
David
Thank for all comments. Sunday for me then.
Quote from: OwL on November 04, 2013, 08:44:41 AM
I'm going to avoid it like the plague. Due to the swirling scrums of elbowing rude tripod carrying smelly people that frequent the show and spoil it.
I honestly do not know how it got there, but whilst digging around in garage yesterday I came across a bottle of Brut 33! Rather than throwing it I'm tempted to bring it along to the show! >:D
Quote from: Mr Sprue on November 04, 2013, 10:56:25 AM
Quote from: OwL on November 04, 2013, 08:44:41 AM
I'm going to avoid it like the plague. Due to the swirling scrums of elbowing rude tripod carrying smelly people that frequent the show and spoil it.
I honestly do not know how it got there, but whilst digging around in garage yesterday I came across a bottle of Brut 33! Rather than throwing it I'm tempted to bring it along to the show! >:D
Yeah - just "splash it all over" - like Henry.
My post was partly toungue in cheek as ive got colds from very local shows. I enjoy warley, theres something about the atmosphere which i just dont get at other large shows.
In terms of pushing and shoving, i cant say ive had a problem the last few years, the behaviour has got alot better than it used to be including the bachmann stand scrum. also i must either have terrible smell but i have to say ive smelt far worse in my local library or on the train than at the show itself.
And no i dont own a tripod, i dont elbow people to get in front and i have a bit of an OCD about clenliness and if i dont find it too bad i wonder if some of it now is purely reputation based on a bad show although given what it was like a few years ago i can understand that view.
Richard
Quote from: ParkeNd on November 04, 2013, 07:14:57 PM
Quote from: Mr Sprue on November 04, 2013, 10:56:25 AM
Quote from: OwL on November 04, 2013, 08:44:41 AM
I'm going to avoid it like the plague. Due to the swirling scrums of elbowing rude tripod carrying smelly people that frequent the show and spoil it.
I honestly do not know how it got there, but whilst digging around in garage yesterday I came across a bottle of Brut 33! Rather than throwing it I'm tempted to bring it along to the show! >:D
Yeah - just "splash it all over" - like Henry.
I wont need to, its a spray bottle so it could be used discretely! :D
I think it's just too expensive. fair enough it is a massive show so you expect the ticket to be a bit. it's the catering that costs loads as well though, even just a cup of tea or bottle of water!
I might go again one year on the Sunday when it is not so crowded, but don't think I will this year...
Tim
Yep, I'm going on the Saturday. Always good for bargains, but do agree Sunday can be more civilised.
Quote from: Mr Sprue on November 03, 2013, 09:34:28 PM
Anyone here going this year?
No - if I wanted to get that experience I'd join the sealed knot or play rugby union.
Alan
Quote from: EtchedPixels on November 04, 2013, 10:39:17 PM
Quote from: Mr Sprue on November 03, 2013, 09:34:28 PM
Anyone here going this year?
No - if I wanted to get that experience I'd join the sealed knot or play rugby union.
Alan
Yes I know what you mean Alan, but for me its mainly a shopping trip for some micro tools and sundries. Book stalls is also another place I will be foraging, as long as I'm nowhere near that blasted Farish stand thats good by me! ::)
David
Quote from: EtchedPixels on November 04, 2013, 10:39:17 PM
Quote from: Mr Sprue on November 03, 2013, 09:34:28 PM
Anyone here going this year?
No - if I wanted to get that experience I'd join the sealed knot or play rugby union.
Alan
I'll have you know I used to be in the Sealed Knot (Earl of Northampton's 1st Regiment of Foote) :P
Mind you, I got kicked out for tearing through Northampton on my Triumph 500 in full cavalier's uniform :laugh: :-[
Well there's alway the Bike show, I have to say I was tempted to slip in there last year! :-\
The Bike Show will be my first port of call, then pop into the rail show after lunch. SWMBO prefers bikes to trains, but by keeping her happy, I will be allowed a few ££££ to spend on railway stuff. As long as she does not buy a bike, or more biking gear, that is!
Quote from: newportnobby on November 04, 2013, 10:59:12 PM
I'll have you know I used to be in the Sealed Knot (Earl of Northampton's 1st Regiment of Foote) :P
Mind you, I got kicked out for tearing through Northampton on my Triumph 500 in full cavalier's uniform :laugh: :-[
Surely a bit of rough justice Mick. I'm sure Cavaliers would have used motor bikes, if they had been around then.
Quote from: newportnobby on November 04, 2013, 10:59:12 PM
Quote from: EtchedPixels on November 04, 2013, 10:39:17 PM
Quote from: Mr Sprue on November 03, 2013, 09:34:28 PM
Anyone here going this year?
No - if I wanted to get that experience I'd join the sealed knot or play rugby union.
Alan
I'll have you know I used to be in the Sealed Knot (Earl of Northampton's 1st Regiment of Foote) :P
Mind you, I got kicked out for tearing through Northampton on my Triumph 500 in full cavalier's uniform :laugh: :-[
I'm not surprised, I thought you could only get away with wearing something like this in Luton! :) (http://i1347.photobucket.com/albums/p713/MrSprue/GayCavalier_zpsdfa6b3c6.jpg)
As a devout Ford fanatic I'm tempted to ban you just for posting that pic, it's hurting my eyes! :laugh:
Paul
Quote from: Sprintex on November 06, 2013, 09:59:11 AM
As a devout Ford fanatic I'm tempted to ban you just for posting that pic, it's hurting my eyes! :laugh:
Paul
But they are a donor car for the C20XE that seemed to find its way under the bonnet of proper Escorts a few years ago when I bought Classic Ford magazine...
Quote from: d-a-n on November 06, 2013, 05:05:33 PM
Quote from: Sprintex on November 06, 2013, 09:59:11 AM
As a devout Ford fanatic I'm tempted to ban you just for posting that pic, it's hurting my eyes! :laugh:
Paul
But they are a donor car for the C20XE that seemed to find its way under the bonnet of proper Escorts a few years ago when I bought Classic Ford magazine...
Hmm, good point ;) And that engine was developed in collaboration with Cosworth 8)
I'll let it go then, so long as the rest of the car doesn't come with it :D
Paul