Exmoor Rail 2012

Organised by Exmoor Coast Railway Modellers, the show will be on Saturday 4th August at The Methodist Church Hall, The Avenue, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 5AY.  The opening times will be 10.00am to 4.30pm. and the admission costs: adults £3, children £1 and families £7.  These prices include a programme, while stocks last.

There will be 11 high quality working layouts, plus demonstrations and wide trade support.  There will be refreshments all day and there is 'pay & display' parking available opposite the venue, plus free parking in West Somerset Railway station in Minehead. This is a very friendly show and all are welcome.

More Bachmann Releases

The following Bachmann Branchline models have been released from the factory in China:

32-515A Derby Lightweight DMU in BR green with yellow warning panels Nos. M79145 (Hayfield) + M79665 (Manchester)

32-781A Class 37/0 in BR weathered blue with split head code boxes and original valances as No.37034

32-782A Class 37/0 in BR weathered green with central head code box and original valances as No.D6984

38-450 13T high sided open wagon with highbar in BR early bauxite as No.B483599

38-451 13T high sided open wagon with highbar in BR weathered early bauxite as No.B479390

38-452 13T high sided open wagon with highbar in BR late bauxite as No.B476496

38-475 12T Non Ventilated Van in BR early bauxite as No.E181497

38-476 12T Non Ventilated Van in BR late bauxite as No.E181481

UK Toy & Model Auction

The next toy auction to be held by UK Toy and Model Auctions is next Monday at 11.30am.  It will be held at Craxton Wood Hotel on the A540 Parkgate Road, Ledsham, South Wirral, near Chester CH66 9PB.  Viewing will be between 9.30am and the start of the sale.  The catalogue is priced £3.50 and admits two.  For further information, please contact Barry Stockton (0151 334 3362) or Tony Oaks (01270 841558).