Perth Model Railway Show 2023

Several of our stalwarts headed North this weekend to Perth, Perthshire, to man the Further North Roadshow and demonstrate all things 2FS at the annual Perth Model Railway show.

A whole host of layouts were on show of varying gauges and prototypes, from the courser scales to several P4 layouts including Cadhay Sidings where some of our dual hatted members spent their weekend.  The trade support was also out in full force, allowing us to replenish boxes of tools, gloat, and stock alike.

The Stand wih a number of members and the general public engaging in some discussion regarding 2FS and railway modelling in general.

Richard's colliery buildings for his Fenwick Pit project on display for the first time, his journey into designing and etching his own NCB coal hoppers was on display including a 4mm mock-up used to help him understand how the etch would need to go together.

Alisdair's C16 Push Pull set sits on a West Highland Line inspired diorama constructed by Simon in the centre of the 2FS Stand.  The set, in a prototypical setting was well received by many passers by and was a talking point for several members of  the public who remember seeing or riding on the real thing.

Thanks must go to the team from the Perth club who put on the show, I'm sure we'll be back next year!

Our usual program of meetings resumes on Saturday 8th July at Almondell, near Livingston for the Area Group meeting.