"Braysdown and Writhlington" A brand new layout to the exhibition “circuit” - a major piece of work depicting one of the very last collieries to remain working in North Somerset set alongside the famous Somerset and Dorset line just north of Radstock. Built in 4mm scale EM by Alan Parr the model features the colliery in full detail plus a sizeable “chunk” of S&D running line, all as it was in the 1950s.

"World's End Quay” John Dale's 1/32 scale “Gauge One” turn of the century light railway terminus, the main buildings are inspired by those at Leicester West Bridge and the track and stock is all scratch built. Manning Wardles in various conditions are the main locomotive power, built from “Old Originals” kits.

"Rolvenden” Robin Gay presents his imaginative P4 interpretation of the engineering workshops on Colonel Stephens' favourite line. Modelled on a large canvas and featuring well engineered miniatures of the highly individual rolling stock used, this is a unique and unusual “take” on an attractive modelling subject.

"Everbury" A compact and well designed continuous run in OO which shows us what the ”Somerset and Dorset” might have looked like had it survived into the 1970s and the diesel era. Featuring good use of Peco track and proprietary building kits.

"Lower Peak Wharf" John Bruce's small but perfectly formed 009 layout, depicting a canal wharf on a narrow gauge feeder line in the Peak District before the omnibus and lorry swept it all away.

"Highbury Colliery" Jerry Clifford’s 2mm finescale layout, depicting a North Somerset colliery deep in the Nettlebridge Valley. Various developments have taken place since its last visit, most notably a beautiful backscene painted by the very talented John Birkett Smith.

"Ardleigh Noel" Dick Dorton makes a welcome return with a minimum space 16mm scale layout featuring both steam and electric operation. Dick has been working on the scenic side of things and will this year be running some of Peter Barnfield's magnificent card built rolling stock.

"Dungeness Siding" Steve Cook will be displaying his 1/32 “Gauge One” diorama depicting a siding on the shingle, now featuring the sounds and smell of the sea. He will also be demonstrating wagon modelling and weathering techniques in this larger scale.

"Wantage" In between developing a fantastic new ready to lay 14.2 gauge track system for the Three Millimetre Society Andy Shillito has also managed to produce a uniquely crafted 3mm scale model of the terminus of the Wantage Tramway. This is only its second ever outing after a part completed debut at the Alexander Palace show, handbuilt buildings and stock - another perfect antidote to containerloads of ever so slightly out of shape diesels from the Far East.

Other Exhibitors

Demonstrations

P4 wagon building by the P4 collective, Painting and lining by John Dopson, 7mm scale LBSCR scratchbuilding by Rich Brown, 3mm modelling by Bob Brown, and the many aspects of the old GWR in 4mm scale by Alan Doddington.

The Festiniog Railway Society will be enobling the lobby area with all the latest news on their magnificent coast to coast railway line. HP terms may be available on through tickets and sleeper trains are being considered.....

Traders

Dave's excellent "Gas Cupboard" will be in attendance with a host of modelling bits and pieces. His shop in Westbury is well worth a visit if you are in the area.

Robin Tett will be selling his wide range of "pre-owned" model railway equipment, all the popular scales and makes are stocked, including accessories and track.

The "Titfield Thunderbolt" bookshop will be in attendance with the latest titles and the best of railway publishing, George Mumford will be in attendance on Saturday whilst Gerry Beale of "Wild Swan" fame will be manning the stand on Sunday.