Surrey Hall - Model Engineer Show

13-15 December 2013
Sandown Park Racecourse
EXHIBITION OPENING HOURS
Friday, 13th December
10.00am - 5.00pm
(Last admission: 4.00pm)
Saturday, 14th December
10.00am - 5.00pm
(Last admission: 4.00pm)
Sunday, 15th December
10.00am - 4.00pm
(Last admission: 3.00pm)
SHOW GUIDE
■ Competition Classes
■ Free SMEE Lectures
■ Trade Stands
■ Clubs & Societies
■ Workshop Demonstrations
■ Meet the Makers!
Essential Information
The Exhibition opens at 10am on Friday, Saturday and
Sunday. 13, 14 and 15 December 2013. The show closes
at 5pm on Friday and Saturday and 4pm on Sunday.
The last admission is 1 hour before the show closes.
There will be two entry queues, one for pre-ordered ticket
holders and one for those paying on the day.
■ T he
Organiser’s office is situated by the
fire exit nearest the dining area.
■F
irst Aid can be found at the Medic station
in the centre of the hall near the escalators.
■ Lost
and found property should be taken to,
or collected from, the Organiser’s office.
■ T here are no cloakroom facilities on site.
■A
free courtesy bus runs from Esher Station
every 30mins. (There will be no bus between
1pm and 2pm due to the driver’s lunch break.)
■P
arking at the Sandown Park site is free.
■F
ood and drink is available on site and
is provided by Sandown Park. We have
no control over prices. Feel free to bring
your own refreshments.
■S
moking is allowed outside the building
in the designated areas.
■ Toilets
are situated at both
ends of the hall and toilets for
the disabled are available.
Club/Society
Stirling Engine Society
I/C Engine Builders Group
Stirling Engine Society
SMEE
Arty Crafty Woodturning
The Society of Ornamental Turners
North London Society of Model Engineers
Staines SME
Malden and District Society of Model Engineers
The Steam Boat Association
National 21⁄2” Gauge Association
Sussex Miniature Locomotive Society
Guildford Model Engineering Society
LittleLEC
Sutton Model Engineering Club
Canterbury and District ME Society
Ickenham and District SME
Stepley Transport Tramway
Reading Society of Model Engineer
Surrey Society Of Model Engineers
The Tramway and Light Railway Society
Southern Federation
South West Radio Control Truckers
Stand No.
1,2
3
4
5,6,9,10,11
7
8
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
Location
Champagne Bar
Champagne Bar
Surrey Hall
Surrey Hall
Surrey Hall
Surrey Hall
Surrey Hall
Surrey Hall
Surrey Hall
Surrey Hall
Surrey Hall
Surrey Hall
Surrey Hall
Surrey Hall
Surrey Hall
Surrey Hall
Surrey Hall
Surrey Hall
Surrey Hall
Surrey Hall
Surrey Hall
Surrey Hall
Surrey Hall
Surrey Hall
Club/Society
Guildford 16mm
East Surrey 16mm Group
Guild of Model Wheelwrights
Hanwell & District Model Society
Association of Model Barge Owners
The Blackheath Model Boat
Phoenix Marine Model Club
Victoria Model Steamboat Club
The Royal Collection
Pendon Museum Of Long Whittenham
Napier Power Heritage Trust
Lynton and Barnstable Rly. Trust (Surrey Group)
Medway Queen
Fairground Display
Outside Steamers
Thames Valley Rep Rap Group
Stand No.
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
Location
Surrey Hall
Surrey Hall
Sandown View
Sandown View
Sandown View
Sandown View
Sandown View
Sandown View
Sandown View
Sandown View
Sandown View
Sandown View
Sandown View
Surrey Hall
Outside the Surrey Hall
Brasserie Bar
FLOOR PLAN AND VISITOR INFORMATION
Competition Classes
The following is a brief resumé
of the competition classes.
A full list of the individual classes
and sub sections will be displayed
in the Competition Room.
The Competition is divided into the
following main categories:
■G
eneral
Engineering Models: hot air
engines, I/C engines, stationary engines,
mechanically propelled vehicles, tools
etc., horological and instruments etc. and
general engineering exhibits not included
in the above.
■R
ailway
Section: locomotives, trams,
rolling stock etc. including kit-built models.
■M
arine
Models: working and
non-working marine models
including kit-built models.
■S
cale Aircraft:
scale model aircraft, flying
and non-flying including kit-built models.
■M
odel
Horsedrawn vehicles: transport
and farm implements etc.
■ J unior
Section: any type of model. The
section has classes for under 14 years,
under 16 years and under 18 years of age.
■M
odel Vehicles:
mainly non-working
classes for road vehicles in general.
Sandown View
At the time of this brochure going to press, we have four entries
into the 2013 DOE Competition. Each one has been a Gold
Medal winner in previous competitions.
Last year’s DOE Trophy winner was this
fully working 3 inch scale Fordson F
Tractor of 1918 by David Bretten.
Last year David Bretten took the trophy after much discussion by
the judging panel. David, from Kings Lynn, Norfolk, won a Gold
Medal in 2011 for a 3 inch scale Fordson F Tractor of 1918. This
was not only a wonderful achievement, its appearance being
flawless in every detail, but it was a fully working model. Some
8,500 hours were spent on this model over some 12 years, with
the aim always of replicating the prototype in every detail, both
inside and out and this was a significant consideration for the
judges. The design was completely original, the workmanship
was impeccable and the finish was superb. Despite the stiff
competition at last year’s exhibition, the judges were finally
unanimous in their conclusion that it was a deserving winner.
The four entries into the 2013 DOE Competition, in no particular order, are:
Giancarlo Mastrini has exhibited at the Model
Engineer Exhibition on many occasions now and his models
can only be described as works of art or, as some have
commented, the ‘jewels’ of the show. Giancarlo is a former
employee of Italian State Railways and travels to Sandown by
train, bringing his locomotives in their own travelling cases.
This year he has entered a model that won a Gold Medal in
2011 - a working steam powered model of an Italian Pacific
4-6-2 of 1929 at 1⁄32 scale.
A close up view of the detail of Mr. Mastrini’s Italian pacific locomotive.
1
Andrew McLeish’s
1½ inch scale Allchin traction
engine, Royal Chester. This is
one of the most ubiquitous
traction engine designs but
in 2011 Andrew, from Marlow
in Buckinghamshire exhibited
one of the very best examples
ever displayed and won a
Gold Medal. This was his first
attempt at a steam engine
and it was truly outstanding,
particularly in the standard of
finish. All the paintwork and
lining is his own work. The
2
engine was exhibited with a
complete set of tools, including
a set of back wheel ‘spuds’
made to accompany the engine
when out on a day’s work. The
Bill Hughes Cup is awarded
for ‘a fine example of amateur
craftsmanship in a steam
powered model’ and Andrew
was also its deserving winner
in 2011. In accordance with
the rules Andrew is entering
the DOE for the second time
this year.
Andrew McLeish’s 1½ inch scale Allchin traction engine, Royal Chester.
Duke of Edinburgh
DUKE OF EDINBURGH CHALLENGE TROPHY
James Lauder of Oxfordshire was a very close joint
runner up in the DOE competition in 2012 having won a Gold
Medal in 2010 for his compound condensing marine engine,
recently featured in his own article in Model Engineer. This
superb piece of model engineering was built, principally,
in order to fulfill a requirement for a suitable steam
engine to power a 30ft. river launch already in James’
possession. The engine is based on Arthur
Leake’s design for a condensing compound
marine engine but James has modified it
extensively, redesigning many of the ‘working’
parts such as the cylinders, cylinder covers,
piston rod, crosshead and, indeed, the valve
gear. The main castings were available
commercially but beside the engine James
will show many of his own patterns from
which he made his own castings. This is
an impressive display in its own right. This
engine is entered into the DOE for the
second and final time; after this year’s
exhibition James plans to put the engine
into the boat.
3
Mark Ellerbeck’s model of
HMS Foudroyant was entered into The
Model Engineer Exhibition 2004 and
was awarded a Gold Medal, the Earl
Mountbatten of Burma Trophy and The
Maze Challenge Trophy. The model is built
to a scale of 1:48 and was constructed
from plans from the National Maritime
Museum, Greenwich; it took Mark over 18
years to make and it is a Navy Board style
model. The materials used are: Rosewood,
European Beech, Ebony, Cherry and it has
brass fittings. Her hull is part-coppered.
One side of the model shows the ship as
framed and the other side is complete.
Last year’s DOE Trophy winner was David
Bretten. He was presented with the trophy
by Mrs. Cherry Hill, the 2011 DOE winner.
James Lauder’s compound marine engine.
A BRIEF HISTORY
Much research was done into construction
methods of the period. Mark discovered
that the Nelson Museum in Monmouth
still have the original figurehead and after
speaking to the curator, Andrew Helme,
he was given permission to take accurate
measurements and photographs of it. The
model has been in the Nelson Museum,
Monmouth since 2005 as they have a
great association with the actual ship.
HMS Foudroyant was built at Plymouth
dockyard and launched in 1798, she
carries 80 guns, is a 3rd rate ship of the
line and was Nelson’s flagship after the
Battle of the Nile.
Mark Ellerbeck’s 1:48 scale model of HMS Foudroyant in Monmouth Museum.
4
The issue of Model Engineer dated 17th
April 1952 had made the ‘important
announcement’ that the Duke of
Edinburgh would open the Model Engineer
Exhibition, which was to be held from
Monday October 20th until Wednesday
October 29th at the New Horticultural
Hall Greycoat Street, Westminster.
The following year another significant
statement was made as follows:
“It is with genuine pride and pleasure that
we are able to make an announcement
which we are sure will thrill model
engineers everywhere. His Royal Highness
the Duke of Edinburgh, whose keen
interest in model engineering was so
clearly apparent at The Model Engineer
Exhibition in 1952, has graciously
consented to the annual award of a prize
which is to be known as ‘The Duke of
Edinburgh Challenge Trophy.”
The trophy, a large silver tankard ornately
decorated and itself an example of
tremendous craftsmanship, would be
awarded in accordance with certain
conditions which had been approved
by the Duke. There then followed an
extensive list of competition rules which
are, by and large, still in place today.
Challenge Trophy
Clubs and Societies
■ Arty-Crafty
Woodturning
(Stand 7, Surrey Hall)
Jennie will be demonstrating her
craft once again this year. On her
website, Jennie says: ‘I love the
feel of wood, the pattern of grain
and the magic when you apply
the finish - and the wood glows.
I have turned useful items - but
I enjoy the creative freedom I
get when designing bowls and
platters. I incorporate a variety of
other craft techniques to make
artistic pieces that I truly enjoy.’
I hope that you will come along
to the stand and see the kind of
work that I produce - and enjoy
it too. Jennie’s sales support
several charities.
■ Association of
Model Barge Owners
(Stand 33, Sandown View)
AMBO Members publicise the
building and sailing of Model
Thames Sailing Barges by
taking part in regattas, displays
and maritime exhibitions. The
Association maintains a fruitful
link with the owners of full
size sailing barges. Monthly
sailing meetings are held on
the Model Pond in Promenade
Park, Maldon, Essex, on the
second Sunday of each month.
Members and others meet to
exchange information and ideas
and to sail their Barges and
any other models that interest
them. Everyone is welcome.
W. www.modelbarge.info
gauge locomotives and there is
sufficient space to run traction
engines or model steam road
vehicles.
W. www.cdmes.org
■ Blackheath Model
■ East Surrey
(Stand 34, Sandown View)
(Stand 30,Surrey Hall) The
This club is now entering its
89th year and has, amongst
its members, the grandson
and great-grandson of its
founder, Cecil Abbott. Models
on display include many by Phil
Abbott, also Derek Attree and
Stephanie Morgan.
object of the Group is to promote
narrow gauge railway modelling
at approximately 16mm: 1foot
(equivalent to 1⁄19 full size)
running on 0 gauge (32mm)
track giving a prototype 2ft gauge
or Gauge 1 (45mm) track to
represent 3ft gauge prototypes.
This scale of modelling is big
enough to enable live steam
locomotives to run on track
in your own garden. We meet
regularly at St. Nicholas School,
Taynton Drive, Merstham, Redhill,
Surrey (off Junction 8 of the
M25) on the first, third and fifth
(if there is one!) Fridays of every
month from 7 to 10pm.
Power Boat Club
■ Canterbury &
District Model
Engineering Society
(Stand 21, Surrey Hall)
The society was formed in 1972
to provide for the interests
of local model engineers. We
have around 70 members who
come from all walks of life.
The Society meets on the last
Monday of each month during
the winter at the Barn, Kingston,
(off the A2 south of Canterbury).
In the Summer we meet at our
permanent miniature railway
track on land kindly loaned by
Bretts of Fordwich. This 750
foot long continuous track
caters for both 31⁄2 and 5 inch
16mm Group
■ Ickenham & District
Society of Model
Engineers
(Stand 22, Surrey Hall)
We are a vibrant model
engineering society located in
the village of Ickenham on the
north western edge of London,
near Uxbridge, Middlesex.
Our site is accessed by a
foot path that runs along the
left-hand side of the car park
of the Coach & Horse pub.
Membership is open to anyone
(subject to a minimum age)
who has an interest in any
aspect of our hobby.
W. www.idsme.co.uk
■ LittleLEC
(Stand 19, Surrey Hall)
Peter Langridge will be bringing
along a special stand this year
to inform us all about LittleLEC,
an event he created and
organises annually. It evolved
as a light- hearted version
of IMLEC, the locomotive
efficiency trials, but specifically
for little locomotives. In order to
qualify for this small version of
the competition the locomotive
must be steam powered and
weigh no more than 50 lbs. The
driver must, of course, intend to
have fun whilst taking part. This
is most important!
W. www.littlelec.co.uk
■ Malden & District
Society of Model
Engineers
(Stand 14, Surrey Hall)
As a model engineering society
we cover all aspects of model
engineering, however our main
CLUBS AND SOCIETIES
of model makers. The Society
welcomes new members. If
you are interested in joining the
society please approach any of
the members on our stand.
W. www.gsme.org.uk
focus is on live steam miniature
railways and all that its operation
and maintenance entails. We
have been in existence for 76
years and at our current site
for 64 years. Our railway is well
known locally and is referred to
as the ‘Thames Ditton Miniature
Railway’. Two railways are used
for passenger hauling. We
hope you will be able to visit us
during the year and enjoy the
atmosphere of the railway and its
trains.
W. http://malden-dsme.co.uk
■ Guildford 16mm
■ Guildford Society
(Stand 32, Sandown View)
of Model Engineers
(Stand 18, Surrey Hall)
Society of Model
Engineers
(Stand 12, Surrey Hall)
■ Phoenix Marine
Model Club
(Stand 35, Sandown View)
■ Pendon Museum of
Club members are of all abilities
and have both sail and scale
models. For the yacht enthusiast
they have a regular race calendar
for IOM and Victoria classes.
Informal racing takes place on
most sail days and provides a
fun and enjoyable way to meet
other club members. Navigation
and Navy days are organised for
our scale model sailors.
Model Society
(Stand 38, Sandown View)
■ Reading Society of
Interested in Radio Controlled
model boats or vehicles?
We are a light-hearted
and informal club who meet
every Wednesday evening at
Greenford Community Centre
from 7.30 to 9.45pm. The
Society operates their models
at Northala Fields in Northolt
and Black Park near Iver, Bucks.
Pendon uses models to
depict the life, countryside
and transport of the Vale of
White Horse, all to a scale of
1:76. The models are made
as accurately as possible by
skilled volunteer craftsmen
and women. The museum is
open every weekend.
W. www.pendon
museum.com
Garden Railway
(Surrey Hall)
The railway will be in operation
in the foyer at the front of the
exhibition hall.
■ Hanwell & District
This club is located in Finchley,
North London with multi-gauge
running tracks at Colney Heath
in Hertfordshire. Marine and
stationary steam sections
thrive within the club, as does
the junior section.
W. www.nlsme.co.uk
Long Whittenham
Model Engineers
(Stand 24, Surrey Hall)
The Society was formed in 1910
and presently has a membership
of about 130 which covers
interests in all areas of model
engineering. We have a raised
track with 2½ , 3½ and 7¼ inch
gauges plus a ground level track
with 5 and 7¼ inch gauges.
W. www.rsme.co.uk
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Members’ interests include the
construction and operation of
models of all kinds, at any scale.
All levels of model making skills
are found among the members
ranging from real experts to
beginners and those who simply
enjoy models and the company
■ North London
■ The Royal
■ Staines Society of
(Stand 37, Sandown View)
(Esher Hall)
Always popular at the
exhibition is Peter Smith’s
wonderful collection of models
of the Royal coaches.
We are approximately 10
minutes walk from Staines
Railway Station. Junction 13
of the M25 is your nearest
junction. Train rides begin on
Easter Sunday and then follow
from the fourth Sunday in
April until the end of October
(weather permitting of course).
Rides begin at around 13-00hrs
and continue through until
17-00hrs. A nominal charge is
made for each passenger.
W. www.ssme.org.uk
Collection
■ The South West
Radio Control
Truckers
(Sports Bar)
We are a really friendly bunch
of scale RC model truck
enthusiasts dedicated to the
hobby, sharing our ideas, and
having fun! Our trucks are just
like the trucks seen on roads
throughout the world, just a lot
smaller! Most of our models
are 1⁄14 or 1⁄16 scale models
of European and American
trucks such as Scania, Volvo,
Kenworth, etc. Many of the
models are built ‘out of the
box’, others are extensively
modified and enhanced and
some are scratch-built by our
extremely talented members.
Model Engineers
■ Surrey Society of
Model Engineers
(Stand 25, Surrey Hall)
We are a society for
anyone interested in model
engineering, although we mainly
concentrate on miniature
railways. Our extensive tracks
feature both ground and raised
level, in many gauges, with a
variety of different locomotives
and rolling stock. The club
grounds are situated in a
beautiful part of Surrey, close
to the river Mole at Mill Lane at
the lower end of Leatherhead.
We hold regular open days for
the public to come and enjoy
rides on our steam and electric
trains.
W. www.ssme.co.uk
■ Sussex Miniature
Locomotive Society
(Stand 17, Surrey Hall)
The Club is based at Beech
Hurst Park, Haywards Heath,
West Sussex. We have half a
mile of raised track in 3½ and
5 inch gauge. The track is open
to the public most Saturdays
and Sundays between 2 and
5pm. between Easter and the
end of September.
W. www.beechhurstrailway.org.uk
■ Sutton Model
Engineering Club
(Stand 20, Surrey Hall)
‘A well kept secret in the
London Borough of Sutton’ is
how we are often described!
We meet at enclosed grounds
and have good quality facilities
and track in all gauges from
‘O’ gauge to 7¼ inch gauge.
Members have interests in all
kinds of model engineering
disciplines including traction
engines, locomotives, I/C
engines and horology.
W. www.suttonmec.org.uk
■ Victoria Model
Steamboat Club
(Stand 36, Sandown View)
Founded in 1904 this club is
one of the oldest steamboat
clubs in the country and is
one of only two surviving clubs
which attended the very first
Model Engineer Exhibition in
1907. The club holds about
twelve regattas throughout the
summer season. We also have
members who run electric and
I/C boats, hydroplanes and
radio control. All are welcome.
W. www.onthewire.co.uk/
vmsc1.htm
National Associations
■ The Guild of Model
Wheelwrights
(Stand 31, Sandown View)
is a unique organisation
based in the United Kingdom
with members from many
other countries. We are a
group of enthusiasts who
are devoted to the promotion
and construction of precision
scale models of all types
of horse drawn vehicles:
this includes agricultural
machinery, carts and wagons,
light and heavy commercial
vehicles, passenger and road
vehicles, gypsy caravans, and
many other little known but
fascinating vehicles that are
of great historical interest.
Come and meet us on stand
31, upstairs in the Sandown
View room.
W. www.guildofmodel
wheelwrights.org
■ I.C. Engine Builders
Association
(The Champagne Bar)
This friendly group of
enthusiastic model engineers
always bring an extensive
presentation of I/C engines.
Many members will be on
hand to discuss techniques
and procedures as well as talk
about the array of models.
■ The Lynton
& Barnstaple
Railway Trust
(Stand 40, Sandown View)
has successfully reopened the
Woody Bay & Killington Lane
Stations and is using steam
locomotives to haul passenger
carrying trains. Now the railway
is in its 115th year since
opening in 1898 the Trust is
committed to restoring as much
as possible of the original line
and facilities. Please visit our
stand or call 01769 550266.
W. www.lynton-rail.co.uk
■ The Medway Queen
Preservation Society
(Stand 41, Sandown View)
is a volunteer led society but
employs professionals for
the rebuild of the ship. The
Society’s aim is to restore
NATIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
the ship and bring her back
to working condition. With the
support of the EU Regional
Development Fund and the
Heritage Lottery Fund, MQPS
has set up an apprentice
training workshop where the
restoration will be completed.
The ship saw active wartime
service between 1939 and
1945 with her finest moment
in 1940 when she and her
crew made seven crossings
to the beaches of Dunkirk
rescuing 7000 British and
French troops. Her bravery and
that of her gallant crew lead
to the title Heroine of Dunkirk
being bestowed.
W. www.medwayqueen.co.uk
■ The Napier Power
■ The Society of
Ornamental Turners
(Stand 8, Surrey Hall)
is a charity promoting the
history of the 200 year old
company, D. Napier & Son
Ltd. As an educational charity
our aim is to persuade young
people to become engineers.
The Napier company still exists
today as Napier Turbochargers
Ltd. in Lincoln. A selection of
aircraft engine models will be
on display.
W. www.napierheritage.org.uk
was formed in 1948 with
the object of encouraging,
developing and promoting the
study and practice of the art
and science of Ornamental
Turning. There are now more
than 300 members world-wide.
Quarterly meetings are held in
London where members display
examples of their work, share
their experiences and attend
lectures or demonstrations.
Seminars and visits to places
of interest are also arranged.
W. www.the-sot.com
■ The National
■ The Southern
(Stand 16, Surrey Hall)
(Stand 27, Surrey Hall)
Sometime around 1900 a set
of track gauge standards was
formulated. Thus tracks with
a dimension of 2½ inches
between the inner rail edges
was designated ‘Gauge 3’.
At that time, this gauge was
fairly popular for garden or
scenic model railways, with
the engines being clockwork
or meths powered. Certainly
none of them were capable of
hauling the driver, let alone a
driver and passengers! Such
capabilities arose from the
work of (arguably) one man,
Lilian ‘Curly’ Lawrence, who
wrote under the pen name
of LBSC. Initially, the scale
used for standard gauge
locomotives was half inch, but
this was changed to 17⁄32
inches (about 13mm) very
early on. See the National 2½
inch Gauge Association on.
W. www.n25ga.org.uk
was founded in 1970 to
promote and encourage all
aspects of model engineering
with the accent on the Club/
Society aspect of the hobby.
It also exists to foster and
facilitate the interchange of
ideas and knowledge between
organisations without infringing
on their autonomy. Federation
officers and committee
members will be in attendance
throughout the exhibition so
why not come along (near
the Brasserie) and introduce
yourself? We will endeavour to
answer all your questions and
queries.
W. www.southernfed.co.uk
Heritage Trust
(Stand 39, Sandown View)
2 1⁄2 inch Gauge
Association
Federation of Model
Engineering Societies
■ The Steam
formed in 1979 by the National
Traction Engine Club and now
represents the young person’s
branch of the NTET. If you enjoy
visiting steam rallies, taking
photographs and recording
engines, collecting pictures or
books about engines, talking
about steam or if you just
wish to learn more, the Steam
Apprentice Club is for you.
Come and meet us!
W. www.ntet.co.uk/sac
■ The Steamboat
Association of
Great Britain
(Stand 15, Surrey Hall)
was formed in 1971 to promote
the enjoyment of steamboats
and steamboating and to
represent the interests of
steamboat owners. There are
over 1000 members of the
SBA, in more than 20 countries
around the world, who own over
400 working steam boats.
If
you want to come and steam
on a steamboat, build, renovate
or buy a steamboat or just
learn about steam powered
boats, come and join the SBA.
We organise regular social
meetings, boat rallies and
technical seminars. We publish
a quarterly magazine, The
Funnel packed with technical
information, reports on steam
powered ships and boats and
information about the SBA
activities.
W. www.steamboat
association.org.uk
Apprentice Club
■ Stepley Tramways
is for people under the age
of 21 who are interested in
Steam Traction Engines. It was
is a layout created by Stephen,
Simon and Martin Whitley.
A 4mm scale model of the
(Stand 4, Surrey Hall)
(Stand 23, Surrey Hall)
suburbs of a typical Northern
conurbation, it is set between
1948 and 1984. Tramways
were not wholly abandoned
there as in other British towns
so if you have ever wondered
what might have happened if
our first generation trams had
survived, Stepley answers the
question! One Stepley tram
dating from 1914 is fitted with
two miniature CCTV cameras
and visitors can become a
driver trainee and drive the
tram round the streets of
Stepley, watching the view from
the driver’s platform on a TV
screen and hopefully obeying
the Signals! Any donations
made by the trainee drivers
will go towards the Tramcar
Sponsorship Organisation
and its work in supporting the
renovation of LCC Tramcar
No.1 at the National Tramcar
Museum in Crich, Derbyshire.
■ The Stirling
Engine Society
(Champagne Bar)
was founded in January 1997.
Membership is invited from
anyone with an interest in Hot
Air or Stirling Engines. The
Society does not have formal
meetings as such, however
members attend and exhibit at
model engineering and vintage
machinery shows in Britain,
France, Germany and the U.S.A.
We have an annual get-together
for members in April, for the
past 10 years this has been
held at Kew Steam Museum,
London.
W. www.stirlingengines.org.uk
■ The Tramway and
Light Railway Society
(Stand 26, Surrey Hall)
is a registered National
Charity and is the UK society
for everyone interested in
tramways and especially
tramway modelling. Founded
in 1938, the TLRS now has
around a thousand members.
There are keen tram modelling
groups in the Society
covering most scales, with
the strongest representation
in 1:16, O gauge, and ‘Sub7mm’, which covers OO, HO
and N scales. You will find
us under the stairs in the
Surrey Hall.
W. www.tramwayinfo.com
Details correct at time of going to press.
The
SMEE
The Society of Model and Experimental Engineers
SMEE Chairman, Adrian Garner, introduces the Society to Exhibition visitors.
The history of the SMEE
I
t is difficult to imagine such a
longstanding relationship as that
between the publishers of Model
Engineer magazine and The Society of
Model & Experimental Engineers. On
Tuesday 4th October 1898, Percival
Marshall, who had introduced the
magazine in January of that year and
was its editor for its first fifty years, met
with a group of model engineers in the
London offices of The Model Engineer
and Amateur Electrician, the title of the
publication at that time. This meeting led
to the founding of The Society of Model
Engineers, which became The Society of
Model & Experimental Engineers and is
now often known simply as SMEE.
The Society participated in the first
Model Engineer Exhibition held 22-26
October 1907 in the Royal Horticultural
Hall and has done so ever since; this
year’s is the eighty-second. The Society
is delighted to be part of this 2013
exhibition which is being held one
hundred and fifteen years after the
Society’s inauguration.
So what has changed? An interest in
all forms of steam power certainly existed
in 1898 and is as strong today as it
was then. The original designs by long
standing contributors ‘LBSC’ and Martin
Evans provide a legacy from which many
newer designs have evolved.
SMEE holds regular lectures on
techniques for members at its home at
Marshall House. Two of the presentations
at this year’s exhibition will be by members
with specific skills, notably scraping to
obtain a flat surface and polishing to finish
components such as those to be found in
clocks. (See the Lecture Programme on
the following page.)
Within SMEE there is a very active
group with a keen interest in the
application of digital technology to model
engineering. This includes DRO (Digital
Read Out) devices, CAD (Computer Aided
Design) techniques, CNC (Computer
Numerical Control) systems, 3D printing
and rapid prototyping. Members of the
group will be displaying some of their work
as part of the Society’s presentation;
they will be keen to answer questions
and to involve interested visitors in this
new aspect of the broad hobby of model
engineering.
Learning and improving
The Society runs two courses open
to members and non-members alike.
The first introduces basic skills for
those new to the activity and perhaps
planning their first workshop. The
second involves all the techniques
necessary to build a model steam
engine, whether a stationary engine,
locomotive or traction engine. By the
end of the course most participants
will have acquired a wide range of
transferable skills with the additional
satisfaction of having built a small
working steam engine and boiler. Full
details and further information about
these courses is available on the
SMEE stand together with our more
specialised courses on milling and
grinding available to Society members.
Why do people join?
We believe it to be for a variety of
reasons including the breadth of
members’ interests, the opportunity to
exchange ideas with other likeminded
enthusiasts, the quality of the Society’s
Journal published six times a year and
the opportunity to be involved with and
meet other members at our stands at
the various events around the UK.
Visitors may care to discuss with
representatives of the Society’s digital
group how those unable to attend
Marshall House in London can be
involved in their projects. However, it
would be an oversight not to mention
here the facilities available to all
members at Marshall House which
houses an extensive library and
functional workshops with large and
small lathes, milling machines, a
dedicated grinding shop and a wealth of
hand tools.
Visit the SMEE stand to
find out more and you
may decide to join us you’d be very welcome.
THE SMEE AND MEX JUDGES
The Judges
The SMEE
Lecture Programme
Friday 13th December
Ivan Law
Chief Judge, Ivan Law leads the judging panel. Ivan was
introduced to model engineering by his father at a very
early age and has practised model making throughout his
life. Encouraged by Professor Chaddock he joined SMEE
over 40 years ago and currently serves them in the rôle of
Vice President. He has been a judge at the Model Engineer
Exhibition since the early 1970s and has participated
in the SMEE demonstration teams, specializing in gear
cutting in which he is a recognized authority.
12.00: Adrian Garner:
Polishing parts for
models and clocks.
14.00: Justin Carpenter:
From model
engineering to
3D printing.
Saturday 14th December
■ Mike Chrisp is currently President
■ Neil Carney has practised model
of SMEE. He has been associated with
engineering throughout his working life
and has been model making since being
inspired by the locomotive Lion used in
the film The Titfield Thunderbolt of which
he later made a splendid model. Mike
is a former editor of Model Engineer and
has been on the judging panel at the
Harrogate exhibition and the MEX for
many years.
engineering from childhood, initially
guided by his father, a waterworks
engineer, where they had access to
the station’s workshops. He served his
time as a mechanical engineer, worked
as a draughtsman for Rolls Royce and
later for many years in public transport
engineering. Since retirement he has
become a ‘full time’ model engineer,
winning medals for his waterworks
engines at the 2012 MEX and at
Harrogate in previous years.
■ Steve Eaton was introduced
to model engineering by his father and
started his first locomotive at the age
of 10. Steve is presently very actively
involved in locomotive building and design
and is annually a judge at the LBSC
memorial bowl competition.
■ Peter Wardropper has built
many fine locomotives and has been
a judge for many years specialising in
general engineering but concentrating on
steam locomotives. Peter is also the Chief
Judge for the SMEE competitions located
at that Society’s own headquarters,
Marshall House.
■ Harry Paviour is an
accomplished model engineer and gained
a Gold for his Ruston Proctor tractor built
entirely from the drawings and articles in
Model Engineer. He has 25 years judging
experience at various major exhibitions
throughout the country, he is most
knowledgeable in the road steam vehicles
sections and has judged in most other
sections over the years.
■ Mike Sayers has exhibited and
demonstrated at MEX for many years and
is highly respected for his work on I/C
engines. Many have been enthralled to
see him demonstrate his fully working
model Bentley engine based on the
full sized Bentley he also beautifully
restored. Mike gained the coveted Duke
Of Edinburgh trophy for this engine in the
2009 MEX Exhibition.
■ Peter Hoare is a member of the
Fareham Society of Model Engineers’
Boat Section and has produced many
fine models of Royal Navy Ships from
gunboats to destroyers and numerous
cargo ships from the Merchant Navy.
Peter is a former ships engineer from
the Merchant Navy and for many years
he was Ships Engineer in the Royal Fleet
Auxiliaries as well as Ships Engineer in
the Royal Naval Reserve.
12.00: Neil Read: Scraping.
14.00: Alex Zivanovic:
Programmable
electronics for the
amateur engineer
- an introduction to
the Arduino system.
Sunday 15th December
12.00: Neil Read: Scraping.
14.00:Presentation
of trophies
and awards.
Meet the
Marc Barto from London Arduino introduces
a special display at this year’s Exhibition.
M
any readers will have already heard
about the Makers through the extensive
media coverage recently that has talked
about a ‘Makers Revolution’ or the sensational
headlines on 3D printed guns. But what exactly
is this culture about and how is it relevant to
the model makers’ fraternity?
In short, the Maker movement is a
community of shared knowledge and skills that
initially emerged from the Internet and from
do-it-yourself cultures; it includes countless
creative activities from engineering to arts
and crafts, digital design to programming and
electronics to robotics. This movement is so
inclusive and open that it invites all of us
to decide what it means to be a Maker and
The Makers will
be at Sandown Park
this year to showcase thei
encourages us to learn how to tinker,
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manufacturing techniques
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what you can expect to se
recent New York edition featured 600
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Makers and was visited by 75,000
this show and what this
visitors… These events are all about
could bring to model
sharing, learning and mentoring. Where
else could you see the engineer Tim
engineering!
Hunkin - best known for creating the Channel
4 series, The Secret Life of Machines and for
his humorous coin-operated machines on the
Southwold Pier - give workshops on his MIG
welder to visitors of all ages?
DON’T MISS!
3D printIng
demonstrations
from Jet Cubed
1
As this is the world
renowned Model
Engineer Exhibition, we
have selected stands
and installations
that we think model
engineers will want to
explore and, we hope,
gain inspiration for
their own projects.
Jet Cubed
Greg and Yichan from Jet Cubed will
demonstrate their structured light scanner,
a high speed, full field white light technology
using a video projector instead of a laser
(photo 1). The technique projects a series
of stripes on an object from various angles
to obtain a 3D model of its surface. For
modellers this offers the possibility to print
directly from CAD files for custom parts for
their creations, or scan from an existing model
to print a new part. Note that they will also be
able to scan, on demand, visitors’ faces and
can print them right away on their 3D printer!
3D Printing - the creation of a threedimensional solid object from a digital model
using successive melted layers of filament
- has seen its market completely transformed
in recent years with an explosion of home 3D
printers available from £500.
This technology will be
extremely well represented
at the Makers Show.
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MEX Maker show
Thames Valley RepRap Users Group
The Thames Valley RepRap Users Group is a very active community of 3D printer
enthusiasts who are sharing their knowledge and experience around a 3D Printer
called RepRap (short for replicating rapid prototyper). The RepRap Project started
the open-source 3D printer revolution, proposing a very low cost device that can
print most of its own components and has now become an iconic product of the
Maker Culture. For MEX they are planning a new printing challenge, if you want to
have a peek or ask questions, visit their forum page now!
3
Active3D
Using similar machines, Justin Carpenter is from Active3D, a 3D printer
company based in the South East. Justin is a fascinating source of information
on this technology and will guide you through the various existing models, kits
and materials. Justin has a passion for model making and at MEX will give a
talk entitled From Model Engineering to 3D Printing where you will learn about
the tools and projects he developed. He will also run a workshop; from CAD
design to 3D printing, including how to build a reprap during the day
(photos 2 and 3)!
4
Martin Raynsford
Next are the creations of Martin Raynsford, a maker fascinated with laser
cutters, a technology that uses a laser to cut and engrave materials such as
wood and Perspex (photos 4 and 5).
5
London Arduino Group
One other important technology used by makers - and that many modellers
are now familiar with - are DIY electronics which is now mainstream with the
impressive success of open source boards like the Arduino and the Raspberry
Pi. To showcase this technology, the London Arduino Group, a user group for
all the Arduino, Raspberry Pi and micro-controllers enthusiasts, will be present
at MEX with their strange creations from Arduino controlled animatronic eye to
Arduino drones and robots (photos 6 and 7).
6
These are just a few examples of the many makers and techniques that
we are inviting modellers to discover at the Model Engineer Exhibition this
year. We are keen to combine the common spirit of craftsmanship as we
bring together our dedicated area of ‘modern making’ and traditional ‘model
making’. We hope this will inspire both communities to explore common
ground, share learnings and start making together.
FURTHER INFO
7
Jet Cubed: www.jetcubed.com : an additive layer manufacturing
(ALM, also known as 3D printing) company based in Sheffield.
Thames Valley Rep-Rap Users Group are particularly interested
in RepRap printers and their derivatives: http://tvrrug.org.uk
TVRRUG Forum: https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/tvreprapug
Active 3D: www.active3d.co.uk
Martin Raynsford: http://msraynsford.blogspot.co.uk
The London Arduino Group: www.meetup.com/LondonArduino
Trade Stands in the Surrey Hall
■ Abbots
Engineering (A.M.E.)
AME is proud to present you
with it’s range of 5 and 7¼ inch
gauge range of loco’s and rolling
stock. We now produce most
of our models in both gauges
and are building a reputation
for providing trucks to our
customers specifications. Our
models are built precisely to a
scale of 1.0625 inch (27mm)
to the foot for 5 inch gauge and
1½ inch to the foot (38mm) for
7¼ inch gauge. All our models
carry a 12 month warranty.
A.M. E., Unit 24, Business
Development Centre, Stafford
Park 4, Telford TF3 3BA
Tel. 0
845 4092080 /
01952 238267
W. www.abbotsmodeleng.co.uk
■ Alutight Europe
Alutight supply a method of
soldering aluminium to itself
and other metals. Although
heat is required, it is not
classed as welding as the
temperature is too low.
Tel. 0046 411555007
Email: alutighteurope@
hotmail.com
■ Avanquest
(Turbocad)
Avanquest’s goal is to provide
every family, individual or
business the precise solution
for their needs, whether for
productivity, entertainment,
education or to manage data
more securely and efficiently.
With a wide product portfolio
from which to choose, you will
soon find that Avanquest has
the software solution that fits
the bill precisely. So start your
quest now!
Avanquest, Meadow Lane, St
Ives, Cambridgeshire PE27 4LG
Email: [email protected]
W. www.avanquest.com
■ BB Engineering
Services
BB Engineering Supplies has
been set up by BB Engineer
Services (who have been
trading for 15 years attending
30 to 40 shows a year) to
make our range of general
and specialised engineers’
components, vehicle and
machinery components
available via the internet.
BB Engineering Services, Unit
11, Bretton Street Enterprise
Centre, Bretfield Court,
Dewsbury, West Yorkshire
WF12 9DB
Tel. 07976 539675
Email: [email protected]
W. www.bbengineering
supplies.co.uk
■ Beugler Paint
Pinstriping Tools
(S. Gerber Ltd.)
The Beugler lining tool is
in use worldwide for a very
broad range of applications
including autos, motorcycles,
bicycles, trucks, boats, planes,
carriages, classic, vintage and
veteran vehicles of all kinds,
model engineering, steam
and stationary engines, fine
arts, ceramics, wood working,
antiques, decorative painting,
screen printing and fabrics etc.
Beugler, PO Box 183, East Grinstead
RH19 1GL Tel. 01342 317363
W. www.beuglereurope.com
■ Chalk Garden Rail
Chalk Garden Rail supply a
large range of locomotives,
rolling stock, track and
accessories for the garden
railway enthusiasts. They are
also LGB Stockists.
Chalk Garden Rail,
4 Brewhouse Yard, Gravesend,
Kent DA12 2EJ
Tel. 01474 351672
W. www.chalkgardenrail.co.uk
■ College
Engineering Supply
Suppliers of castings, non-ferrous
and ferrous metals, plastics,
tufnol, solder etc. to education,
model engineers & industry.
College Engineering Supply,
2 Sandy Lane, Codsall,
Wolverhampton WV8 1EJ.
Tel. 0845 166 2184.
W. www.college
engineering.co.uk
■ Craftlights
(Discount
Lighting Ltd.)
Craftlights manufacture and
design daylight sewing, reading
and craft lamps bringing full
spectrum daylight lighting to
the crafting and low vision
market.
Discount Lighting Ltd.,
32 Gunton Church Lane,
Lowestoft NR32 4LF
Tel. 01502 587598
W. www.craftlights.co.uk
■ G&S Supplies
G&S supplies all sorts of
castings and materials to
model engineers. They visit
several model engineering
shows throughout the year.
Unit 4a, Love Lane,
Burnham-On-Sea TA8 1EY
Tel. 01278 788007
W. www.westernsteam.co.uk
■ Hafixs/Phoenix
Promotional
Products
Since 1993 Hafixs Industrial
Products have been supplying
to industry for manufacturing,
assembly, restoration and
maintenance, also to the trade
for kitchen fitting, woodworking
and turning, metal working
etc., used for DIY, for hobbies
and crafts, model making,
model engineering etc., used
by mechanics, plumbers
and engineers. Now these
products are available for
direct resale, they have also
become widely used for
general household use.
Hafixs/Phoenix Promotional
Products, Park Royal House,
23 Park Royal Road,
London NW10 7JH
Tel. 020 8969 3034
W. www.hafixs.co.uk
■ Home And
Workshop Machinery
Home and Workshop Machinery
supply all sorts of machines,
tools and equipment for the
model engineer and industrial
user. They have very large
stocks of quality pre-used
machinery.
Home & Workshop Machinery,
144 Maidstone Road,
Foots Cray,
Sidcup DA14 5HS
Tel. 020 8300 9070.
W. www.homeand
workshop.co.uk
■ J B Cutting Tools
JB supply all sorts of small
cutting tools, including inserted
tips, for the model engineer.
There is always a wide range of
carbide cutters to purchase.
JB Cutting Tools,
The Cottage,
Apperknowle, Dronfield,
Sheffield S18 4BP
Tel. 01803 558520
■ Langdon
(London) Ltd.
Langdon supply abrasives and
finishing products for wood.
Langdon, 81 Northumbria
Road, Maidenhead,
Berkshire SL6 3DQ
Tel. 01628 629892
■ Minimag Co.
Suppliers of small engine startup kits, magneto kits, miniature
spark plugs etc. for the small
i/c engine builder.
Minimag, 11 Gayland Cottages
,
Tandridge Lane, Lingfield,
Surrey
RH7 6LW
Tel. 01342 892503
W. www.minimagneto.co.uk
■ M.J. Engineering
MJ engineering supply
drawings, castings, nuts, bolts,
rivets, materials, steam fittings
and machining services for the
model engineer. Model traction
engines, locomotives and
general engineering supplies.
MJ Engineering,
Schoolfield Corner,
Church Lane, Dogmersfield,
Hampshire. RG27 8SY
Tel. 01252 890777
W. www.mjeng.co.uk
■ Myford Ltd.
Myford supply all sorts of
spares and accessories for
Myford Lathes. They have a
comprehensive online spares
and parts order line.
TRADE STANDS
Myford Ltd. Rockwood House,
Caldene Business Park,
Mytholmroyd HX7 5QJ
Tel. 01422 885766
W. http://www.myford.co.uk
■ MyHobbyStore
■ Noggin End Metals
Stockist of Non-ferrous metals
and engineering plastics for
model engineers. Online ordering
and no minimum order charge.
Noggin End Metals, 83
Peascroft Road, Norton,
Stoke on Trent ST6 8HG
Tel. 01782 865 428
Fax. 01782 865 428
Mobile. 07763 847 983
W. www.nogginend.com
■ Perma-Grit Tools
Suppliers of tungsten carbide
abrasives. Perma-Grit design
and manufacture Tungsten
Carbide grit abrasive tools for
the Performance Car, Boat and
Aircraft market.
Permagrit Tools, Old Forge,
Osbournby, Sleaford NG34 0ND
Tel. 01529 455034
W. www.permagrit.com
■ Phoenix
Locomotives Ltd.
We are a small family-run
business with access to a
wealth of knowledge and
experience in industry. This
allows us to use the latest
technology and techniques
■ REMAP
Remap is a very special
charity, working through
a nationwide network of
dedicated volunteers. They
use their ingenuity and skills
to help people with disabilities
to achieve much-desired
independence in some aspect
of their lives, or to enjoy
leisure opportunities previously
closed to them. Remap’s
unique pieces of special
equipment are tailor-made
and given free to the people
who need them. Remap has
80 panels across England,
Wales and northern Ireland,
and helps 4000 people with
disabilities each year.
Remap Head Office,
D9 Chaucer Business
Park, Kemsing, Sevenoaks TN15 6YU
Tel. 0845 130 0456
W. www.remap.org.uk
■ RDG Tools Ltd.
We are well known in the UK
both at the model engineering
shows and at our premises
in Mytholmroyd (near Halifax),
West Yorkshire in England.
Whether you have a small
home workshop or you run a
large engineering company
we’re sure you will find
something of interest. We
operate a fast and efficient
international mail order service
for all of our products.
RDG Tools Ltd. Grosvenor
House, Caldene Business
Park, Burnley Road,
Mytholmroyd HX7 5QJ
Tel. 01422 885069
Email: [email protected]
W. www.rdgtools.co.uk
■ RNR Aluminium
For chequer plate, sheets, solid
and also stainless steel. Cutting
and folding service available.
RNR Aluminium, Graystone,
Arnold Lane West, Arnold,
Hull HU11 5HP
Tel. 01964 501207
W. www.rnraluminium.co.uk
■ S & M Tools
S & M Tools, 57 Leather
Lane, Hatton Garden,
London EC1N 7TJ
Tel. 0207 831 8366
■ John Sutton
Books And Models
My expertise lies in narrow
gauge and industrial railways.
If I don’t have in stock the
particular book you are looking
for, please contact me and I
will endeavour to find it for you
through the many contacts I
have in the trade.
On the model side of the
business, I specialise in 32mm
and 45mm live steam and
diesel locomotives, new and
second hand. I have accounts
with Roundhouse, Accucraft
and Regner. I welcome the
opportunity to quote for
individual requirements.
John Sutton Books &
Models, 66 Carthorse Lane,
Brockhill, Redditch B97 6SZ
W. http://shop.johnsutton
booksandmodels.co.uk
■ Tools 2000
Tools 2000 supply a wide range
of tools and accessories for
model making, hobbyists and
general handicrafts.
Expo Drills & Tools, PO BOX
66, Pembroke SA72 9AF
Tel. 01646 672440
W. www.expotools.com
■ Toolstop
Toolstop is one of the UK’s
largest independent stockists
and distributors of quality
professional power tools
from Bosch, Makita, Dewalt,
Hitachi, Metabo and more.
With the entire range of tools
including power drills, cordless
drills, cordless and corded
saws and cordless packs,
you can trust that whatever
tool you require, Toolstop can
supply it.
Tel. 0800 1078665.
W. www.toolstop.co.uk
■ Tracy Tools Ltd.
Tracy Tools is a family business
that has been supplying the
engineering trades for over
50 years. We have one of the
largest stocks of special size
taps, dies and cutting tools,
probably anywhere!
Tracy Tools, Unit 1,
Parkfield Units,
Barton Hill Way,
Torquay TQ2 8JG
Tel. 01803 328603
Fax. 01803 328157
W. www.tracytools.com
■ Transwave
Converters T/A Power
Capacitors Ltd.
Transwave Converters and IMO
inverters for the operation
of 3-phase machinery where
only a single-phase workshop
supply is available. Analogue
and digital phase converters,
inverters, motor control
packages, motors, capacitors.
Minimum 2 year warranty.
All products CE marked
and EMC compliant (not
always the case with digital
products). Converters made
in Birmingham in a BSEN
ISO9001:2008 manufacturing
facility. Support British
manufacturing!
Transwave Converters,
30 Redfern Road,
Tyseley Birmingham
B11 2BH
Tel. 0121 708 4522
Email. transwave@
powercapacitors.co.uk
W. www.powercapacitors.co.uk
■ Western Steam
Western Steam supply boilers
to model engineers.
Unit 4a, Love Lane,
Burnham-On-Sea
TA8 1EY
Tel. 01278 788007
W. www.westernsteam.co.uk
Details correct at time of going to press.
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MyHobbyStore is part of
MyTimeMedia, which publishes
some of the best known
specialist hobby magazines
in the UK including popular
titles such as RCM&E, Model
Engineer, Model Boats and
Popular Patchwork. We are
always looking to the future
for new ways to fulfill the
specialist hobbyist needs. We
are passionate about hobbies
and passionate about the
people involved with them. We
are also the people responsible
for two of the most loved hobby
events in the country; The
Model Engineer Exhibition and
Euromilitaire.
MyTimeMedia Ltd.
Hadlow House, 9 High Street,
Green Street Green,
Orpington, Kent BR6 6BG
Tel. 0844 412 2262
W. www.myhobbystore.com
available to bring innovation
and quality to our products.
Phoenix Locomotives has a
very different approach to
manufacture. We outsource
all our work to the best
supplier we can find. Three
local companies produce our
turned and milled parts. They
manufacture to tool room
standards and supply major
aerospace and oil companies
worldwide. Because they
are local to us we can tap
in to their expertise and
make use of the latest CNC
manufacturing to achieve
our own high standards. For
further information about our
products please go to the
website.
Phoenix Locomotives Ltd.
1 Colchester Road, Kew,
Southport
PR8 6XJ
Tel. 01704 546957
Email: [email protected]
W. www.phoenixlocos.com
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Advance tickets will be posted out two weeks before the Exhibition.
They cannot be collected on the day.
HOW TO GET TO SANDOWN PARK
By Car
From London: Take the A3 heading
South from Wandsworth. Exit onto the
A309 (Kingston by-bass) signposted to
Sandown Park, immediately after the
exit for Chessington. Fork left at Scilly
Isles roundabout onto A307 Portsmouth
Road. Sandown Park can be found 3⁄4
mile along on the right-hand side.
From M25 North and West: Exit at
Junction 10 onto A3 towards London.
Exit onto A244 at Esher Common
roundabout, signposted to Sandown
Park. Turn right onto A307, Esher
High Street at T-junction/traffic lights.
Sandown Park can be found 1⁄4 mile
along on the left-hand side.
From M25 South and East: Exit at
Junction 9 onto A244 towards Esher,
over the roundabout at Esher Common,
then as above.
For Sat-Nav users the venue’s postcode
is KT10 9AJ
By Train
From London and the North: From
Victoria, Waterloo or Clapham Junction
to Esher Station (20-30 minute journey).
Taxi rank at station or 2⁄3 mile walk as
follows: left onto Station Road, right at
T-junction onto A307. Sandown Park
can be found 1⁄4 mile along on the righthand side.