GMES Model Steam Rally & Exhibition

Boilertite · GMES Model Steam Rally & Exhibition

Just to remind those of you who live within reach of Guildford that this weekend is our annual "not to be missed" GMES Model Steam Rally & Exhibition. Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th July, 11am - 5pm each day.

Model steam train rides, model traction engines, model boats, model jet engines, large marquee with exhibits - including a display from the GMES Small Model Steam Engine Group, 16mm Garden Railway, 4mm (0) layout, over 30 trade stands and lots more. Refreshments and Ice Cream. Free Parking.

See www.gmes.org.uk for further information.

Boilertite

Its all taking shape at GMES ready for the weekend, the SMSEG display is set up in the marquee and I've just cleaned a few Mamod stationary engines ready to put out on the stand tomorrow morning.

Looking forward to seeing some of you there - lets hope it does not rain too much!

MFSteam

Just got back from a most enjoyable day with the kids. I forgot my camera Crying or Very sad

so no pics.

Lots of ME stuff to see, the IC engine stand was incredible.

MTA

I've just got back and, despite the weather, I had a great time.

My search for good quality BA taps was fruitless, but I suspect I shall just buy a set rather than individual taps.

I took a small selection of pics, but I hope you like them.

A very nice line up of locos, from L to R: Scratchbuilt Alco 'Mountaineer', scratchbuilt undertype loco, scratchbuilt (?) loco, Merlin 0-6-0 and a Roundhouse Bertie.

A very nice Isle of Man coach, made from two Accucraft IoM 4 wheeled coaches.

What I think should have won, a very nice part built 5" gauge Gresley N2. Even though not finished she looks beautiful, with standards to match.

Another winner for me, a South African Railways 2-8-4 (I think!)

One of the new Accucraft Welshpool & Llanfair Beyer Peacocks was running on the portable track.

A close up of the Mountaineer, this engine won 'Model of the Year' at the 16mm Association's annual show.

Another fine exhibit, a 5" gauge 'Cock O'The North'.

Andy or Mike can correct me on some of the captions I'm sure...

Spokesmann

great stuff.