MFSteam
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Who's Going Then?With STIA just a few weeks away who is going either as a visitor or an exhibitor?
I'm Exhibiting a few bits and pieces.
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steamyjim
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I'm exhibiting 
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made-in-england
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Hopefully I will be exhibiting!
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Boilertite
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I will be there (and Andy) with a display promoting the GMES Small Model Steam Engine Group.
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Spokesmann
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Im there, exhibiting with some forum . . .
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Spokesmann
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| made-in-england wrote: | | Hopefully I will be exhibiting! |
Is that a definate Will? 
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made-in-england
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Well deffinate in that I want to go can get there and want to exhibit but theres a few things that could crop up!
never say never!
Whoops just said it twice
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fcrammond
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I am hoping to make it myself.
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Spokesmann
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| fcrammond wrote: | | I am hoping to make it myself. |
That's a relief!  
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silverfoxsteam
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I'm definately planning to visit. I want to put some faces to usernames and make a general nuisance of myself with questions and a camera!!! Maybe find a bargain!
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wilescoman
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ill be there ! hopefully with a meths d32 !
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Spokesmann
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| wilescoman wrote: | | ill be there ! hopefully with a meths d32 ! |
Steaming then?
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wilescoman
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yep its alive on meths !
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Trojanhorse2
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Wouldn't miss it for the world, and I'll bring a few engines.
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big d
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do engines have to be tested to run in public
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Spokesmann
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| big d wrote: | | do engines have to be tested to run in public |
All the engines must be toys, no model or home made boilers are allowed, without a certificate. Particularly old or fragile boilers are encourages to be shown as static exhibits, it is at the discretion of the organisers, although I feel a degree of common sense is expected.
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big d
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do they inspect them there
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Spokesmann
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| big d wrote: | | do they inspect them there |
Not as such, although Im sure something overtly dangerous would catch the organisers eye, especially Mr Crammond . . . 
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steamyjim
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My display is set up and packed up in one of my grandparents upstairts spare rooms.
I now need to repack the glands on my Stuart 10V powered workshop and generally tiday a few things up and were ready to go
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John Chapman
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Not going to be able to make it this year. Have a great day and take loads of photos.
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Spokesmann
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| John Chapman wrote: | | Not going to be able to make it this year. Have a great day and take loads of photos. |
Sorry to hear that John, Ill certainly be taking a few images and videos . . .
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8_10 Brass Cleaner
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| Spokesmann wrote: | | big d wrote: | | do engines have to be tested to run in public |
All the engines must be toys, no model or home made boilers are allowed, without a certificate. Particularly old or fragile boilers are encourages to be shown as static exhibits, it is at the discretion of the organisers, although I feel a degree of common sense is expected. |
This is an interesting one, as you know I've made a few engines out of parts, the boilers are constructed to toy steam practice from a new tube with old endcaps, bushes, safety valves etc just like a Mamod, Bowman SEL, et al,
I'd go as far to say I've done a better job, no shoddy soldering, 1/64 tube boiler.
How would I get on with one of these? Or say someone steamed one of Ians Twins?
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Spokesmann
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| 8_10 Brass Cleaner wrote: | | Spokesmann wrote: | | big d wrote: | | do engines have to be tested to run in public |
All the engines must be toys, no model or home made boilers are allowed, without a certificate. Particularly old or fragile boilers are encourages to be shown as static exhibits, it is at the discretion of the organisers, although I feel a degree of common sense is expected. |
This is an interesting one, as you know I've made a few engines out of parts, the boilers are constructed to toy steam practice from a new tube with old endcaps, bushes, safety valves etc just like a Mamod, Bowman SEL, et al,
I'd go as far to say I've done a better job, no shoddy soldering, 1/64 tube boiler.
How would I get on with one of these? Or say someone steamed one of Ians Twins? |
Ian has had all his twin variations going. I think there is a degree of common sense and expectation from the organisers, essentially all boilers/engines must be/must have been commercially available toys. Exceptions are made I presume at the discretion of the organisers and Im sure your work would easily exceed all safety considerations. Fred and his team are flexible.
One definate no no - clear alcohol - all must dyed stuff.
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wilescoman
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What time is everyone getting there ?
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silverfoxsteam
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| wilescoman wrote: | | What time is everyone getting there ? |
I should be there by 11am - that's if my son and heir can get out of bed early enough to get from Warrington to Leeds by 9am - we'll see, they say miracles happen occasionally.
That's a point actually - what time do the doors open?
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Spokesmann
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| wilescoman wrote: | | What time is everyone getting there ? |
On Sunday I intend to be there around 10.45.
Im in Leicester on Saturday so may well pop over on Saturday afternoon.
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fcrammond
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We open up about 9.00 for the volunteers/workers. Exhibitors should be able to set up from about ten thirty, railways and dealers somewhat earlier as I can sort out the tables for them on the Saturday. Public, at the Space Centre Car Park gate from 1.00. Exhibitors use the Corporation Road gate.
Cheers
Fred
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steamyjim
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| fcrammond wrote: | We open up about 9.00 for the volunteers/workers. Exhibitors should be able to set up from about ten thirty, railways and dealers somewhat earlier as I can sort out the tables for them on the Saturday. Public, at the Space Centre Car Park gate from 1.00. Exhibitors use the Corporation Road gate.
Cheers
Fred |
If you need any help setting out the tables in the morning before exhibitors are officially aloud in i'm sure my grandad and I would be able to give you a hand. We always like to help out when and were can to sort of say thankyou for doing the show
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fcrammond
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We welcome help from all quarters. That's becuase we are basically lazy
fred
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steamyjim
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| fcrammond wrote: | We welcome help from all quarters. That's becuase we are basically lazy
fred |
Tell me from when I can get in and I'll see what I can do for help
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fcrammond
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Corporation Road entrance will be admitting helpers annd exhibitors from about 9.00am. Railways and Dealers should be able tostart setting up immediately but hoi polloi will have to wait until we have the big shed cleared, swept and set up. Most of the vehicles are pushed out by hand, the brushing is done by yard brush and all the tables are shifted and erected by hand. There is a lot to be done and the faster it is done the longer we have to play. Of course come evening we have to reverse the whole thing and wait for all the exhhibitors to pack their stuff away first.It can be quite a long day.
But worth it
Fred
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steamyjim
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| fcrammond wrote: | Corporation Road entrance will be admitting helpers annd exhibitors from about 9.00am. Railways and Dealers should be able tostart setting up immediately but hoi polloi will have to wait until we have the big shed cleared, swept and set up. Most of the vehicles are pushed out by hand, the brushing is done by yard brush and all the tables are shifted and erected by hand. There is a lot to be done and the faster it is done the longer we have to play. Of course come evening we have to reverse the whole thing and wait for all the exhhibitors to pack their stuff away first.It can be quite a long day.
But worth it
Fred |
I'll do my best to get there early in the morning to help!!! I won't be able to stay after as I have school the day after  
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fcrammond
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Ah school, the happiest days of my life!!!!
Don't you think my sincerity has improved lately, I've been working on it.
F.
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Minor1PJG
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I'll be there with Mike and Andy to help with and add to the GMES display
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Spokesmann
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See you here Paul.
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steamyjim
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Just finallising what i'm taking over the next few days
CAN'T WAIT!!!
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silverfoxsteam
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Fred - If I manage to get there at my eta of 11am I'll be delighted to help (two pairs of hands). Is it ok to seek admittance with the exhibitors?
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fcrammond
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Depends on who is on the gate and how silver your tongue is
Fred
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silverfoxsteam
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| fcrammond wrote: | Depends on who is on the gate and how silver your tongue is
Fred |
Similar to the hair!!!!
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Spokesmann
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Well I will be off around 7.00am, assuming SWMBO is ready 
Look forward to seeing familiar and not so familiar faces.
To all those travelling - safe journey, and to all those not travelling to Leicester why?
Will be back Monday, full report videos and images Tuesday!
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made-in-england
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Safe trip mike!
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newts
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I hope everybody has safe journies to & from Leicester.
Enjoy the day & plenty of pics, pics, pics please.
Some close ups of bowman workshop tools especially
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MTA
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To all who are going, have a great day.
Plenty of pics and vids when you get back please Mersey's and the new Mamod loco in particular
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stuman01
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Hope everyone has a great day - bit like Christmas all over - except you spend time with people you like
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Guest 2
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I have to get up at 4.20am tomorrow 
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steamyjim
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I shall be leaving at 7:00 tomorow. About a 2 and a half hour journey for me
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avenger
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Hope those that you all had a good day and those who are going today have a good day.
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