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Spokesmann
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Jim we have 6 tables (Hopefully!) As far as themes go, Ill be taking English steam engine (of course!), Im leaving my big workshops at home and taking my smaller Meccano based workshops all based on Mamod engines, I will also be taking the Bowmans etc, esp the 101s for driving.... On top of that Ill have to two boats there. I may bring the mobiles too and have them on display in the front out of the way - they caused a lot interest last time. As far as layout goes, John and I last year had our respective collections at each end (roughly) of the tables and had a clearing in the middle for joint steamings. We had at least 2 engines steaming all day, which was quite a feat considering a few were needing a little coaxing and preparation.
John no doubt will respond here, but Im sure he'll bring his Cyldons and German engines as well as lots of other goodies.
The table layout will probably be 3 x 2 deep, so we have plenty of space, if we are in the same location the config would work OK. Im hoping we will be next to the Bowman Circle again, since Mike is helping on that layout and he will no doubt have some Bowman machinery on show too.
Hope that helps.
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To save trawling around, here's last years efforts...
Classic stuff from JC...
Cyldon 13/1
13/4
John's Latimer L5 (I adore this little engine)
The L5 steamed better using my PW201 burner, the L5 burner being to powerful and causing some spectacular flame outs! 
The GEM
Jensen 75...
My 51 and Johns 52 in steam, both needed a little coaxing!
Mikes 13/3
Mikes Bowmans Including the exquisite E167
Bowman stationaries at the Bowman circle layout...
Mikes E101, steamed but beautifully turned out . . .
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John Chapman
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Suggest we go for two tables each, like we did last year, that seemed to work fine. With 3 of us looking after the shop it will allow us a bit more of a chance to have a look around. I'm thinking on similar lines to last year; as Mike is bringing Mainly Bowmans and Mamods I'll do a mixed collection of other British classics and a couple of German engines plus the Jensen 75.
Mr Newts sir, are we on for another "white knuckle" breakfast? 
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I don't have that much English toy steam. I have a few Bowmans and a lot of Mamods but nothing like you have. I shall have a think about what I am bringing as I don't have much in common with the other engines that shall be on display  
Maybe a bit of a model engineering theme to my display with Stuarts and the like? Shows toysteam isn't just what we are about?
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Sounds fine Jim. The emphasis will be on showing AND steaming, ala STIA.
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| Spokesmann wrote: | | Sounds fine Jim. The emphasis will be on showing AND steaming, ala STIA. |
Shall have to get in the workshop, sort out my Stuarts and build a few steam plants then shan't I
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| John Chapman wrote: |
Mr Newts sir, are we on for another "white knuckle" breakfast? |
Mr Chapman sir, you (& others) are cordially invited to join me in the ''Stockmans'' restaurant (before the public are allowed in) for a hearty
cardio vascular enhancing, culinary delightful Full English breakfast. 
Other breakfasts are available in the same emporium.
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Is this in the on-site resturaunt near the entrance? 
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