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 layouts, 4mm (0) gauge layout, over 30 trade stands and lots more. Refreshments and Ice Cream. Free Parking.

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

dervard94

I would love to go to something like that, the only problem is is that I can't get there. Dad doesn't like travelling too long distances for the toys.

Atticman

ministeamer

Remember to take millins of photos, because I would LOVE to drive there, but I think it's a bit far

Cboomf

Will be going to this as a member of MMES (Maidstone MES) and planning on building a polly 6 in october/november ish

Les

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!

gremlin

Got to say that's the best event I've been to, what a variety. The setting is great being a purpose built site with all guages of trains flying about. Some nice steam boats, ride on traction engines and good trade support. I think the only thing missing and bear in mind this is a family show with plenty of children, is a toy steam trade stand, I'm sure they'd sell.

Well done the the GMES for putting on such a good show

Cboomf

I can only second what gremlin said....

Very well though out and what a variety of model engineering, not just trains (although the sheer size of 7 1/4 shocked me a bit) but gas engines, stirling and hot air engines, stationaries, mamods, boats, tractione engines, steam lorries and not to mention all the trade stands and garden railway/16mm layouts .....

What a wonderfull day was had by all the family will definately go again, and should have some pics at some point (not the best in the world though

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UPDATE : Here they are ...

Minor1PJG

It was a great weekend. I only managed to get there for Sunday afternoon but I thoroughly enjoyed it

It was good to catch up with a few familiar faces too

MTA

Despite the weather, I had a great time. It was great to meet Paul & Jordan, Mike & Andy and Will once again. See you again on the 23rd August

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 Sentinel type loco, another 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'.

Keith S

I like the "very highly commended" tag on the N2. I couldn't agree more.

Sandman

Some great pics there guys.

Rob

cracking photos simon.

lovely model of the N2, i had a footplate ride on the newley restored GNER N2 on the great central owned by the gresley society.

Keith S

I have a question about the N2, what is the giant pipe coming out of the water tank and going into the smokebox?

Rob