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Platform 1 MRC Virtual Model Railway Exhibition.

Discussion in 'Members Personal Layouts' started by gormo, Aug 10, 2020.

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  1. Aug 10, 2020 #1
    gormo

    gormo Staff Member Administrator

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    G`day Members of Platform 1,
    I read a recent post where it was stated that Model Rail Scotland will be cancelled for 2021, probably like so many other model rail exhibitions around the World.
    So how about we have our own exhibition online.?
    What I`m proposing is that any member who wishes to participate, uploads a video into this thread, which in time will build up enough material for our own exhibition.
    I would suggest we limit videos to no more than about three minutes per member, as we don`t want epic videos hogging the viewing time.
    So videos up to 3 minutes long and don`t worry about the quality or professionalism of your video and don`t worry about layout levels of completion. If you are not able to run any trains, just give us an overview of what you are planning to do or what you are working on.
    Just put the videos up here because I`m sure we will all find them interesting and enjoyable.
    I will kick it off with a short one.



    :tophat:Gormo
     
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  2. Aug 11, 2020 #2
    danielb

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    I'd love to take part. I'll break out my micro layout and make a quick video of some freight cars being switched about. :)

    Really enjoyed your video Gormo. :)
     
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    gormo

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    Thanks Daniel and good on you..:thumbs:
    I look forward to seeing your video.
    :tophat:Gormo
     
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    jakesdad13

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    Well worth viewing, I've seen it in the flesh so to speak, and it is brilliant!

    Cheers, Pete.
     
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    jakesdad13

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    I would be interested in getting involved, my two layouts Wheeldon Mill and Thaxham I think would be ok I think, neither are finished but do work. I also have my little diorama now called Kings Head Yard that is going to be fitted with a short fiddle plank would probably be a better bet as it is more suitable to a short video.

    Cheers, Pete.
     
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  6. Aug 12, 2020 #6
    gormo

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    That sounds good Pete......thanks for coming in.
    The thing to remember, and this applies to everybody, is the fact that nobody probably will have a completed layout to show.
    Hands up all those who have a complete layout......completely done and dusted..????...Yeah I thought so....hardly anybody.:scratchchin:
    Doesn`t matter......who cares?.....an incomplete layout, at whatever stage of completion, is possibly more interesting than a complete layout because you can start to imagine the possibilities.
    So I think any layout at any stage of development put up into our virtual exhibition, will be interesting to view and it all helps to keep us going through this pandemic.
    So come on fellas.....get those cameras out.....don`t hold back.....don`t be shy or intimidated about showing your layout progress.....we`re all here to encourage you and each other.....that`s what it`s all about......that`s the core philosophy of this forum.
    We don`t have to go off to a real exhibition.....we can create our own.....come on then....off we go....who`s next.????
    :cheers::tophat:Gormo
     
  7. Aug 12, 2020 #7
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    My 2 are finished Gormo, I'll try this weekend to get a video done,OK?
     
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    gormo

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    That`s good news Ron,....:thumbs:
    It will be nice to see what you have entered in our virtual exhibition.
    :tophat:Gormo
     
  9. Aug 12, 2020 #9
    danielb

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    My micro is finished, believe it or not.
     
  10. Aug 12, 2020 #10
    Gary

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    Here is a short layout tour, mostly showing where and what I have been u to on my layout...



    Cheers, Gary.
     
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    gormo

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    Good one Daniel ......:thumbs:
    :cheers::tophat:Gormo
     
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    gormo

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    Nicely done Gary and thanks for the tour.......most informative...:thumbs::thumbs::thumbs::thumbs::thumbs:
    :cheers::tophat:Gormo
     
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    David Hennessey

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    Would certainly love to participate!
     
  14. Aug 13, 2020 #14
    gormo

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    Well come on in David....the door is open.
    :tophat:Gormo
     
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    Great idea Gormo.

    I’ll post up a video of my layout later in the month, it’s in storage at the moment..... I’m in the middle of creating a new home for the layout.
     
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    gormo

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    Good one....:thumbs:....look forward to seeing that....thank you
    :tophat:Gormo
     
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    SMR CHRIS

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    The Rio Grande in HOn3 Modelled as a tourist line Similar to the Durango & Silverton or the Cumbers &Toltec scenic railroads.
    Video shows the Loops that the tourist trains pass through with a viewing area for the mountain views we see a demonstration freight Crossing a double headed Tourist train Makes a stop for water before continuing along the line.whilst the photographers special Headed by Number 345 in Bumble bee livery waits in the loop.

     
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    gormo

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    That was great Chris...:thumbs::thumbs::thumbs::thumbs::thumbs:
    You even to managed to have a dog bark near the end......:avatar:
    They are excellent models and I can see why you are attracted to them
    :tophat:Gormo
     
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    gormo

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    Good on you Steve,
    Doesn`t matter how far advanced you are, it was a pleasure to see your trains run.
    Thanks for posting....:thumbs::thumbs::thumbs::thumbs::thumbs:
    :tophat:Gormo
     
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