This weekend (15th March 2014), we went to Warwickshire Exhibition Centre’s Garden Rail show! It was fantastic, with everything from 2 Gauge to T Gauge! As usual I was completely fascinated with all the little things and aging techniques. Some of the little people were completely hilarious and the hand built trains were so awe inspiring! Some of my favourites were the industrial set ups that reminded me of Tysley’s depot and a 1930’s tin railway with original and repro pieces (yes they actually make them just like the originals!).
Here are some photos I took on my way around…
1930’s part repro, part original train set
American train set with lovely landscaping
More of the American train set, which featured a fantastic bridge and river!
Happy little campers.
“…and it was THIS big!”
“Shoot…Dave? Dave, you alright mate?!”
Mr and Mrs Mew!
Little and Large
Mr Mew standing by some WW2 themed miniatures
Railway workers
Old man river…
These are T Gauge people and animals! It’s like looking at Google Maps!
Lovely custom built miniature railway engine
More detail on this industrial depo. Fantastic detailing!
War Department train with amazing painted effects to look old and disused
1940's Pin-Up Entertainer Kitten von Mew 
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EXCELLENT TRAIN STUFF FROM ENGLAND….SO WHERE WERE THE PICS OF THE TWO-FOOT GAUGE TRAINS?????
This show was/is the Cat’s Meow!!!!!
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A great local show. Top quality models. Added bonus was meeting and having a lovely chat with Kitten Von Mew! I’m now a fan.
Awww, I had such a great time Ian, it is a wonderful venue with some really interesting exhibitions and fairs. Great to have something like that so local!