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davidje 12th August 2012 03:50 PM

Astle Park 2012 Saturday
 
What a relief to step on to a rally field at last. Lovely weather, close to 40 big engines and plenty of little ones. Some out for the first time. A nice relaxing day with plenty of people to talk to and lots to talk about. If there is anything missing that you wanted to see, let me know, I took a lot of images. In the words of Contractor "What a superb cracking day".

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Flashback 12th August 2012 05:19 PM

who's the fat git on Lee's engine?

James Tilbury 12th August 2012 06:25 PM

haaaaa that ugly bastard , second to last photo. !.. over all a great weekend. Sorry for leaving abit early.... was veryyyy tired. bad back plus hangover etc Great though, thanks
james

buzzy bee 12th August 2012 07:35 PM

Hi

Well I had a great weekend.

The person in the third to last picture, looks familiar, but I can't put my finger on who it is, very handsome mind!

My Thanks have to go to Bryn for the great time, and getting such a number of great engines in attendance!

Cheers

Dave

davidje 12th August 2012 07:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flashback (Post 222584)
who's the fat git on Lee's engine?

I don't know who he is but he threatened me with a lot of hassle if I didn't post him on TT. He could be one of those iconoclasticals I've read about.

Lil_princess 12th August 2012 07:56 PM

What a splendid weekend realy like the pic of us could u email it to me please thanks bryn coal is sh*t hot to

davidje 12th August 2012 08:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lil_princess (Post 222617)
What a splendid weekend realy like the pic of us could u email it to me please thanks bryn coal is sh*t hot to

Will do. I'll send a few.

buzzy bee 12th August 2012 08:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lil_princess (Post 222617)
What a splendid weekend realy like the pic of us could u email it to me please thanks bryn coal is sh*t hot to


I loved the Coal too, could do with a stack of that! :-)

davidje 12th August 2012 08:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lil_princess (Post 222617)
What a splendid weekend realy like the pic of us could u email it to me please thanks bryn coal is sh*t hot to


I can't find your email address. PM it to me s.v.p.

Broken Firebar 12th August 2012 09:49 PM

A smashing weekend.

Thanks for the David's special biscuits, they went down well.

Much better layout in the engine park.

Thanks to all involved.

aveling-3199 13th August 2012 12:03 PM

Fantastic weekend! Thanks to all those who make it possible.

Rob

contractor 13th August 2012 06:22 PM

Think it was the best for some years, the saturday night was awsome, sincere thanks to all exhibitors, sorry I couldn't get round to see you all, thanks must go to Adrian Barber & Phil Moston for their input and pegging out etc, apologies if there wasn't enough coal or it was no good, I have had lots of thanks which far outweighs the whingers, Brilliant weekend, shame its over..Regards

ThetfordBlue 13th August 2012 07:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by contractor (Post 222761)
Think it was the best for some years, the saturday night was awsome, sincere thanks to all exhibitors, sorry I couldn't get round to see you all, thanks must go to Adrian Barber & Phil Moston for their input and pegging out etc, apologies if there wasn't enough coal or it was no good, I have had lots of thanks which far outweighs the whingers, Brilliant weekend, shame its over..Regards

Cheers Bryn. If we could negotiate some designated parking for the lowloaders that would top off the engine layout. Feedback positive or 'constructive' is welcomed. Phil and I simply make it up as we go along, trying to fit everyone in. It wasn't easy this year, keeping a clean line. That coal is a bit mucky, which makes the air rather murky at times, but being given more is most important.

Sams Boy 14th August 2012 07:26 AM

May I add my thanks to Bryn, Phil and Adrian - The coal was a bit smokey but by gum it steamed. On the whole a thoroughly relaxed and enjoyable weekend.

Some minor suggestions as requested
I agree wrt an area where low loaders (and maybe excess and/or all) exhibitors cars) could be parked.
I know its a catch 22 - the more space, the fewer engines, I couldn't get the fire irons out of the living van belly box without punching a hole in Tony's caravan and for some reason he was opposed to that idea. No big issue I used someone elses.

ThetfordBlue 14th August 2012 08:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sams Boy (Post 222857)
May I add my thanks to Bryn, Phil and Adrian - The coal was a bit smokey but by gum it steamed. On the whole a thoroughly relaxed and enjoyable weekend.

Some minor suggestions as requested
I agree wrt an area where low loaders (and maybe excess and/or all) exhibitors cars) could be parked.
I know its a catch 22 - the more space, the fewer engines, I couldn't get the fire irons out of the living van belly box without punching a hole in Tony's caravan and for some reason he was opposed to that idea. No big issue I used someone elses.

We had to go down to 13ft spaces because of the number of engines, that's also why the main line was so far back, i.e. to lengthen the end sections. Space really is at a premium so for next year there will be tweaks, hopefully improving the space utilisation without compromising the open and clean appearance of the line.

buzzy bee 14th August 2012 11:35 AM

My constructive criticism, is more loos are needed. :-)

Hell of a walk to the loos from the engines.

aveling-3199 14th August 2012 12:20 PM

Would be really nice to see some working demonstrations too. But as I said fantastic show this year.

ThetfordBlue 14th August 2012 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by aveling-3199 (Post 222915)
Would be really nice to see some working demonstrations too.

Totally agree Rob, this is something that I've already put forward, fingers crossed....

Broken Firebar 14th August 2012 02:19 PM

Adrian & Co.

Agree wholeheartedly with Sam's Boy's comments.

Working Demo's and a Playpen for me - though I understand space is limited.

WRT the engine line :

Move the rear line forward to allow more camping space behind and bring some engines round along the road way to close the ends of the C shape a bit more (like a circle with an opening if you catch my drift).

Thanks Gents

hercules1912 14th August 2012 03:18 PM

Get rid of the musical firewood and whizz bangs, more room for engines:p;)

ThetfordBlue 14th August 2012 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Broken Firebar (Post 222932)
Adrian & Co.

Agree wholeheartedly with Sam's Boy's comments.

Working Demo's and a Playpen for me - though I understand space is limited.

WRT the engine line :

Move the rear line forward to allow more camping space behind and bring some engines round along the road way to close the ends of the C shape a bit more (like a circle with an opening if you catch my drift).

Thanks Gents

Interesting idea, do you think people would mind their engines being away from their living accommodation? I know we do it with Showmans already and it works ok. Other thing is just where to put their accommodation. Worth looking at in more detail though, thanks.

mat777 17th August 2012 12:09 PM

Although other commitments booked over my head meant I could only attend on the Saturday, I must agree and say what a fabulous show it was! Fantastic weather, exhibits and not forgetting the camaraderie I experienced on the miniatures lineup :)
Mixing it with the big boys in the show arena certainly focused the mind as well!!!

I have only one criticism, and that was that there didnt seem to be a proper standpipe for water. Having to chase Mr Hardernīs Scammell around with water bottles got a bit tiring in the end ;(


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