Some terrific layouts - and special mention to Oldshaw - so good to see a layout that's showing post 1970s scenes and trains. Watching the videos on KZitem of this year's exhbitions it seems that layouts based in pre-1970 or even pre-1950 - times predominated (and a few shows had only pre-1970 layouts). Of course, there is nothing at all wrong with modelling those older eras and many such layouts are breathtakingly good - but I don't see it as a healthy sign for the future of the hobby.
@DongitsModelRailway
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ExpoEM is a specialist finescale show. Finescale modelling always has tilted earlier, and has a particular focus on the pre-grouping era. There's something about being willing to kit and scratch build locos and stock and making your own track that goes together. That doesn't mean you *can't* make a finescale layout that represents later eras, and it was good to see more modern layouts at the show. I think I captured the new Cavalex 56 running on Oldshaw on factory drop-in EM gauge wheelsets. With locos like this, plus ready-to-lay EM gauge track now being available, we might have the conditions to see a massive boom in 1970s and later finescale modelling. It would certainly be interesting if EM gauge gains a reputation for modelling the post-steam railway as a result...
@ewoodrailway
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Fabulous, new subscriber
@HentisRail
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Nice.... Did you buy anything though? Also will there be a video showcasing the Aussie locos and rolling stock you bought from you visit to OZ?
@DongitsModelRailway
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I did buy stuff, but nothing big/showy. Some tools and some modelling supplies. A couple of bits will appear in future videos. Yes, there'll be something more on the Australian trains -- I'm still working on getting the NR class chipped and fully working. It's a bit more complicated than I expected, but that's good as it'll be awesome when the lights work properly including all the flashing sequences :-)
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