The weather was worrisome as we headed to Truro for the Annual Fall Model Railroad Show last Friday. The forecast said “Rain”, the sky was ominous, as we had a truckload and trailer load of model railway “stuff”. We carried 21 modules in all, plus the accompanying tools, electronic gadgets, freight cars, and locos. We were not looking forward to doing what we had done the past 3 years at the Truro show – load and unload in the rain.
Fortunately, the rain held off long enough for us to get unpacked. It started pouring about a half hour later.
Don P. and Ron D. already had all their gear inside before we arrived. Don even had a few modules set up. We started setting up the layout about 4:00 after determining our starting point – thanks to a borrowed tape measure from the N scale guys. Guess what – it was a tiny N scale tape measure, but it could extend to 6′ thankfully.
Trains were moving by 8:00, but a supper break and socializing pushed the completion of the setup to about 10:00.
The layout as seen from the stage (29′ x 38′)Saturday morning started off with breakfast at Fletcher’s. We were back at the show about 8:00. A few minor finishing touches and the layout was ready for visitors. There were lots of folks around checking things out. A lot of regulars from previous years came around to say hello.
Greg, Steve D., Dave T., Don P. & Shelley (sitting)
Will, Ron, Al, & Derwin
The biggest surprise was seeing Jean and Carol! Carol broke her leg, very badly, a while back and we did not expect to see them at this show. Other UMG members that stopped in for a visit were Dave and Pam, Jeff Keddy (all the way from Winnipeg where he is currently living), and Stewart Gibb. If I’ve missed anyone please don’t be offended, it was a busy day.
We started packing up about 4:00 (maybe a bit before – sorry Will) and were sitting at the China Garden restaurant by 5:45.
All in all the show was well attended and the UMG gang had a great time, as usual. I spent more money than I intended, as usual, but more on that later.
Scott