The Christchurch website still has 2019 dates on it. Must be waiting to update their site

smurf14 - 2020-05-23 16:23:00

so is it cancelled this year. the site i saw had dates of 3rd / 4th oct. 2020. its a pity that the ashburton show was cancelled so early. the way things are going it may well have been able to go ahead.

Edited by treecave at 9:44 pm, Sun 24 May

treecave - 2020-05-24 21:39:00

At this stage the Christchurch model train show is going to be on. Unfortunately we had to cancel the Ashburton model train show early so that anyone involved was notified in enough time to cancel accommodation and travel.

smurf14 - 2020-05-26 07:20:00

how are the winter layout builds coming along. finally getting back in to mine after months of it sitting gathering dust. current project is making a plough in 1/76 scale. i could only find 1 on the net and it was $170 with tractor. plenty available with trailers, spray units etc. mine will cost $0. just time and a few scraps i had lying around. its not museum quality but still looks pretty good.

treecave - 2020-06-17 18:16:00

Been working on adding details to my layout and finishing some buildings. There’s going to be a model train swap meet and display in Ashburton 20th September so good chance to get some bargains.

smurf14 - 2020-06-20 14:39:00

thats excellent smurf. any ideas of where and details of stall costs if its open to anyone.

treecave - 2020-06-20 22:38:00

Details on NZ model train shows Facebook page

smurf14 - 2020-06-21 20:20:00

The 2020 Christchurch model train show has been cancelled

smurf14 - 2020-08-27 18:57:00

you got to be joking.

treecave - 2020-09-02 22:35:00

well I suppose its really no surprise.

Hubby is seriously thinking of selling. He wants to pack it up, I said take a photo and try and sell it complete.

Any ideas

slimgym - 2020-09-03 17:09:00

Still not sure if we can have our model train swap meet in Ashburton 20th September

smurf14 - 2020-09-05 14:15:00

smurf14 wrote:

Still not sure if we can have our model train swap meet in Ashburton 20th September

As I understand the rules of level 2.. If you can limit the number of people to 100 or less and maintain 2metre distancing and everybody signs in you should be OK.
But all that will create its own problems. If we are lucky we may revert back to level 1 by then. Here's hoping.

perfectimages - 2020-09-05 14:34:00

perfectimages wrote:

As I understand the rules of level 2.. If you can limit the number of people to 100 or less and maintain 2metre distancing and everybody signs in you should be OK.
But all that will create its own problems. If we are lucky we may revert back to level 1 by then. Here's hoping.

its just horrible the way that cluster in Auckland is spreading.
You just need one person,

slimgym - 2020-09-06 07:05:00

slimgym id say if he hasnt got a huge amount of stuff to sell then sell it as a lot but if there's a lot id split it up. might not be the money around to buy a big quantity but if you split it up you might be more likely to sell. i wouldnt start an auction for every loco or wagon. just group a few together and same with scenery, track etc. cheaper smaller items chuck in a box and sell as a lot. ive sold stuff that way and done well out of it. what you may think is rubbish may be just what someones looking for.

Edited by treecave at 8:29 pm, Mon 7 Sep

treecave - 2020-09-07 20:22:00

treecave wrote:

slimgym id say if he hasnt got a huge amount of stuff to sell then sell it as a lot but if there's a lot id split it up. might not be the money around to buy a big quantity but if you split it up you might be more likely to sell. i wouldnt start an auction for every loco or wagon. just group a few together and same with scenery, track etc. cheaper smaller items chuck in a box and sell as a lot. ive sold stuff that way and done well out of it. what you may think is rubbish may be just what someones looking for.

Thanks for that advice. Just hope hes motivated to do that

slimgym - 2020-09-11 10:05:00

bit of a pain setting up auctions and trade me take more than what i feel is a fare portion but can be a good way to get it sold. there is of course another site where you can sell it free.

Edited by treecave at 7:19 pm, Fri 11 Sep

treecave - 2020-09-11 19:18:00

The model train swap meet is on this weekend in Ashburton Sunday 20th September at the Plains Railway Museum. There is one spare sales table at this stage. Should be a great day.

smurf14 - 2020-09-15 17:02:00

good one smurf. and great to see its not cancelled. are we talking half a dozen or couple of dozen tables with goods for sale.

treecave - 2020-09-15 18:44:00

About a dozen sales tables at the model train swap meet. There will be a great range of items for sale.

smurf14 - 2020-09-15 20:55:00

that was a good swapmeet. didnt buy anything myself but a good selection of items and most were realistically priced.

treecave - 2020-09-20 18:53:00

Model train show in invercargill 17 - 18 October 2020

smurf14 - 2020-09-20 20:54:00

Great train show happening in Invercargill this weekend

smurf14 - 2020-10-17 21:45:00

Model train show in Wellington 14-15 November

smurf14 - 2020-10-27 18:05:00

smurf14 wrote:

Model train show in Wellington 14-15 November

Yes, RailEx in Taita, and the Meccano club are attending and putting on a display this year as well, should give some variety

cookee_nz - 2020-11-03 16:28:00

Lots of model train shows happening in 2021

smurf14 - 2021-03-08 20:43:00

smurf14 wrote:

Lots of model train shows happening in 2021

dont forget to give us the dates
hubby still not interested but might if he saw someone elses

slimgym - 2021-03-26 04:10:00

Dunedin model train show in May

smurf14 - 2021-04-04 07:10:00

timaru show is july 17,18

Edited by treecave at 6:48 pm, Sun 4 Apr

treecave - 2021-04-04 18:47:00

There is going to be a model train swap meet in Ashburton on Sunday 29 August 2021 at the Tinwald hall

smurf14 - 2021-06-05 20:44:00

thanks, you wont believe this we were at a market the other day, there was someone selling some train stuff, hubby got interested, after a discussion now looking for a sleepout for him to set up the train set

slimgym - 2021-06-14 23:56:00

treecave wrote:

timaru show is july 17,18

where do they have the train show in Timaru

slimgym - 2021-06-14 23:57:00

The 2021 Timaru model train show is at Roncalli College Gym, Craigie ave, Timaru. Saturday 17 July Sunday 18 July

smurf14 - 2021-06-20 17:15:00

thanks might get down there

slimgym - 2021-06-30 00:11:00

Don’t forget that the Timaru model train show is on this weekend

smurf14 - 2021-07-15 12:45:00

good to get back into the swing again. another great show in timaru

treecave - 2021-07-18 19:13:00

Missed it, we both were not well, so hoping to get to the next one which is when?

slimgym - 2021-07-21 06:11:00

There is a model train swap meet in Ashburton on Sunday 29th August at the Tinwald Memorial Hall. The Christchurch model train show is on 2-3 October

smurf14 - 2021-07-22 20:35:00

smurf14 wrote:

There is a model train swap meet in Ashburton on Sunday 29th August at the Tinwald Memorial Hall. The Christchurch model train show is on 2-3 October

thank you,

we are now trying to clear space in garage to make a room for him to have his train set, set up. He wants a door etc because he said in the open garage it gets too dusty. MMM should I be worried now haha

Edited by slimgym at 1:53 am, Fri 23 Jul

slimgym - 2021-07-23 01:50:00

Only 3 weeks till the model train swap meet in Ashburton on Sunday 29th August. Lots of sellers going to be there.

smurf14 - 2021-08-08 10:43:00

any idea of numbers smurf. will the hall be full.

treecave - 2021-08-08 11:31:00

good day to have a play today. might blow the dust off and do a bit of work on my layout.

treecave - 2021-08-08 11:40:00

The swap meet has people from chch Timaru Dunedin invercargill and Ashburton with tables there so should be fairly full hall

smurf14 - 2021-08-13 12:06:00

is this the one in tinwald. is it at the usual hall.
room all done except the door. Brother was coming over tomorrow to do it, so that will have to wait. I reminded hubby today he forgot to put the carpet down. Hes busy working on a layout now.

slimgym - 2021-08-19 03:34:00

smurf14 wrote:

Only 3 weeks till the model train swap meet in Ashburton on Sunday 29th August. Lots of sellers going to be there.

fingers crossed, just when we getting back to normal
will it only be sunday or saturday as well

slimgym - 2021-08-21 06:13:00

im guessing swap meet at tinwald will be cancelled. if it is can you organisers try again in a few weeks rather than cancelling it all together. how about the week before or after the chch train show.

treecave - 2021-08-21 17:37:00

treecave wrote:

im guessing swap meet at tinwald will be cancelled. if it is can you organisers try again in a few weeks rather than cancelling it all together. how about the week before or after the chch train show.

I hope they do, I suppose some of the sellers might come from the NI,

slimgym - 2021-08-22 06:14:00

The Ashburton model train and hobby swap meet has been postponed until Sunday 7th November

smurf14 - 2021-08-22 20:20:00

well done smurf. glad it wasnt totally cancelled.

treecave - 2021-08-23 21:55:00

smurf14 wrote:

The Ashburton model train and hobby swap meet has been postponed until Sunday 7th November

great news should be out of lockdown by then, hopefully

slimgym - 2021-08-26 04:20:00

The Great Little Train show is on Saturday and Sunday of labour weekend in Invercargill 2021

smurf14 - 2021-09-03 16:11:00