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Layout Information for Exhibition Managers

The layout's base is in North Kent, with the exhibition operating team spread throughout the southern counties and East London. A van hire is required to transport the layout to exhibitions, with a second car for operators.

The requirements below are an ideal, however happy to discuss any invite on its merits - please go to the Contact Us page and the team will get back to you.


Period Modelled:

Great Western Railway, early 1930s

Standards:

P4

Scale:

4mm to 1 foot (1:76.2)

Gauge:

18.83mm

Layout Size:

18ft x 12ft oval, viewed on three sides

Operating Space:

20ft x 14ft, access on rear corners

Height:

Track: 3ft 7in above floor. Lighting Pelmet: 5ft 10in above floor

Lighting:

Scenic area fully lit.

Tables:

One large one (6ft x 2ft 3in) required please with two chairs

Power:

5A 1200W Max. One 13A socket required within 10ft of layout.

Barriers:

Required please if available. Ideally these should be substantial such as those provided by the Chiltern Model Railway Association (CMRA) for their members' use. Chairs are not acceptable.

Insurance:

£50,000 including layout, accessories and stock. The majority of this valuation is the stock which is a mixture of scratch built and kit built. An itemized list of the high value items can be made available. Insurance to cover travel from base and return and must include accidental damage cover with full professional replacement.

Operators:

Six per day including relief's. Require lunch to be provided each day, along with tea/coffee in copious amounts! Members of the team have no special dietary requirements - apart from loving cake.

Expenses:

Van hire required for complete weekend. Fuel costs for van and additional car from West/East Sussex, Kent or East London. Dartford Crossing fees if applicable.

Accommodation:

Overnight accommodation including breakfast may be required for up to 6 people (3x twin bedded rooms) in good quality bed and breakfast or chain hotel e.g. Premier Inn. Accommodation will usually be requested if journey time from base to venue is in excess of 1 hour (50 miles).

Location:

North Kent



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