I'm on TV...

Well not quite TV, but Steve and I are interview by Phil Parker as part of the BRM/World of Railways virtual exhibition this weekend. We'll be on at 11am, but there is so much to look forward to you can tune in from 9.30am this morning...

Here is a run down of the show, direct from their website, tune in and enjoy the weekend.

Learn with hands-on advice

Re-booted with all-new stars on the back of the widely-acclaimed first exhibition, this second #BigWORshow features practical content covering many diverse subjects around the hobby, with interviews from running a model railway retail business during an epidemic with TMC, to maintaining locomotives for better running with Tony Wright, top tips for making a lake with Carol Flavin – even an interview with Holger Mattes, author of The Lego train Book! Plus, discover how the group running ‘Fence Houses’ have kept in touch during the pandemic as they lay down a challenge for modellers. This and much more, covering the many facets of railway modelling, with some of the biggest names in the hobby presenting their top tips to make you a better modeller.

Joining these will be more than 20 carefully curated layouts in gauges from N to Gauge 1 and narrow gauges, covering many eras.

Win great prizes!

It’s competitions galore across the weekend and we’ll be giving away excellent models to some lucky competition winners. Test your observation skills with our ‘spot the difference’ challenges, or write a witty sentence with our caption competition. Prizes range from fantastic locomotives, to rolling stock or a scenic accessory for a model railway, or future project.

Remembrance Sunday

In memory of those who’ve lost their lives at war, we’ll be showcasing a selection of model railways with a military theme – a miniature compilation of life-like scenes to honour those who’ve fought in the name of freedom.

New models announced

In addition to our interviews with model manufacturers, this show will host a number of live new model announcements, from Dapol, Heljan, Planet Industrials and more. Be sure to tune in across the weekend to find out what these are!

We welcome everyone to our official opening on Saturday, November 7 at 09:30 GMT for two days only of unmissable fun and family-friendly model railway entertainment and exciting challenges.

Layout line-up announced!

Re-booted with all-new stars on the back of the widely-acclaimed first exhibition, the second #BigWORshow will feature an interesting selection of favourite layouts, created by talented modellers. The exhibits will feature N, OO, EM, P4, OO9, O, 1 and G scales, with something for all tastes – don’t miss them! At present, our selection of layouts includes (NOTE: I've emboldened those I'm looking forward to the most)

Blueball Summit - N - 1970s - BR(W)

Neely - N - 2000s - E Anglia

Bawdsey - EM - 1950s - BR(E)

Bodmin - P4 - 1930s - GWR

Buntingford - OO - 1960s - BR(E)

Deadman's Lane - OO - 2000s

Dent - OO - 1960s - BR(M)

Ealing Road - OO - 1950s - BR(S)

Horfield - OO - 1950s - BR(S)

Ladmanlow Sidings - OO - 1950s - BR(M)

Little Bytham - OO - 1950s - BR(E)

Lomond Street - OO - 1980s - BR(S)

Sandy Shores - 009 - Industrial

Scorbiton - OO - 1980s - BR(M)

Treneglos - OO - 1950s - BR(S)

Kimble - O - 1950s - BR(M)

Beckonscot - G1

Kittatinny Mountain Railroad - G scale

Tackeroo (EM) - MoD

Overlord (OO) BR(S)