Saddleworth Model Railway Exhibition 2024: Layouts & Traders

Our visit to the 2024 Saddleworth Model Railway exhibition. We take a look at the layouts and trade stands. We also meet some guide dogs and peruse the local wildlife.
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Layouts:
O Gauge
Arcadia Pennsylvania - American DCC Sound, Freight Yard, 18ft End to End
N Gauge
Dunscar Dairies - BR 1960s Onwards, DCC Sound, 6ft Continuous Run
Abbortsford - BR Steam & Early Diesel, Analogue, 8ft Continuous Run, Kids Can Have A Go
OO Gauge
Edgeworth - 1970s Onwards, DCC & DCC Sound, 17ft End to End
Narrowgauge/009
Llansawson - Fictional Station & Yard in Wales Analogue & DCC, 4ft Continuous Run
Traders
Sawyer Models of Leigh
North Western Models
Aire Valley Models

[@stephendavies6949]

I'd have bought that blue-livered Tornado. Looked superb. 3 Mainline wagons for £25: blimey!

[@wellchuffedrailways]

It does look very nice in blue doesn't it!

[@stephendavies6949]

@@wellchuffedrailways A2 Blue Peter has been turned out in that early BR Express Blue for her return to traffic.

[@ModelRailwayShed]

What an amazing charity ❤ Looks like a great show and a nice trip on the narrow boat.

[@wellchuffedrailways]

Cheers Deano

[@beatlebrad5339]

Hi there wow that is great for the Blind :). And to start off with that big one running..... BUT O WOW LOL look who is running it :)!!! Nice Dog and here we go looking at some fine Trains :) outside nice!! Nice looking wagons and Locomotives too :). I sure do like all of the Layout's wow!!! Little track and train too time for the dog :)!!! Some of the Layouts are just perfect wow so nice and for the end of your video . This was just ducky ..LOL ... Ok I will go now ... Get it ducky lol..... Ok I am off!!!!

[@wellchuffedrailways]

Hi Brad, glad you liked the dogs and geese, model railways were pretty good as well but I guess that's just quackers. 🪿 All the best Rick

[@garyp8471]

Great video, did i spot you buying again, I say Driver Pauline did very well with those large Yanky diesels , you sed ducklings, we was shouting goslings but you weren't listening. Loved that layout of Urmston what a lovely story, credit to them both. Anyway a very good watch again. All the best.

[@wellchuffedrailways]

Hi Gary, yes I bought that 33. Goslings of course 😂😂 Those diesels are amazing models and the noise is unreal. It's always good to hear the back stories of the layouts. All the best Rick

[@Madonsteamrailways]

The cars on the model car transporters don’t HAVE to be plastic rubbish you know!! I put Oxford Diecast on mine!!

[@wellchuffedrailways]

Yup that's what we would do!

[@Madonsteamrailways]

Indeed Oh Wow!! Some gorgeous layouts and an adorable dog!! For me to have an adorable dog, it would have to be a Shi-Tzu or Lasa-Apso.

[@wellchuffedrailways]

I prefer Labradors but don't tell our Bobby 🐕🐕

[@TimSingleton-c2z]

Great stuff from my nearest show. The traction engine and trailer on Edgworth must be a tribute to the great Fred Dibnah. :)

[@wellchuffedrailways]

Certainly could be. 😀

[@kimballthurlow577]

Thanks for the show. 15:20 what a nice layout with the 2 MPD. Sort of layout would almost fit into a garage or shed.

[@wellchuffedrailways]

Very nice that one Kimball, so much going on in that small space. Cheers Rick

[@carlgauntletttrains3026]

Hi guys, great exhibition and for a real good cause. I really like the canal footage at the end. All the best guys. Carl.

[@wellchuffedrailways]

Thanks Carl

[@nickboden5866]

Like the layout with the EWS 37, subtle weather brings the layout to life…

[@wellchuffedrailways]

Cracking layout isn't it, this was its first time being exhibited. Thanks for watching Rick

[@csxrensville5105]

Nice show. Are you visting the show at Crewe on the 23rd of June?

[@wellchuffedrailways]

Hi, at the moment we have no plans to so it is unlikely we will. All the best Rick

[@harrygleed423]

Hello again guys, was Paula trying to replace Bobby? Harry

[@wellchuffedrailways]

Haha watch out for Bobby in tonight's video at 19:30!

[@GeoffreyBOULTON-v9k]

great video guys and for a very good cause sadly could not make it this time

[@wellchuffedrailways]

Thanks Geoffrey

[@andyfriarsjunc]

Same weekend next year! May Bank Holiday weekend sat 3rd, sun 4th & mon 5th 2025, once again at the Saddleworth Museum & Art Gallery raising money for Guide Dogs.

[@wellchuffedrailways]

Thanks for putting on a great show Andy and what a contrast to last year's weather!

[@andyfriarsjunc]

@@wellchuffedrailways yes sunshine not snow.

[@Railwayrob]

I’m a sucker for caravans but can never find the static ones to buy. Then they appear on a stall on your video! Great vid..I shall be off to they’re website 😁

[@wellchuffedrailways]

Hi Rob, Kevin who owns North Western Models is a really nice guy and we did an interview all about NWM and how he got into railway modelling. The video will be out on Sunday. All the best Rick

[@Railwayrob]

Thanks for the heads up, I look forward to it.

[@anfieldroadlayoutintheloft5204]

good vid on channel of good train show thanks four the cool vid you do

[@wellchuffedrailways]

Thanks very much Lee

[@lifeisgood3386]

Pauline loved it why did you not have a go rick ,loved the vid and a good cause how is bobby can you please bring him soon take care both from pete .

[@wellchuffedrailways]

Hi Pete, Bobby is ok and is out and about again. We couldn't take him to the show as only assistance dogs are allowed in the museum. I will be having a go next time! Cheers Rick

[@Madonsteamrailways]

If you want to know why they’re known as Gronks, pay a visit to the Epping Ongar Railway. They have three different Gronks, 2 are Class 03 and the third is a Class 08.

[@christinerobottom9444]

Paulines using the best controller for Dcc, I can see her taking over the controller next time you have a running session!

[@wellchuffedrailways]

Hi Christine, unfortunately our layout is not up to Pauline's lofty standards! All the best Rick

[@christinerobottom9444]

Well what can I say about upping standards Rick❤

[@lifeisgood3386]

Rick what would you say is a fair price to pay for a pendaleno / avanti thinking of getting .also in the news today i think it was a class 50 derailed down near me at swange gala in dorset .

[@wellchuffedrailways]

I have no idea on the Pendaleno as I don't think I have ever looked at them to be honest. I'm sure someone on here can help. I will have a look at the news on the 50. Cheers Rick

[@Madonsteamrailways]

The 00 layout with all the sound chipped locomotives looks like a typical heritage railway. Lovely to see that people model heritage railways as well as modern ones.

[@OgaugeTrainsplusslotCars]

I like that O scale layout.

[@wellchuffedrailways]

Great isn't it Arthur, Thanks for watching Rick

[@ModelTrainOutsider]

Dogs and Swans and trains and you guys... perfect combo for a nice breakfast video! Cool show and awesome layouts, and some great visceral scenes around the location!

[@wellchuffedrailways]

Thanks Anthony it's not far from where I grew up and I went to school just a 5 minute walk away. It was a fair bit quieter in the 80' All the best Rick

[@alancampbell8760]

Where is Gomez Addams

[@wellchuffedrailways]

He couldn't make it.

[@marksinthehouse1968]

A fantastic charity ,it’s the one sense I would hate to loose ,to me people who loose their sight or who are born blind are brave for me I admit I’m nosy I need to see for myself and enjoy things ,I hope they raised loads All the best Mark 😊😊

[@wellchuffedrailways]

All very true Mark, cheers Rick

[@hermitageroad4713]

Great video guys

[@wellchuffedrailways]

Thanks very much 😀

[@carolinerogers1057]

Great video

[@wellchuffedrailways]

Thanks Caroline

[@dannyvanstraelen3273]

Great to see so many unfamiliar layouts again. The idea of buildings, cars etc. that where part of your life brought together in a fictional layout, love it. Another eye catcher to me was the last one, based in Scotland, not the era in particular, but the old whisky distillery in the back ground, a theme for a shelf layout that I'm working on at the moment. Plus the steam roller on the bridge, that's a nice homage to Fred Dibnah, when he went on tour with his steam roller, what a legend. It would be a really good idea, if you're looking for a theme for your layout, completely dedicated to Fred, he is a character that to me presents one of the best in the UK, and you could fill a complete layout that refers to him. Also a big thanks to all dogs, ducks and duckling's that featured in this nice documentary😜 Cheers, Danny

[@wellchuffedrailways]

Cheers Danny, glad you enjoyed our wildlife documentary.

[@clivengauge]

Great video some great layouts and Pauline driving the loco very good lovely dogs👍

[@wellchuffedrailways]

Cheers Clive, I'm glad you enjoyed our wildlife documentary, we even managed a train or two. 😂😂🚂🪿🪿🐕🐕

[@andrewrice6596]

Brilliant video and such a lovely location too. I look forward to seeing your new loco and also what's in your lucky dip bag.

[@wellchuffedrailways]

Thanks Andrew

[@Madonsteamrailways]

What happened to the pigeon? It must have been poisoned in the park!! Pardon my Tom Lehrerism!!

[@wellchuffedrailways]

😂😂😂

[@nickboden5866]

Also the dogs, and duck and ducklings are divine

[@wellchuffedrailways]

I am glad you enjoyed our new wildlife channel. 😂😂

[@tonyrobinson362]

Lovely venue complete with narrowboat cannot beat a narrowboat holiday on the Lancaster ❤

[@wellchuffedrailways]

Hi Tony, yes that is something we would like to do actually! All the best Rick

[@tonyrobinson362]

Lancaster Canal Boat Hire, Best all round tutorial before setting off, Lots of extra goodies, All boat hire is expensive but we'll worth trying for a week, 4mph is fab plus the lanky as it's called is nearly forty miles NO locks! Plenty of nice pubs along the way❤ ps will you be at Bakewell next month?

[@edgein7892]

Great video again.

[@wellchuffedrailways]

Thanks Ed