Epping Exhibition

The Epping Exhibition has become the thing to do on the June long weekend in Sydney. According to the guide it is the 25th year the exhibtion has run. The experience shows as the organisation appears slick. Everything is happening as you would expect. I would like to hear from any exhibitors if that is the case behind the scenes.

There was a good number of people around most of the day despite (or maybe because of) the poor weather. In fact the second hand stall was crowded until after lunch. As well as the main hall there was the aforementioned second hand stall and some traders in a seperate area and rides and refreshments as you walked in from the carpark. The refreshment area is perhaps the one thing that could be improved. With the wet weather there was no where to sit undercover while enjoying the good selection of food and drinks available. The addition of someone selling real coffee was very popular.

The rides were suffering in the rain but many were braving the conditions. A little shower is nothing in comparision to the chance to ride behind everyone's favourite little blue engine.

Of course the layouts are what everyone is there for, after they have grabbed a bargain from the second hand stall anyway. A good variety was on display with all scales but Z represented. The photo shows Wydale which despite being O scale was one of the smallest layouts on display. The quality showed what can be done in a small area, it was busy with something moving all the time and the detailing encouraged you to stay and explore.

Once again a quality exhibition, the Epping club can be proud of their achievements and we look forward to the next 25 years.