This new show had the misfortune to debut on one of the wettest weekends Sydney has seen for a long time. Not that wet weather is necessarily a bad thing for an indoor event. If you want somewhere to go an exhibition is one of the few choices you have.
The show was held in the Blacktown Leisure Centre, a venue I had not visited before. I understand it is used for other shows such as doll shows. The Hall is a reasonable size. Some trade stands were in a separate room too. Why they were not all in one hall is a mystery as there was plenty of room, in fact the main hall seemed rather empty.
Despite being billed as a Model Rail & Hobby Expo it was a model rail show with a few boats, a couple of craft traders and the rest was rail. A better variety would have been nice. No doubt something the organizers will address next time.
The displays varied from the regulars (Hundred Acre Wood ( in what may be one of its last appearances), Moss Vale) through old and average (Campbelltown (which seems to have been around for ages and looks it)) to the new (Dawson's Creek). All in all a reasonable range and the low visitor numbers meant there was plenty of time to look.
The centre has its own food stand with the normal range of food at competitive prices. There is a fair bit of parking but it was pushed with many people parked on grassed areas, not the best idea in wet weather. Entry prices were good, $7, $4 and $15. Probably the cheapest in Sydney.
Overall it was not a bad attempt for a first show and undoubtedly the organizers will learn a lot from the weekend. Worth watching for future developments.
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