North Eastern Meccano Society
Darlington Exhibition 1980
Here are a number of photos taken at the 1980 Darlington Exhibition held in the Bondgate Hall on 15th November.
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Pictures of Darlington Exhibition 1980
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Photo - Frank Beadle Collection
Darlington Exhibition 1980 - Robert Anderson's (Junior 12Y) Heavy Duty Recovery Truck 6X4 drive. Jib extending, front winch and 2 speed box, independent rear suspension. Four Wheel Trailer to be towed by Truck. (15/11/1980)
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Photo - Frank Beadle Collection
Darlington Exhibition 1980 - Robert Anderson's (Junior 12Y) Heavy Duty Recovery Truck 6X4 drive. Jib extending, front winch and 2 speed box, independent rear suspension. Four Wheel Trailer to be towed by Truck. (15/11/1980)
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Photo - Frank Beadle Collection
Darlington Exhibition 1980 - Chris Barron's model of a rail mounted Steam Shovel driven by PDU. (15/11/1980)
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Photo - Frank Beadle Collection
Darlington Exhibition 1980 - Chris Barron's display showing
A Tramcar automatically working on 2m track.
A Kinsley Steam Engine with unique valve gear.
A rail mounted Steam Shovel driven by PDU. (15/11/1980)Click here to see higher resolution photo
Photo - Frank Beadle Collection
Darlington Exhibition 1980 - Frank Beadle's model of a 1911 Rolls Royce Car in blue-gold showing gearbox. (15/11/1980)
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Photo - Frank Beadle Collection
Darlington Exhibition 1980 - Bill Butterfield's model of a Rotary Vacuum Filter, red green, Driven by 2 PDUs (15/11/1980)
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Photo - Frank Beadle Collection
Darlington Exhibition 1980 - Darlington Exhibition 1980 - Bill Butterfield with his display:
Rotary Vacuum Filter, red green, Driven by 2 PDUs
A display board showing various types of drive.
Miniature Workshop with Drop Hammer, Biffing wheel and Stamping Machine all with mains motor drive.
Railway Wagon Tipping Machine, with full working action. (15/11/1980)Click here to see higher resolution photo
Photo - Frank Beadle Collection
Darlington Exhibition 1980 - Tony Cains (Junior 12Y) with his display:
A working Helicopter on a 1m arm, 2 Crane motors.
An Army Tank Chassis, full gearing and tracking drive.
A Winding Machine with crane motor drive.
Tri-bucket Catapult Ballista model. (15/11/1980)Click here to see higher resolution photo
Photo - Frank Beadle Collection
Darlington Exhibition 1980 - Julian Coles' display of:
Eight wheeled Tipper Truck, blue, yellow & white with Dinky Grader tyres.
Tractor 6X4 with Tanker semi-Trailer. (15/11/1980)Click here to see higher resolution photo
Photo - Frank Beadle Collection
Darlington Exhibition 1980 - Mike Cotterill's model of a 2-4-0 Tank Loco from Brecon Merthyr Railway 1888. (15/11/1980)
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Photo - Frank Beadle Collection
Darlington Exhibition 1980 - Mike Cotterill's model of a Farmer's Engine in yellow silver, on rotating stand. (15/11/1980)
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Photo - Frank Beadle Collection
Darlington Exhibition 1980 - Mike Cotterill's model of a Railway layout in Meccano 4m X I.5m with train. With his 2-4-0 Tank Loco from Brecon Merthyr Railway 1888 in middle left.
Also shown is M. Dowen's model of a Railway Crane from supermodel, EI5R drive. (15/11/1980)Click here to see higher resolution photo
Photo - Frank Beadle Collection
Darlington Exhibition 1980 - Alf Dean's model of a ERF 'B' Series Tractor Unit and York Trailer, EI5R motor to 4 speed and Rev. box, hobo third axle, red green. (15/11/1980)
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Photo - Frank Beadle Collection
Darlington Exhibition 1980 - M. Dowen's model of a Go-cart with 'V' type engine in current colours. (15/11/1980)
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Photo - Frank Beadle Collection
Darlington Exhibition 1980 - Ellis Dudley's model of an illuminated centre Truck for Hurricane Jets Ride, built in timer for flashing lights. (15/11/1980)
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Darlington Exhibition 1980 - Joe Etheridge's model of a Ransomes and Rapier 'Big Geordie' W.I400 Dragline, weight 2| cwt, length nearly 14 feet, eleven motors. (15/11/1980)
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Photo - Frank Beadle Collection
Darlington Exhibition 1980 - Joe Etheridge's model of a Ransomes and Rapier 'Big Geordie' W.I400 Dragline, weight 2| cwt, length nearly 14 feet, eleven motors. (15/11/1980)
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Photo - Frank Beadle Collection
Darlington Exhibition 1980 -
Left : Barry Wolfendale's model of a six wheeled Tractor Unit in red and green, fan motor drive from battery, working lighting and steering.
Right : Nick Forth's model of a Panther Six Sports Car (15/11/1980)Click here to see higher resolution photo
Photo - Frank Beadle Collection
Darlington Exhibition 1980 - Julian Coles' model of a model of a Chevrolet 'Camaro'228, gearbox, steering lighting etc. (15/11/1980)
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Photo - Frank Beadle Collection
Darlington Exhibition 1980 - Alan Grimshaw's model of a Traction Engine based No.10 set model, with EI5R drive. (15/11/1980)
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Photo - Frank Beadle Collection
Darlington Exhibition 1980 - Timothy Ing (Junior 12Y) with his transporter.
Also Arthur Ings' model of an Army Tank, elevating main gun, revolving turret. (15/11/1980)Click here to see higher resolution photo
Photo - Frank Beadle Collection
Darlington Exhibition 1980 - Timothy Ing's (Junior 12Y) model of a transporter. (15/11/1980)
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Photo - Frank Beadle Collection
Darlington Exhibition 1980 - Mark Lythgoe with his Meccanograph Mk.II design, from 8 set model, PDU drive. (15/11/1980)
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Photo - Frank Beadle Collection
Darlington Exhibition 1980 - Stephen Pashley' freelance model of a self propelled Crane on 3" tyres. (15/11/1980)
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Photo - Frank Beadle Collection
Darlington Exhibition 1980 - Brian Reay's 'Ball Bearing Confuser' with intricate gyrations and movement with mains motor drive. (15/11/1980)
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Photo - Frank Beadle Collection
Darlington Exhibition 1980 - Bill Roberts' model of a Ben-Hur Chariot in red and green with four horses. (15/11/1980)
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Photo - Frank Beadle Collection
Darlington Exhibition 1980 - Alan Scargill's model of a Caterpillar Tractor in red and green with furry with a remote controller. (15/11/1980)
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Photo - Frank Beadle Collection
Darlington Exhibition 1980 - Bill Seaton jointly with Mark Seaton (Junior)
No.9 Bull Dozer with a No.2 Clockwork motor.
Traction engine, current colours, mains motor power.
Army Half Track built by Mark.
Farm Baling Machine, working from a PDU.
No.10 set model of Twin Cylinder Motor Cycle Engine, driven by E15R with working valve gear.
(15/11/1980)Click here to see higher resolution photo
Photo - Frank Beadle Collection
Darlington Exhibition 1980 - Karl Stamper (Junior 15Y) displayed an Open Sports Car in pre war blue gold colours. (15/11/1980)
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Photo - Frank Beadle Collection
Darlington Exhibition 1980 - Rae Stephens' model of the Grove 1150 Crane Carrier Chassis, six axles, drive to three axles,6 m. long with 18 Ash Tray tyres and PDU. (15/11/1980)
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Photo - Frank Beadle Collection
Darlington Exhibition 1980 - Rae Stephens' model of the Grove 1150 Crane Carrier Chassis, six axles, drive to three axles,6 m. long with 18 Ash Tray tyres and PDU. (15/11/1980)
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