North Eastern Meccano Society
Darlington Exhibition 1985
Here are a number of photos taken at the 1985 Darlington Exhibition held in the Bondgate Hall on 9th November.
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Some of these photos were taken by Robin Schoolar These have been scanned by Bob Thompson to whom thanks is given for supplying these photos and obtaining permission for their use.
Pictures of Darlington Exhibition 1985
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Photo - Frank Beadle Collection
Darlington Exhibition 1985 - Chris Barron's model of a V-12 Hispano Suiza Aero Engine, resplendent in zinc blue yellow, working pistons, valves, ignition in correct sequence, powered by a mains motor. (09/11/1985)
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Photo - Frank Beadle Collection
Darlington Exhibition 1985 - Chris Barron's model of a V-12 Hispano Suiza Aero Engine, resplendent in zinc blue yellow, working pistons, valves, ignition in correct sequence, powered by a mains motor. (09/11/1985)
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Photo - Robin Schoolar
Darlington Exhibition 1985 - Chris Barron's model of a V-12 Hipano Sulser Aero Engine (09/11/1985)
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Photo - Frank Beadle Collection
Darlington Exhibition 1985 - Mark Barron's (Junior) model of a Scorpion Light Tank in yellow silver, with 4 motors, 4 channel radio controls system to all motors, operating tracks, steering, rotating and raising and lowering gun with actual 'flash', with tracks in the plastic Meccano type. (09/11/1985)
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Photo - Robin Schoolar
Darlington Exhibition 1985 - Mark Barron's Radio Controlled model of a Scorpion Tank (09/11/1985)
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Photo - Robin Schoolar
Darlington Exhibition 1985 - Frank Beadle's model of a Six Cylinder Triple Expansion Marine Engine (09/11/1985)
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Photo - Robin Schoolar
Darlington Exhibition 1985 - Jim Berrie's Automatic Ship Coaler (09/11/1985)
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Photo - Robin Schoolar
Darlington Exhibition 1985 - Frank Beadle's model of a USAF F16 (09/11/1985)
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Photo - Robin Schoolar
Darlington Exhibition 1985 - Frank Beadle's model of a 1898 Overtype Stationary Engine (09/11/1985)
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Photo - Frank Beadle Collection
Darlington Exhibition 1985 - Jim Berrie's Bubble blowing machine attracting the attention of young and old all day. (09/11/1985)
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Photo - Frank Beadle Collection
Darlington Exhibition 1985 - Jim Berrie's Double Tricky Track, eye-catching in silver and blue which is always an attraction. (09/11/1985)
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Photo - Robin Schoolar
Darlington Exhibition 1985 - Jim Berrie's Super Tricky Track (09/11/1985)
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Photo - Frank Beadle Collection
Darlington Exhibition 1985 - Tony Clark's model of a beautiful Burrell Showman’s Engine also in red and green, with valve gear, differential, 2 speed gears and working winch. (09/11/1985)
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Photo - Robin Schoolar
Darlington Exhibition 1985 - Tony Clarke's model of a Volvo F12 6 x 2 Tractor (09/11/1985)
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Photo - Robin Schoolar
Darlington Exhibition 1985 - Tony Clarke's model of a Volvo F12 6 x 2 Tractor (NS) (09/11/1985)
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Photo - Robin Schoolar
Darlington Exhibition 1985 - Close up of Tony Clarke's model of a Volvo F12 6 x 2 Tractor - Steered and Driven wheel (09/11/1985)
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Photo - Robin Schoolar
Darlington Exhibition 1985 - Tony Clarke's model of a Burrell Showman's Engine (09/11/1985)
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Photo - Robin Schoolar
Darlington Exhibition 1985 - Tony Clarke's model of a Caterpillar 980B Bucket Loader (09/11/1985)
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Photo - Robin Schoolar
Darlington Exhibition 1985 - Clos up of Tony Clarke's model of a Caterpillar 980B Bucket Loader (09/11/1985)
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Photo - Robin Schoolar
Darlington Exhibition 1985 - Tony Clarke's model of a Caterpillar 980B Bucket Loader (09/11/1985)
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Photo - Frank Beadle Collection
Darlington Exhibition 1985 - David Dalton's model of a Crawler Shovel in yellow, mains motor. (09/11/1985)
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Photo - Dave Dalton
Darlington Exhibition 1985 - Dave Dalton's display model of a Tracked Digger. It has a mains powered motor and rotates on the pedestal. The tracks move and the bucket raises and lowers. (09/11/1985)
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Photo - Frank Beadle Collection
Darlington Exhibition 1985 - David Dalton's model of a Pedestal Factory Crane in blue yellow, with 3 crane motors and joystick controls. (09/11/1985)
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Photo - Robin Schoolar
Darlington Exhibition 1985 - Dave Dalton's model of a Pedestal Crane (09/11/1985)
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Photo - Dave Dalton
Darlington Exhibition 1985 - Dave Dalton's model of a Factory Pedestal Crane with his Transformable multikit truck in the background (09/11/1985)
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Photo - Robin Schoolar
Darlington Exhibition 1985 - Dave Dalton's Multikit Transformer (09/11/1985)
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Photo - Dave Dalton
Darlington Exhibition 1985 - Dave Dalton's Transformable multikit truck. (09/11/1985)
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Photo - Robin Schoolar
Darlington Exhibition 1985 - Dave Dalton's Multikit Transformer (09/11/1985)
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Photo - Dave Dalton
Darlington Exhibition 1985 - Dave Dalton's Transformable multikit truck (09/11/1985)
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Photo - Robin Schoolar
Darlington Exhibition 1985 - Andrew Dunning's model of a Crane Truck (09/11/1985)
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Photo - Frank Beadle Collection
Darlington Exhibition 1985 - Joe Etheridge's model of a Giant Trench Digger (as seen on BBC Television with Bill Butterfield's Bridge the evening before the show). Fully operational in modern colours with G.R.B. turntable. (09/11/1985)
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Photo - Robin Schoolar
Darlington Exhibition 1985 - Joe Etheridge's model of a Trench Digger (09/11/1985)
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Photo - Robin Schoolar
Darlington Exhibition 1985 - Joe Etheridge's model of a Trench Digger (09/11/1985)
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Photo - Frank Beadle Collection
Darlington Exhibition 1985 - Joe Etheridge's model of a Jones KL66 Mobile Crane, well detailed and powered by an E20R motor. (09/11/1985)
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Photo - Robin Schoolar
Darlington Exhibition 1985 - Joe Etheridge's model of a Jones KL66 Crane (09/11/1985)
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Photo - Frank Beadle Collection
Darlington Exhibition 1985 - Jim Finlayson's Mantel Clock (09/11/1985)
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Photo - Frank Beadle Collection
Darlington Exhibition 1985 - John Fuller's superb freelance model of a Hammerhead Crane, 1m high with a 1.5m boom in red and green. All movements included for travelling, hoisting, travelling crabs and slewing. This model should be seen to be appreciated fully. (09/11/1985)
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Photo - Robin Schoolar
Darlington Exhibition 1985 - John Fuller's Freelance model of a Hammerhead Crane (09/11/1985)
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Photo - Frank Beadle Collection
Darlington Exhibition 1985 - Michael Gray's model of a Fire Escape, based on a Dinky Supertoy, in mint red-silver, fitted steering, stabilizers, and powered screw jack for extending the ladders. (09/11/1985)
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Photo - Frank Beadle Collection
Darlington Exhibition 1985 - Albert Howe's model of a Vertical Steam Engine based on model in Gamages 1913 Catalogue, designed by Brian Howe. Built in Dark Blue and Zinc and driven by a PDU. (09/11/1985)
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Photo - Robin Schoolar
Darlington Exhibition 1985 - Roy Jennings's model of a Pre-War Sports Car (09/11/1985)
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Photo - Frank Beadle Collection
Darlington Exhibition 1985 - John MacDonald's model of a Leander Class Frigate on which everything that moved actually did, a superb model indeed. (09/11/1985)
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Photo - Frank Beadle Collection
Darlington Exhibition 1985 - John MacDonald's model of an Alfa Romeo '15' in red green, built in his highly compact and detailed manner we have come to know so well, front trailing link suspension, Dedion rear axle, shock absorbers to all four wheels, gearbox and clutch and highly detailed engine, a truly fantastic model. (09/11/1985)
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Photo - Frank Beadle Collection
Darlington Exhibition 1985 - David Owst's model of 1" to 7ft(2.5 to 120cm) of Middlesborough Newport Bridge. (09/11/1985)
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Photo - Robin Schoolar
Darlington Exhibition 1985 - David Owst with his model of the Tees Newport Bridge (09/11/1985)
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Photo - Robin Schoolar
Darlington Exhibition 1985 - Brian Reay's unique working model of a 'Ball and Shelf' Clock with ping pong balls (09/11/1985)
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Photo - Robin Schoolar
Darlington Exhibition 1985 - Ray and Peter Storr's Manitowoc 4100 Ringer Crane (09/11/1985)
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Photo - Robin Schoolar
Darlington Exhibition 1985 - John MacDonald receiving his prize from Bill Butterfield (09/11/1985)
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Photo - Robin Schoolar
Darlington Exhibition 1985 - John MacDonald with his prize, presented by Bill Butterfield (09/11/1985)
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