North Eastern Meccano Society
Darlington Exhibition 1986
Here are a number of photos taken at the 1986 Darlington Exhibition held in the Bondgate Hall on 1st 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 1986
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Photo - Robin Schoolar
Darlington Exhibition 1986 - Lee Barnby's (Junior) model of a Long Distance Truck Cab (01/11/1986)
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Photo - Robin Schoolar
Darlington Exhibition 1986 - Lee Barnby's (Junior) model of a Long Distance Truck Cab (01/11/1986)
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Photo - Frank Beadle Collection
Darlington Exhibition 1986 - Mark Barron's (Junior) 'Lego' Basher (01/11/1986)
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Photo - Frank Beadle Collection
Darlington Exhibition 1986 - Mark Barron's model of a L.M.S. 0-6-0 Dockside Locomotive. Chassis partly built, fully working valve gear, scale - ½" = 1 foot, PDU powered. (01/11/1986)
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Photo - Robin Schoolar
Darlington Exhibition 1986 - Chris Barron's 2.3m high model of a Level Luffing Tower Crane (01/11/1986)
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Photo - Frank Beadle Collection
Darlington Exhibition 1986 - Frank Beadle's model of a Six cylinder, 12 valve Triple Expansion Marine Engine for a Frigate, built in 1928 colours and mains motor powered. (01/11/1986)
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Photo - Barry Richardson
Darlington Exhibition 1986 - Frank Beadle's model of a Six Cylinder, 12 Valve Triple Expansion Marine Engine for a frigate (01/11/1986)
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Photo - Robin Schoolar
Darlington Exhibition 1986 - Frank Beadle's model of a Corliss Valve Engine (01/11/1986)
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Photo - Barry Richardson
Darlington Exhibition 1986 - Frank Beadle's model of a Corliss Valve Engine (01/11/1986)
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Photo - Robin Schoolar
Darlington Exhibition 1986 - Frank Beadle's model of a twin rotor Helicopter (01/11/1986)
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Photo - Frank Beadle Collection
Darlington Exhibition 1986 - Jim Berrie's 'Irn-Bru' Double Ferris wheel with contra-rotating wheels. (01/11/1986)
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Photo - Robin Schoolar
Darlington Exhibition 1986 - Jim Berrie's Irn Bru Ferris Wheel (01/11/1986)
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Photo - Robin Schoolar
Darlington Exhibition 1986 - Jim Berrie's Irn Bru Factory (01/11/1986)
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Photo - Robin Schoolar
Darlington Exhibition 1986 - Mick Burgess's model of a 1930s Fire Engine (01/11/1986)
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Photo - Frank Beadle Collection
Darlington Exhibition 1986 - Bill Butterfield's approx. 1/1O scale model of a Hornsby Stockport 220 bhp Gas Engine as installed at Darlington Pumping Station 1914. Built in red and green and powered by one PDU. (01/11/1986)
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Photo - Robin Schoolar
Darlington Exhibition 1986 - Bill Butterfield's approx. 1/1O scale model of a Hornsby Stockport 220 BHP Gas Engine installed at Darlington Pumping Station (01/11/1986)
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Photo - Barry Richardson
Darlington Exhibition 1986 - Bill Butterfield's approx. 1/1O scale model of a Hornsby Stockport 220 BHP Gas Engine installed at Darlington Pumping Station (01/11/1986)
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Photo - Frank Beadle Collection
Darlington Exhibition 1986 - Brian Chaffer's model of a Vintage Morgan 3 Wheeler Car in white silver and blue with fully detailed working exposed frontal engine. (01/11/1986)
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Photo - Robin Schoolar
Darlington Exhibition 1986 - Brian Chaffer's model of a Morgan Three Wheel Car (01/11/1986)
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Photo - Frank Beadle Collection
Darlington Exhibition 1986 - Tony Clark's model of a Fowler BBI Ploughing Engine, working valve gear, winch etc. (01/11/1986)
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Photo - Frank Beadle Collection
Darlington Exhibition 1986 - Close up of Tony Clark's model of a Chevrolet Field Artillery Tractor of 1942 in red green, 4 speed box, clutch, 4 wheel drive, winch, opening doors etc. on ashtray tyres. (01/11/1986)
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Photo - Robin Schoolar
Darlington Exhibition 1986 - Tony Clark's model of a Chevrolet Field Artillery Tractor of 1942 (01/11/1986)
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Photo - Barry Richardson
Darlington Exhibition 1986 - Tony Clark's model of a Caterpillar 980B Wheel Loader (01/11/1986)
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Photo - Frank Beadle Collection
Darlington Exhibition 1986 - David Dalton's model of a 'Roadsweeper' walking model in yellow powered by PDU. (01/11/1986)
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Photo - Robin Schoolar
Darlington Exhibition 1986 - Dave Dalton's Robotic Arm (01/11/1986)
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Photo - Robin Schoolar
Darlington Exhibition 1986 - Andrew Dunning's model of a Plaxton Supreme 5 Coach by Andrew Dunning (01/11/1986)
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Photo - Frank Beadle Collection
Darlington Exhibition 1986 - A close up of Joe Etheridge's model of a Ransomes and Rapier W40-00 Walking Dragline 2 m long in yellow and silver, powered by 6 PDUs and 1 Crane Motor for service Crane. (01/11/1986)
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Photo - Robin Schoolar
Darlington Exhibition 1986 - Joe Etheridge's model of a Ransomes and Rapier W40-00 Walking Dragline Excavator (01/11/1986)
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Photo - Barry Richardson
Darlington Exhibition 1986 - Joe Etheridge's model of a Ransomes and Rapier W40-00 Walking Dragline Excavator (01/11/1986)
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Photo - Frank Beadle Collection
Darlington Exhibition 1986 - Michael Gray's No.10.15 Combine Harvester with improved 5 ratio gear box, engaging mechanism for reaper blades, cam raised and lowered reaper head all movements from driving cab, in 1978 blue and yellow. (01/11/1986)
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Photo - Robin Schoolar
Darlington Exhibition 1986 - Michael J. Gray's model of a Fire Escape with motor driven jacking and working ladder (01/11/1986)
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Photo - Frank Beadle Collection
Darlington Exhibition 1986 - Alan Grimshaw's model of a Weatherall Winding Engine in red and green, mains motorised. (01/11/1986)
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Photo - Frank Beadle Collection
Darlington Exhibition 1986 - Close up of part of John Hornsby's 1/16 scale model of a Schmidt Tychsen Heavy Erection Derrick Crane in yellow zinc blue. Jib 3.1 m long, equilateral triangle base of I.5m sides. Individual motors and winches for all movements, rope operated slewing, whole crane on rails. The vertical mast height was 2m. The entire model powered by 3 PDUs and 1 Emebo. (01/11/1986)
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Photo - Barry Richardson
Darlington Exhibition 1986 - John Hornsby's model of a Schmidt Tychsen Heavy Erection Derrick Crane (01/11/1986)
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Photo - Frank Beadle Collection
Darlington Exhibition 1986 - Albert Howe's model of a Ransomes Sims and Jefferies Portable Steam Engine of 1800s in dark blue yellow and zinc, a fine detailed model powered by a PDU. (01/11/1986)
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Photo - Frank Beadle Collection
Darlington Exhibition 1986 - Keith Hughes model of a Burrell Showman’s Engine in dark blue and yellow, two speed gear box with authentic differential, steering, working lights etc. (01/11/1986)
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Photo - Robin Schoolar
Darlington Exhibition 1986 - Keith Hughes' A fine model of a Burrell Showman's Engine (01/11/1986)
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Photo - Frank Beadle Collection
Darlington Exhibition 1986 - John MacDonald's model of an Army green Kettenkraftrad Tracked Motor Cycle and Trailer independent suspension, clutch, gear box, skid steering. (01/11/1986)
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Photo - Frank Beadle Collection
Darlington Exhibition 1986 - John MacDonald's model in red and green of a Tank Transporter Tractor and Trailer of Faun Elephant type over 2m long, 3 wheel drive, 4 wheel power steering, 6 speed gear box. (01/11/1986)
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Photo - Frank Beadle Collection
Darlington Exhibition 1986 - John MacDonald's model in red and green of a Tank Transporter Tractor and Trailer of Faun Elephant type over 2m long, 3 wheel drive, 4 wheel power steering, 6 speed gear box. The Tank was based on a Crusader Tank in red and green. (01/11/1986)
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Photo - Frank Beadle Collection
Darlington Exhibition 1986 - Iain McKenzie's model of a 1959 Morris 10 cwt Van in red and green, based on the prototype, working steering, horn etc. gearbox, differential, lain owns actual with Meccano name on sides. (01/11/1986)
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Photo - Frank Beadle Collection
Darlington Exhibition 1986 - R. Mitchell's model of a Fairground Dive Bomber in many colours, fully working as a real eyecatching model on entry to the hall, electrical reversing of tilting head, 2m high I.6m dia wheel, powered by 3 French Motors, 2 driven by Ni-Cad batteries. (01/11/1986)
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Photo - Robin Schoolar
Darlington Exhibition 1986 - Scott Richardson's (Junior member) Model of a helicopter on a plinth (01/11/1986)
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Photo - Barry Richardson
Darlington Exhibition 1986 - Scott Richardson's (Junior member) model of a helicopter (01/11/1986)
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Photo - Barry Richardson
Darlington Exhibition 1986 - Barry Richardson's model of a Road Surfacing Machine (01/11/1986)
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Photo - Frank Beadle Collection
Darlington Exhibition 1986 - Chris Shute's 'Smarty Robot' model. 1Op coin starts turntable carrying small Smarty box, button press as box nears 25cm Robot, if successful delivers box through trap. Driven by 3 motors and 1 solenoid, all Meccano-Electrikit. (01/11/1986)
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Photo - Barry Richardson
Darlington Exhibition 1986 - Chris Shute's 'Smarty the Robot' (01/11/1986)
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Photo - Frank Beadle Collection
Darlington Exhibition 1986 - Chris Shute's 'Smarty Robot' model. 1Op coin starts turntable carrying small Smarty box, button press as box nears 25cm Robot, if successful delivers box through trap. Driven by 3 motors and 1 solenoid, all Meccano-Electrikit. (01/11/1986)
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Photo - Frank Beadle Collection
Darlington Exhibition 1986 - Chris Shute's 'Smarty Robot' model. 1Op coin starts turntable carrying small Smarty box, button press as box nears 25cm Robot, if successful delivers box through trap. Driven by 3 motors and 1 solenoid, all Meccano-Electrikit. (01/11/1986)
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Photo - Robin Schoolar
Darlington Exhibition 1986 - Raymond Stephens' model of a Burrell Showman's Road Locomotive (01/11/1986)
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Photo - Frank Beadle Collection
Darlington Exhibition 1986 - Ray Storr's model of a 1930s Tram with 2m of track in yellow and zinc, with 6 and I2v motors, special points are mast and electric cable. It was working all day. (01/11/1986)
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Photo - Robin Schoolar
Darlington Exhibition 1986 - Peter Storr's walking Dinosaur (01/11/1986)
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Photo - Robin Schoolar
Darlington Exhibition 1986 - David Williams' model of a Brewery Beam Engine (01/11/1986)
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Photo - Barry Richardson
Darlington Exhibition 1986 - David Williams' model of a Brewery Beam Engine (01/11/1986)
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Photo - Barry Richardson
Darlington Exhibition 1986 - Scott Richardson winning the Junior Trophy at the exhibition (01/11/1986)
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