North Eastern Meccano Society
Darlington Exhibition 1988
Here are a number of photos taken at the 1988 Darlington Exhibition held in the Bondgate Hall on 19th 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 1988
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Photo - Barry Richardson
Darlington Exhibition 1988 - Chris Barron's model of a large Beam Engine (19/11/1988)
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Photo - Barry Richardson
Darlington Exhibition 1988 - Chris Barron's model of a large Beam Engine (19/11/1988)
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Photo - Frank Beadle Collection
Darlington Exhibition 1988 - Frank Beadle's model of a Corlis Valve Engine with 20½" (52cm) Flywheel in pre war Blue and Gold. (19/11/1988)
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Photo - Frank Beadle Collection
Darlington Exhibition 1988 - Jim Berrie's model of a Cargo ship with pitching and tossing seas, 'sailing' in a large area of foam granules in realistic fashion. (19/11/1988)
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Photo - Robin Schoolar
Darlington Exhibition 1988 - Jim Berrie's model of a Cargo Ship (19/11/1988)
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Photo - Frank Beadle Collection
Darlington Exhibition 1988 - Jim Berrie's Parachute Jump model 2m high with alternative chutes. (19/11/1988)
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Photo - Frank Beadle Collection
Darlington Exhibition 1988 - Jim Berrie's Christmas Tree, over 1m high with switch 'fault' providing a festive novelty. (19/11/1988)
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Photo - Robin Schoolar
Darlington Exhibition 1988 - Jim Berrie's model of a Funicular railway (19/11/1988)
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Photo - Barry Richardson
Darlington Exhibition 1988 - Bill Butterfield's model of a Railway Wagon Tipper, Conveyer and Elevator recycling in operation (19/11/1988)
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Photo - Robin Schoolar
Darlington Exhibition 1988 - Tony Clarke's model of an AEC Merryweather Fire Engine (19/11/1988)
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Photo - Robin Schoolar
Darlington Exhibition 1988 - Tony Clarke's model of a Fire Engine (rear view) (19/11/1988)
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Photo - Barry Richardson
Darlington Exhibition 1988 - Tony Clark's model of an AEC Merryweather Fire Engine and a US Army Wrecker Truck with working crane, steering and winches (19/11/1988)
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Photo - Frank Beadle Collection
Darlington Exhibition 1988 - Douglas Cooper's model of a Mississippi River Boat in red, blue, yellow as built in number for Meccano France:- (19/11/1988)
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Photo - Barry Richardson
Darlington Exhibition 1988 - Alf Dean's model of a Butler 8" Slotting Machine. Alf Dean who had sadly died earlier that year (19/11/1988)
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Photo - Frank Beadle Collection
Darlington Exhibition 1988 - Joe Etheridge's model of a Lorry Mounted Crane, height to top of jib 9 ft(2.75m), Power Assisted Steering, brakes, Equalizing beam rear axles, powered by 7 motors. (19/11/1988)
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Photo - Robin Schoolar
Darlington Exhibition 1988 - Joe Etheridge's model of a Lorry Mounted Crane (19/11/1988)
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Photo - Robin Schoolar
Darlington Exhibition 1988 - Joe Etheridge's model of a Lorry Mounted Crane (19/11/1988)
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Photo - Barry Richardson
Darlington Exhibition 1988 - Joe Etheridge's model of a Lorry Mounted Crane with a 9ft long jib and power assisted steering and brakes (19/11/1988)
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Photo - Frank Beadle Collection
Darlington Exhibition 1988 - Joe Etheridge's model of a Steeple type Table Engine. (19/11/1988)
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Photo - Barry Richardson
Darlington Exhibition 1988 - Joe Etheridge's model of a 1908 Panhard Et Levassor Voiture De Maite vintage car (19/11/1988)
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Photo - Frank Beadle Collection
Darlington Exhibition 1988 - Alan Grimshaw's version of Dr. Cameron's Penguin Staircase-green. (19/11/1988)
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Photo - Frank Beadle Collection
Darlington Exhibition 1988 - John Macdonald's model of a Lanchester Armoured Car in olive green, rotating turret, 3 speed and rev. box, double drive rear axles etc. etc. (19/11/1988)
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Photo - Frank Beadle Collection
Darlington Exhibition 1988 - John Macdonald's model of the ‘Graf Spee' in red and green, with revolving gun turrets, catapult and crane. Another fine ship model. (19/11/1988)
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Photo - Robin Schoolar
Darlington Exhibition 1988 - John MacDonald's model of the German Battleship 'Graf Spee' (19/11/1988)
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Photo - Robin Schoolar
Darlington Exhibition 1988 - John MacDonald's model of the German Battleship 'Graf Spee' (19/11/1988)
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Photo - Barry Richardson
Darlington Exhibition 1988 - John MacDonald's model of the German Battleship 'Graf Spee' (19/11/1988)
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Photo - Frank Beadle Collection
Darlington Exhibition 1988 - John Macdonald's model of a Kettenkraftrad (German tracked Motor Cycle) in olive green, with clutch, gearbox and suspension. (19/11/1988)
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Photo - Frank Beadle Collection
Darlington Exhibition 1988 - John Martin's model of the No. 5 pre-war Steam Tractor and Trailer built in almost mint Blue and Gold. (19/11/1988)
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Photo - Robin Schoolar
Darlington Exhibition 1988 - John Martin's pre-war No.5 model of a Steam Tractor (19/11/1988)
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Photo - Robin Schoolar
Darlington Exhibition 1988 - John Martin's demonstration 6" Roller Bearing (19/11/1988)
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Photo - Robin Schoolar
Darlington Exhibition 1988 - John Martin's demonstration 6" Roller Bearing with the top bearing removed (19/11/1988)
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Photo - Robin Schoolar
Darlington Exhibition 1988 - John Martin's demonstration built-up large diameter gears using circular parts and chain (19/11/1988)
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Photo - Frank Beadle Collection
Darlington Exhibition 1988 - Bob Middlemass' model of a Twin Cylinder Steam Engine, modified Super model, in mint 1979 blue and 1970 yellow and zinc. (19/11/1988)
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Photo - Barry Richardson
Darlington Exhibition 1988 - Bob Middlemass' model of a Twin Cylinder Steam Engine (19/11/1988)
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Photo - Barry Richardson
Darlington Exhibition 1988 - Bob Middlemass' model of an Acrobatic Motorcyclist (19/11/1988)
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Photo - Robin Schoolar
Darlington Exhibition 1988 - John Nuttall's model of a Shipbuilding Crane (19/11/1988)
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Photo - Frank Beadle Collection
Darlington Exhibition 1988 - Philip Pratt's (Junior) model of a Tower Crane in red and green 4ft (1.25m) with four movements from PDU inc. travelling on tracks. (19/11/1988)
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Photo - Frank Beadle Collection
Darlington Exhibition 1988 - Philip Pratt's (Junior) model of a Kenworth 100 ton lorry with 2 speed gearbox and PDU. (19/11/1988)
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Photo - Frank Beadle Collection
Darlington Exhibition 1988 - Barry Richardson's model of a Beam Engine based on Stuart Turner catalogue, with 7½" (19cm) Flywheel (19/11/1988)
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Photo - Robin Schoolar
Darlington Exhibition 1988 - Barry Richardson's model of a Transporter Bridge (19/11/1988)
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Photo - Barry Richardson
Darlington Exhibition 1988 - Barry Richardson's model of a Norton Motor Cycle and Sidecar (19/11/1988)
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Photo - Barry Richardson
Darlington Exhibition 1988 - Barry Richardson's model of a Trench Digger mounted on a plinth (19/11/1988)
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Photo - Barry Richardson
Darlington Exhibition 1988 - Barry Richardson's model of a Norton Motor Cycle and Sidecar (19/11/1988)
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Photo - Barry Richardson
Darlington Exhibition 1988 - Barry Richardson's model of a Steeple Table Engine (19/11/1988)
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Photo - Frank Beadle Collection
Darlington Exhibition 1988 - Scott Richardson's 'Electric Numbers Game' with 8 lights, illuminated at random by revolving disc. (19/11/1988)
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Photo - Robin Schoolar
Darlington Exhibition 1988 - Scott Richardson's (Junior) model of a Centurion Tank (19/11/1988)
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Photo - Barry Richardson
Darlington Exhibition 1988 - Scott Richardson's (Junior) model of a Centurion Tan built by (19/11/1988)
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Photo - Barry Richardson
Darlington Exhibition 1988 - A model built by Michael Rhode's son (Adrian?) - a Junior (19/11/1988)
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Photo - Frank Beadle Collection
Darlington Exhibition 1988 - Peter Robert's models of a Time Machine, Train and a Meccano Camera. (19/11/1988)
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Photo - Frank Beadle Collection
Darlington Exhibition 1988 - Peter Robert's models of a Time Machine and a Train (19/11/1988)
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Photo - Frank Beadle Collection
Darlington Exhibition 1988 - Robin, Joyce and Eric Schoolar's model of the Suspended Monorail based on prototype in Wuppertal, West Germany, with automatic car starting and stopping, taking up 16 ft(5m) long table area. (19/11/1988)
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Photo - Frank Beadle Collection
Darlington Exhibition 1988 - Ray Stephens model of a Showman's Road Locomotive in red and green, powered by mains motor with working differential etc. (19/11/1988)
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Photo - Barry Richardson
Darlington Exhibition 1988 - A Crane built by ?? (19/11/1988)
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