North Eastern Meccano Society
Darlington 2010
As usual we held our main annual exhibition at Darlington on October 23rd 2010. Here is part 1 of a selection of photos from that show.
Pictures from Darlington 2010 (Part 1)
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Photo - John Witchard
Darlington Exhibition October 2010 - Albert Howe's model of a Four Pillar Beam Engine (originally designed by Brian Rowe) (23/10/2010)
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Darlington Exhibition October 2010 - Albert Howe's model of a Four Pillar Beam Engine (originally designed by Brian Rowe) (23/10/2010)
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Photo - John Witchard
Darlington Exhibition October 2010 - Albert Howe's model of a Four Pillar Beam Engine (originally designed by Brian Rowe) (23/10/2010)
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Photo - John Witchard
Darlington Exhibition October 2010 - A motorbike built by Anne Seaton (23/10/2010)
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Darlington Exhibition October 2010 - A motorbike with sidecar built by Anne Seaton (23/10/2010)
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Darlington Exhibition October 2010 - A VW Beetle Car built by Anne Seaton (23/10/2010)
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Darlington Exhibition October 2010 - A buggy built by Anne Seaton (23/10/2010)
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Darlington Exhibition October 2010 - A small catamaran built by Anne Seaton (23/10/2010)
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Darlington Exhibition October 2010 - A small boat built by Anne Seaton (23/10/2010)
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Darlington Exhibition October 2010 - A small digger built by Anne Seaton (23/10/2010)
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Darlington Exhibition October 2010 - A small motorbike and sidecar built by Anne Seaton (23/10/2010)
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Darlington Exhibition October 2010 - Anne Seaton's No.3 set model of a 2-2-4 Tank Locomotive. (23/10/2010)
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Darlington Exhibition October 2010 - Barry Richardson's pre-war No.9 set model of a Dutch Windmill built in authentic blue and gold from 1938 (23/10/2010)
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Darlington Exhibition October 2010 - Barry Richardson's unusual model of a band entry to 'Meccano's Got Talent (23/10/2010)
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Darlington Exhibition October 2010 - Barry Richardson's model of a Lifting Shovel based on the model in the 1954 No.10 set leaflet (23/10/2010)
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Darlington Exhibition October 2010 - Barry Richardson's model of an Oil Well Pump (23/10/2010)
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Photo - John Witchard
Darlington Exhibition October 2010 - Barry Richardson's model of a Lifting Shovel based on the model in the 1954 No.10 set leaflet (23/10/2010)
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Darlington Exhibition October 2010 - Bert Hutchings displayed these aircraft - Spitfire , Concord and a Red Harrows Hawk Jet (23/10/2010)
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Darlington Exhibition October 2010 - Bert Hutchings had a Blocksetter Crane in nickel for children to play with (23/10/2010)
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Darlington Exhibition October 2010 - Bob Seaton's model of the LMS 4-6-2 locomotive 'City of Sheffield' (23/10/2010)
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Photo - John Witchard
Darlington Exhibition October 2010 - Bob Seaton's model of the LMS 4-6-2 locomotive 'City of Sheffield' (23/10/2010)
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Darlington Exhibition October 2010 - Bob Seaton's model of the LMS 4-6-2 locomotive 'City of Sheffield' (23/10/2010)
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Darlington Exhibition October 2010 - Brian Ashton had a Shooting Gallery. Knock over all 6 targets within 2 minutes and win a prize (23/10/2010)
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Darlington Exhibition October 2010 - Brian Chaffer's model of a (Baltic) 4-6-4 tank locomotive. This was based on the pre-war supermodel version. (23/10/2010)
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Darlington Exhibition October 2010 - Brian Chaffer's model of a (Baltic) 4-6-4 tank locomotive. This was based on the pre-war supermodel version. (23/10/2010)
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Darlington Exhibition October 2010 - Brian Chaffer's model of a (Baltic) 4-6-4 tank locomotive. This was based on the pre-war supermodel version. (23/10/2010)
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Photo - John Witchard
Darlington Exhibition October 2010 - Brian Chaffer's model of a (Baltic) 4-6-4 tank locomotive. This was based on the pre-war supermodel version. (23/10/2010)
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Photo - John Witchard
Darlington Exhibition October 2010 - Close up of Brian Chaffer's model of a (Baltic) 4-6-4 tank locomotive. This was based on the pre-war supermodel version. (23/10/2010)
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Darlington Exhibition October 2010 - Close up of Brian Chaffer's model of a (Baltic) 4-6-4 tank locomotive. This was based on the pre-war supermodel version. (23/10/2010)
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Darlington Exhibition October 2010 - Brian Chaffer's ping-pong ball lift and roller (The Zig-Zag Machine) (23/10/2010)
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Darlington Exhibition October 2010 - Brian Robinson's model of a Crushing Plant and Conveyer System (23/10/2010)
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Darlington Exhibition October 2010 - Brian Robinson's model of a Flying Club with Aeroplanes (23/10/2010)
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Darlington Exhibition October 2010 - Brian Robinson's model of a Flying Club with Aeroplanes (23/10/2010)
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Darlington Exhibition October 2010 - Brian Robinson's model of a Loading Shovel. (23/10/2010)
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Darlington Exhibition October 2010 - Brian Robinson's model of a Delivery Truck and Trailer with Hiab type Crane. (23/10/2010)
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Darlington Exhibition October 2010 - Various models by Brian Robinson -
A demonstration of vehicle transmission including four Speed gearbox and rear differential together with a winch
A Lawn Mower
Several small modern set models (23/10/2010)Click here to see higher resolution photo
Photo - John Witchard
Darlington Exhibition October 2010 - David Hobson's models of three 1930's Cinema Organs which are still in working order.
1937 Compton Organ, Leicester Square, London 'Odeon'
1935 Compton Organ, Weston-Super-Mare, 'Odeon'
1932 Compton Organ, Stockport, 'Ritz'. (23/10/2010)Click here to see higher resolution photo
Photo - John Witchard
Darlington Exhibition October 2010 - Fred Thompson's models of a Fairground Roundabout with swinging Boats, a Ferris Wheel and a Centrifugal Motor Cyclist (23/10/2010)
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Darlington Exhibition October 2010 - Fred Thompson's working Musical Box. It was playing Brahms Cradle Song. (23/10/2010)
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Darlington Exhibition October 2010 - Fred Thompson had this impressive display of the all the locomotives involved in the Rainhill Trials (from right to left) - 'Rocket', 'Sans Pareil', 'Novelty' and Perseverance'. (23/10/2010)
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Darlington Exhibition October 2010 - Geoff Rowlinson's model of an Arnfield Clock, based on a model by Michael Adler (23/10/2010)
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Darlington Exhibition October 2010 - Geoff Rowlinson's model of an Arnfield Clock, based on a model by Michael Adler (23/10/2010)
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Darlington Exhibition October 2010 - Geoff Rowlinson's model of a Congreve Rolling Ball Clock based on a model by John Wilding (23/10/2010)
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Darlington Exhibition October 2010 - Geoff Rowlinson's model of a Copley Clock, based on a model by Michael Adler. (23/10/2010)
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Darlington Exhibition October 2010 - George Roy's model of a Beam Engine with working governor (23/10/2010)
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Darlington Exhibition October 2010 - George Roy's model of a Mobile Stone Crushing Machine (23/10/2010)
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Darlington Exhibition October 2010 - George Roy's small models of a variety of Racing Cars and other current small models. (23/10/2010)
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Darlington Exhibition October 2010 - George Roy's model of a Renault F1 Racing Car. This car was officially released by Meccano in conjunction with Renault (23/10/2010)
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