North Eastern Meccano Society
Darlington 2013
As usual we held our main exhibition at Darlington on October 26th 2013. Here is a selection of photos from that show.
Pictures from Darlington 2013
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Darlington Exhibition October 2013 - Alan Blair's model of a Liberty Ship Propulsion Engine. These were general purpose cargo ships built in large numbers during the early part of the Second World War. (26/10/2013)
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Darlington Exhibition October 2013 - Alan Blair's model of a Liberty Ship Propulsion Engine. These were general purpose cargo ships built in large numbers during the early part of the Second World War. (26/10/2013)
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Darlington Exhibition October 2013 - Alan Blair's model of a Liberty Ship Propulsion Engine. These were general purpose cargo ships built in large numbers during the early part of the Second World War. (26/10/2013)
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Darlington Exhibition October 2013 - Barry Richardson's model of the Sinclair Navigational Clock. The ‘sea’ clock inspired by John Harrison who won the Government Prize in the 18th century, with links balance arms and grasshopper escapement, in green, red, zinc parts with a lot of brassware. (26/10/2013)
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Darlington Exhibition October 2013 - Barry Richardson's model of a car from a modern set (26/10/2013)
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Darlington Exhibition October 2013 - Barry Richardson's model of a pre-war taxi cab (26/10/2013)
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Darlington Exhibition October 2013 - Barry Richardson's model of a Citroen car (26/10/2013)
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Darlington Exhibition October 2013 - Barry Richardson's Trick Cyclist model (26/10/2013)
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Darlington Exhibition October 2013 - Barry Richardson's Running Man model (26/10/2013)
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Darlington Exhibition October 2013 - Bert Hutchings had this crane in nickel, which children can play with (26/10/2013)
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Darlington Exhibition October 2013 - Bert Hutchings had this set of low loader lorries showing the colour schemes of Meccano over the years (26/10/2013)
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Darlington Exhibition October 2013 - Bert Hutchings had a Ferris Wheel using modern plastic Junior Meccano (26/10/2013)
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Darlington Exhibition October 2013 - Bob Seaton had this super detailed model of the Southern Railway 4-6-4T Baltic Tank locomotive 'Remembrance' (26/10/2013)
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Darlington Exhibition October 2013 - Bob Seaton had this super detailed model of the Southern Railway 4-6-4T Baltic Tank locomotive 'Remembrance' (26/10/2013)
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Darlington Exhibition October 2013 - Bob Seaton had this super detailed model of the Southern Railway 4-6-4T Baltic Tank locomotive 'Remembrance' (26/10/2013)
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Photo - John Witchard
Darlington Exhibition October 2013 - Bob Seaton had this super detailed model of the Southern Railway 4-6-4T Baltic Tank locomotive 'Remembrance' (26/10/2013)
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Photo - John Witchard
Darlington Exhibition October 2013 - Bob Seaton had this super detailed model of the Southern Railway 4-6-4T Baltic Tank locomotive 'Remembrance' (26/10/2013)
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Photo - John Witchard
Darlington Exhibition October 2013 - Bob Seaton had this super detailed model of the Southern Railway 4-6-4T Baltic Tank locomotive 'Remembrance' (26/10/2013)
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Photo - John Witchard
Darlington Exhibition October 2013 - Bob Seaton had this super detailed model of the Southern Railway 4-6-4T Baltic Tank locomotive 'Remembrance' (26/10/2013)
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Photo - John Witchard
Darlington Exhibition October 2013 - Bob Seaton had this super detailed model of the Southern Railway 4-6-4T Baltic Tank locomotive 'Remembrance' (26/10/2013)
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Darlington Exhibition October 2013 - Brian Chaffer's model of an Equilibrium Balance Crane, with six motors all remote controlled (26/10/2013)
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Darlington Exhibition October 2013 - Brian Chaffer's model of an Equilibrium Balance Crane, with six motors all remote controlled (26/10/2013)
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Darlington Exhibition October 2013 - Brian Chaffer's model of an Equilibrium Balance Crane, with six motors all remote controlled (26/10/2013)
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Darlington Exhibition October 2013 - Brian Chaffer's model of an Equilibrium Balance Crane, with six motors all remote controlled (26/10/2013)
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Darlington Exhibition October 2013 - Brian Harper's model of an Automated Fantasy Factory - This was originally designed by Sr Giuseppe Servetti of Italy and was later redesigned by Dr Keith Cameron of the USA (26/10/2013)
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Darlington Exhibition October 2013 - Brian Robinson built this model of 'The Sinai Lady'. This was a heavy recovery vehicle built on an American GMC General chassis in the livery of the Multinational Force and Observers (MFO). The MFO was a multinational peace keeping force set up after the Six Days War between Israel and Egypt. (26/10/2013)
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Darlington Exhibition October 2013 - Brian Robinson built this model of 'The Sinai Lady'. This was a heavy recovery vehicle built on an American GMC General chassis in the livery of the Multinational Force and Observers (MFO). The MFO was a multinational peace keeping force set up after the Six Days War between Israel and Egypt. (26/10/2013)
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Darlington Exhibition October 2013 - Brian Robinson built this model of 'The Sinai Lady'. This was a heavy recovery vehicle built on an American GMC General chassis in the livery of the Multinational Force and Observers (MFO). The MFO was a multinational peace keeping force set up after the Six Days War between Israel and Egypt. (26/10/2013)
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Darlington Exhibition October 2013 - Brian Robinson built this model of a Fire Department Turntable Ladder (26/10/2013)
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Darlington Exhibition October 2013 - Brian Robinson built this model of a Fire Department Turntable Ladder (26/10/2013)
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Darlington Exhibition October 2013 - Danny Bell built this 7' 10" high model of the Eiffel Tower (26/10/2013)
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Darlington Exhibition October 2013 - Dennis Edward's model of 'Turbinia'. The world's first steam turbine driven ship. (26/10/2013)
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Darlington Exhibition October 2013 - Fred Thompson's model of a Twin-cylinder Tumbling-beam Engine (26/10/2013)
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Darlington Exhibition October 2013 - Fred Thompson's model of a Twin-cylinder Tumbling-beam Engine (26/10/2013)
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Darlington Exhibition October 2013 - Fred Thompson's model of a navvy with a pneumatic drill (26/10/2013)
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Darlington Exhibition October 2013 - Fred Thompson's model of a Self winding long case clock, weight driven with automatic electric re-wind similar to the type used in church clocks (26/10/2013)
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Photo - John Witchard
Darlington Exhibition October 2013 - Fred Thompson's model of a Self winding long case clock, weight driven with automatic electric re-wind similar to the type used in church clocks (26/10/2013)
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Darlington Exhibition October 2013 - One of Geoff Rowlinson's clocks - a Congreve Rolling Ball Clock. It not a very accurate clock, but it is interesting to watch (26/10/2013)
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Darlington Exhibition October 2013 - One of Geoff Rowlinson's clocks a Pendulum clock with passing hour strike (26/10/2013)
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Darlington Exhibition October 2013 - One of Geoff Rowlinson's clocks a Pendulum clock with passing hour strike (26/10/2013)
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Darlington Exhibition October 2013 - One of Geoff Rowlinson's clocks a Bracket clock with a strike (26/10/2013)
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Darlington Exhibition October 2013 - One of Geoff Rowlinson's clocks a Bracket clock with a strike (26/10/2013)
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Darlington Exhibition October 2013 - Close up of one of Geoff Rowlinson's clocks a Bracket clock with a strike (26/10/2013)
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Darlington Exhibition October 2013 - A Solar Orrery by Geoff Rowlinson (26/10/2013)
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Darlington Exhibition October 2013 - Ian Mordue's model of a Willeme CG 8x4 Auto Grue. The original was made in very limited numbers during the late 1950s and the early 1960s and was specifically designed for the military to be used for lifting fighter aircraft. (26/10/2013)
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Darlington Exhibition October 2013 - Ian Mordue's model of a Willeme CG 8x4 Auto Grue. The original was made in very limited numbers during the late 1950s and the early 1960s and was specifically designed for the military to be used for lifting fighter aircraft. (26/10/2013)
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Darlington Exhibition October 2013 - Ian Mordue's model of a Willeme CG 8x4 Auto Grue. The original was made in very limited numbers during the late 1950s and the early 1960s and was specifically designed for the military to be used for lifting fighter aircraft. (26/10/2013)
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Darlington Exhibition October 2013 - Joe Etheridge's model of a Bucket Wheel Excavator by O & K (Orenstein and Koppel AG) (26/10/2013)
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Darlington Exhibition October 2013 - Joe Etheridge's model of a Bucket Wheel Excavator by O & K (Orenstein and Koppel AG) (26/10/2013)
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Darlington Exhibition October 2013 - Joe Etheridge's model of a Bucket Wheel Excavator by O & K (Orenstein and Koppel AG) (26/10/2013)
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Darlington Exhibition October 2013 - John Herdman's model of the new bus for London “Borismaster”. it had infra-red remote control. (Mounted on turntable to display its unusual features). (26/10/2013)
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Darlington Exhibition October 2013 - John Herdman's model of the new bus for London “Borismaster”. it had infra-red remote control. (Mounted on turntable to display its unusual features). (26/10/2013)
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Darlington Exhibition October 2013 - Ken McDonald's 'The Limited Gymnast' model. See the gymnast move between photos (26/10/2013)
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Darlington Exhibition October 2013 - Ken McDonald's 'The Limited Gymnast' model. See the gymnast move between photos (26/10/2013)
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Darlington Exhibition October 2013 - Ken McDonald's 'The Limited Gymnast' model. See the gymnast move between photos (26/10/2013)
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Darlington Exhibition October 2013 - Ken McDonald's model of Kientz's 19th century Single-Cylinder Oscillating Steam Engine (26/10/2013)
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Darlington Exhibition October 2013 - Ken McDonald's model of Kientz's 19th century Single-Cylinder Oscillating Steam Engine (26/10/2013)
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Darlington Exhibition October 2013 - Ken McDonald's model of Kientz's 19th century Single-Cylinder Oscillating Steam Engine (26/10/2013)
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Darlington Exhibition October 2013 - Ken McDonald's model of Kientz's 19th century Single-Cylinder Oscillating Steam Engine (26/10/2013)
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Photo - John Witchard
Darlington Exhibition October 2013 - Ken McDonald's model of Kientz's 19th century Single-Cylinder Oscillating Steam Engine (26/10/2013)
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Photo - John Witchard
Darlington Exhibition October 2013 - Ken McDonald's model of Kientz's 19th century Single-Cylinder Oscillating Steam Engine (26/10/2013)
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Darlington Exhibition October 2013 - Paul Robertshaw's model of an old agricultural tractor (26/10/2013)
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Darlington Exhibition October 2013 - Rob Mitchell's model of the 1930s Supermodel No.31 - Goods Warehouse with Electric Lifts. (26/10/2013)
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Darlington Exhibition October 2013 - Rob Mitchell's model of the 1930s Supermodel No.31 - Goods Warehouse with Electric Lifts. (26/10/2013)
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Darlington Exhibition October 2013 - Tim Roylance's model of an American river steamboat from the 19th century (26/10/2013)
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Darlington Exhibition October 2013 - Tim Roylance's model of an American river steamboat from the 19th century (26/10/2013)
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