North Eastern Meccano Society
Darlington 2018
As usual we held our main exhibition at Darlington on October 13th 2018. Here is part one of a selection of photos from that show.
Pictures from Darlington 2018 (1)
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Photo - John Witchard
Darlington Exhibition October 2018 - A Liberty Ship Propulsion Engine by Alan Blair. Liberty Ships were built in large numbers under an emergency ship building programme in the early part of the Second World War. These engines were well proven and were very reliable. (13/10/2018)
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Darlington Exhibition October 2018 - A Liberty Ship Propulsion Engine by Alan Blair. Liberty Ships were built in large numbers under an emergency ship building programme in the early part of the Second World War. These engines were well proven and were very reliable. (13/10/2018)
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Darlington Exhibition October 2018 - This is a Meccano version of the 'Fender Telecaster Electric Guitar' built by Alex Robson. It can actually be played and has the following features:-
1) It is a full size model.
2) The bridge has individual string height and intonation adjustment.
3) Pickups are height adjustable.
4) Neck features 21 frets.
5) Standard Telecaster wiring has been fitted. (13/10/2018)Click here to see higher resolution photo
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Darlington Exhibition October 2018 - A general view of some of Barry Richardson's models (13/10/2018)
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Darlington Exhibition October 2018 - Barry Richardson's model of a German WW2 'Royal Tiger' Battle Tank (13/10/2018)
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Darlington Exhibition October 2018 - Barry Richardson's model of Farmer Brown gathering in the Turnips Ready for market (13/10/2018)
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Darlington Exhibition October 2018 - Barry Richardson's model of a Quad Bike . This is from the recent Evolution range of sets (13/10/2018)
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Darlington Exhibition October 2018 - Barry Richardson's model of Boulton & Watt Bellcrank Engine (13/10/2018)
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Darlington Exhibition October 2018 - Barry Richardson's Meccanograph (13/10/2018)
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Darlington Exhibition October 2018 - Bert Hutching's display of models models including; a working hand operated crane in nickel, a steam roller in red / green and a range of aircraft including a Spitfire, a Red Arrow Hawk and Concorde. (13/10/2018)
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Darlington Exhibition October 2018 - Bob Seaton's partially built model of the 1960 2-10-0 Class 9F locomotive No.92220 'Evening Star'. Features added to date include; Frames, Driving Wheels, Connecting & Coupling Rods, Front Bogie, Driving Wheel Brakes, Sanding Pipes, Valve Gear & Mechanical Lubricators. The original locomotive was built in Swindon in 1960 it was the only one of the class to be named and carry BR passenger green livery. (13/10/2018)
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Darlington Exhibition October 2018 - Bob Seaton's partially built model of the 1960 2-10-0 Class 9F locomotive No.92220 'Evening Star'. Features added to date include; Frames, Driving Wheels, Connecting & Coupling Rods, Front Bogie, Driving Wheel Brakes, Sanding Pipes, Valve Gear & Mechanical Lubricators. The original locomotive was built in Swindon in 1960 it was the only one of the class to be named and carry BR passenger green livery. (13/10/2018)
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Darlington Exhibition October 2018 - Brian Chaffer with his re-build of the the Trench Digger from the No. 10 set leaflets in the striking combination of mid red and zinc parts and incorporate improvements where applicable. (13/10/2018)
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Darlington Exhibition October 2018 - Brian Chaffer with his re-build of the the Trench Digger from the No. 10 set leaflets in the striking combination of mid red and zinc parts and incorporate improvements where applicable. (13/10/2018)
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Darlington Exhibition October 2018 - Brian Chaffer's re-build of the the Trench Digger from the No. 10 set leaflets in the striking combination of mid red and zinc parts and incorporate improvements where applicable. (13/10/2018)
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Darlington Exhibition October 2018 - Brian Robinson's model of a cable car complete with viewing platform constructed in red / green (13/10/2018)
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Darlington Exhibition October 2018 - Brian Robinson's model of a flat-bed brick delivery truck with a triple axle trailer complete with curtain sides and a centre mounted hiab crane with a brick grab (13/10/2018)
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Darlington Exhibition October 2018 - Brian Robinson's model of a WW2 Avro Lancaster Bomber in camouflage colours (13/10/2018)
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Darlington Exhibition October 2018 - Colin Milne's model of a Scammell Steam Wagon (13/10/2018)
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Darlington Exhibition October 2018 - Colin Milne's model of a Foden Steam Wagon constructed in the unusual colour scheme of black and blue. (13/10/2018)
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Darlington Exhibition October 2018 - Fred Thompson with his Middlesbrough (Tees) Newport Lifting Bridge (13/10/2018)
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Darlington Exhibition October 2018 - Fred Thompson's Middlesbrough (Tees) Newport Lifting Bridge (13/10/2018)
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Darlington Exhibition October 2018 - Fred Thompson's large musical box which actually plays a tune. Here it was playing the theme from the 1955 epic war film! (13/10/2018)
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Darlington Exhibition October 2018 - Fred Thompson's model of a man with pneumatic drill (13/10/2018)
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Darlington Exhibition October 2018 - Fred Thompson's model of a Red Arrows Jet (13/10/2018)
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Darlington Exhibition October 2018 - Fred Thompson's model of a seaplane (13/10/2018)
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Darlington Exhibition October 2018 - Fred Thompson's model of the Eiffel Tower (13/10/2018)
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Darlington Exhibition October 2018 - Geoff Rowlinson's fine clock was based on an original Meccano astronomical clock and features included; Time, with adjustment for GMT/BST, 24 hr dial, day of the week, date of the month, a second hand, time of the tides for chosen location, age of the moon and phase of the moon. (13/10/2018)
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Darlington Exhibition October 2018 - Geoff Rowlinson's fine clock was based on an original Meccano astronomical clock and features included; Time, with adjustment for GMT/BST, 24 hr dial, day of the week, date of the month, a second hand, time of the tides for chosen location, age of the moon and phase of the moon. (13/10/2018)
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Darlington Exhibition October 2018 - Geoff Rowlinson's fine clock was based on an original Meccano astronomical clock and features included; Time, with adjustment for GMT/BST, 24 hr dial, day of the week, date of the month, a second hand, time of the tides for chosen location, age of the moon and phase of the moon. (13/10/2018)
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Darlington Exhibition October 2018 - Harry Harker had a lorry tractor unit together with several models in glass jars and bottles. How did he manage some of these? (13/10/2018)
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Darlington Exhibition October 2018 - A model by James, who is a member of the Easington C of E Primary School's, After School Meccano Club (13/10/2018)
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Darlington Exhibition October 2018 - A model aircraft by Maddie Mills a member of a local schools Meccano Club (13/10/2018)
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Darlington Exhibition October 2018 - Various small models by William Richardson a member of a local schools Meccano Club (13/10/2018)
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Darlington Exhibition October 2018 - More models by Junior builders (13/10/2018)
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Darlington Exhibition October 2018 - Joe Etheridge and his wife with their Meccano display of Army Multikit models and a large Double Wheel Fairground ride (13/10/2018)
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Darlington Exhibition October 2018 - Rob and Wendy Miller's working aeroplane carousel which featured two Sopwith Camels and two Harrier Jump Jets, the latter from the M&S sets (13/10/2018)
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Darlington Exhibition October 2018 - Rob and Wendy Miller's model of a seaplane (13/10/2018)
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Darlington Exhibition October 2018 - Rob and Wendy Miller's rather neat working excavator. This was apparently a Binns Rd. Model room creation which was made available to dealers which they had obtained from UK Meccano dealer Mike Rhoades. (13/10/2018)
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