Last Saturday the Sussex Downs 009 group held our first "Members' day" exhibition since 2019. It was at a community hall in Hurstpierpoint, a new venue a little smaller and more remote than our previous venue in Lancing, but handy for the main routes through Sussex and lower cost to keep entry fees low. I'm pleased to report the day went well, with a good number of visitors and we more than covered costs, so perhaps we won't wait as long until we do it again! A big thanks to all those who helped make it happen, and those who brought their layouts along for the day.
The group's own layout, Much Ditheryn, is not yet complete and the scenery is a bit bare, but promises to be an attractive layout.
The Old Quarry - Tim Sanderson. A scenic layout with a continuous run in a small space.
Killington Lane - Phillip Pilcher. Originally built by the late Tony Peart, the layout depicts the current terminus of the preserved Lynton and Barnstaple as if it was extended further.
Ferness - Ian Roberts; the only layout at the show not 009, this freelance layout is inspired by the Dalmunzie estate railway in Scotland and modelled in 1:32 scale, 16.5mm gauge.
Ghum - Phil Savage. Based on the station of that name on the Darjeeling Himalayan railway, the layout features the winding line following the hillside and road, and a spiral. The scenics are not yet complete, but are impressive nonetheless.
Asham Cement Works - Chris O'Donoghue. This layout is inspired by paintings by Eric Ravilious of a Sussex chalk pit.
Consolidated Oil Ventures Incorporated (Dorset) Ltd - Stephen Fulljames. Started during lockdown, this inglenook layout is the first layout Stephen has completed - it looked great and worked well. Like my Loctern Quay, Stephen has multi-coloured layouts and flash cards.
Wickhambreux Road - David Marshall.
And finally, my own Hexworthy.
If you came along, I hope you enjoyed it!
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