Although this third episode from Uckfield is labelled ‘the rest’, it doesn’t mean the layouts were poor.  Quite the opposite – some excellent modelling yet again, and some might have made my favourites another time.

It’s always good to see Ian Lampkin’s Banbury (N).  I think the only continuous run layout in the show, and as usual there was a good stream of contemporary rolling stock to see.

Pete Matcham’s Wenford Dries (O) marks a marked change of direction from 2mm finescale with the lovely Kyle of Lochalsh to Cornish O gauge.  But the principles in the layout and the fiddle yard are just the same.  Built on 2 1100mm IKEA shelves, it offers considerable shunting fun!

Iriah broad gauge (7mm scale, 36.75 gauge) with Northport Quay.  I always like Irish railways, narrow or broad gauge, and this little layout had plenty of charming locos and rolling stock.

I liked Rodmell Green (OO9) for it’s interesting cement works scenery.

Farringdon (P4) has made a number of appearances in the modelling press, describing how Rex Davidson did the research and built and accurate model of the GWR branch terminus.  Now, I’m not a great fan of GWR branches, but I really liked the surrounding scenery!

And the rest of the rest – Bedlam Brewery, Tony’s Forest, and College Halt.

All in all, another super show.  One for model makers, not for those wanting to see lots of trains go round at high speed in ever decreasing circles!