Last Saturday was our NMRA meeting down the Gold Coast. So the three of us who travelled down to Casino for our train trip got up early in the morning and went via the Bakery in Casino and hit the road north. We were looking like arriving way too early. So we went via Tweed Heads, and filled up with some cheap petrol. Then over to Maccas for a coffee and Mcmuffin. Then a quick detour across the road to the conveniences, as we had been travelling for a couple of hours. Then back onto the road to Labrador. However, the traffic was hideous. We got there about 50 minutes after we had planned. We missed half the first presentation. At least I got to listen to the second presentation from a mate and then the third presentation was by Barnacle Bob himself, talking about Mosquito Creek. This is an absolutely brilliant layout. Hopefully it will be open for viewing at the 2025 NMRA Convention in Brisbane. If you have the opportunity, please check it out.
Our host for last Saturday also had a brilliant layout. It is very simple, but the modelling on display was second to none.
This week I had to attend work for 4 days. So I did not get around to anything model railway related. Now while the Olympics on TV, I will sit around and watch the idiot box and watch all the events. This morning I was picked up by Shelton and we went to a local Buy and Sell. It seemed well attended in terms of both sellers and purchasers. There was some bargains there. I saw about 20 or so NMRA members and about 3 or 4 from RMCQ and a few other friends, so I had a good time having a chat.
Today I did my first trial fit of the Cassino Station Refreshment Rooms. I think I know the width that this building is going to be. I will complete the mock up this week.
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