The 2009 Brisbane Model Train Show

The 32nd Annual Brisbane Model Train Show was held at the RNA showgrounds in Brisbane over the May long weekend. The display filled three halls and included numerous layouts and trade stands. Toni and I attended on the Sunday morning and the crowds were incredible.

We spent three hours there and still didn't get to see everything. Sadly fighting our way through the crowds and prams got to be a bit much after a while. This was the first exhibition we had attended in around eight years and it might be a while before we go back to one this big again.

There was plenty of great modeling on display but these photos concentrate on my primary interest ... narrow gauge.

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Duck Creek 1

One of the highlights of the exhibition ... if the crowds around it on the Sunday morning ... was anything to go by was Duck Creek.

Duck Creek 2

The goods has left and up and down passenger trains wait in the yard.

T Gauge 1:450

Yes it was very small but it did operate.

Sugar Valley 1

Loaded cane bins coming through the cane fields

Sugar Valley 2

The rear of the running shed.

Sugar Valley 3

The front of the running shed

Scratchbuilt large-scale NA

I would have loved to feel the weight in this engine

Scratchbuilt large-scale Shay

Big in scale but fine in detail

Jack

Jack's driver takes his dog to work with him.

Trackside Trees

The most exquisite gum trees you have ever seen