Shildon Railway Museum

[Fusilier]

Please be aware this is not an official 75 & ZT Owners Club meet and as such is not covered by the Club’s public liability insurance. Also the Owners Club take no responsibility for the meet/event in any way

I am planning on organising a Meet at Shildon Railway Museum on Sunday 19 February 2017 starting at 1000 hrs, and it will be situated on the main arena outside of the museum. We have been to the museum on a few occasions, and on this day there will be all the usual facilities at Shildon, but there will also be the addition of a toy fair (mainly selling Model Trains, etc) at the museum on the day

The event is being organised as a joint venture between Durham MG Club and our club by me, so any member of our forum is more than welcome to attend

On the day there will be a prize for 1st and 2nd in each class

Pre 1960 vehicles
MG B/C
MGF
Post 1998 (includes Rover 75 and MG ZT)

The cost of entry is free, and the venue also has a café on site, at very reasonable prices

Originally I was looking at Bowes Museum (We had a meet there last year around the same time, but being not long after Christmas I though it best to try and organise an event so that it did not involve finances for entry, so will organise one later in the year at Bowes (See Calendar of event for North East)

To start the list off for our members, who would like to attend

Actros
Bigd and Gloria
BobM
Bri and Linda
Fusilier
Flying Banana
Goodmojo
Groundhog
Marshap123 and Famly
Marvinsmom
MGSteve and Lydia
Myfirstrover
Royoftherovers
Saxo1980
Silvervixen and Bluejon
SSizefive
Stokie
Suzublu
Tron XP
Willshot
Wixyx and Dawn
ZedTeeTee (tbc)
Ziggy72


Regards

Stuart

[FLYING BANANA]

Please put our name down please. Will bring Banana as per norm, although I may just be tempted to bring the Bear.

[suzublu]

Me too Stu, be good to blow the cobwebs off:D

[TronXP]

Put me down Stu.

[Bluejon]

Silvervixen & Bluejon please Stu.

[kc13661]

Put me and Linda down please, albeit dependant on work commitments as usual

[Fusilier]

I have updated the list, and thanks to all who are supporting, and hopefully this will be worthwhile and a good day out

I am expecting around 30+ from Durham MG Club, so we will have a mixed variation of cars

Thanks

Stuart

[ssizefive]

Would you add me to this one please Stu.

Steve.

[myfirstrover]

Can you put my name down please Stu , cheers Jon

[Fusilier]

Steve and Jon both added, and thanks for supporting

Stu

[ZedTeeTee]

Can you stick me as a maybe please Stu, I just need to check a couple of things before I commit fully, cheers!

[BRI]

Put us down please Stu Happy new year to all

[Fusilier]

Chris and Brian have added you both and thank you for supporting, looking forward to this already

We will be parked on the hard standing Apron as shown on the picture

https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@54.624094,-1.6311557,3a,60y,335.04h,92.2t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1s3Z0xdtM2X7_4bS6v4Or8MA!2e0!7i1 3312!8i6656

and also a happy new year to all members

Stu

[bigd]

Happy New Year to you and all your family Stu and please put Gloria and myself on the list too :new_year::new_year:

[Fusilier]

Derek

Added you to the list, and Happy new year to you and Gloria

Many thanks for supporting

Stu

[FLYING BANANA]

Depending on the weather, no snow or ice, I might bring the V8. Needs a good run.
Otherwise it will be ole Yellow.

[Fusilier]

I have spoken to Durham MG Club Secretary - Mike Forbes, and they are expecting around 35+ members to attend so we will have around 45+ in attendance, and please note that this is free to all members.

I will arrive at around 0945 hrs, and will man the gate at the museum, so that members can gain access, and Durham MG Club members will arrive at around 1030 hrs on mass, as they are all meeting up at Bowburn Services first, and then driving across to the Museum

On the day there is also a toy trade fair, suspect that it will be based around model railways, and a number of traders will be there, an maybe have a few small models assembled, which will make the day a little more interesting for both them, and I suspect that we will also get quite a few who are also interested in our cars

As and when I get more details, then will post up.

There will be a couple of prizes awarded by me on the day for 1st and 2nd Rover 75 and MG ZT category

Stu

[good_mojo]

Please add me to the list for this one. It would be a shame to miss this as it is so close.

[Fusilier]

Please add me to the list for this one. It would be a shame to miss this as it is so close.

Scott

Added to the list and will be nice to catch up with you so we can discuss / catch up on a few things

Stu

[kc13661]

Sadly Stu, I won't be in attendance at Shildon, work commitments will see me driving to Austria.

Linda would like to remain on the list and hopefully will attend in either one of the Rovers or he MG

[Fusilier]

Sadly Stu, I won't be in attendance at Shildon, work commitments will see me driving to Austria.

Linda would like to remain on the list and hopefully will attend in either one of the Rovers or he MG

Keith

Great Shame, but commitments come first, and of course Linda will be made welcome in whatever cars she uses

Stu

Hope to catch up soon

[MarvinsMom]

can you please add Kerry and myself onto the list please?

many thanks, Jo

[Fusilier]

can you please add Kerry and myself onto the list please?

many thanks, Jo

Jo

Added

Stu

[royoftherovers]

please put me on the list many thanks

[Fusilier]

please put me on the list many thanks

Keith

Added to the list, and think it is going to be a good day out as well, as it is a joint meet being organised by me for Both this forum and the Durham MG Club, and most importantly free to attend.

There will also be a model toy fair on a the same time, so I honestly believe tat we will get a lot of the general public coming and speaking to us about our cars

Stu

[bob.m]

We will attend with our 75 connoisseur.

[Fusilier]

We will attend with our 75 connoisseur.

Bob

Added to the list, and we are all a friendly bunch and we will make you welcome

Regards

Stu

[willshot]

Hi Stu,

can you add me to the list for this. I'll probably be in the Ford but I'll hide it somewhere so it doesn't spoil the line-up.:D:D:D:D:D

Regards

Will

[actros]

Hi Stu can you add me to the list please:bowdown:

[BoroRover]

We will attend with our 75 connoisseur.

Great to see another Teesside member. Welcome to the club, you will be glad you did, some great help here.

[Fusilier]

Hi Stu,

can you add me to the list for this. I'll probably be in the Ford but I'll hide it somewhere so it doesn't spoil the line-up.:D:D:D:D:D

Regards

Will

Will

You are more than welcome, and no problems bringing the Ford, I will park you in the modern class at the museum, so no need to hide anywhere

Stu

[Fusilier]

Hi Stu can you add me to the list please:bowdown:

Brian

Added to the list and as always, will be a pleasure

Stu

[wixyw]

Hello,

Could you please add myself and my wife Dawn to the list of attendees. I'll be taking my Rover 75 and Dawn will be in her MGF.

Many thanks!
Phil Walker :)

[Fusilier]

Hello,

Could you please add myself and my wife Dawn to the list of attendees. I'll be taking my Rover 75 and Dawn will be in her MGF.

Many thanks!
Phil Walker :)

Phil

No problem, and added both you and Dawn. I will most probably take the MGF out

Stu

[wixyw]

Thanks for adding us on to 'the list' Stu, we'll see you there.

Looking forward to it.

Phil & Dawn

[bob.m]

Bob

Added to the list, and we are all a friendly bunch and we will make you welcome

Regards

Stu
thanks stu see u there

[bob.m]

thanks stu see u there

[bob.m]

cheers bororover looking forward to some good days out cheers

[deltic08]

Hello Stu,

Sorry can't attend this one. Son's birthday weekend in Sheffield.

Adrian.

[Fusilier]

Hello Stu,

Sorry can't attend this one. Son's birthday weekend in Sheffield.

Adrian.

Adrian

No problem, lot of other meets this year, in fact quite a full calander

Stu

[Slokie]

Hi Stu. Could you put me down for this one please.

[Fusilier]

Hi Stu. Could you put me down for this one please.

John

Added to the list, be good to see you again

Regards

Stu

[Fusilier]

Just a quick update on Shildon NRM meet on Sunday 19 Feb 2017

I have had an update from Shildon, and wanted all to keep all updated

Plan is to Open Museum gates at 1000 hrs - 1100 hrs for entrance onto the museum entrance

We will then be parked up in Categories on the Museum Apron

Area A
Pre 1960 cars (believe that there will only be one or two)

Area B
MG B, C

Area C
MG F/TF/ZR/ZS

Area D
Rover 75 and MG ZT Club members

Area E
Any other car in attendance

If you wish to leave early then can you please inform me, as you will have to be escorted off by a member in High Vis Jacket, and the gate opened.

The Museum also will have a large winter toy fair on within the museum,

so if it is too cold for you then you can enter the museum and have a look at the wonderful exhibitions which are on displaying, and also visit the café for a cuppa and maybe a Bacon Sarnie

On arrival can you park up, and before 1400 hrs fill in a voting form and post it in the box which will be provided, so that then give me time to work out the results. prize Giving will be outside at around 1500 hrs, then members are free to leave.

Looking forward to the first event of the year

Regards

Stu

[Fusilier]

With only a week to go until the show at Shildon NRM, I have been doing a bit of preparation, and have now got most things organised for the day, and am very much looking forward to my first show of the year

There will be a number of Prizes awarded on the day, and all that I ask from the members of this forum is that they take the time to vote for the cars on display, as there will be four categories to vote on

in our Category their will be a prize for best and second best 75/ZT

and for information the Durham MG Club are meeting at Bowburn Services

https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@54.7291481,-1.5229852,178m/data=!3m1!1e3

at 1000 hrs and you are more than welcome to join them, and then join the convoy the last 5 or so miles with them, or you can just come direct to the museum and the entrance to the museum is:

https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@54.6242169,-1.6318619,360m/data=!3m1!1e3

and there will be staff on the gate so that you can gain access to the Museum, where I will then be on hand to pass you a voting slip, and also a car windows pass

So looking forward to seeing you all at the Show, in which we expect around 40+ to attend

Stu

PS and if any other members wish to attend then all you need to do is let me know before next Saturday

and one last point, if anybody needs a local car wash then there is one about two miles from the venue

then there is one here

https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@54.6284936,-1.5912182,3a,75y,1.71h,69.27t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1sQZpOXwH4jaa0KLm7X4ZCug!2e0!7i1 3312!8i6656

and then on exit take first left turning, and follow road to Shildon

[Fusilier]

Just as a final reminder that the show being organised by your truly for both this forums members and also the Durham MG Club takes place this Sunday at the national Railway Museum at Shildon, and is free enter.

I am expecting around 40+ Cars to attend and we will be parked on the Apron in front of the Museum

You should plan to arrive any time after 1000 hrs as the museum does not open until then

As well as our show, within the museum there is a large toy fair which is being held, and there will be lots of exhibitors and shops selling toys.

So we should see a large number of the general public also popping over to admire our cars which will be on display

I have made up a number of prizes for the day:

and there will be a best and 2nd best in class in four categories, with our club being one of the Categories.

If any other members would like to join us then they are more than welcome, just please let me know before Saturday night

Many thanks

Stu

[actros]

Just as a final reminder that the show being organised by your truly for both this forums members and also the Durham MG Club takes place this Sunday at the national Railway Museum at Shildon, and is free enter.

I am expecting around 40+ Cars to attend and we will be parked on the Apron in front of the Museum

You should plan to arrive any time after 1000 hrs as the museum does not open until then

As well as our show, within the museum there is a large toy fair which is being held, and there will be lots of exhibitors and shops selling toys.

So we should see a large number of the general public also popping over to admire our cars which will be on display

I have made up a number of prizes for the day:

and there will be a best and 2nd best in class in four categories, with our club being one of the Categories.

If any other members would like to join us then they are more than welcome, just please let me know before Saturday night

Many thanks

StuHi Stu soory i dont know if i can make it as my car is a bit poorly if its ok by then i shall be there.

[Fusilier]

Hi Stu soory i dont know if i can make it as my car is a bit poorly if its ok by then i shall be there.

Brian

Thanks for updating me, and no problem, if you cant, just get the car sorted as a priority

stu

[mgste]

Can you please put me down buddy :) me and Lydia will be coming matey

[Fusilier]

Can you please put me down buddy :) me and Lydia will be coming matey

Steve

No problem, Added to the list

Stu

[mgste]

Will be coming I'm the new motor absolutely love it 😀

[Fusilier]

Steve

Looks like a nice motor, and hopefully will get time to see it in detail

Not sure what I am taking yet, will decide tomorrow, but might take out the MGF for a run, as it looks like the weather will be ok

Stu

[Fusilier]

Just as a final reminder that the event at Shildon NRM is taking place this Sunday, and that we expect around 40+ members to attend.

The gates will open at 1000 hrs on Sunday and I will be at the event and marshall members on the Apron outside the museum.

Once you have parked up and done your normal cleaning etc, please pick up a voting form, and also a windscreen number pass, so that everybody in attendance can vote for the appropriate vehicle which they believe best in each class. I have made up 8 prizes for the day and these will be awarded by myself and a member of the Durham MG Club (who are a very friendly bunch), and enjoy having us in attendance at any show they have.

So can I please ask that you complete your voting by no later than 1430 hrs to give me a little time to mark up the results, and then at around 1500 hrs we will gather at an appropriate place and award the prizes to the winners

Also there is also a large model toy fair planned for the museum on the day and I believe that a few traders at that event will have model layouts of various sorts which will add a bit more to see on the day, as well as touring the museum itself, which has a huge variety of trains on display.

At the site there is also an indoor café where you can get tea, coffee, and a various sarnies and cakes etc

Looking forward to my first meet of the year, and will see all those attending on Sunday, and also would like to thank the members who are attending for their support

Regards

Stu

And just a quick afternote, if any others wish to attend can you please let me know before 1800 hrs tomorrow, so that I can print off forms etc

[marshap123]

Please can you add me to the list. My wife and daughter will be joining me for this one. Thanks.

[Fusilier]

Please can you add me to the list. My wife and daughter will be joining me for this one. Thanks.

Peter

Added to the list, looks like we have a great attendance from members of this forum, and thanks to all

Stu

[ziggy72]

a mk1 260 in x-power grey, very nice. look forward to seeing it as well as willshots new RS Focus.

[Shirty59]

Sorry I cant attend tomorrow but would like to attend Bowes one have been to Shildon with my 1966 MG Magnette

[Fusilier]

Well that is all the preparation now done

printed off voting forms and car pass numbers

gave the car a quick clean, a quick wash, and hovered out the inside

So all now ready for the huge travelling distance of almost 3 miles to the venue from my home, and really looking forward to the first meet of the year, and hopefully everything should run smoothly and looking to catching up with all my fellow members

Stu

[Groundhog]

Stu

Can you put my name down please.

[Fusilier]

Stu

Can you put my name down please.

Ray

No problem, and will see you tomorrow

Stu

[lco59]

Hope it goes well Stu - we won't be there - Keith's working

[Fusilier]

Hope it goes well Stu - we won't be there - Keith's working

Linda

thanks for the update, and hope to catch up with you both soon

Take care

Stu

[saxo1980]

bit late but i will pop down too

[Fusilier]

Car All packed up, and will be leaving in around 20 minutes, so looking forward to seeing you all later today, and hope that you enjoy the day, weather is not too bad either

Stu

[trikey]

Have a good day everyone, stuck at work at this end unfortunately 😌

[Fusilier]

Thanks to all the members who turned up today, even better from our forum members than we had from Durham MG Club, and congratulations to all who attended

Also must congratulate the winners on the day, but must say a massive thanks to our Bob, who made the journey all the way from Essex to attend

The winners from our forum on the day:

Best 75/ZT - Ssizefive
Second 75.ZT - MGSteve (in his newly acquired ZMG ZT)

Best Modern Car

Ziggy72 - Jaguar S Typre R
Willshot - Ford Focus RS

And to Flying Banana for the longest distance award trophy

Hope that you all enjoyed the day, and it turned out weather wise

Regards

Stu

[suzublu]

Thanks once again Stu for your tireless effort in arranging yet another enjoyable day:bowdown::bowdown::D

[good_mojo]

Thanks once again Stu for your tireless effort in arranging yet another enjoyable day:bowdown::bowdown::D

Yes, Ronnie. I could not agree more!

[ssizefive]

Had a great day out today, just got back a few minutes ago. Great to see lots of fantastic cars on display. Plenty of banter flying around as usual - even a couple of comments about stripes!! Thanks Stu for arranging the meet.

Steve.

[willshot]

To echo what has already been said. Smashing day out at Shildon NRM. A good turn out of 75s and ZTs. Plenty of good banter going on and surprise of the day was MyFirstRover's Porsche Boxster.:eek::eek::eek:

Thanks Stu for organizing this event.

[trikey]

Where are the pics guys ?????

[LotusLC]

Lydia and Steve have just got back home. just wanted to say what a really great framed certificate that Stu has had made :bowdown:.

[myfirstrover]

Good to see everyone today , made a nice day out after a dreary winter and some very smart cars on show , well done to all .

[bigd]

Once again Stu ,thanks for a great day :bowdown:

[ziggy72]

an excellent day out with good company and some really nice cars.
thanks for organising everything Stu. :}

[ziggy72]

To echo what has already been said. Smashing day out at Shildon NRM. A good turn out of 75s and ZTs. Plenty of good banter going on and surprise of the day was MyFirstRover's Porsche Boxster.:eek::eek::eek:

Thanks Stu for organizing this event.
the Boxster was very nice and the photo doesn't show how nice the colour is in the flesh, great work to the interior as well.
loved your new RS Focus too.

65194

65195

[FLYING BANANA]

Home from Shildon. Round trip of 504 miles and Banana never missed a beat. We even managed to hit our usual 3 figures on the way home of 96.9 mph, erm! oh! Sorry, I mean 69.9mph.

A huge THANK YOU to Stu for putting another cracking meet together. And another Thank You for our award for Best in Show and that we travelled the furthest to a meet.

Lots of lovely comments about the Yellow one. And another Big Thank You to Brian for my much needed cup of tea.

[actros]

Home from Shildon. Round trip of 504 miles and Banana never missed a beat. We even managed to hit our usual 3 figures on the way home of 96.9 mph, erm! oh! Sorry, I mean 69.9mph.

A huge THANK YOU to Stu for putting another cracking meet together. And another Thank You for our award for Best in Show and that we travelled the furthest to a meet.

Lots of lovely comments about the Yellow one. And another Big Thank You to Brian for my much needed cup of tea.Yes thanks Stu another great meet enjoyed our cuppa Bob.

[FLYING BANANA]

Pictures from the Shildon meet.

[FLYING BANANA]

............and some more.

[FLYING BANANA]

..............even more pictures

[FLYING BANANA]

.............getting to the end.....

[FLYING BANANA]

............and how could I leave out Banana.

[FLYING BANANA]

I tried to re-create the photo that Colin, 2Diesels took, at my first ever meet at Shildon. But I still prefer Colin's picture. I expect someone will be along with that picture in awhile.
But here's my attempt.

[wixyw]

Many thanks Stu, great event, Dawn and I really enjoyed it. Fantastic turn out of club members cars.
Good 75mile run right through the full length of the Yorkshire Dales in the sunshine for us, you can't get a better run than that.

cheers,

Phil and Dawn

[Bluejon]

Hi Stu,

Jan & I are so sorry we were unable to attend yesterday,but as you may already know,our Brother in Law Bernard Passed away suddenly on Saturday Morning.

Bernard is the Husband, Dad & Granddad to Joan, Lisa & Will,our Sister,Niece & Great Nephew,who have all been to many meets with us,we are a very close family & are all in total shock at what has happened as it came without any warning.

Jan & I were actually getting ready to travel over on Saturday as intended to stay overnight,when our Lisa phoned to give us the terrible news,we cannot get our heads around what has happened.

Many thanks to Steve & Ronnie for contacting Lisa it meant so much to her,lastly we are glad the day went well for you all,congratulations to the winners,hope to see you all soon.

John,Jan,Joan,Lisa & Will.

[FLYING BANANA]

Hi Stu,

Jan & I are so sorry we were unable to attend yesterday,but as you may already know,our Brother in Law Bernard Passed away suddenly on Saturday Morning.

Bernard is the Husband, Dad & Granddad to Joan, Lisa & Will,our Sister,Niece & Great Nephew,who have all been to many meets with us,we are a very close family & are all in total shock at what has happened as it came without any warning.

Jan & I were actually getting ready to travel over on Saturday as intended to stay overnight,when our Lisa phoned to give us the terrible news,we cannot get our heads around what has happened.

Many thanks to Steve & Ronnie for contacting Lisa it meant so much to her,lastly we are glad the day went well for you all,congratulations to the winners,hope to see you all soon.

John,Jan,Joan,Lisa & Will.

So sorry to hear such sad news.

[willshot]

Hi Stu,

Jan & I are so sorry we were unable to attend yesterday,but as you may already know,our Brother in Law Bernard Passed away suddenly on Saturday Morning.

Bernard is the Husband, Dad & Granddad to Joan, Lisa & Will,our Sister,Niece & Great Nephew,who have all been to many meets with us,we are a very close family & are all in total shock at what has happened as it came without any warning.

Jan & I were actually getting ready to travel over on Saturday as intended to stay overnight,when our Lisa phoned to give us the terrible news,we cannot get our heads around what has happened.

Many thanks to Steve & Ronnie for contacting Lisa it meant so much to her,lastly we are glad the day went well for you all,congratulations to the winners,hope to see you all soon.

John,Jan,Joan,Lisa & Will.

Sorry to hear of your sad loss, John, Jan & family. Thinking of you all at this sad time.

Will & Andy

[Fusilier]

John

So sorry to hear of the loss. My condolences to you Jan and the family, and thoughts are with you at this sad time

Regards

Stu

[Fusilier]

Good to see everyone today , made a nice day out after a dreary winter and some very smart cars on show , well done to all .

Jon

Nice to see you again, especially in the new Beatle GT, with the very nice interior

Stu

[suzublu]

Here you go Bob, Sept 16th 2012:eek::D http://i1007.photobucket.com/albums/af195/suzublu/IMG_0825_zpsqrncpmqe.jpg (http://s1007.photobucket.com/user/suzublu/media/IMG_0825_zpsqrncpmqe.jpg.html)
A cold, damp day http://i1007.photobucket.com/albums/af195/suzublu/IMG_0826_zpseqpwzonj.jpg (http://s1007.photobucket.com/user/suzublu/media/IMG_0826_zpseqpwzonj.jpg.html)

[MarvinsMom]

thanks to Stu for organizing this meet, Kerry and I both had a great day out, and i didn't even buy any toy trains....:duh:

compared to every other car on show, mine looked like a right shabby old shed, ah well, i still like it!! plus it does grt to travel to Nottingham and back every week (though that is no excuse)

plus i still owe marinabir a cup of tea and a piece of cake:D

[Fusilier]

Just to let everybody see the article from Durham MG Club about the meet

http://www.durhammgclub.co.uk/single-post/2017/03/13/Shildon-National-Railway-Museum

Stu