Guest Traction - MERC Traction Invasion...

Last weekend saw Widnes Road invited to the Croydon Model Railway Society exhibition, and for the first time also saw a new operating team; formed of the Mid Essex Model Railway Club crack modern image squad; Andy, Tim, Jake and Bill. Another notable first was an influx of guest traction and rolling stock; from 'cartics' to early 'freightliner' rakes through to a Plasmor block train and an electrification works train.

The third and final '1st' was that Widnes Road is now 'Wi-fi' enabled and through the use of the excellent Touch Cab can be operated via iPhone from the front which was an interesting experience, and enabled more interaction with the viewing visitors.

Thanks to all the guys from MERC for helping out and making it a great weekend. Looking forward to Shoeburyness, hope to have all the points, and maybe the signals DCC controlled by then.