Another new year, wet and soggy in
Somerset again, but that is not enough to deter the faithful and for the 10th
annual South West 009 Society (SWOONS) members open day in Ilton, between
Yeovil and Taunton in Somerset, over 100 narrow gauge modelling enthusiasts,
about twice the previous year’s attendance came from all points of the compass,
some travelling considerable distances, to once again enjoy a splendid,
informal, friendly and relaxed day out amongst like minded people. Matthew and
Maria Cicquel as usual brought their famous pasties from their Devon Railway
Centre as well as lots of other culinary goodies, and of course the 009 Society
and the regular trading attenders of CWR and Jurassic Models provided railway
goodies for all depths of wallet. Another splendid start to the narrow gauge
modelling year and as I say every time: if you could have gone but didn’t, kick
yourself now!
