Monthly Archives: November 2013

Layout design – different voices – the missing conversation

Posted on November 30, 2013 by snitchthebudgie

I have recently discovered a series of digital (PDF) books that have provided new inspiration in modelling.  Mike Cougill models in P:48 (American O gauge 1:48, but with prototype gauge and standards).  He writes on the O Scale Trains magazine … Continue reading →

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ESNG meeting – 28 November 2013

Posted on November 28, 2013 by snitchthebudgie

We unloaded the fiddle yard and corners and other bits and pieces from the van on Monday night, Duncan having returned from Stuttgart.  Wednesday night we got it all out again to put up a (small) N-club circuit. We were … Continue reading →

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“Looks like the junior/senior members have been operating again….”

Posted on November 27, 2013 by snitchthebudgie

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Hints & tips – Use templates for drawing turnouts

Posted on November 25, 2013 by snitchthebudgie

Most overly optimistic track plan sketches result from underestimating the length and overestimating the angles of turnouts. Templates preclude cheating and subsequent disappointment. They can be homemade or commercial. CAD software ensures precision and produces high-quality printouts. There are several … Continue reading →

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Pigeons, Sir??

Posted on November 23, 2013 by snitchthebudgie

3-D printing is quite the up and coming thing at the moment – although smooth surfaces are still a bit of a problem.  But you can buy some potentially useless items for your layout.  How about N-gauge pigeons?  They come … Continue reading →

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Back from Stuttgart….

Posted on November 23, 2013 by snitchthebudgie

I went for two of the four days. The show finishes Sunday afternoon. Impressions below, and photos to follow….. The show was up to the usual standard.  The N-gauge modular layout had its usual mix of very good, and perhaps … Continue reading →

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Hey ho, hey ho, it’s off to Stuttgart we go

Posted on November 20, 2013 by snitchthebudgie

On a plane later to a very cold and possibly snowy Stuttgart. I haven’t got the technology to ‘live-blog’ it, so I’m signing off till Saturday!  Remember, no ESNG meeting tonight, but one on the 27 November. But here’s a … Continue reading →

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Layout design – different voices – micro-layouts

Posted on November 18, 2013 by snitchthebudgie

For a lot of layout planning fun, try http://carendt.com/ . Here you will find the late Carl Arendt’s site, “Micro layouts for model railroads – Creative concepts for getting the most bang out of the least space.” There are nearly … Continue reading →

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Meanwhile, back in Earlswood….

Posted on November 15, 2013 by snitchthebudgie

From the Surrey Mirror:   Train passengers angry at having to wade through ankle-deep water Passengers were forced to wade through ankle-deep water after heavy rain swamped a train station underpass.  Dozens of people were left without any alternative after getting … Continue reading →

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Jon’s modules – track at the end of the world

Posted on November 15, 2013 by snitchthebudgie

End of the line on the board.  The track is soldered to the copper clad plate, and power is fed to the plate by telephone wire.

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