Monthly Archives: March 2016

Good(s) links

Posted on March 11, 2016 by snitchthebudgie

Here are two useful sites for the goods wagon enthusiast. Firstly, “Goods & Not So Goods – An overview of railway freight operations for modellers.”  This labour of love is packed full of interesting material.  The site is often an … Continue reading →

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Pacers: The train that the UK has struggled to get rid of

Posted on March 9, 2016 by snitchthebudgie

An observation about railway modellers is that we are not very good at modelling the ordinary.  It takes a lot of discipline to keep your model making or buying to a specific era or discipline, rather than apply “Rule 1” (it’s … Continue reading →

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Flying Scotsman is back – and running

Posted on March 7, 2016 by snitchthebudgie

From the Daily Mail via NGForum, this lovely cutaway drawing of the Flying Scotsman.  Reminds one how simple in some ways, and complex in others was the ‘modern’ steam locomotive.  But a lot simpler and more reliable than today’s diesels … Continue reading →

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ESNG meeting – 3 March 2016

Posted on March 5, 2016 by snitchthebudgie

We had a very good turnout tonight, a dozen or so paying members.  Good to see Paul back from Japan – with a suitcase of new Japanese goodies, including more bullet trains and Kato Uni-track.  Also Sean and Martin – … Continue reading →

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ESNG Exhibition 2016 – a month to go!

Posted on March 3, 2016 by snitchthebudgie

It’s a month to go to the 2016 ESNG show.  And it’s the usual time when I wonder what I’ve forgotten to organise!  I think it’s all there.  We have the layouts, the traders, the hall and the insurance.  Publicity … Continue reading →

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Lego sushi ?!?

Posted on March 1, 2016 by snitchthebudgie

I grew up with Meccano – my children grew up with Lego.  But they never got this keen!  It’s not railway modelling, but one has to admire skilful modelling in whatever shape or form.  How about a complete sushi restaurant … Continue reading →

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