Monthly Archives: July 2017

ESNG at the Bluebell – 3

Posted on July 11, 2017 by snitchthebudgie

Today, we’ll have a look at some of the other models on display.  Opposite us in the locomotive works, and making an interesting contrast with ERIC the International Tramway Museum, was a 3/4″ tramway layout.  All British trams, picking up … Continue reading →

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ESNG at the Bluebell – 2

Posted on July 9, 2017 by snitchthebudgie

Today, a few shots of the trains around Sheffield Park.  There were just so many locomotives to admire – some in steam, some awaiting maintenance, and some, like the Schools Class 4-4-0, in pieces. Just outside the locomotive works was … Continue reading →

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ESNG at the Bluebell – 1

Posted on July 7, 2017 by snitchthebudgie

We spent a very pleasant weekend at the end of June exhibiting at the Bluebell Railway Model Railway show.  Two days playing trains, with the real thing just outside the “exhibition hall”. The models at the Bluebell show are scattered … Continue reading →

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The empty railways of America

Posted on July 5, 2017 by snitchthebudgie

Before reporting on ESNG exhibiting at the Bluebell Railway, here’s a couple of links to an article I came across on the BBC website, “In pictures: The empty railways of America.” One of photographer John Sanderson’s earliest memories was family … Continue reading →

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ESNG meeting – 22 June 2017

Posted on July 3, 2017 by snitchthebudgie

I’d missed too many club meetings with travels and holidays, and was missing the chance to meet with friends and watch the trains go by. Early June we had a working party, where two workers were supervised by two others.  … Continue reading →

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Here we go again…..

Posted on July 1, 2017 by snitchthebudgie

I’m back!  I’ve appreciated a month break from the blog, but have missed putting my railway thoughts and findings down on ‘paper’.  And a chance to offer modelling challenges like this one (picture picked up from a forum – trust … Continue reading →

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