Monthly Archives: October 2018

Random Wednesday

Posted on October 31, 2018 by snitchthebudgie

A few links that I have been storing up….. One of the most positive articles that I’ve seen on model railways…. It’s a small world: Radio Times celebrates 95 years with replica of iconic 1950s delivery van “It’s being able … Continue reading →

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Uckfield MRC exhibition 2018 #2

Posted on October 29, 2018 by snitchthebudgie

I thought that I wouldn’t have to do any shopping at the show, but a scenic stand produced a variety of grass tufts and other bits and pieces for my modules.  Could have been worse, I guess…. I’d seen Dave … Continue reading →

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Uckfield MRC exhibition 2018 #1

Posted on October 27, 2018 by snitchthebudgie

We’re definitely into the exhibition season now, so last Saturday I drove down to Uckfield for their annual show.  This is always one of my favourites, as it is very much a ‘fine scale’ show, usually with lots of quite … Continue reading →

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Simon goes underground!

Posted on October 25, 2018 by snitchthebudgie

Simon writes: Attached some photos from this tour: https://www.ltmuseum.co.uk/whats-on/hidden-london/euston-the-lost-tunnels Pricey but fascinating. Posters date from construction of the Victoria line in the 60’s. Looks fun – but probably not a recommended outing for the wedding anniversary….  But I see that … Continue reading →

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Farnham & District MRC 2018 #2

Posted on October 23, 2018 by snitchthebudgie

Helmthwaite and Chapel Lane, in O gauge, is dominated by two large industrial buildings, Osborn Engineering and Helmthwaite Mills at one end of the layout. These also hide the staging for the high level Chapel Lane yard where there is … Continue reading →

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Farnham & District MRC 2018 #1

Posted on October 21, 2018 by snitchthebudgie

Visited the Farnham club show last weekend.  It’s an easy 40 minute drive from home over the Hog’s Back, and they always put together a good show.  This year they had some fun and games when a full sized boxing … Continue reading →

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ESNG meeting 17 October 2018 – and On my Workbench

Posted on October 19, 2018 by snitchthebudgie

A good turn out of 10 members at last week’s meeting – but missing the Cha(I)rman who is camping in Mayday Hospital (hopefully out now) with gall stones.  They say they are just observing him – it’s a tough job … Continue reading →

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Ron in Austria #5

Posted on October 17, 2018 by snitchthebudgie

Last 2 days A sunny day and a group round trip behind steam on Zillertalbahn from Jenbach to Mayrhofen with 2 hours to kill before return trip. May be another blog tomorrow if I can get into Kitzbuhl before trip … Continue reading →

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A railway in the news

Posted on October 15, 2018 by snitchthebudgie

Reading more column inches about the tragic Salisbury poisonings, I came across this interesting snippet: The tiny village of Loyga in the Russian far north is not the kind of place you would expect to be at the centre of … Continue reading →

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Ron in Austria #4

Posted on October 13, 2018 by snitchthebudgie

Day 5 A misty start turning into a warm sunny day. Full day today. In the morning we went by coach to Berchtesgarten to visit the infamous Eagles Nest. Contrary to popular belief nobody stayed there overnight as it was … Continue reading →

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