Monthly Archives: October 2018

A pot pourri for Thursday

Posted on October 11, 2018 by snitchthebudgie

Firstly, my modelling mojo has returned, and an update on my workbench will follow soon.  It’s really a matter of getting into a habit of retreating to the workbench for an hour – or even just a few minutes – … Continue reading →

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Ron in Austria #3

Posted on October 9, 2018 by snitchthebudgie

Day 4 Rest day so left early to do Achnerseebahn. It was a chilly morning and when I arrived at Jenbach for first train of the day found I had to sit in open sided carriage as compartment coach was … Continue reading →

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Ron in Austria #2

Posted on October 7, 2018 by snitchthebudgie

Day 3 Cold with showers. Mountains this morning have a dusting of snow. Group visit to Salzburg.           Salzburg HBF – trains inside, trolleybuses out.              

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ESNG meeting – 4 October 2018

Posted on October 5, 2018 by snitchthebudgie

Plenty of running at tonight’s meeting.  Good to see John B up from the wilds of the Kent coast, as well as the usual suspects.  Here we see some advanced electronics, wiggling the controller plug to make better contact…. Peter … Continue reading →

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Ron in Austria #1

Posted on October 3, 2018 by snitchthebudgie

A few more of Ron’s holiday snaps – it’s Austria this time!  (And just in time.  I’ve been trying to learn the Templot point planning software, and it’s winning so far.  I was hoping to post about my exploits, but it … Continue reading →

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The Jacobite

Posted on October 1, 2018 by snitchthebudgie

Brian sent me another of his excellent videos…. Dear All, Having managed to book 4 tickets 6 months ago on The Jacobite, I’ve finally travelled with friends between Fort William and Mallaig! We were extremely lucky weather-wise – and here … Continue reading →

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