Monthly Archives: January 2020

Odd modelling idea #1874

Posted on January 10, 2020 by snitchthebudgie

This picture, hijacked from Facebok’s traction modelling page just begs to be modelled.  Not just the old trolley used as an office, but look at the state of the buildings and all the debris on the ground.  Even the house … Continue reading →

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Bredgar & Wormshill Light Railway 2020

Posted on January 8, 2020 by snitchthebudgie

A recommended day out if you live in the southeast of England.  The first Sunday in May is the first operating day of the year for the Bredgar and Wormshill Light Railway.  It will also be their model railway themed … Continue reading →

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Today’s links

Posted on January 6, 2020 by snitchthebudgie

Something for everyone today. So you think that the London Underground is dirty and noisy?  Try the New York Subway! Goodbye to the Isle of Wight ex-London Underground trains.  A bumpy ride bur great fun. Tram bowling – yes, tram … Continue reading →

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ESNG meeting – 2 January 2020

Posted on January 4, 2020 by snitchthebudgie

First meeting of the year and a respectable 9 members turned out to run trains.  I guess that most of us are too old to remember what a New Year hangover is like…. Plenty of trains in the fiddle yard…. … Continue reading →

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Odd modelling ideas #22

Posted on January 2, 2020 by snitchthebudgie

A really interesting structure – First Quincy No. 2 shaft house (Wisconsin.)  Inside, iron ore would have been processed.  The rooflines follow the flow of ore down through the building.  Just like western American mines built on hillsides, they used … Continue reading →

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