Monthly Archives: October 2022

Morden Milk

Posted on October 30, 2022 by snitchthebudgie

These photos are just crying out to be modelled! The Express Dairy depot as South Morden was perhaps the largest and most modern in the country, but was short lived. Built after WW2, the site is now covered by an … Continue reading →

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Potpourri #1057

Posted on October 28, 2022 by snitchthebudgie

Some pictures today…. Railway posters ain’t what they used to be….. But other advertising was a little more basic…. An Albion Nimbus outside Southampton Central station…. Staying with the station theme…. Redhill with blue-grey EMUs but semaphore signals… Seaton Junction … Continue reading →

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ESNG meeting – 23 October 2022

Posted on October 26, 2022 by snitchthebudgie

After a busy day exhibiting on Saturday, it was a pleasant surprise to get seven members along to run trains on the Sunday afternoon.  It was also good not to have to get all the layout out of the cupboard, … Continue reading →

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The Redhill Brick & Model Show – 2022

Posted on October 24, 2022 by snitchthebudgie

We spent last Saturday at the nearby 17th Reigate Scouts Lego and model show, having been there in 2018 and 2019.  This was their first post-covid show, and it was well attended, especially in the morning.  We took a reasonably … Continue reading →

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ESNG meeting – 19 October 2022

Posted on October 22, 2022 by snitchthebudgie

Having opened up the hall, I abandoned the meeting as it was my youngest’s birthday dinner at home.  I returned later to find no trains running, but six members putting the world to rights (the missing one is getting another … Continue reading →

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The Redhill Brick & Model Show – 2022

Posted on October 21, 2022 by snitchthebudgie

We’re exhibiting at this show on Saturday.  We may be the only trains, but it’s in Redhill and a chance to meet some local people and encourage some younger enthusiasts.  And they did good bacon rolls and burgers last time … Continue reading →

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Uckfield MRC exhibition 2022 #2

Posted on October 20, 2022 by snitchthebudgie

Moving on…. Robin Gay’s Wantage in P4 is a scale representation of that quirky prototype.  The real thing was tiny and the Wantage Tramway terminated in the middle of a load of buildings.  The layout has taken a lot of … Continue reading →

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Uckfield MRC exhibition 2022 #1

Posted on October 18, 2022 by snitchthebudgie

Time for the Uckfield show weekend.  Once again a very good show.  A good number of layouts that were new to me, no dross at all, and a wide range of prototypes and scales.  For me, Uckfield is an essential … Continue reading →

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A day out on the River Thames

Posted on October 16, 2022 by snitchthebudgie

No trains today, but Allan spent a day on the Thames, and sent me the photos. Got off the bus at Putney Bridge to see the 10.30 boat about to leave. So made my way to get the last boat … Continue reading →

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On a Swiss Roll #4

Posted on October 15, 2022 by snitchthebudgie

Last epistle from Ron for this trip… DAY 6 Sunny but chilled Group visit to Montreux but left to our own devices. Have come up to Rochers de Naye. If I can make it intend to do a boat trip … Continue reading →

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