Monthly Archives: October 2022

On a Swiss Roll #3

Posted on October 14, 2022 by snitchthebudgie

DAY 5 Clear but chilly. Free day so set out to do Les Pleiades above Vevey but when I got there everything was closed. The restaurant had what looked like at least a week’s rubbish piled up outside. Came back … Continue reading →

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On a Swiss Roll #2

Posted on October 13, 2022 by snitchthebudgie

Continuing Day 2, with the delightful Glion Railway.  The Montreux–Glion–Rochers-de-Naye Railway is an electrically operated rack railway with a track gauge of 800 mm. But there’s a Glion problem with a derailed wagon.  I like the way they just back … Continue reading →

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On a Swiss Roll #1

Posted on October 12, 2022 by snitchthebudgie

I’ve lost track of which number holiday this is for Ron.  But I do know that it involved a return to Switzerland.  I’ve mainly posted the train photographs, and what struck me was the wide range of liveries that Ron … Continue reading →

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ESNG meeting – 9 October 2022

Posted on October 10, 2022 by snitchthebudgie

A pleasant autumnal Sunday afternoon, and good to see nine ESNG members in attendance.  Especially good to have a visit from Paul, the ESNG Midlands branch. The usual suspects were there, of course…. With Paul back in town, the outer … Continue reading →

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Getting N-Club to TINGS 2022

Posted on October 8, 2022 by snitchthebudgie

How do you get a large modular layout from Germany to TINGS?  A layout that looks like this…. You take a trailer like this…. And pack it full like this….. Using the local (and in some cases unskilled) labour! Of … Continue reading →

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ESNG meeting – 5 October 2022

Posted on October 6, 2022 by snitchthebudgie

After two non-meetings, it was good to see a whole six members turn out for Wednesday’s meeting.  Not least, the treasurer was back after a nasty bout of non-covid lurgi. Allan ran a long train of hoppers, passing Mr Atfield’s … Continue reading →

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Potpourri #1056 – Another ESNG edition!

Posted on October 4, 2022 by snitchthebudgie

Another post of ESNG members activities. Stefan mailed me in response to the newsletter….. Also in tribute to the Queen, you’ll find her in front of my “British Shop” at “Stefanstor” station Nicely done, though she seems to have escaped … Continue reading →

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Two exhibitions and a breakfast

Posted on October 2, 2022 by snitchthebudgie

Wasn’t there a film with a similar name many years ago? Allan asked whether Derek and I were interested in Breakfast at Tiffany’s, followed by visits to the Worthing and Dorking MRC exhibitions.  An offer not to be turned down.  … Continue reading →

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