Monthly Archives: August 2023

Potpourri #1081

Posted on August 30, 2023 by snitchthebudgie

I came across this lovely picture on the web, and typically, I forgot to note the photographer.  It’s Waddon Marsh Halt, taken from the A23 road bridge, and the power station that is now the Croydon Ikea lies behind the … Continue reading →

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ESNG meeting – 27 August 2023

Posted on August 28, 2023 by snitchthebudgie

It’s been a busy railway week.  The KESR on Wednesday, then on Saturday Allan, Richard, Derek and myself had an NCI testing day, to see if our N-club modules would connect to each other.  A little fettling to do, but … Continue reading →

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Modelling the KESR

Posted on August 26, 2023 by snitchthebudgie

After Wednesday’s trip on the Kent & East Sussex Light Railway, I was reminded what a lovely prototype it is for branch line or light railway modelling.  So here are the station plans, taken from the National Library of Scotland … Continue reading →

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ESNG adventure – 23 August 2023

Posted on August 24, 2023 by snitchthebudgie

We had a special club outing today.  The Kent & East Sussex Railway had put a plaque up on their wall of remembrance for our late friend Miles Saggers.  So a group of club members and friends, and Mile’s mum, … Continue reading →

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Potpourri #1080

Posted on August 22, 2023 by snitchthebudgie

Another selection from the web.  Today is a Jago Hazzard day, with some looks at the London Underground/Overground (Wombling free) system. First, some thoughts on Underground names…. Then above ground…. And some stations just kept changing name….. And the station … Continue reading →

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Potpourri #1079

Posted on August 20, 2023 by snitchthebudgie

Today’s selection is of Southern EMU’s mainly around the Redhill area.  Most photos are by John Atkinson, and have been reposted from the Southern Electric Facebook site. Hastings DEMU’s at Coulsdon, Redhill, and Sevenoaks. And the preserved unit recently passing … Continue reading →

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ESNG meeting – 16 August 2023

Posted on August 18, 2023 by snitchthebudgie

A busy Wednesday evening.  Eight members, one small son, and two visitors from the West Sussex group.  The West Sussex lads came to continue our Stuttgart planning.  I think that was successful, and the planned layout might even work!  We … Continue reading →

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Tenterden bus rally

Posted on August 16, 2023 by snitchthebudgie

Just a photo-dump today, with photos received from Ron of the bus rally at Tenterden station.

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ESNG meeting – 13 August 2023

Posted on August 14, 2023 by snitchthebudgie

A good turn out of seven members, plus a couple of visitors (one a fascinated three-year old) dropping in to see the trains.  And a very pleasant afternoon with the usual high standard of trains and low standard of conversation….. … Continue reading →

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Potpourri #1078

Posted on August 12, 2023 by snitchthebudgie

Been a few weeks since I did one of these – all those Isle of Man holiday snaps have provided plenty of superior blogging material – thanks, Allan & Ron. Let’s start with another typical ESNG running session at 1:1 … Continue reading →

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