Monthly Archives: February 2026

On the ‘real’ rails

Posted on February 28, 2026 by snitchthebudgie

The Cha(i)rman recently visited Ford station, presumably on a visit to the ‘shop previously known as Gaugemaster’.  Here are some trains passing…. And No. 1 Son on duty at East Grinstead station on the Bluebell Railway.  No comment!!!!

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Potpourri #1138

Posted on February 27, 2026 by snitchthebudgie

Still busy, but a couple of odds and ends that amused me. Travel time from London.  There are some remote places in the UK!  Note that it’s quicker to be able to get to York than deepest Norfolk – that’s … Continue reading →

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ESNG meeting – 22 February

Posted on February 23, 2026 by snitchthebudgie

Sunday afternoon, and I slipped away for most of the afternoon to see what was running.  I arrived to see that the members were being very keen and set up a large circuit.  It was a good turnout, with nine … Continue reading →

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ESNG meeting – 18 February

Posted on February 19, 2026 by snitchthebudgie

I had an afternoon pass from Mrs Bartlett, whose new hip seems to be doing OK, bit by bit.  So I dropped into Wednesday’s ESNG meeting for a while.  We ended up with six members there, enough to set up … Continue reading →

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Alton Febex 2026

Posted on February 11, 2026 by snitchthebudgie

With Maxine due a new hip, I won’t be getting to many exhibitions over the next few weeks.  So a visit to Alton with the lads seemed a good idea – always a good show, and breakfast at the Alton … Continue reading →

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ESNG meeting – 8 February

Posted on February 9, 2026 by snitchthebudgie

A pleasant afternoons running and chatting with eight members present (but not always correct.)  Spring must be approaching, as it was still light when we locked up the hall. Large American locos…. Pulling long trains…. And the more up-to-date version….. … Continue reading →

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ESNG meeting – 4 February

Posted on February 5, 2026 by snitchthebudgie

Just a quick report on Wednesday’s meeting.  I was in Bristol for the day, and the chairman forgot to take any photos.  But I gather that eight members attended, the problems with the fiddle yard were solved (loose wiring and … Continue reading →

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