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On my workbench – back to work
It’s a horrible 36C here today, but I found that one of the more acceptable parts of the house was, amazingly, the loft. With the windows open to catch what (hot) breeze there was, and a fan working, I got … Continue reading
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Pevensey Bay MRC exhibition 2026
The usual ESNG transport was not available today, so after a pleasant week by the seaside, I transported a brace of Derek’s to the Pevensey Bay show on the northern edge of Eastbourne. A pleasant and friendly little show, with … Continue reading
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ESNG meeting – 14 June & 17 June
14 June, a whole 12 persons turned up – making a sociable afternoon with plenty of trains on the tracks. A selection are shown below… And thank you Brian…. 17 June – not sure what happened as I wasn’t there….
Ashford MRC exhibition 2026
Just some photos from our roving reporter today. I though about going to this show, but the lawn desperately needed mowing, and I had started maintenance on my N-club modules ready for TINGS in September. I made good progress, and … Continue reading
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Anyone who had a Hartz – 5
Ron’s in trouble again – weather and trains….. And a lack of strudel….. DAY 6 Frankfurt. Overcast turning to heavy rain with thunder and lightning. Bad day again for travelling to Frankfurt for an overnight stay. All went well to … Continue reading
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Anyone who had a Hartz – 4
DAY 5 Leipzig. Overcast and cooler. As I had already travelled on all possible train routes and did not fancy using rail replacement buses I treated myself to my usual day trip to Leipzig. Currently at Halle with a 40 … Continue reading
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Anyone who had a Hartz – 3
Another successful day…. DAY 4 Started off summery turned showery now heavy thunderstorms. Took train to Quedlingburg for 3.5 hour steam hauled rail trip to Strassberg. Before taking train back to Wernigerode took walk around Quedlingburg ending up at castle. … Continue reading
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Anyone who had a Hartz – 2
A more successful day, mainly on the Hartz…. DAY 3 Hartz Day 3. Started sunny turned cloudy but now sunny today. Today’s trip was up the Brocken and back for walk up to Wernigerode Castle. It is obvious where one … Continue reading
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Anyone who had a Hartz – 1
Ron is off on his travels again. And proving that DB ain’t what it used to be….. DAY 1 DB strikes again Train from Brussels to Aachen cancelled so 2 hour wait in Brussels and will not be in hotel … Continue reading
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ESNG meeting – 3 June
The weather has broken. Thunder, lightning and normal temperatures. We started with just four members at today’s meeting, but that later went up to six. We were also pleased to see three separate visitors – and Tom soon got Mr … Continue reading
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