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Secretary of the East Surrey N Gauge railway club

ESNG meeting – 3 June

Posted on June 4, 2026 by snitchthebudgie

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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Railex 2026 #2

Posted on June 2, 2026 by snitchthebudgie

So to the rest of the show. These dioramas were exhibited by, I think, a professional model maker, but they are excellent. All in O gauge, they included a SECR terminus, a Metropolitan Railway tank engine, and the famous cutting … Continue reading →

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Railex 2026 #1

Posted on June 1, 2026 by snitchthebudgie

Whilst some of the club went south to Brockenhurst, Simon and I opted for Railex 2026, held by the Risborough & District MRC at Stoke Mandeville Stadium near Aylesbury. This is billed as a ‘fine scale’ show, and it lives … Continue reading →

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New Forest MRS show

Posted on May 30, 2026 by snitchthebudgie

Whilst Simon and I went to Railex in Ayelsbury (pictures to come) the Allan club bus went to Brockenhurst (via Alton for breakfast and the model shop and ending with an ice cream by the seaside. The New Forest MRS … Continue reading →

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Potpourri #1139

Posted on May 28, 2026 by snitchthebudgie

Sean went to Spain with the family. When taking a break from drinking Spain dry, he sent me us views from their balcony on the Costa Brava. Perfect for the railway fan! Can you spot four club members at the … Continue reading →

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ESNG meeting – 24 May

Posted on May 26, 2026 by snitchthebudgie

Hottest day of the year (till today, till tomorrow), but eight members turned out to run trains. There was the usual variety on show. Underground…. Overground….. American…. Swiss….. And British…. The meeting ended with a curry. And the air-conditioning in … Continue reading →

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Roxley Models at Denbies

Posted on May 24, 2026 by snitchthebudgie

Last weekend I went across to Dorking for a model railway exhibition at Denbies Wine Estate, celebrating the 40th Anniversary of Roxley Models. Lovely location, and a pleasant show. I was very good and didn’t come home with any trains … Continue reading →

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ESNG meeting – 20 May

Posted on May 22, 2026 by snitchthebudgie

Just a few (poor quality) pictures from Wednesday’s meeting. Maxine and I were down in Winchester for a reunion lunch, but got back in time for a quick visit to club night (and the WI for Maxine.) I gather that … Continue reading →

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A Bluebell visit #2

Posted on May 20, 2026 by snitchthebudgie

And so to the road steam power.  This magnificent road engine with a crane was in the station yard. I especially liked the steam lorries, my favourite being the six-wheeled Sentinel, with something like a rear bogie providing the power…. … Continue reading →

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A Bluebell visit #1

Posted on May 17, 2026 by snitchthebudgie

Saturday was a Father & Son day out to Bluebell Railway for the Road Meets Rail event.  Michael wasn’t volunteering, so we took the opportunity to ride the trains.  Getting to the terminus at East Grinstead is very simple – … Continue reading →

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