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The Italian Job
Having arrived home from the KESR at 11pm or so, we had to get up at 6am to head for Gatwick and holidays. Well, I got some sleep – I think Maxine stayed up overnight for the last minute jobs … Continue reading
ESNG meetings – 18 & 22 June
A different ESNG meeting on the 18th. We had a visit to the Kent & East Sussex Railway for a fish and chip supper on the train. Eleven members and partners got there for a very pleasant evening. It was … Continue reading
Another Isle of Man trip – 4
Some industrial heritage with the Great Laxey Mine Railway. And the Great Laxey Wheel. It’s also known as Lady Isabella, and is the largest surviving original working waterwheel in the world. Off to Peel and the Manx Heritage Transport Museum. … Continue reading
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Another Isle of Man trip – 3
A trip up the Snaefell Mountain Railway does require good weather – otherwise you can’t see the seven kingdoms. Its summit is 2,036ft above sea level. On a clear day you can see seven Kingdoms from its top: The Isle … Continue reading
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Another Isle of Man trip – 2
Today, it’s trams, electric and horse. Starting with the Manx Electric Railway…. And along the line. Looks like Michael had good weather for his trip! The Douglas Bay Horse Tramway. They are trying to extend it again back to its … Continue reading
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Another Isle of Man trip – 1
This time around the Isle of Man trip was by No. 1 son, Michael, who went over there last month. So I’ve hijacked some of his many Facebook photos. We’ll start today with the Isle of Man Steam Railway. Trains…. … Continue reading
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Some busy ESNG members….
Sean took two layouts to the Northolt club open day, plus Lucas to run them, and Allan to transport them…. Also at the show was an old friend. This was Northolt’s new layout, Batty Moor. They got it second-hand from … Continue reading
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Dorking running day (buses)
Allan & Chris recently went to the Dorking historic bus running day. Sunday in Dorking is a good venue for such an event, as the usually full station forecourt is empty of scheduled buses! I’m told that they managed to … Continue reading
Potpourri #1130
Just a few odds and ends today…. Two excellent HO small layouts – most realistic. South Croydon 1925, with the LBSCR overhead electric still in place. A little bus interest – I remember going to Norfolk on holiday through the … Continue reading
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ESNG meeting – 8 June
Sunday afternoon, and 1o members turned up for a very sociable afternoon – and we ran a few trains. Simon was having moderate success with a very long freight…. And Brian’s not-quite-as-long inter-city (without the restaurant car – retired for … Continue reading
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