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Hastings Model Rail Show 2025
A few more pictures from Allan of the Model Rail Quest inspired Hastings show. First and foremost, good to see John Brightwell and Alpenbahn (N) on the road again. I’ve a soft spot for Melin Dolrhyd (OO9). A simple oval … Continue reading
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Salisbury & South Wilts Exhibition 2025 #2
A slight novelty layout was Brooklands (O), modelling construction of the banked motor racing track. Really, just an O gauge shunting layout and none the worse for that. I like Woodbury Wharf (OO9). A very simple one-piece cameo layout, but … Continue reading
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Salisbury & South Wilts Exhibition 2025 #1
I turned down a morning out at this show on Saturday, with a lot to do before going on holiday. It turned out to be a good call, as although it was an excellent show, I got a lot of … Continue reading
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On my workbench – a bit of everything
All sorts of odds and ends have been happening up in the railway room, with not a lot of room to move around! Michael has nearly finished his module. Almost all his own work, with advice from dad. Hopefully it … Continue reading
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expoEM Spring 2025 #2
Moving on, Brighton East is an old friend, but I love the fact that it is instantly recognisable as Brighton. We did wonder how the nuclear flask wagons had got there. Perhaps lost from Dungeness, or perhaps carrying vital supplies … Continue reading
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expoEM Spring 2025 #1
Last Saturday I drove over to Bracknell to visit the Spring expoEM. I have never insisted on exhibitions having any ‘N’ gauge, so an excellent show like this an easy drive away was a must. There were some very good … Continue reading
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ESNG meeting – 11 May
A warm sunny afternoon, and seven members had a relaxed afternoon running a few trains. So relaxed, in fact, that at least one of them had a short siesta….. But trains were also set up and set running…. Richard was … Continue reading
ESNG Open Day and exhibition 2025
Having failed to put on a show in 2024, partly due to the Exhibition Manager (me) going on strike. However, this year, thanks to Allan and Sean, we are going to do better. We’re calling it an Open Day, as … Continue reading
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ESNG meeting – 7 May
A pleasant evening, with seven members, a number of trains, and lots of chat – not least trying to set up a fish and chip supper on the KESR. Usual suspects! Derek’s colourful Royal Mail train. These coaches are, in … Continue reading
Potpourri #1129
We’ll, there are few model railway shows on at the moment, and I’ve also run out of holiday snaps from the ESNG members – so I’m reduced to a few links and pictures. But nothing like a Jago Hazzard (except … Continue reading
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Tagged inspiration, prototype, railway, Southern Railway
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