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Secretary of the East Surrey N Gauge railway club

On my workbench – some projects completed

I’m much better at starting things than finishing them!  But I have completed those Gresley full brakes started under covid lockdown.  Decals, glazing, and roof completed, though I won’t finally fit the roof till I see whether they need any … Continue reading

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ESNG meeting – 4 June

We started the meeting with a working party to look at a few faults here and there.  One regular was missing, as he was on forced garden duty….. Derek Atfield continued to realign some of the corner tracks, with generally … Continue reading

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Robertsbridge show 2025

And a few more pictures from Allan, this time from the Rother Valley Supporters Robertsbridge show. Swiss trains… A simple loop, but with a very nice castle in the background. Westhay narrow gauge… West Sussex in attendance with Johnannes modules … Continue reading

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More from the north-east

Some more photos from Dave’s latest trip up north.  There’s an awful lot of railway history there – after all, it’s one of the areas where railways began – and I haven’t explored a fraction of it all.  George Stephenson … Continue reading

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Brockenhurst show 2025

A few more pictures from Allan, this time of the Brockenhurst exhibition.  It looked an interesting little show….  First off is the rather long-winded Marley Potts and Witherwack Sidings (BR NE region 1953-63).  Lots of interesting modelling here, including a … Continue reading

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ESNG meeting – 25 May

Back for Sunday’s meeting, with 8½ members (one junior) along.  Actually, I think it should be 8¾ the way Lucas is growing….  And plenty of trains on show. How does this DCC work? Long and short Southern goods from Chris.  … Continue reading

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ESNG meeting – 21 May

Well, I wasn’t there, taking a few well-earned days out down by the seaside in Poole…. But ESNG met, and seven members gathered to drink tea play trains.   Allan sent me a few snaps. I’m told Graham was waving to … Continue reading

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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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