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Secretary of the East Surrey N Gauge railway club

A strange situation….

Posted on March 18, 2020 by snitchthebudgie

What a different world we live in all of a sudden.  I spent Sunday evening and Monday talking to people and closing down (1) The NGSE show, (2) East Surrey N Gauge Club, and (3) Our church.  My phone was … Continue reading →

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NGSE 2020 – cancelled

Posted on March 16, 2020 by snitchthebudgie

Very sad, but with the deteriorating Corvid-19 situation, we have no choice but to cancel – even if it’s before the government decides to shut down any large gatherings. Hopefully, we’ll have another try next year….  

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Mega-Eric?

Posted on March 14, 2020 by snitchthebudgie

From Facebook, a mega-roundhouse in Altona, Hamburg.  This would make quite some model – even the coaling facilities are on the grand scale…. But did you spot the best bit – the overlapping turntable.  I’d never seen one of these … Continue reading →

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ESNG PlayDay – 8 March 2020

Posted on March 12, 2020 by snitchthebudgie

Sunday’s PlayDay was well attended, with 10 members there, plus Sean’s Lucas.  Derek brought round the new club corners, to wire up some leads…. And also one of his new ‘super dashboards’.  This one will link up with Peter’s station…. … Continue reading →

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Down by the seaside

Posted on March 10, 2020 by snitchthebudgie

We’ll start the post on the beach at Lancing.  A grey day, but bracing rather than unpleasant.  But why was I there – and what’s this doing in a railway blog? Well, the beach car park was recommended for the … Continue reading →

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ESNG meeting – 5 March 2020

Posted on March 8, 2020 by snitchthebudgie

Again, starting Monday’s fiddle yard session.  All track down, and all point motors fitted.  And we’ve learnt to fit point motors with just 2 ESNG members!  Next stop – wiring! And at Wednesday’s meeting, 8 hardy members braved the rain … Continue reading →

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Down memory lane

Posted on March 6, 2020 by snitchthebudgie

Ten years of so ago we were on holiday in Queensland, Australia.  I came across these two delightful videos of sugar cane railways.  The first is special, as we were held up at the level crossing in the first scene … Continue reading →

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Kuritu is back!

Posted on March 5, 2020 by snitchthebudgie

Several years ago, I bought Ian Milroy’s little Kuritu, an N gauge Japanese tram layout, as he was retiring it from the exhibition circuit. I finally got space in the railway room for it, and having put it up, to … Continue reading →

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NGSE – 2020 – Exactly a month to go!

Posted on March 4, 2020 by snitchthebudgie

All is on track for NGSE 2020.  We’ve lost a trader, but replaced them with two others. We’ve obviously had a couple of questions about coronavirus.  Obviously this needs monitoring carefully, but we’ll be going ahead unless the number of … Continue reading →

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Paul in Japan #6

Posted on March 2, 2020 by snitchthebudgie

Probably the last of Paul’s pictures, as he’s now back in the UK, and the joys of food shopping in Crawley…. Tomorrow is my last day in Japan on this trip. My plan is all set up. Watch this space! … Continue reading →

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