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Secretary of the East Surrey N Gauge railway club

Covid-19 diary #3

Posted on March 30, 2020 by snitchthebudgie

Kuritu back in action.  So on to the next job – to complete the two N-club modules that I had started, that contain a small USA switching layout.  I had wondered whether to scrap them and start them over (and … Continue reading →

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LVRR – Dorothy

Posted on March 28, 2020 by snitchthebudgie

This would make an interesting model!  No. 1, the private car of the Lehigh Valley Railroad’s superintendant.  Must have been a bit hot inside during the summer months! But imagine the comments you’d get as this trundled past on a … Continue reading →

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Covid-19 diary #2

Posted on March 26, 2020 by snitchthebudgie

The new totem (home printed) shows that the Kuritu Line is back in business. As the UK goes into deeper lockdown, I have done more modelling in a week than the previous 6 months.  I completed the new shadow box … Continue reading →

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And now for something completely different!

Posted on March 24, 2020 by snitchthebudgie

All still OK in Chateau Bartlett!  I’ve done more modelling in a week than the previous 6 months (though my better half will probably soon mention the garden.) But I thought I’d mention this link on Facebook, for those who … Continue reading →

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Link – Worst looking locomotive

Posted on March 22, 2020 by snitchthebudgie

I think it’s sinking in that this social distancing is here for the long haul.  Maxine has just popped out to wave – from the car – a bride off to her wedding – that will consist of vicar, bride, … Continue reading →

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Covid-19 diary #1

Posted on March 20, 2020 by snitchthebudgie

No, I haven’t got it (yet.)  But what better for an introverted, anti-social railway modeller than social distancing?  Having closed down/suspended a model railway show, a model railway club, and a church in one 24-hour period, it was time to … Continue reading →

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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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