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Secretary of the East Surrey N Gauge railway club

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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Paul in Japan #5

Posted on February 29, 2020 by snitchthebudgie

Out into the wilds! Late start today, first train at 0921. Then it’s a circuit taking in a famous route through the mountains. I won’t be back in Sendai until 8.30pm. To follow my excursion in to the Japanese countryside … Continue reading →

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Paul in Japan #4

Posted on February 28, 2020 by snitchthebudgie

Some more photos from Japan…. Tomorrow, I’m off up in to the Japanese Alps on a special train which only runs at weekends and Bank Holidays. Today was the Emperors’ Birthday, so tomorrow is a Bank Holiday. My first train … Continue reading →

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Paul in Japan #3

Posted on February 27, 2020 by snitchthebudgie

First, back in soggy Earlswood, more progress on the new fiddle yard… And meanwhile, in Japan…. Off to Nagano on one of these, the beautiful E7 Shinkansen. So my birthday has arrived – 9 hours earlier than usual! I’m off … Continue reading →

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Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow #3

Posted on February 26, 2020 by snitchthebudgie

Last set of photos from Ron – then it’s back to Japan for a day or three! Another cold and overcast day but with low cloud. Went down to Interlaken to take direct train to Zweisimmen changing there for the … Continue reading →

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