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ESNG meeting – 6 February 2020
A massive 13 members turned out on Thursday, plus visitor John. It was very confusing – two Derek’s, two Simon’s, two John’s and two Paul’s! Paul was looking forward to his rapidly approaching Japan trip, and running all the bullet … Continue reading
Keep soldering on
Realising that NGSE is rapidly approaching, more work on the new fiddle yard was needed. So I arranged to borrow the church hall for a couple of hours on Monday afternoons to get some track laid. We got underway, fitting … Continue reading
The Alton exhibition 2020
A visit to the Alton MRG show last Saturday. I realised that I hadn’t been to this show since 2016 or 2017 – I recall that last year’s show was hit by snow! It turned out to be an expensive … Continue reading
Posted in Exhibitions, Inspiration, Layout design, Out and about
Tagged exhibition, model railway
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Mastermind?
I received an email this week: I am currently casting for the next series of BBC Two’s Quiz show Mastermind and I was hoping you could circulate the attached flyer among your friends and colleagues, and share via social media. … Continue reading
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Tagged humour, inspiration, prototype, railway
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Language issues
The trouble with having an international interest in railroads railways is what word to use. Is it: Railway or railroad Shunt or switch Coach or passenger car Wagon or car Van or boxcar Tram or trolley…. and so on? But … Continue reading
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Tagged humour, inspiration, prototype, railway
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What could go wrong?
A quick post from Facebook Traction Modelling group – it deserves a wider audience. This slightly predated health and safety, I think! 1/2 inch scale (larger than Gauge 1) 110V (yes 110) overhead line power supply The loco is powered … Continue reading
Posted in Inspiration, Jon's layout ramblings, Layout design, Traction
Tagged interurban, Layout design, model railroad, traction
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Modelling different eras
I wondered about visiting the Longfield show yesterday, but after a busy day on Friday trotting around Chinatown (and discussing wedding plans with my eldest), inertia set in and the armchair was more attractive. And whilst I should have written … Continue reading
Posted in Jon's layout ramblings, Layout design
Tagged isle of wight, Layout design, N gauge, Southern Railway
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Odds and ends
Came up on Facebook recently – an American model railroad club in 1966 in an old interurban car. Slightly basic in places, but what a great place to meet. Mind you, security would be difficult in 2020. By the way, … Continue reading
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Tagged humour, inspiration, travel
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NGSE – 2020 January update
NGSE 2020 is getting close! We had another visit to Reigate College this week to check out a few things, and show a couple of club members the site. I had invested in a laser measure, and was (a) impressed … Continue reading
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Tagged ESNG, exhibition, modular layouts, N Gauge Forum
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Would you trust it? World’s fastest driverless bullet train launches in China New service launches ahead of the Beijing Winter Olympics in 2022, with trains making the 108-mile trip from the capital to ski slopes in only 45 minutes Hope … Continue reading
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