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Very minimum radii
Again trawling the Traction Facebook site. Volkmar Meier has some interesting 3D printed interurbans and streetcars on Shapeways. But here he looks at getting the trolleys to go round in ever decreasing circles…. Tomytec drivers, have you ever wondered about … Continue reading
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Tagged interurban, Layout design, model railroad, traction
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Two traction micros
A few weeks ago I posted a link to the little micro-layout of the Japanese Gakunan line. I’ve included the track layout and another picture below… I recently joined the Facebook ‘Traction Model Railroading’ group, that is full of inspiring … Continue reading
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Tagged interurban, Layout design, model railroad, traction
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End of an era
After 43 years working for the same company, I paid my last visit to work today. As I have been working part time and on zero-hours, I submitted my final invoice, and handed in my computer and door card. Truly … Continue reading
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Tagged Christmas, Hints and tips, humour
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A video and some interesting loops….
Brian has been testing his Brighton Belle…. “This is not supposed to be a spoiler, but I couldn’t help but be impressed by the detail on The Brighton Belle 5BEL from Arnold – it shouts quality” And how about these … Continue reading
End loop ideas
I have been continued to think about the best design of end loops for our N-club modules. I was impressed by this loop next to us in Stuttgart this year, with its internal sidings. I have also been spurred into … Continue reading
ESNG BuildDay – 8 December 2019
This afternoon was the first ESNG ‘BuildDay’ and it has been a success, I think. We had 8 members along, together with a number of projects to work on, observe and learn from. Or one could just enjoy good company … Continue reading
ESNG meeting – 6 December 2019
A little thin on the ground tonight, with just the six members present. Poor excuses were received from some other members – work, hospital visit, and better half’s 60th birthday. Well, the last one is valid I guess! So we … Continue reading
More links
Weeks of timewasting profitable browsing with these two galleries of photographs. The late David Heys’ site has an informative text and is full of great photographs from all over the country. Just browsing, I was surprised to find BR Co-Bo … Continue reading
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Tagged humour, inspiration, travel
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Happy birthday!
My eldest daughter seems to specialise in sending postcards rather than birthday cards. This one was well chosen to reflect my interests and my recent Stuttgart visit. Better than the one of Angela Merkle last year….. Thanks, Ruth!
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Stuttgart – 2019 – 2
As promised, a few pictures from Allan and Sean…. OK! What did Spanish Thomas say to the English Thomas? The usual suspects…. Vital supplies…. Back to running trains…. Can you spot the movie connections? All from the German N-Track American … Continue reading
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Tagged ESNG, exhibition, N-Club International, Stuttgart
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