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On my workbench – a bit of everything
All sorts of odds and ends have been happening up in the railway room, with not a lot of room to move around! Michael has nearly finished his module. Almost all his own work, with advice from dad. Hopefully it … Continue reading
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expoEM Spring 2025 #2
Moving on, Brighton East is an old friend, but I love the fact that it is instantly recognisable as Brighton. We did wonder how the nuclear flask wagons had got there. Perhaps lost from Dungeness, or perhaps carrying vital supplies … Continue reading
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expoEM Spring 2025 #1
Last Saturday I drove over to Bracknell to visit the Spring expoEM. I have never insisted on exhibitions having any ‘N’ gauge, so an excellent show like this an easy drive away was a must. There were some very good … Continue reading
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ESNG meeting – 11 May
A warm sunny afternoon, and seven members had a relaxed afternoon running a few trains. So relaxed, in fact, that at least one of them had a short siesta….. But trains were also set up and set running…. Richard was … Continue reading
ESNG Open Day and exhibition 2025
Having failed to put on a show in 2024, partly due to the Exhibition Manager (me) going on strike. However, this year, thanks to Allan and Sean, we are going to do better. We’re calling it an Open Day, as … Continue reading
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ESNG meeting – 7 May
A pleasant evening, with seven members, a number of trains, and lots of chat – not least trying to set up a fish and chip supper on the KESR. Usual suspects! Derek’s colourful Royal Mail train. These coaches are, in … Continue reading
Potpourri #1129
We’ll, there are few model railway shows on at the moment, and I’ve also run out of holiday snaps from the ESNG members – so I’m reduced to a few links and pictures. But nothing like a Jago Hazzard (except … Continue reading
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Potpourri #1128 – Modelling challenge of the day?
I couldn’t resist copying this from Facebook! Back in 1950, Wuppertal’s famous hanging train — the Schwebebahn — became the scene of a truly unforgettable event. In July of that year, a local circus decided to pull a publicity stunt … Continue reading
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Dave on safari in the north-east
A few photos from Dave’s trip up north. Some old track beds and live railways. A brake van trip on the Yorkshire Wolds Railway…. Track bed at Rosedale…. Ravenscar north…. Ravenscar south… And the Derwent Valley Railway….
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ESNG meeting – 27 April 2025
A pleasant spring afternoon, and 10 members turned out to play trains. It could have been more, but one member got the date wrong, and another had been to a stag night. Lots of people and a busy fiddle yard….. … Continue reading
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