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About snitchthebudgie

Secretary of the East Surrey N Gauge railway club

Replacement bus needed?

Posted on May 26, 2019 by snitchthebudgie

After a rather heavy week in the model railway world, a little light relief is needed… Council left red-faced after £6,000 bus shelter built on road with no buses Residents were left scratching their heads after a £6,000 bus shelter … Continue reading →

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Llanastr – yet another small layout – repost

Posted on May 24, 2019 by snitchthebudgie

I realised that, having just written my post on expoEM and Llanastr, I had already blogged this little layout.  As it’s a busy week, I’ll repost this earlier screed.  It’s coming up to holiday season again, so I may well … Continue reading →

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expoEM Spring 2019

Posted on May 22, 2019 by snitchthebudgie

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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Sad, sad, news

Posted on May 20, 2019 by snitchthebudgie

Like many of the UK model railway community, I have been shocked and saddened by the news about the Market Deeping MRC show in Stamford.  As you have probably read, it had to be cancelled after four teenagers broke into … Continue reading →

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A rival for Paul?

Posted on May 18, 2019 by snitchthebudgie

Not a bad selection….. Some excellent models and camera angles…. And the real thing….

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ESNG meeting – 15 May 2019

Posted on May 16, 2019 by snitchthebudgie

A rather quiet evening, with just the seven of us at club night.  We were missing both the Cha(I)rman (missing on a milk round) and the Chairman Elect (just missing), and a few others.  But we quickly set up some … Continue reading →

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ESNG PlayDay – 12 May 2019

Posted on May 14, 2019 by snitchthebudgie

Another pleasant afternoon running trains at the PlayDay.  We, of course, started with a curry, and were joined by Ron celebrating his 67th birthday.  And Miles, who demolished a large number of samosas after the Ruchita accidentally double up his … Continue reading →

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Dorking MRC Spring Exhibition 2019

Posted on May 12, 2019 by snitchthebudgie

Dorking MRC held their Spring Show in Redhill, so I dropped in as it was within walking distance.  A small show, but some good layouts, and I saw a number of friends to talk to. Dorking had their new ‘N’ … Continue reading →

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Bredgar & Wormshill Light Railway 2019

Posted on May 10, 2019 by snitchthebudgie

I was unable to join the expedition to the Bredgar and Wormshill Light Railway, down in deepest Kent, but Allan sent me some photographs. The first Sunday in May is the first operating day of the year for the Bredgar … Continue reading →

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On my workbench – one project complete

Posted on May 8, 2019 by snitchthebudgie

A while back I reported on me repainting Microtrains and Atlas coaches into Lehigh Valley colours.   These coaches are not exactly right for LV heavyweights, but they’ll do the job.  And I have finished the repaints – plus four … Continue reading →

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