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Secretary of the East Surrey N Gauge railway club

Happy Christmas!

Posted on December 24, 2018 by snitchthebudgie

Wishing you and yours a blessed and happy Christmas! And did you spot him last night – travelling by train this year?  Or by tram?  

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All I want for Christmas……Not!

Posted on December 22, 2018 by snitchthebudgie

I really do hope, Paul, that you don’t buy this set of Japanese prototype trains…. Motorised Sushi!  Whatever next.  I have seen a model restaurant with a moving sushi conveyor belt, but this is taking things too far.  The description … Continue reading →

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ESNG meeting – 19th December 2018

Posted on December 20, 2018 by snitchthebudgie

“Twas the night before Christmas, when all thro’ the house,      Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse.” But nine ESNG members made it to club night, less than a week before Christmas.  Neil and John were … Continue reading →

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Lehigh Valley coaches

Posted on December 18, 2018 by snitchthebudgie

A few weeks ago, Simon emailed me…. Did you see that they now have Lehigh Valley? https://www.rapidotrains.com/n-osgood-bradley-coaches-2nd/ Simon I hadn’t seen this, but quickly rectified the situation and ordered one of each number.  I hadn’t really intended to buy more … Continue reading →

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In defence of the roundy-roundy #2

Posted on December 16, 2018 by snitchthebudgie

It was before Stuttgart that I posted some thoughts on ’roundy-roundy’ layouts.  In the past month I have been looking at my modelling direction yet again.  I’ll explore my thoughts a little more over the next few posts – and … Continue reading →

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Festival of Railway Modelling, Peterborough

Posted on December 14, 2018 by snitchthebudgie

Simon kindly sent me these pictures of the Peterborough version of the National Festival of Railway Modelling.  I thought of going, but inertia caught up with me! A few pics of Peterborough and a snatched shot of Black Five 44871 … Continue reading →

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Ron shops for England – 2

Posted on December 12, 2018 by snitchthebudgie

Some more touristy shots from Ron… Cologne Cathedral and its Xmas market.     Bonn Xmas market.         Selfie? (Cologne Hafen xmas market). Chocolate museum Cologne. Hafen Xmas market taken from Chocolate museum steps. Rudolphplatz Xmas market. … Continue reading →

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Ron shops for England – 1

Posted on December 10, 2018 by snitchthebudgie

Ron is on his travels again, off to the German Christmas markets, and to do a lot of shopping – it’s a bit early to stock up for Brexit, Ron!  As usual, he’s sent back a record of his trip.  … Continue reading →

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ESNG meeting – 6 December 2018

Posted on December 8, 2018 by snitchthebudgie

Only a couple of pictures tonight, as I spent too much of the evening talking.  16 persons present and it was good to welcome visitors Steve, Ken and Martin.  Plenty of trains were on the move…..   So, a couple … Continue reading →

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Letchworth show 2018

Posted on December 6, 2018 by snitchthebudgie

From the Cha(I)rman….. Spent the day with Sean and his layout Leonard at the Letchworth show. Nice one day show in a school with 3 classrooms and two hall. Plus a couple of items in passageways. And here are a … Continue reading →

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