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Secretary of the East Surrey N Gauge railway club

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Posted on September 19, 2018 by snitchthebudgie

If your drivers keep going on strike, what do you do? “SNCF targets autonomous trains in five years” An autonomous locomotive in northern France is controlled by a “téléconducteur” at the control centre in Lyon.  Strike-hit French Railways is rapidly … Continue reading →

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ESNG PlayDay – 16 September 2018

Posted on September 17, 2018 by snitchthebudgie

A sunny September afternoon, and a good turnout of 15 for the PlayDay.  We started rather than finished with curry, as Allan was on a 2am start milk round on Monday.  Miles did appreciate the buffet and certainly got his … Continue reading →

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Bembridge, Isle of Wight

Posted on September 15, 2018 by snitchthebudgie

I keep returning to Bembridge, on the Isle of Wight, as a near perfect small branch line terminus.  A scale model fits within 4′ in ‘N’ gauge. And with the beach directly to the left, a sea backscene would be … Continue reading →

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TINGS 2018 #2

Posted on September 13, 2018 by snitchthebudgie

Burshaw North Western is set in BR blue days, in the north west of England.  I was pleased to see this layout at last, as I had booked it for an old ESNG show, and the builder then had to … Continue reading →

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TINGS 2018 #1

Posted on September 11, 2018 by snitchthebudgie

Off to The International N Gauge Show on Saturday, with a car load of club members.  110 miles to get there, almost all on motorway, and the roads were delightfully trouble free – the early start was worth it.  ESNG … Continue reading →

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Meiningen Steam Locomotive Works open weekend

Posted on September 9, 2018 by snitchthebudgie

Thank you Brian, for links to your videos….. Dear All, I’ve just returned from a RailTrail trip to Frankfurt and Meiningen for the Meiningen Steam Locomotive Works open weekend. If you’ve never been here’s a small flavour of the 6 … Continue reading →

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ESNG meeting – 6 September 2018

Posted on September 7, 2018 by snitchthebudgie

We’d just about recovered from Gaugemaster, and it was time to set up another layout for Thursday’s club night.  A small circuit duly appeared, and eight members enjoyed running time.  One or two of the weekend’s bargains were tested out….. … Continue reading →

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Gaugemaster show – 1-2 September 2018 #2

Posted on September 5, 2018 by snitchthebudgie

Next to us was the ‘OO’ modern image Oak Road.  Based on Castle Cary station, the scenery captured the local Shepton Mallet hills very well.  Lots of HST’s running by (but not photographed), and some fine modern diesels.  We commented … Continue reading →

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Gaugemaster show – 1-2 September 2018 #1

Posted on September 3, 2018 by snitchthebudgie

We took a 3×1 modular layout to the Gaugemaster show. This really seems to be an optimum size, easy to transport and set up and large enough to impress at the show. The only drawbacks are the duck-under (crawl under … Continue reading →

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Modelling idea – sinkholes

Posted on August 30, 2018 by snitchthebudgie

A modelling idea that is very close to home…. Sinkholes are all the rage these days, even with their own TV series.  We had our own personal sinkhole last weekend just down the road in Hooley Lane.  A burst water … Continue reading →

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