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Secretary of the East Surrey N Gauge railway club

ESNG meeting – 21 March 2018

Posted on March 22, 2018 by snitchthebudgie

A good social evening with 10 members present – and welcome to Paul, who dropped in and for some reason made Mr Apps’ evening by immediately joining.  There seemed to be plenty of trains running, so many that I didn’t … Continue reading →

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A little more toilet humour

Posted on March 20, 2018 by snitchthebudgie

I was amused by this article from the BBC: Paris metro: Pregnant Frenchwoman fined for walking wrong way Of course, I immediately considered the cultural possibilities.  Young Frankenstein with the marvellous Marty Feldman…. Or better still, Monty Python….. But the … Continue reading →

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New facets to the hobby?

Posted on March 18, 2018 by snitchthebudgie

All self-respecting forums have a thread called ‘Ebay madness’.  Well, here’s my contribution. Perhaps it’s a new, slightly cheaper, approach to model railways?  Collect the empty boxes, and put them on the shelf end on as if you owned the … Continue reading →

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East Anglian Model Railway Exhibition 2018 #2

Posted on March 16, 2018 by snitchthebudgie

Some layouts capture their location perfectly.  I’ve just taken the single shot of ‘Sidmouth’ in P4, as I’ve captured it in detail elsewhere, but this is one of the best layouts around, modelling the Southern West Country station to scale. … Continue reading →

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East Anglian Model Railway Exhibition 2018 #1

Posted on March 14, 2018 by snitchthebudgie

Last Saturday, on the road again with Mr Atfield.  We started off at Brentwood toy fair, that was a disappointment – last visit had lots of ‘N’ gauge, this time next to nothing.  We then continued north to Huntingdon for … Continue reading →

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ESNG meeting – PlayDay 11 March 2018

Posted on March 12, 2018 by snitchthebudgie

Another successful PlayDay, despite missing one or two regulars due to Mother’s Day.  Apologies to those who couldn’t make it, but it there wasn’t another Sunday this month when the hall was free.  Still, 10 members wasn’t a bad turnout.  … Continue reading →

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The next project(s) #1

Posted on March 10, 2018 by snitchthebudgie

One benefit of blogging is being able to write about one’s thinking and planning of the next project.  It helps me at least to have to set down some ideas in a logical manner.  Of course, these ideas may change, … Continue reading →

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Escaping the ‘beast’ #4

Posted on March 8, 2018 by snitchthebudgie

Last communique from Ron before he attempts to get back home.  Question of the day Name this ski resort. Clue: It has royal connections. SWITZERLAND DAY 6 Another cold day. It is now snowing heavily here. Today’s jaunt Filisur – … Continue reading →

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Change of address

Posted on March 7, 2018 by snitchthebudgie

After nearly five years of blogging, I’ve filled up my free WordPress blog space, and had to move onto a paid domain.  You may like to change your links etc., though I think that WordPress will automatically divert you. But … Continue reading →

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Escaping the ‘beast’ #3

Posted on March 6, 2018 by snitchthebudgie

Ron’s daily quiz continues…. Question of the day What passes hundred of feet below this town? “The Swiss army tunnel network, that I understand makes the mountains a bit like cheese? Or more likely, some improbably long Swiss rail tunnel…” … Continue reading →

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