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Old Oak Common 111 #2
There were more steam locomotives on display than I expected, and that were in the original published list. BR ‘Britannia’ Pacific’s are a personal favourite. When I was returning to primary school after lunch, I often used to see the … Continue reading
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Old Oak Common 111 #1
Last Saturday, I visited ‘Old Oak Common 111’ that celebrated 111 years of the west London depot – once home to GWR steam locomotives – ahead of the demolition of part of the existing facility. It marked the introduction of … Continue reading
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Jon’s modules – Clubhouse additions
Before continuing with my new module, I took time to complete the ‘Clubhouse’ module. I’d bought some Oxford vehicles in the NGS sale, and some figures elsewhere. Some of these have been added to the module to bring it to … Continue reading
Links – Modules down under +The Flying Scotsman
A couple of links to start the month….. N Scale Modellers, Australia, have an on-line magazine that is free to read and download. Fun to have a browse, not only to see the Australian models, but also to see a … Continue reading
Jon’s modules – Gapmasters
A few months ago (well actually 15 months), I posted about the ‘Gapmaster’ range of etched PCB sleeper sections, pre-tinned to solder the track to. The original post is here. I got hold of some of these neat fittings from … Continue reading
How do we describe our hobby?
Some good thoughts from “The Erratic and Wandering Journey.” I think the starting point [to explaining model railways] would be to embrace the sheer range of interests and abilities encompassed by this most democratic of hobbies, from the 2 year … Continue reading
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Odd modelling ideas #2030
For the climate conscious (and it would make a cool model)….. Rail Energy Storage Harnesses the Power of Gravity All the Livelong Day A California startup is repurposing trains and rail cars to help renewable energy utilities compete with fossil … Continue reading
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Jon’s modules – Mojo come, Mojo go….
The modelling mojo comes and goes! I’ve had a bit of free time over the last few weeks, and I should have been starting my new module for Stuttgart. I was going to use a Watlhers art-décor rail bridge, as … Continue reading
Don’t delay, start today
Some good insights from Steve Flint, writing in the latest Railway Modeller editorial… There are three categories of model railway enthusiast. The first is the person who has a specific layout project on the go…. The second is the collector…. … Continue reading
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ESNG meeting – 16 August 2017
‘Low Wednesday’ today – only 4 members by 8pm, so no trains, but a pleasant time chatting and we still went home after 9pm. Talk included a lot on trains in Japan, and a little on trains in North Korea. … Continue reading
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