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Repost – Return of the roundy-roundy
Another busy week, so just an old post today, with a classic track plan. Picking up on those posts from the end of 2018 (was it really over two years ago?), I’m not sure whether I have posted these excellent … Continue reading
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ESNG meeting – 19 February 2025
Wednesday night, and although seven members trickled in, we didn’t quite get around to running trains. It was good to see Derek the Apps back in circulation. No.1 son Michael came down to run trains, after a long break, but … Continue reading
Tonbridge MRC show 2025 #2
We’ll start today with some rather fine models of ordinary houses and buildings. On Wellbridge (OO)…. And Wantage Tramway (P4). And also Penworth (2mm finescale.) More buildings on Holmeshurst (O), most of which have family connections to the owner, whilst … Continue reading
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Tonbridge MRC show 2025 #1
After a rather hectic week, I opted for a morning out and away from things and took a train with Mr Dawes over to Tonbridge. It’s a 32 minute run through some lovely Kent countryside, and much more relaxing than … Continue reading
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Potpourri #1122
Maybe another show to visit on Saturday, but today, just the usual odds and ends. What better place to start than a Jago Hazzard or two? Or maybe three? I’d like to model the Morden South Express Dairies depot. Not … Continue reading
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ESNG meeting – 9 February 2025
Another Sunday meeting, and to my surprise, nine members and our junior turned up. The usual suspects were filling the fiddle yard…. Sometimes words fail me (!!) No erudite/amusing/rude captions suggest themselves today, so here, in no particular order, are … Continue reading
Alton FEBEX 2025 #2
A second set of photos from the show. It’s strange how some layouts grow on you. When I first saw Redbridge Wharf (OO), it didn’t appeal, but I think that they have completed it scenically over the years, and I … Continue reading
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ESNG meeting – 5 February 2025
Before we return to Alton, a few pictures from Wednesday’s club meeting. I was once again expecting a quiet evening, having heard that a number of members were still under the weather. However, we ended up with six members attending. … Continue reading
Alton FEBEX 2025 #1
I opted out of a visit to Alton this year, despite the promise of breakfast beforehand. It had been a busy week, I’d been to two shows the previous weeks, and I needed a quiet day. The layouts looked excellent, … Continue reading
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ESNG meeting – 2 February 2025
I was expecting a quiet afternoon, having heard that a brace of Derek’s were hors de combat. However, we ended up with nine members plus our junior attending. It was a busy afternoon on the rails, although later on armchairs … Continue reading
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