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Secretary of the East Surrey N Gauge railway club

Odd modelling ideas #742

Posted on July 21, 2016 by snitchthebudgie

The Surrey Mirror told me….. Trains in East Surrey cancelled as work continues to fix hole under tracks Can’t blame the beleaguered Southern for this one – looks to be Railtrack’s fault.  There seems to be a rash of sinkholes … Continue reading →

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A new twist to Southern Railway protests?

Posted on July 19, 2016 by snitchthebudgie

We’ve seen too much of this on the news recently after all the cancellations of Southern trains to the south coast. But how about this? Actually in Osaka….. Comment on N Gauge Forum….. Mass trespass at Osaka station And this … Continue reading →

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How to do an undecorated model

Posted on July 17, 2016 by snitchthebudgie

I was delighted to receive my long ordered Rapido Osgood-Bradley coaches.  I was less delighted that they chose to take the money from my account just as the pound tanked after Brexit! The Rapido models are delightful, and full of … Continue reading →

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London to Brighton train line opened 175 years ago this week

Posted on July 15, 2016 by snitchthebudgie

From the Surrey Mirror, written by John Capon, who knows all there is to know about Redhill and its railways.  Read more there…. A new era for local travellers dawned exactly 175 years ago next Tuesday. For on that day … Continue reading →

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ESNG meeting – PlayDay 10 July 2016

Posted on July 13, 2016 by snitchthebudgie

After a slow start to the afternoon, I had to slip out of the meeting to go and see the venue for my son’s wedding in August.  After this visit, I came back to find the hall heaving!  There were … Continue reading →

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There’s track…. And there’s track!

Posted on July 11, 2016 by snitchthebudgie

Thanks, Simon, for this link to YouTube, after our discussions about the state of the ESNG modules…. We were worrying yesterday about the state of some of the layout. Take a look at some of the prototype! Normally, it’s long … Continue reading →

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ESNG AGM – 7 June 2016

Posted on July 9, 2016 by snitchthebudgie

Thank you Allan for giving me a break from blogging with all your excellent photographs.  And it’s been good for my ego, as the blog stats have been thriving.  No doubt as I start to write again, numbers will drop … Continue reading →

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Odd modelling ideas #322

Posted on July 7, 2016 by snitchthebudgie

Message from the Cha(I)rman in Switzeland….. Been trying to get a photo of this place for years.  What do you do with your old shipping containers!!! Turn them into an advertising site. This would make an impressive cameo on a … Continue reading →

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Swiss Roll #5

Posted on July 5, 2016 by snitchthebudgie

Thanks, Allan.  Normal service will be resumed next week!!!!

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Swiss Roll #4

Posted on July 3, 2016 by snitchthebudgie
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