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ESNG meeting – 4 August 2016
Nine punters out this evening – not bad for August. It was good to see Duncan along for the evening and Ravi back in circulation. We only set up a small circuit, as we were working in the middle of … Continue reading
To sound or not to sound…..
More and more layouts seem to come with sound these days – even in the confines of N-gauge. It was different 15 years ago. I recall an early open day when we almost went mad as the Cha(I)rman was giving … Continue reading
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Shepton Mallet yet again
For the 20th time, Maxine and I have been on our annual pilgrimage to the ‘New Wine’ church conference. Every year I think I’m getting too old to put our tent up, but really it’s not that difficult. Now we’re home … Continue reading
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Swiss Redux #4
A final post of Swiss delights (at least for now.) This would make a good, and very high, backdrop….. And this is an idyllic scene to model, too…. Love the owl….. Here, the old buildings form another idea for a backdrop….. And finally, … Continue reading
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Swiss Redux #3
Once again we start in the mountains…. But quickly settle down for a little train spotting…. I continue to be impressed by the variety in loco-hauled trains compared with the UK. Returning home on the tram….
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Swiss Redux #2
Another quiet day mountain train spotting…..
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Swiss Redux #1
We’re off on holiday this week, so whilst we’re away, here are a few more Swiss photographs from Allan; 2015 this time…. Today it’s trains and boats and planes. But why not start with some awesome scenery? And this could … Continue reading
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ESNG meeting – 20 July 2016
A second boiling hot day in Earlswood, and even with the hall windows and doors open, setting up a circuit brought a sweat on. The Cha(I)rman was back from Switzerland, and in total nine members got to the meeting. We … Continue reading
Odd modelling ideas #742
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?
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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