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Pacers: The train that the UK has struggled to get rid of
An observation about railway modellers is that we are not very good at modelling the ordinary. It takes a lot of discipline to keep your model making or buying to a specific era or discipline, rather than apply “Rule 1” (it’s … Continue reading
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Flying Scotsman is back – and running
From the Daily Mail via NGForum, this lovely cutaway drawing of the Flying Scotsman. Reminds one how simple in some ways, and complex in others was the ‘modern’ steam locomotive. But a lot simpler and more reliable than today’s diesels … Continue reading
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ESNG meeting – 3 March 2016
We had a very good turnout tonight, a dozen or so paying members. Good to see Paul back from Japan – with a suitcase of new Japanese goodies, including more bullet trains and Kato Uni-track. Also Sean and Martin – … Continue reading
ESNG Exhibition 2016 – a month to go!
It’s a month to go to the 2016 ESNG show. And it’s the usual time when I wonder what I’ve forgotten to organise! I think it’s all there. We have the layouts, the traders, the hall and the insurance. Publicity … Continue reading
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Lego sushi ?!?
I grew up with Meccano – my children grew up with Lego. But they never got this keen! It’s not railway modelling, but one has to admire skilful modelling in whatever shape or form. How about a complete sushi restaurant … Continue reading
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Two photos
To finish February, two random photographs I came across whilst ambling around the web. Sorry, I haven’t got the links or owners… Firstly, unloading an elephant from a circus train. (From the file name, I think this is an entry … Continue reading
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Book review – ‘Model Railroad Planning 2016’
Regular readers will know that I am better at planning railroads than building them, and probably prefer the armchair to the workshop. So I was pleased to receive this year’s copy of ‘Model Railroad Planning’, published by Kalmbach, from the … Continue reading
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BadSouthernRail
With Southern Train’s unenviable reputation, it’s no wonder that mock Southern Rail Twitter account https://twitter.com/BadSouthernRail is doing so well and has more than 3,000 followers. Here are a few Tweets which Redhill residents may be able to relate to….
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Odd modelling ideas #2
Thanks to N Gauge Forum for this gross idea – “Something prototypical I’d rather not model,” with a link to this BBC page. The BBC is a bit over-the-top about the risks – only 10% of UK trains still deposit … Continue reading
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Norfolk, 1960’s
More closed railways. The East Dereham branch was still open for goods in 1964, and the signal box was in very good condition. The Eastern Counties bus service that replaced DMUs on the line was in the station yard. The single … Continue reading
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