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Pictures at an (ESNG) exhibition #4
Finally, from this year’s ESNG show, some videos of the action. We start with Paul’s Kato Racetrack in full swing… On the ESNG N-mod, a Deltic is passing Union Street…. And a Delaware & Hudson passenger rake passes Eric…. These … Continue reading
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Pictures at an (ESNG) exhibition #3
Today, a thank you for all that goes on at an exhibition apart from the layouts. There are a lot of jobs, visible and unseen, needed to get and keep the show on the road. And a special thanks to everyone … Continue reading
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ESNG meeting – 15 April 2015
There was a distinct post-exhibition lethargy amongst the members tonight. We didn’t much feel like putting up the N-mod. But then young Bruno arrived with trains to run, together with Paul and Peter, so we quickly got a small circuit together. … Continue reading
Pictures at an (ESNG) exhibition #2
Today, a few picture of the non-modular, stand-alone, layouts…. Kuritu Writing this post, I was surprised to realise that Kuritu was the only non-modular, non-ESNG layout – due to three layouts dropping out of the show (all for very good … Continue reading
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Pictures at an (ESNG) exhibition #1
Another year, another exhibition negotiated. And another moderate success, though I say so myself. We cleared over 200 through the doors, and received plenty of positive comments from the visitors. Perhaps the best complement was the length of time people … Continue reading
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A cultural interlude
Whilst we are slaving away at the ESNG show today, I present a cultural interlude (be grateful – you get precious little culture on this blog). Phil sent me this poem. He didn’t know to whom the verse is attributable, … Continue reading
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What’s at the ESNG show?
With just three days to go, and with a number of last minute changes to the line-up, here’s what there is to see on Saturday. Despite the changes, I think it will be a good show! Layouts N-Mod (x3) From … Continue reading
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Bullet trains for India?
India’s train system is a remarkable piece of engineering, with some 71,000 physical miles of track, 41,000 miles of network and 7,172 stations – a colossus which carries 23 million passengers each day and 8.4 billion every year. All at soil-scraping … Continue reading
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Jon’s modules – ‘Earl’s Wood’ progress
Progress on Earl’s Wood continues, aided by a week off work. The photos below show the exit from the layout with scenery and ballast complete (apart from a hoover to pick up any odd debris). The trees hide the exit … Continue reading
ESNG meeting – 2 April 2015
Last meeting before the show! And a good turnout, with 11 people at the meet. We obviously all preferred running trains to watching politicians go head-to-head on television – what a no-brainer. Had the Hon. Treasurer had stayed in to watch the debate? Then … Continue reading
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