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ESNG Exhibition 2015 !!?!!
An exhibition manager’s work is never done. We’re still finalising the accounts from the 2014 show a month ago, and I am beginning to think about 2015. This may be slightly presumptuous, as I won’t know whether I am still … Continue reading
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Tagged ESNG, ESNG Meetings, exhibition, N gauge
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Exquisite ‘Earlswood’
Despite my interest in trains and trams American, this new offering from Dapol was irresistible (pictures, Hattons of Liverpool). I’ve lived in Earlswood for 27 years, so the Terrier of that name just had to be added to my collection….. … Continue reading
Composition.
Originally posted on Prince Street:
I think we could use a photo like this as a primer for the urban landscape. It’s certainly one I’ll be returning to often for all those composition lessons it offers. There really isn’t much…
Posted in Hints and tips, Inspiration, Layout design
Tagged hints and tips, layout design, N gauge
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Jon’s modules – update
It’s been some time since I gave a module update. Progress has been slow, and wiring continues. I occasionally make some time to solder a few more links in to place. I almost envy those who seem to be able … Continue reading
Posted in Jon's layout ramblings, Layout design
Tagged modular layouts, N gauge, N-Club International
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Los Angeles modelling inspiration
This is one inspiring photograph for urban detail. It comes from John L. Mathis’ site, and he kindly allows one to reproduce his work with acknowledgment. The Los Angeles PCC cars were narrow (3 ‘ 6″ I think) gauge and … Continue reading
Thoughts on module design
I have always liked model railroads with a self-contained backscene and lighting. It is a neat way of presenting your railway, and is especially useful for small layouts. You can walk into an exhibition and be up and running in … Continue reading
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Tagged hints and tips, layout design, modular layouts, N gauge
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Now we’re talking – an Electoliner for ‘N’!
OK – it’s 3D printed on Shapeways, it’s unpowered and there is no obvious mechanism to put inside. The livery may be difficult to carry off. And it’s not my main area of interest. But can you resist an ‘N’ … Continue reading
The top ten posts – an interesting list
One feature of WordPress that I appreciate is the statistics. I now know that I have had one visitor from South Korea, although I have no idea what they were actually looking for. Until recently, I hadn’t tried the ‘most popular’ … Continue reading
ESNG meeting – 01/05/2014
After the post-exhibition lethargy, back to a normal running night. We got a circuit up and running, but seemed to have some problems here and there – a broken rail end just about holding together, and something wrong with the … Continue reading
Apocalyptic Perspectives and Dystopian Dioramas (recommended)
The Model Railroad Design blog recently had an inspirational post on “Apocalyptic Perspectives and Dystopian Dioramas” offering some inspirational, if slightly depressing ideas for model railroad design. I recommend the full article, but here are a couple of photographs from the … Continue reading
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Tagged hints and tips, layout design, model railroad
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