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OCE – Three Steps Closer to Perfection
Originally posted on The Erratic and Wandering Journey:
Have a look at this simple, beautiful picture: Picture reproduced by kind permission of Trevor Marshall Just a train running through some woodland, next to a river, right? Yes. And also, no.…
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We are all superstars now!
A quote from the Daily Telegraph on the interests of rock stars… Building model railways is very popular among rockers of a certain vintage. Rod Stewart, Neil Young, Phil Collins and Roger Daltrey all have elaborate train sets, with Stewart … Continue reading
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Who is the ESNG mole?
Who is the ESNG club ‘mole’? I read this article in our local free paper and its web site last week: Redhill model railway enthusiasts announce date of next annual show The group, whose members, working to N-gauge standards, take … Continue reading
The budgie has flown – for now
Off on a well-earned holiday for a week. So no computer, no Wi-Fi, no posts and probably withdrawal symptoms. But I’ve left a couple of articles that (I hope) will publish themselves. And I will return…….
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Buddleia: The plant that dominates Britain’s railways
Gardening tips from the BBC website (edited)…… It’s hard to walk by a railway line in Britain and not see Buddleia. Along fences by the tracks and almost any patch of waste ground, you will notice the long, slender clumps … Continue reading
The Alton Ltd exhibition 19 July 2014
An annual pilgrimage for me is the 30 miles or so to Four Marks for the Alton Ltd show, as it’s all American. It’s also a pleasant drive through the countryside along the A31 Hogs Back and the Winchester road. A … Continue reading
Another modelling challenge?
As a PS to last time, and Swiss trams, this Basle “piggy tram” defies description! I came across it whilst browsing the internet, and had to look at Google Images to check it wasn’t a Photoshop special. Perhaps it’s an ideal way … Continue reading
Posted in ESNG, Out and about, Prototype, Traction
Tagged ESNG, prototype, Switzerland, traction
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ESNG AGM – 16 July 2014
It’s AGM time again. The chance for the members to rebel against the committee and stretch out the meeting for hours debating minor issues – then vote them back again to continue running the club. But tonight was different – … Continue reading
Track cleaning tips
This month’s Model Railroad Hobbyist has an excellent article on track and wheel cleaning. Here are a few excerpts…. The author, Brent Ciccone, starts with the question, “Problem #1: My track is dirty and I have an open house tomorrow!”… … Continue reading
More greetings from Filisur in Switzerland
More from our man in Switzerland. I can see the attraction of modelling modern Swiss railways. Lots of colourful and interesting locomotives and stock. He writes: As for the two locomotive & their freight/works train. It came in and was … Continue reading
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