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Secretary of the East Surrey N Gauge railway club

Quelle dommage!!

Posted on May 26, 2014 by snitchthebudgie

Funny how posts always seem to come, like the proverbial buses, close together after a long delay.  So here’s another prototype item, this time from the BBC web site. The French train operator SNCF has discovered that 2,000 new trains … Continue reading →

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Thameslink franchise

Posted on May 24, 2014 by snitchthebudgie

From the Daily Telegraph web-site, 23 May…. A joint business between UK transport company Go-Ahead Group and Keolis of France has been handed a seven year contract to run what will be Britain’s biggest railway franchise in a bitter blow … Continue reading →

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ESNG meeting – 21 May 2014

Posted on May 22, 2014 by snitchthebudgie

A ‘normal’ club meeting – if there is such a thing and if the members qualify as ‘normal’.  That reminds me of doctor’s abbreviations for patients.  One of the better (and repeatable) ones was NFN or ‘normal for Norfolk’.  ‘Nuff … Continue reading →

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ESNG Exhibition 2015 !!?!!

Posted on May 19, 2014 by snitchthebudgie

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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Exquisite ‘Earlswood’

Posted on May 16, 2014 by snitchthebudgie

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 →

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Composition.

Posted on May 13, 2014 by snitchthebudgie

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…

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Jon’s modules – update

Posted on May 11, 2014 by snitchthebudgie

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 →

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Los Angeles modelling inspiration

Posted on May 9, 2014 by snitchthebudgie

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 →

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Thoughts on module design

Posted on May 7, 2014 by snitchthebudgie

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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Now we’re talking – an Electoliner for ‘N’!

Posted on May 5, 2014 by snitchthebudgie

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 →

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