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Gravesend exhibition 2024
A selection of photos from the Gravesend show. I haven’t used all of Mr Dawes’ photos – just the ones that seemed of particular interest. In the interest of fairness, they again appear in alphabetical order. Aquarium to Blackrock (OO9) … Continue reading
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Potpourri #1115
Today, a wander around the world-wide-web. And there’s nothing better to start with than a Jago Hazzard (or three.) I’d love to make a model of the old Ludgate Hill. Some interesting South London history…. The London Routemaster is 70. … Continue reading
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ESNG meeting – 6 November 2024
Seven of us turned up for Wednesday’s meeting. A few trains were run. The Cha(i)rman was engrossed in laminating our show passes for Stuttgart. Graham was busy talking (though he did manage to run a train or two.) I was … Continue reading
Folkstone exhibition 2024
I suddenly found these pictures from Allan, taken just before we went to Madeira. What with all the fun of a holiday, I must of missed them. So, better late than never, here are a few highlights from the show. … Continue reading
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Beckenham & West Wickham MRC show 2024
The day before Uckfield, Sean & co. took Brunswik to the B&WW show. Another I was sorry to miss, as I was a member with my father in my teens, and learnt a lot. Here’s a show in the 1970’s, … Continue reading
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Uckfield MRC exhibition 2024 #2
Another batch of layouts from Uckfield. We start with Meldon West (N). I’ve seen Meldon several times around the exhibition circuit, and it’s always worth a look. N gauge, but with fine scale code 40 track, some interesting scenics, and … Continue reading
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Uckfield MRC exhibition 2024 #1
I was a little put out to miss my favourite exhibition this year. I’m not driving again yet, the lads visited the show on the Sunday, and I was called to lead the church service that day. I do have … Continue reading
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ESNG meeting – 27 October 2024
Sunday afternoon, and eight members gathered to talk and occasionally run trains. Trains were contributed by Brian…. Phil….. Dave with a coal train that almost caught up with itself….. And the Dereks (amongst others.) Of course we finished with the … Continue reading
Ron goes east – again – 4
And a few final photos from Germany…. Cologne main station, going and coming home…. The rather photogenic railway at Rüdesheim. The Koblenz cable car. And finally, confession time!!!!!!! Why Ron REALLY goes to Germany. Real reason for visiting Rüdesheim. Following … Continue reading
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Ron goes east – again – 3
Today, tourism, buildings and buses (again, not in chronological order)…. Day 5 – Overcast turning to rain. Today was a walking tour of Koblenz, where all of today’s photos were taken. Told Tour Manager I would be going in by … Continue reading
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