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Secretary of the East Surrey N Gauge railway club

Track cleaner idea?

Posted on November 1, 2013 by snitchthebudgie

One to keep you amused as I jet off for a couple of week’s work in Beijing….. Well, it’s different!  (Click to enlarge)

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What to do with snow

Posted on October 30, 2013 by snitchthebudgie

Reading an album of railroad photos around Buffalo, I came across the following fascinating fact. “One of the major headaches of snow removal in the ‘old’ city, was finding a place to plow-shovel-blow the snow. The streets were narrow and … Continue reading →

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Jon’s modules – stop press – first train!

Posted on October 27, 2013 by snitchthebudgie

Running with electricity and not string, the 9342, a Conrail SW9, travelled all of 600m on both main line tracks! Moments like this encourage me to complete the wiring on this first board….

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Jon’s modules – wiring the point motor switches

Posted on October 26, 2013 by snitchthebudgie

You will have probably realised that wiring is not my strong point.  I use as many terminal blocks as possible for joints and to manage the wiring.  I also probably use thicker wire than I need to – 3 amp … Continue reading →

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Berkshire Area Group Mega-running day

Posted on October 24, 2013 by snitchthebudgie

Dave let me know about this running day and says… We have a mega running day on Saturday 9th November. we should have 24 modules in the scout hall. It’s about an hour’s drive from you to us – though … Continue reading →

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Who was speeding on AlpenBahn?

Posted on October 24, 2013 by snitchthebudgie

ESNG 2006 exhibition….

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Loss of Scruples

Posted on October 22, 2013 by snitchthebudgie

From 2007…. This section was drafted as an appeal from Derek as to who had accidentally taken home a box, after our April show, containing his rake of the new Farish Mk1 Pullman coaches and Class 56 EWS loco. Fortunately, … Continue reading →

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Jon’s modules – first board

Posted on October 20, 2013 by snitchthebudgie

Well, the first board is almost complete with track and wiring.  Just a few more ‘jumper’ cables to add, and final testing with a locomotive, rather than my trusty caboose.   The photograph shows a few features that may be … Continue reading →

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Easing off a bit….

Posted on October 19, 2013 by snitchthebudgie

With a baker’s dozen daily posts to get this blog up and running, I will ease off a bit now, to my planned two or three posts a week. But do keep reading (both of you)!

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Hints & tips – Don’t strive for perfection

Posted on October 18, 2013 by snitchthebudgie

Sound thoughts from the Model Railroader (many years ago) Layouts, like full-size railroads, aren’t cast in concrete. They’re made of relatively easy-to-change wood and plaster or foam. Start small, test as you build, and make changes when needed to improve … Continue reading →

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