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Secretary of the East Surrey N Gauge railway club

Buses at Godstone

Posted on July 16, 2024 by snitchthebudgie

Before Sunday’s ESNG meeting, Allan spent the morning bus spotting at Godstone. Photos from the low floor buses at Godstone Green this morning. Running between Godstone and East Grinstead. Double-deckers were on Route 22 and single-deckers were on Route 25. … Continue reading →

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ESNG meeting – 14 July 2024

Posted on July 15, 2024 by snitchthebudgie

You will have noted an easing off of blog posts, gentle reader.  I’m having a bit of a break, and for a while will only be posting on ESNG meetings, exhibitions and the occasional extra.  I say this most years, … Continue reading →

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Bournemouth Bus Rally

Posted on July 10, 2024 by snitchthebudgie

Richard and Allan have been off exhibiting Richard’s model buses at the Bournemouth Bus Rally. The weather was variable, but a gazebo on the back of the Transit did the job. All sorts of things on show…. Old buses…. Red … Continue reading →

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Potpourri #1110

Posted on July 8, 2024 by snitchthebudgie

A little selection, mainly from the internet, today….. A lovely bit of O gauge modelling…. What a superb electric locomotive.  Totally ugly, but totally impressive!  Looks like it’s been made out of a lot of left overs.  I’d  love a … Continue reading →

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ESNG meeting – 3 July 2024 – The dreaded AGM!!

Posted on July 6, 2024 by snitchthebudgie

Once again, the ESNG AGM has arrived – and gone again.  Amazingly, this is the 27th AGM of the club.  We’re getting quite aged – but nothing like as old as the club members. For the neutral observer, our AGM’s … Continue reading →

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Gwili & Teifi Valley Railways #2

Posted on July 4, 2024 by snitchthebudgie

Continuing Dave’s Welsh photos.  First, some more modern stock on the line, plus some bits and pieces around the workshops. A slight diversion onto a miniature railway. Then onto the Teifi Valley Railway.  The Teifi Valley Railway is a 2 ft … Continue reading →

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Gwili Railway #1

Posted on July 2, 2024 by snitchthebudgie

Dave recently sent me the Gwili Railway and the Teifi Valley Railway, and sent me some photos. Near Carmarthen, the Gwili Railway is one of the UK’s most picturesque preserved lines. Set in beautiful countryside with abundant wildlife, the line … Continue reading →

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Normal for Norfolk #5

Posted on June 30, 2024 by snitchthebudgie

Next stop, the sea front at Gorleston.  Went down to East Anglia Transport Museum with a stop on route on the front at Gorleston. Afterwards we met up with our cousin & husband for an evening meal. Those benches look … Continue reading →

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Normal for Norfolk #4

Posted on June 28, 2024 by snitchthebudgie

As we leave the Mid Norfolk Railway, a couple of shots looking down the line…. And rural Wymondham…. And my pictures of Dereham station in 1964.  I think that I was more interested in the Eastern Counties buses, rather than … Continue reading →

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Normal for Norfolk #3

Posted on June 26, 2024 by snitchthebudgie

Allan & Ron move on to the next railway…. Overcast with periods of sun and heavy rain. Went to Dereham for a ride on Mid Norfolk Railway (MNR) and then on Wells Next The Sea for Wells and Walsingham Light … Continue reading →

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