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Bournemouth Bus Rally
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
Potpourri #1110
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!!
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
Gwili & Teifi Valley Railways #2
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
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
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
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
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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ESNG meeting – 23 June 2024
Sunday afternoon, and a good turnout of nine members to run trains and talk. Long trains…. The inevitable 59’s…. Multiple units…. Derek’s Swiss railcar and train…. European goods…. Some interesting American stock from Dave… Sean’s small but noisy ‘Gronk’. Next … Continue reading
Normal for Norfolk #2
The North Norfolk also has its selection of diesels. Some DMU’s – I really like the original livery with the ‘speed whiskers’ before they got safety conscious with the yellow panel. The train leaving from Platform 2….. Is rather small….. … Continue reading
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