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Secretary of the East Surrey N Gauge railway club

A walk on the wild side?

Posted on June 4, 2024 by snitchthebudgie

Well, not that wild.  Just a visit to the Gauge O Guild Summer Show.  It was not far away at Kempton Park Racecourse, and although mainly a trade show, there were some layouts to look at as well.  Having bought … Continue reading →

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New Forest MRS Exhibition 2024 #2

Posted on June 2, 2024 by snitchthebudgie

Los Tanimals (geddit?) in N was conceived as a smaller layout than the ‘Solent Summit’ modular setup.  Even so, it’s pretty large.  I think Allan kept photographing the loops to persuade me to build another one for ESNG…. Mainly Southern … Continue reading →

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New Forest MRS Exhibition 2024 #1

Posted on May 31, 2024 by snitchthebudgie

I turned down a day out with the lads to the Brockenhurst show.  My excuses were poor – I’d just been on holiday near there, possible Bank Holiday traffic, and I wanted to watch the Cup Final.  I gather it … Continue reading →

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Burnt cakes and buses #2

Posted on May 29, 2024 by snitchthebudgie

And some of the visitors, starting with the older buses….. A 1950 Bedford OB, bought new by the Woolacoombe & Morthoe Motor Company.  Company names were far more interesting in the olden days! 1936 Leyland Tiger TS7, in North Western … Continue reading →

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Burnt cakes and buses #1

Posted on May 27, 2024 by snitchthebudgie

A few weeks ago (May 6 to be exact) Allan visited the King Alfred Running Day in Winchester.  King Alfred buses were a family firm that ran services around Winchester from 1922 till 1973, when they were taken over by … Continue reading →

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ESNG meeting – 26 May 2024

Posted on May 26, 2024 by snitchthebudgie

Much as I enjoyed my holiday, it was good to be back running trains again this Sunday.  We had a generous 11 members attending, too, that meant that I could doze in a chair and natter rather than doing anything … Continue reading →

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Potpourri #1107

Posted on May 25, 2024 by snitchthebudgie

Low modelling mojo – still – but a couple of things caught my eye whilst wasting time on-line. Holloway Road in the 1950’s.  Lots of period detail, including the lad wearing an ex-RAF flying jacket! A lovely shot of suburban … Continue reading →

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Potpourri #1106

Posted on May 22, 2024 by snitchthebudgie

Just a few odds and ends for a wet Wednesday! An interesting station in South Wales, Amman.  The GWR branch (left) terminates end to end with the MR branch (right).  Some potential for a continuous layout with two sets of … Continue reading →

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More visits

Posted on May 20, 2024 by snitchthebudgie

Ron visited the Watercress line Took a trip on the above today. Locos in operation were a Class 20 diesel and a Battle of Britain Spamcan. Alton Alresford Chris has been to Rydabus at the Isle of Wight Bus Museum. … Continue reading →

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ESNG meeting – 12 & 15 May 2024

Posted on May 18, 2024 by snitchthebudgie

Maxine and I have just had a pleasant week on the south coast at Poole, so I missed two meetings.  But here are a couple of photos from Allan, and Brian’s video….. Brian also spotted the magnificent ‘Clan Line’ passing … Continue reading →

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