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Secretary of the East Surrey N Gauge railway club

On my workbench – module mayhem

Posted on January 19, 2026 by snitchthebudgie

Life seems to have been very hectic again – hence no posts.  But I’ve been busy modifying a module ready for the Erith show this weekend. A few years ago I build a little 400mm square module featuring the Walthers … Continue reading →

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ESNG meeting – 11 January

Posted on January 11, 2026 by snitchthebudgie

A busy Sunday running afternoon.  Eight members, one junior, and four visitors – three from the West Sussex group and a newcomer, Ben.  It was busy enough for me to spend the afternoon chatting and dozing in a chair! Just … Continue reading →

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ESNG meeting – 7 January

Posted on January 8, 2026 by snitchthebudgie

And now for something completely different…..  Our Wednesday evening meetings have often been poorly attended, but working afternoons well supported (even if we don’t do much work.)  So we decided to try meeting from 3-8pm on Wednesdays, running trains around … Continue reading →

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Potpourri #1137

Posted on January 6, 2026 by snitchthebudgie

Too cold to blog, so just a few odds and ends.  Great minds think alike? Had you ever realised…. A perfect scene to model (somewhere in Germany.) The road to the Woolwich Free Ferry and Silvertown. Farringdon in its pomp, … Continue reading →

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Potpourri #1136

Posted on January 4, 2026 by snitchthebudgie

A quick Jago Hazzard. Trams in Amsterdam – in miniature…. Industrial road running in Berlin – the Bullenbahn (a chance to practice your German, too) A rather large and rather excellent layout. Brian sent me this link to a rather … Continue reading →

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Mid Kent Model Railway Exhibition 2026

Posted on January 2, 2026 by snitchthebudgie

Once again, this show in Maidstone was an ideal outing for that period between Christmas and the New Year.  So Derek, Chris, Simon and I piled into Allan’s van for a visit.  We had a pleasant morning out, and there … Continue reading →

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Happy New Year!

Posted on January 1, 2026 by snitchthebudgie

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ESNG meeting – 28 December

Posted on December 30, 2025 by snitchthebudgie

This meeting was always optimistic, between Christmas and New Year, but it offered an opportunity to escape from the family for the afternoon.  In fact, five members turned up, and we were able to have a pleasant afternoon running trains. … Continue reading →

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Potpourri #1135

Posted on December 28, 2025 by snitchthebudgie

A little post=Christmas selection.  I hope Santa brought you lots of gifts of the correct scale and gauge!  Just right for your new layout….. A railway version of a famous sketch…. Another, rather more political version…. This beats Mr Rowlatt’a … Continue reading →

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Merry Christmas!

Posted on December 25, 2025 by snitchthebudgie

Seasonal greetings to all my readers, and every blessing for the coming year.   I wish…. Christmas past – a modelling idea for the festive season….. Interesting backstory, too (Dr. David Turner, from Facebook)….. Christmas trees being unloaded at the London … Continue reading →

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