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New Forest MRS Exhibition 2024 #1
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
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
Burnt cakes and buses #1
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
ESNG meeting – 26 May 2024
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
Potpourri #1107
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
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
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
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
More Hong Kong – pigs! (repost)
And another repost, describing the authentic smells of Old Hong Kong! Hong Kong – Pig Train memories Browsing around the internet I found a picture that brought back not entirely pleasant memories. It’s 1984, and you are standing on the … Continue reading
More Hong Kong Trams (repost)
I’m out of circulation for a few days, so I thought that I’d repost some more Hong Kong pictures, this time from 2015. Here are a few more of those colourful trams. Hong Kong – Tram Jam Today’s title is … Continue reading
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