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About snitchthebudgie

Secretary of the East Surrey N Gauge railway club

Inspiration

Posted on April 26, 2024 by snitchthebudgie

Just a couple or three inspirational pictures today. First, Waddon Marsh in 1929.  Before the station was built and the industrial development around the area, and only one of the two power stations had been built.  Also pre-electrification.  Great details … Continue reading →

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Potpourri #1103

Posted on April 24, 2024 by snitchthebudgie

I even got a little modelling since my last post. Just a little…..  But Terrier addiction has resulted in a little retail therapy.  Wapping and Stepney were on order and have arrived. And I couldn’t resist this O gauge beauty.  … Continue reading →

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On the buses – extra!

Posted on April 23, 2024 by snitchthebudgie

A little bonus – Allan’s video of a Routemaster leaving Forest Row.  It’s driven by Pete of ‘Pete and his bus’ and interestng Routemaster bar conversion!

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On the buses!

Posted on April 22, 2024 by snitchthebudgie

Some bus pictures today, as Allan visited East Grinstead for the bus rally on Sunday morning. My favourite LT bus, I think, the little Guy Special (GS.) Two RTs… Some RF’s…. A Routemaster… Some rather more modern vehicles…. And being … Continue reading →

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Low mojo….

Posted on April 20, 2024 by snitchthebudgie

It’s one of those weeks when my modelling mojo is very low.  I have a string of projects that need finishing but none of them appeals.  Perhaps I need to break out another plastic kit, or try a diversion into … Continue reading →

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ESNG meeting – 17 April 2024

Posted on April 18, 2024 by snitchthebudgie

I thought that this evening would be the first for a long time with just chat and no trains.  But after half-an-hour or so six of us had trickled in, so we set up the layout and ran some trains.  … Continue reading →

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Potpourri #1102

Posted on April 16, 2024 by snitchthebudgie

Just a few odds and ends for today….  This is a modelling challenge for someone.  The cost of the figures would probably be far more than the cost of the rolling stock……. This is a pretty rural scene.  And then … Continue reading →

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ESNG meeting – 14 April 2024

Posted on April 14, 2024 by snitchthebudgie

It’s been a whole 11 days since the last ESNG meetings – one of those odd months where the 1st Wednesday and the 2nd Sunday are in completely different weeks.  Seven members turned out today to run a few trains.  … Continue reading →

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Orpington & District MRS Exhibition 2024

Posted on April 13, 2024 by snitchthebudgie

Off to the romantically named Pratts Bottom this morning for the Orpington & District show.  Having been to Birmingham in the week, it was good to have Mr Dawes driving, and just spot bluebells, lambs and other wildlife.  The show … Continue reading →

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Potpourri #1101

Posted on April 11, 2024 by snitchthebudgie

Maxine and I spent a few days in Birmingham this week with friends, so I left the computer at home.  So today I just have a few pictures to show and tell. Some more of John Atkinson’s excellent EMU pictures.  … Continue reading →

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