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Mostly Hong Kong
Sorting through some old photos whilst writing my travel memoirs(!), I came across some old Hong Kong transport photos. They date from the late 80’s, though a couple are probably early 90’s. The first set of tram photos are taken … Continue reading
A little late for April 1, but never mind
And not from 2024 (have we lost our sense of humour?) Birmingham New Street 2022…. Birmingham New Street station has once again joined in the fun for April fool’s day by revealing ‘plans’ for slides down to platforms from the … Continue reading
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ESNG meeting – 3 April 2024
Another work party this afternoon, followed by the club night. Nine members in total, with over half of them there for the afternoon and fish/pie and chips. We had a useful afternoon. Replacing a point turned out to be a … Continue reading
Berkshire NGS Area Group Exhibition – 2024
I didn’t get to this one, but Allan did and sent me some photos. Descriptions (where available) are from the Berkshire Bagladdies website. T-Track Modular layout Red Rock is a US based layout set somewhere in rural Oregon Forest Park, … Continue reading
Potpourri #1100
The last post for March. I’ve not been doing much modelling at home, as I’ve been encouraging my Michael to get on with a bit more of his railway – lessons on the wonders of ballasting! Some interesting detail in … Continue reading
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Potpourri #1099
No club meeting, no shows, so just a few pictures today. Dave has been on holiday. West Bay station, which is now a restaurant and car park….. And Swanage Railway from the heights of Corfe Castle. Two different angles on … Continue reading
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ESNG meeting – 24 March 2024
A sunny and very busy afternoon. Eleven members preferred trains, tea, and (mainly) chat to gardening in the sun. We were also graced by two members of the West Sussex group, who proved very capable at the chatting bit! And … Continue reading
Double Dawes
Two sets of pictures from last weekend. Allan (and others) went to the East Grinstead model railway exhibition. Here are a few of the layouts. Fence Houses NCB. Upton Lacey (N). Every time I see this layout it is nearer … Continue reading
ESNG meeting – 20 March 2024
Wednesday’s meeting, and seven of us turned out. We didn’t have a working party today, as several were otherwise employed – Mr Apps was taking the cat to the vet and we were relieved to see him turn up – … Continue reading
London Festival of Railway Modelling – 2024 #2
Back for a second layout selection. The Royal Albert Bridge (N) is a lovely scenic roundy-roundy. If you are going to have a continuous run, why not have some spectacular engineering! Hope-under-Dinmore (EM) is a fine display of pre-grouping modelling, … Continue reading
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