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Secretary of the East Surrey N Gauge railway club

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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More Hong Kong – pigs! (repost)

Posted on May 16, 2024 by snitchthebudgie

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 →

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More Hong Kong Trams (repost)

Posted on May 14, 2024 by snitchthebudgie

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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Potpourri #1105

Posted on May 12, 2024 by snitchthebudgie

And just a few photos and ideas today. A rarely photographed ex-SECR J class 0-6-4T, near Petts Wood and heading for Victoria.  The area was a lot more built up when I regularly used this footbridge some 30 years later. … Continue reading →

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Potpourri #1104

Posted on May 10, 2024 by snitchthebudgie

I’m having a rather relaxed blogging week, so here are just a few internet findings. I can’t help adding in a few Jago Hazzards.  It’s difficult to be informative AND amusing! Meanwhile, back at the ESNG running night…… Finally, a … Continue reading →

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Severn Valley Railway #3

Posted on May 8, 2024 by snitchthebudgie

Just for good measure, here are a few snaps from the Bartlett archives. These were taken on a school railway society trip, in 1971.  This was the early days of preservation. A lot of my film was taken up with … Continue reading →

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