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Epping Ongar railway and bus running day
Ron has been on the buses! Visited the above for their Country Bus Running Day. Unfortunately train times did not coincide well with bus time so only managed a return DMU trip from North Weald to Epping Forest, which is … Continue reading
ESNG meeting – 25 February 2024
Sunday afternoon, and seven members turned up to play trains. Not bad at all, as two regulars were missing. Derek was under at least a three line whip to celebrate Yvonne’s 80th, and Simon was watching Chelsea (lose) in a … Continue reading
ESNG meeting – 21 February 2024
Just a few photos today – I must have spent too much time talking! Eight members came along and occupied the four running tracks. Chris’ lovely ‘Jaffa Cake’ EMU had some difficulty staying on the track. It’s strange – some … Continue reading
Potpourri #1095
Another ESNG meeting tonight, but in the mean time, here are some more random internet finds…. A bit of culture, as John Betjeman goes by train from King’s Lynn to Hunstanton. Some lovely modelling ideas here, at this link. Some … Continue reading
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Tonbridge MRC show 2024
Last Saturday was the Tonbridge show. One of the largest one day shows, certainly in the south-east, and always a good one. And it’s popular, as it has one of the longest queues to get in that I’ve seen! Mr … Continue reading
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London calling!
Pure tourism today, with a few photos from Allan’s recent trip up and down the Thames. There are a few well known landmarks to be seen, as well as the view of a couple of railway stations from the water. … Continue reading
Ashford MRC Exhibition, 2024, Tenterden
Allan sent me some photos from this show – no identification for some of them, though. I’ve seen Melton Mowbray North (N) before (and recognised it). I’ve always liked the buildings and the spacious, scale-sized, goods yard. Another familiar layout … Continue reading
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Potpourri #1094
Well, I’ve run out of exhibitions, club meetings, and bird watching expeditions. So it’s back to the usual odds and ends that have caught my eye…. Returning to the theme of monochrome layouts, I was very taken by this photo … Continue reading
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ESNG meeting – 11 February 2024
I was a few minutes late getting to open the hall, but it was open and people were getting the modules out to set up. My excuse was simple – I sneaked up to Holmethorpe Industrial Estate to see a … Continue reading
ESNG meeting – 7 February 2024
Once again, seven members turned up for club night, but we were graced by two visitors – welcome to Ben and Steve, and hope that we didn’t put you off too much. Not many photos, as I spent too much … Continue reading
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