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ESNG meeting – 17 April 2024
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
Potpourri #1102
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
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
Orpington & District MRS Exhibition 2024
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
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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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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