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Alton FEBEX 2024
Alton was one of the last shows I went to post-Brexit and pre-Covid. I wasn’t going to go this year, but it was going to be a quiet morning at home, and an offer of a seat in Allan’s van … Continue reading
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Erith MRS exhibition 2024
I didn’t get to the Erith show this year, but Allan sent me a selection of photos of the N gauge exhibits. So I’ve posted a few of them below. An old friend to start with, but Graham Bridge’s Southwark … Continue reading
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Southampton MRS exhibition 2024 #3
So, here is the final tranche of photos from Southampton. A quick look at most of the layouts, and some very good modelling here on the third day of posting, but not the layouts that immediately caught my eye. It … Continue reading
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Southampton MRS exhibition 2024 #2
Back today with another selection of excellent layouts from Southampton. I’ve seen Rossiter Rise before, but I think that the layout has been extended with an underground Underground (so to speak) workshop as in the photos below. I’ve always liked … Continue reading
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Southampton MRS exhibition 2024 #1
Was it really 2019 when I last visited the Southampton show, in nearby Eastleigh? Last Saturday I kept Mr Dawes company as he drove down to the show. An easy journey, and we even found a nearby parking spot when … Continue reading
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ESNG meeting – 28 January 2024
The Magnificent Seven gathered on Sunday afternoon, and had one of those running sessions where nothing would stay on the track or stay coupled. Never mind, we ran a few trains, drank tea, and put the world to rights. My … Continue reading
Potpourri #1093
Posts next week should include Sunday’s ESNG meeting, plus a visit to the Eastleigh exhibition. But in the meantime, here are a few links and pictures to amuse and inspire. ESNG’s layout is realistic, according to this video – 8 … Continue reading
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Canterbury MRS exhibition 2024 #3
Today we have the final selection of photos from the Canterbury show. They may be last, but are definitely not least! If any exhibitors read this (or any other of my blogs), this is personal preference and any criticism is … Continue reading
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Canterbury MRS exhibition 2024 #2
We continue today with some almost favourites. The first layout perhaps should have been a favourite, but is definitely an old friend. Alpenbahn (N) started back in the early noughties as an ESNG modular layout modelling, as the name suggests, … Continue reading
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Canterbury MRS exhibition 2024 #1
Last Saturday, I once again paid a visit to the Canterbury show courtesy of the Dawes bus service. The weather had perked up a bit, and 5C seemed almost tropical compared with the past few days. As ever, the Kent … Continue reading
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