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Secretary of the East Surrey N Gauge railway club

Potpourri #1099

Posted on March 28, 2024 by snitchthebudgie

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

Posted on March 26, 2024 by snitchthebudgie

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 →

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Double Dawes

Posted on March 24, 2024 by snitchthebudgie

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 →

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ESNG meeting – 20 March 2024

Posted on March 22, 2024 by snitchthebudgie

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 →

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London Festival of Railway Modelling – 2024 #2

Posted on March 20, 2024 by snitchthebudgie

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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London Festival of Railway Modelling – 2024 #1

Posted on March 18, 2024 by snitchthebudgie

Saturday, I decided to head for Ally Pally for the exhibition.  I missed last year due to rail driver problems, I do like the venue, and I had a complementary ticket for being a member of World of Railways.  All … Continue reading →

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Potpourri #1098

Posted on March 16, 2024 by snitchthebudgie

Today’s collection of odds and ends follows below. It’s a Sri Lankan train, but it looks like a Pacer to me, Jim.  Good cab journey, whatever it is! From the tropic to Amtrak in the snow….  Spectacular! A little Jago … Continue reading →

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Basingstoke Model Rail 2024

Posted on March 14, 2024 by snitchthebudgie

Another show that I didn’t get to (and it looks a good one), but some photos supplied by Mr Dawes, who got there with a bevy of Derek’s.  Not all layouts recorded, here, just the Chairman’s Choice. The Royal Albert … Continue reading →

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ESNG meeting – 10 March 2024

Posted on March 12, 2024 by snitchthebudgie

Today was definitely the 59th of the month, as both Brian and Allan produced examples.  Beautiful models, and both quiet and powerful.  We could have run a double headed train with two locos with the same number….. Also running goods, … Continue reading →

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St. Leonards West Marina

Posted on March 10, 2024 by snitchthebudgie

Just a quick post today, as my energies are directed in being ‘useful’ at a wedding at church.  Probably means making lots of tea and coffee!  Next post will be of Sunday’s ESNG meeting. I came across this rather fine … Continue reading →

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