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Secretary of the East Surrey N Gauge railway club

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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ESNG meeting – 6 March 2024

Posted on March 8, 2024 by snitchthebudgie

Back to Wednesday working parties this afternoon.  Some work on or maintenance to the layout boards, followed by a fish and chips supper, then the usual evening running night. Five of us showed up (Mr Apps was visiting the dentist … Continue reading →

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A sort of Minories of my own – 25

Posted on March 6, 2024 by snitchthebudgie

Progress continues in the loft.  From the original design…. I have built the British Finescale point and crossover.  I made a few minor changes to the point instructions that improved ease of construction.  I also mastered Code 40 fishplates, horribly … Continue reading →

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Potpourri #1097

Posted on March 4, 2024 by snitchthebudgie

Quite a lot of modelling progress at the moment, but not enough for a full blog post.  Soon, I hope.  In the meantime, a few more odds and ends.  Two ESNG meetings this week that should produce a few dodgy … Continue reading →

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West Sussex N Gauge Open Day – 2024

Posted on March 2, 2024 by snitchthebudgie

Tricky decision this morning!  Drive up to Abingdon for what looks like a large and excellent show there, or Breakfast at Tiffany’s with Allan and Derek and a visit to the West Sussex open day?  Then I found out that … Continue reading →

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Potpourri #1096

Posted on February 29, 2024 by snitchthebudgie

Leap year extra! Two ways to coal your loco.  Would you dare to model the second one? Local pictures.  Earlwood in 1979…. And in 2016.  The Virginia Creeper still puts on a wonderful show every year.  (Nick Slocombe.) And some … Continue reading →

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Epping Ongar railway and bus running day

Posted on February 28, 2024 by snitchthebudgie

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 →

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ESNG meeting – 25 February 2024

Posted on February 26, 2024 by snitchthebudgie

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 →

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ESNG meeting – 21 February 2024

Posted on February 24, 2024 by snitchthebudgie

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 →

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Potpourri #1095

Posted on February 22, 2024 by snitchthebudgie

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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