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Potpourri #1087
As we head rapidly for Christmas, some snippets from the web…… Some American electrics, including the wonderful GG1’s…. Also electric, Gatwick has a new improved station. I haven’t got the train there, just driven underneath the bridge from the station … Continue reading
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ESNG meeting – 20 December 2023
‘Twas the last meeting before Christmas – and a surprising nine people turned out for a little light relief. Good to see Terry back again, and a welcome to Alex. Plenty of trains on the move….. Chris’ lovely NSE express…. … Continue reading
I’m only here for the gluhwein – 3
Day 3 Last day. Murky and wet – all photos taken around 9.30am. Took trams to Messe/Deutz Bf but on leaving station by wrong exit ended up doing a round tour of the Messe complex. Eventually found right way out … Continue reading
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I’m only here for the gluhwein – 2
Day 2 Clear but chilly. Took tram to Hbf and walked down the river to the market at the Chocolate Museum. The market was closed when I arrived around 10.30 and after having coffee and cake it was only half … Continue reading
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I’m only here for the gluhwein – 1
Having just left Germany, we’re back again. You can’t keep Ron away from the gluhwein! The usual mixture of trains, tourism, and booze follow….. Left home early in rain at 0345 with Allan, who drove me to Heathrow for my … Continue reading
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Stuttgart 2023 #5 – Tea and Lego
A highlight of the show is the Thursday night ‘lock in’ party. After the show closes for the night, tables are laid out along one aisle, and each country presents its food and drink for inspection and consumption. There are … Continue reading
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ESNG meeting – 10 December 2023
Nine people running trains made for a busy and social afternoon, with added mince pies and other Christmas nibbles. And plenty of trains in the fiddle yard…. Allan’s Inganet train…. Derek’s TGV…. And trains from Brian, Simon and Terry….. Bubble … Continue reading
Stuttgart 2023 #4 – Other layouts
As usual, there were a number of stand-alone layouts invited to the show. The following photos capture a number of them – and there was some inspiring modelling to be seen. Fleischmann brought along their N-gauge layout based on the … Continue reading
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ESNG meeting – 6 December 2023
We pause posts on the Stuttgart saga for a normal club meeting report…. It turned out to be a busy evening, with eight members and a visitor – welcome Terry, and hope we didn’t put you off too much! It … Continue reading
Stuttgart 2023 #3 – Modules
Today is just a bit of a photo dump of some of the many modules on show. Just my choice of pictures, and ones that caught my eye – most I can’t remember where they came from! The helix was … Continue reading
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