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ESNG meeting – 8 October 2023
We were away for the weekend, so I missed Sunday’s meeting. I gather that there were 6.5 members present, plus a couple of visitors from West Sussex to talk about Stuttgart. But Brian faithfully recorded some of the action. I … Continue reading
Aln Valley Railway
Dave sent me some photos of a recent visit to the Aln Valley Railway. Not one I’d heard of, but their web site describes it thus: The principal objective of the Aln Valley Railway Trust is the restoration and operation … Continue reading
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ESNG meeting – 4 October 2023
Perhaps it was a little optimistic having a club meeting four days after the show? One regular was away, and two more phoned in sick (not from exhibition-itis), so only three turned up for the meeting. We chatted for a … Continue reading
Ramblin’ Man – 3
Storm Agnes and Douglas Bay. Port Erin in the rain Castletown. Tynwald and St John’s. Douglas Head. And to end this adventure, a sunnier Douglas Harbour and Bay.
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Ramblin’ Man – 2
Today, trams, with and without horses! Laxey and environs. Derby Castle Ramsey
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Ramblin’ Man – 1
With acute apologies to the Allman Brothers….. Ron has been off rambling on the Isle of Man. He’s sent me a string of excellent photographs, but locations appear slightly at random due to the varied walks – to say nothing … Continue reading
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ESNG exhibition 2023
Another year, another show over. All went well on the whole. We were a little down on the usual numbers, perhaps partly due to the train strike on the day. However, we did get a good number of local families … Continue reading
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Valley City Street & Interurban Railway
Whilst we’re off playing trains for the day, here’s a little layout suggestion. I’ve always rather liked this Model Railroader plan from 2002. The Valley City Street & Interurban Railway was a real 1.2 mile interurban based in Valley City, … Continue reading
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ESNG Exhibition 2023 – Saturday!
Just three days to go to the show! Latest lineup…. Layouts N-Club International Modular/N-Mod Modular Layout Lyme Regis – Southern Region Branch Line Southwark Bridge – Southern Region London Terminus Stonecombe – Sothern Branch Line Terminus Chamossaire – Swiss Main … Continue reading
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ESNG meeting – 24 September 2023
Yet another club meeting…. Although we ended up with six members there, we had little energy to set up a layout and run trains. Especially with the show coming up on Saturday. So we drank tea and put the world … Continue reading
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