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Potpourri #1082
We’ll start with a little bit of film of the Bembridge branch. All too brief…. An interesting prototype, and some interesting film clips…. Jago Hazzard has been thinking. Dangerous. Model this on your layout! Of course, it’s been done before….
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ESNG meeting – 21 September 2023
An afternoon working party attracted six members, and mainly consisted of completing the droppers on the fiddle yard and the newest corners. The afternoon included plenty of conferences between Derek’s (you remember the Chuckle Brothers, don’t you?) After the fish … Continue reading
Ron #6
Day 6. Ron rant #2…. Do not travel on German Railways. Following last night’s problem went to catch 0916 to Koblenz only to find it running 50-55 late so had to wait for 0954. Now in Koblenz and train to … Continue reading
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Ron #5
Day 5 Hot and sunny. Free day so I got a regional pass, but was affected by cancelled and late running trains. Went to Wuppertal via Cologne for a trip on the monorail. Back to Cologne for a walk round followed … Continue reading
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ESNG meeting – 17 September 2023
A very busy afternoon, and a delighted Treasurer with 12 members and one small friend attending. And this meant that there was no shortage of trains on show. Little, little and large. Sean’s O8 and Allan’s Toby…. And Simon’s Challenger… … Continue reading
Seaboard Southern NMRA show, 16 September 2023
I usually try and get to this show – it’s local, there are often some good layouts, and excellent trade (if you want to buy more American trains.) But on Saturday, I had offered to do a hospital run to … Continue reading
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Ron #4
Day 4 Started overcast becoming sunny and hot. Last group trip. Train to Rudesheim where we had time to wander around before cruise along the Rhine to St Goar and train back. Rudesheim This reminds me of a certain UK … Continue reading
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Ron #3
Day 4 Please excuse any typos etc the reason for this will become evident. Started cloudy becoming sunny. Deceided to miss trip to Peace Museum so made my way to Boppard by train via Koblenz. Had a good wander round … Continue reading
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Ron #2
Day 3 Following a thunderstorm last night a lot cooler today although overcast. Was due to go on group visit to Cochem but on arrival in Koblenz we found that due to an emergency no trains were going up the … Continue reading
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Ron #1
Another holiday for Ron, and I’ve no idea what to call this one!! But stay tuned for some tourism and hopefully some transport….. Day 1 Arrived at St Pancras to be told that Thalys had moved us from 1725 ex … Continue reading
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