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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
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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