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Secretary of the East Surrey N Gauge railway club

Non-action update!

Posted on July 18, 2023 by snitchthebudgie

Sorry for the lack of posts recently.  My modelling mojo (and writing mojo) had run a bit low.  I have managed to buy myself two more NGS Ferry Vans, making four in total.  Lovely models…. The models are not as … Continue reading →

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ESNG meeting – 9 July 2023

Posted on July 10, 2023 by snitchthebudgie

A busy railway weekend.  Friday night, Allan, Derek and I paid a visit to the West Sussex N Gauge club, partly to discuss Stuttgart plans.  We enjoyed a pleasant drive through the countryside to get there, and saw a number … Continue reading →

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A Talent in the Family

Posted on July 8, 2023 by snitchthebudgie

My niece Lois, who is a fully qualified doctor, has a side line in fine art.  Most of the family were amazed that she opted for a medical degree, rather than art.  But it does make sense to qualify in … Continue reading →

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ESNG meeting – 5 July 2023

Posted on July 6, 2023 by snitchthebudgie

Well, it was the evening everyone was waiting for – the ESNG AGM.  Nine members braved this event, whilst another ten wisely gave apologies for absence! It was a pleasant and amiable meeting.  The existing committee was returned very quickly, … Continue reading →

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Bluebells and Buses

Posted on July 4, 2023 by snitchthebudgie

A bit of a photo-dump today, with photos received from Allan from his weekend gallivanting around! First, the Bluebell Railway Model Railway Weekend. And some of the old buses on display at Eastbourne Station.

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Potpourri #1077

Posted on July 2, 2023 by snitchthebudgie

All sorts of odds and ends today! Alton in 1967… ‘Port Line’ leaving Victoria on the Golden Arrow in 1954…. Purley in the 1930’s (next to the old engine shed that is still standing.) And the early days of British … Continue reading →

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Potpourri #1076

Posted on June 28, 2023 by snitchthebudgie

Time to catch up with some YouTube items.  As usual Jago Hazzard provides some of the most interesting material available.  Did you know that there was a 1943 plan to demolish London’s stations?  (Not by the Luftwaffe this time!) A … Continue reading →

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ESNG meeting – 25 June 2023

Posted on June 26, 2023 by snitchthebudgie

A very hot day and a very busy afternoon – 10 members plus one visitor.  A good number of trains were run, and there was a lot of talking, too.  Dave brought along his canal basin, so we set up … Continue reading →

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ESNG meeting – 21 June 2023

Posted on June 23, 2023 by snitchthebudgie

Another work party before the evening meeting on Wednesday.  Five of us met to work, and another two joined us to run trains in the evening.  We did have things to do on the fiddle yard and corners, but opted … Continue reading →

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A grand day out

Posted on June 20, 2023 by snitchthebudgie

A day out to Cambridge on Monday. My alma mater (Corpus Christi) was displaying the 6th century Augustine Gospels, used at the recent coronation, before they went back into the library’s vault. So despite half the Thameslink services being cancelled … Continue reading →

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