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ESNG meeting – 10 May 2023
The heavens opened at 7pm, but we still got seven members out to run a few trains. As is often the case, there was as much talking going on as running, but a few interesting trains appeared. The usual layout … Continue reading
Three Bridges CMD #1
The next set of photos come from an open day at Three Bridges CMD. I had no idea when these were taken, except that they were filed with the other Redhill pictures. But Google told me that the shunter 09009 … Continue reading
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Home and away
Hunting (successfully) for interesting pictures of my daughter ready for the wedding, I came across a number of railway shots. A lot come from Redhill, but there are some wider afield. Todays selection start with a visit to Lahore, Pakistan, … Continue reading
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Long Live the King!
After a totally hectic week, culminating yesterday by cutting the lawn with our new lawnmower before today’s rain arrived, I settled down this morning recover with some strong coffee and to watch the coronation. (Yes, I know it’s no-mow May, … Continue reading
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Potpourri #1072
Well, still hunting for the wedding suit, but the new lawnmower is on order – just in time for no mow May. A lot of time has also been spent planning what to take to the NCI Stuttgart meet in … Continue reading
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ESNG Exhibition 2023
One show done and dusted. And on to the next one. A little editing produced a brand new, and technicolour, flyer. Everything else seems to be coming together well enough….
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Potpourri #1071
Not a lot to say today, as much time has been spent looking for a suit for #1 daughter’s wedding, and a new lawnmower. Failure on both counts so far! Perhaps we need some guinea pigs on lawn mowing duty, … Continue reading
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ESNG meeting – 23 April 2023
Another meeting, but another six members (plus a guest) turned up. The usual layout was set up – this arrangement gives some interesting running, but is quick to put together. I have seen the future, and it is PINK (thank … Continue reading
Potpourri #1070
A serious but interesting article on Ukraine’s railways. Jago Hazzard takes to the Underground again. Sudbury Town would make a good model… Ex-Underground stock goes even further than the Isle of Wight! This is an interesting little primer in layout … Continue reading
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ESNG meeting – 19 April 2023
Not a bad turnout for the Wednesday after the Open Day – six members attended. We spent a little time sorting out the show cash balance, and paying members for sales from the club shop. Finances, to my amazement, look … Continue reading
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