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The day after April 1…..
A few of the better efforts…. I’m sure Mr Atfield could build these, even if Bulleid would turn in his grave…. A new model announced? I prefer Kato’s offering…. Or maybe this one? I’m waiting for the other liveries! Not … Continue reading
Die Dawes-Brüder gehen nach Osten #4 – Cologne
Today’s post returns to Cologne. I love the variety of liveries – rivalling the post-privatisation UK.
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Die Dawes-Brüder gehen nach Osten #3 – Drachenfels
For the next few days I’ll post some more photos from Allan & Ron’s Cologne visit. We’ll start with the Drachenfels (Dragon Rock), including some long-distance trainspotting from the top of the hill!
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Die Dawes-Brüder gehen nach Osten #2
Second half of the Dawes’ visit to Cologne…. Overcast with occasional spits of rain. Did a round trip by train along the Rhine to Mainz. On return took walk through town and back along the Rhine Mainz…. Photo was taken … Continue reading
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ESNG meeting – 26 March 2023
A pleasant Sunday afternoon with six members present and sometimes correct. The usual layout was quickly set up, and trains running. Plenty of variety today. Swiss trains from Allan and Richard…. Colourful American steam from Simon…. Phil ran a mail … Continue reading
Finishing all those projects #2
We return to the bubblecars, and I make no apology for repeating this atmospheric picture of the approach to Brighton. Must admit, I wouldn’t mind a model of that EMU in the background. Research at the time (for research read … Continue reading
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Die Dawes-Brüder gehen nach Osten #1
Or words to that effect! Ron says…. Allan and I travelled today by Eurostar and Thalys to Cologne without any problems. We have just received emails advising us that due to social action, which I assume to be strike, our … Continue reading
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London Festival of Railway Modelling – 2023
I bottled out of fighting my way to Ally Pally last weekend. I gather that it was a very successful show and very well attended – Allan described Saturday as a scrum, and it was difficult to get near anything. … Continue reading
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Potpourri #1068
Making good progress with the bubble cars. A second wagon is complete, and more wagons and cars are under way. Hopefully, they will be completed by next weekend. The most time consuming bit is the transfers for the LOWFIT’s. They … Continue reading
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Finishing all those projects #1
Looking at all the projects that I have started, and need to finish, I’ve decided to have a few weeks of trying to finish a few things – before returning to the Minories. Of course, I may decide to build … Continue reading
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