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Finishing all those projects #3
Well, for “finishing” say “doing something I should have done ages ago.” Modelling over the last couple of weeks has been a complete rearrangement of the railway room. Most importantly I got fed up with having two work benches in … Continue reading
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ESNG meeting – 9 April 2023
I wasn’t able to stay at Sunday’s meeting, but there were five or so members present, who had a quiet afternoon playing trains. Allan channelled his inner Brian, and took this short video…. I was rather taken by this photo, … Continue reading
Large and Little
When Allan suggested this title, I thought that he had been trainspotting with Lucas, but it actually referred to a trip down to the Kent & East Sussex Railway, to see its visiting Spam Can. I’m having a nice time … Continue reading
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ESNG meeting – 5 April 2023
A little experiment at this week’s meeting – running trains from 2-9pm, with a pause for fish and chips early evening. We were also going to do some wiring, but Mr Atfield wasn’t able to get to the meeting with … Continue reading
Die Dawes-Brüder gehen nach Osten #7 – Mainz
And the final batch from Mainz….
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Die Dawes-Brüder gehen nach Osten #6 – Mainz
Last two days of German pictures are from Allan trainspotting at Mainz. A good variety of passenger and goods trains, and some impressive graffiti!
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Die Dawes-Brüder gehen nach Osten #5 – Wuppertal
Now for some monorail fun on the Wuppertal. A definite challenge for the modeller!
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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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