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Secretary of the East Surrey N Gauge railway club

Potpourri #1069

Posted on April 14, 2023 by snitchthebudgie

Preparation for Saturday’s ESNG Open Day seem to be going well.  We’ve just got to set out the hall and get ready to (hopefully) welcome the punters.   Meanwhile, Dave has been on holiday to the north-east again, and visiting industrial … Continue reading →

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Finishing all those projects #3

Posted on April 12, 2023 by snitchthebudgie

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

Posted on April 10, 2023 by snitchthebudgie

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 →

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Large and Little

Posted on April 9, 2023 by snitchthebudgie

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

Posted on April 7, 2023 by snitchthebudgie

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 →

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Die Dawes-Brüder gehen nach Osten #7 – Mainz

Posted on April 5, 2023 by snitchthebudgie

And the final batch from Mainz….

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Die Dawes-Brüder gehen nach Osten #6 – Mainz

Posted on April 4, 2023 by snitchthebudgie

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

Posted on April 3, 2023 by snitchthebudgie

Now for some monorail fun on the Wuppertal.  A definite challenge for the modeller!

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The day after April 1…..

Posted on April 2, 2023 by snitchthebudgie

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 →

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Die Dawes-Brüder gehen nach Osten #4 – Cologne

Posted on April 1, 2023 by snitchthebudgie

Today’s post returns to Cologne.  I love the variety of liveries – rivalling the post-privatisation UK.

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