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Secretary of the East Surrey N Gauge railway club

Uckfield MRC exhibition 2022 #1

Time for the Uckfield show weekend.  Once again a very good show.  A good number of layouts that were new to me, no dross at all, and a wide range of prototypes and scales.  For me, Uckfield is an essential … Continue reading

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A day out on the River Thames

No trains today, but Allan spent a day on the Thames, and sent me the photos. Got off the bus at Putney Bridge to see the 10.30 boat about to leave. So made my way to get the last boat … Continue reading

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On a Swiss Roll #4

Last epistle from Ron for this trip… DAY 6 Sunny but chilled Group visit to Montreux but left to our own devices. Have come up to Rochers de Naye. If I can make it intend to do a boat trip … Continue reading

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On a Swiss Roll #3

DAY 5 Clear but chilly. Free day so set out to do Les Pleiades above Vevey but when I got there everything was closed. The restaurant had what looked like at least a week’s rubbish piled up outside. Came back … Continue reading

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On a Swiss Roll #2

Continuing Day 2, with the delightful Glion Railway.  The Montreux–Glion–Rochers-de-Naye Railway is an electrically operated rack railway with a track gauge of 800 mm. But there’s a Glion problem with a derailed wagon.  I like the way they just back … Continue reading

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On a Swiss Roll #1

I’ve lost track of which number holiday this is for Ron.  But I do know that it involved a return to Switzerland.  I’ve mainly posted the train photographs, and what struck me was the wide range of liveries that Ron … Continue reading

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ESNG meeting – 9 October 2022

A pleasant autumnal Sunday afternoon, and good to see nine ESNG members in attendance.  Especially good to have a visit from Paul, the ESNG Midlands branch. The usual suspects were there, of course…. With Paul back in town, the outer … Continue reading

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Getting N-Club to TINGS 2022

How do you get a large modular layout from Germany to TINGS?  A layout that looks like this…. You take a trailer like this…. And pack it full like this….. Using the local (and in some cases unskilled) labour! Of … Continue reading

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ESNG meeting – 5 October 2022

After two non-meetings, it was good to see a whole six members turn out for Wednesday’s meeting.  Not least, the treasurer was back after a nasty bout of non-covid lurgi. Allan ran a long train of hoppers, passing Mr Atfield’s … Continue reading

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Potpourri #1056 – Another ESNG edition!

Another post of ESNG members activities. Stefan mailed me in response to the newsletter….. Also in tribute to the Queen, you’ll find her in front of my “British Shop” at “Stefanstor” station Nicely done, though she seems to have escaped … Continue reading

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