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Potpourri #1060
A couple of micro layouts for starters. A Rob Chant 8’x4′ plan, that could be 4’x2′ in N. Nothing special in this design in one sense, but interestingly designed for operation. Note that reverse track (1E to 6B) that allows … Continue reading
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ESNG meeting – 16 November 2022
I’m back in circulation after testing negative on Tuesday. And feeling much better, but still rather washed out. So it was off to the ESNG meeting, where six members braved a rather wet evening. Not a bad turnout, as the … Continue reading
A little basic carpentry….
Modelling continues whilst waiting for the covid all clear (written on Monday.) No symptoms, but generally knackered. Here are a couple of shots of the bus depot, with some added figures (BR station staff make good bus crew – similar … Continue reading
ESNG meeting – 13 November 2022
I’m not sure what they got up to this afternoon, as I’m still being good and isolating myself. But it was always going to be a small meeting, with me off with covid, the Treasurer avoiding people to avoid covid, … Continue reading
Up the Junction….
A week of fairly mild (I think) covid has at least given me some modelling time – though even scenic work has seemed rather more tiring than usual. My N-club to N-mod junction is just about complete. I need to … Continue reading
Potpourri #1059
My covid seems to have degenerated to just a heavy cold, so I’m optimistic! And I’m well enough to get some modelling done. But today’s blog will be a simple selection of photos requiring little effort from my poor old … Continue reading
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The day after….
Having exhibited Kuritu, what did I learn for future reference? I got a lot of positive comments, that is always pleasing, if bad for the ego! Exhibiting a small layout is wonderful, as the set up takes 20 minutes, and … Continue reading
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Tagged Japan, Layout design, N gauge, N-Club International
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West Sussex N Gauge MRC show – 2022
And a very pleasant day was had by one and all. Allan, Sean, Lucas and I exhibited our two layouts, and it was good to see present and past ESNG members Dave, Ian, Peter and Mike – as well as … Continue reading
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ESNG meeting – 2 November 2022
Five members assembled for Wednesday’s meeting. It was especially good to see Ian back in circulation, after a really tough year one way and another. I don’t think the Treasurer is sticking his tongue out at me (I hope)…… Ian … Continue reading
West Sussex N Gauge MRC show – 2022
We’re exhibiting at this show on Saturday. We have been asked for two small layouts, so Sean is taking his ‘new’ German layout Brunswik, and I’ll take my Japanese tram micro Kuritu II. Brunswik Kuritu II
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