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Secretary of the East Surrey N Gauge railway club

And some ground cover….

Posted on March 24, 2022 by snitchthebudgie

Suddenly there’s less than three weeks to the show, and I was intending to get these modules finished, or at least nearly finished.  So I’ve been at work with the ModRoc and brown paint and multicolour flock. The factory buildings … Continue reading →

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I could have gone to Ally Pally….

Posted on March 22, 2022 by snitchthebudgie

But I didn’t.  I often visit this excellent show with an old work colleague, but he decided not to go this year.  I didn’t want to fight the Saturday crowds, and Sunday not only were there loads of railway engineering … Continue reading →

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Potpourri #1047

Posted on March 20, 2022 by snitchthebudgie

Some Southern images.  Bickley steam in 1957…. Electric locos (a firm favourite – a highlight of passing Stewarts Lane was seeing one of these) at Bognor and in the works….. East Dulwich in 1952.  Some interesting roadworks going on…. Sutton … Continue reading →

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ESNG meeting – 16 March 2022

Posted on March 18, 2022 by snitchthebudgie

Another non-meeting on Wednesday.  A couple of people had to drop out, so I decided to cancel the meeting.  And then forgot to tell one of the people who was still coming.  Another fine mess by the club secretary…… However, … Continue reading →

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The Great OutDawes! Day 5

Posted on March 16, 2022 by snitchthebudgie

Last contribution from Allan and Ron – till the next time! A cold crisp bright day, Train to Davos and Klosters before round trip to Scoul Tarasp, Samdan and back via Klosters and Chur. This is the last email as … Continue reading →

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ESNG meeting – 13 March 2022

Posted on March 14, 2022 by snitchthebudgie

Six hardy members turned up for Sunday afternoon’s running session.  This was an interesting meeting, as (1) there were no dashboards – the circuit was entirely made up of real modules, and (2) we’d almost brought enough trains to compensate … Continue reading →

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The Great OutDawes! Day 4

Posted on March 12, 2022 by snitchthebudgie

Allan & Ron are safely home having depleted the Swiss strudel stocks, but we’ve a couple more posts of their holiday. A cold crispy and bright day. Took train to Ilanz from where we took postbuses via Laax to Chur. … Continue reading →

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Ballast and an exhibition

Posted on March 10, 2022 by snitchthebudgie

Next job, ballast the main line.  The secret of ballasting, I think, is to do a bit at a time.  Try and do metres at a go, and one gets careless and starts to make mistakes.  I’m pretty happy with … Continue reading →

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The Great OutDawes! Day 3

Posted on March 8, 2022 by snitchthebudgie

Day 3 on this blog is really Day 4 of the holiday.  Never mind, let’s get on with the action. Another cold day. Started overcast before becoming sunny. A round trip today to St Gallen out via the Rhone Valley … Continue reading →

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The Great OutDawes! Day 2

Posted on March 6, 2022 by snitchthebudgie

Day 2 of the holiday (though I shall space out the Dawes Days into a week or so – a sort of red shift.) A cold but bright day. Took train to Davos Glaris to make our way by postbuses … Continue reading →

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