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Secretary of the East Surrey N Gauge railway club

ESNG meeting – 2 March 2022

Five members turned up for the Wednesday meeting, allowing plenty of running time all round. I tried running my military train for the first time, having made the NGS Warwell and Warflat kits during the first lockdown.  It ran reasonably, … Continue reading

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The Great OutDawes! Day1

Once again, Allan and Ron are off – just for a few days – to their favourite hotel in Switzerland. Arrived here 8pm last night. It is very cold with lying snow. Well, Ron, it is Switzerland in winter, albeit … Continue reading

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Slow but sure….

A little more progress on the club fiddleyard today.  We’ll get there eventually.  A brace of Derek’s carried on tracklaying. I got some wiring completed for the point frogs. This a most impressive layout.  Very realistic scenery, especially the forest. … Continue reading

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ESNG meeting – 27 February 2022

A very quiet afternoon, with just the four members present.  Plus Ron, the ESNG honorary auditor, lured south by the promise of a curry.  Excuses from other regulars ranged from the reasonable – I’ve a fence to fix – to … Continue reading

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Potpourri #1046

Just a few odds and ends today. Not railway modelling, but some interesting modelling techniques, and I wonder how many of us have followed similar paths in our hobby? Nice tram layout – OO, but 1200 x 800mm.  This could … Continue reading

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Happy Twosday….

Useless information time.  Yes, its 22-02-2022…. Meanwhile, back in the real world, a little more progress on the ESNG fiddle yard yesterday, with track laid on the fiddle yard extension board.  I’m also feeling pleased with myself, as I’ve also … Continue reading

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Potpourri #1045

Another post of odds and ends. Beautifully colourised film of LA in the 1930’s.  Plenty of Pacific Electric and LA streetcars.  Note the dual gauge track, as the two systems were standard and narrow gauge.  And I was amazed at … Continue reading

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ESNG meeting – 16 February 2022

Wednesday’s meeting was a successful one.  No new modules this time, but 9 members plus a visitor.  Not least, yet another final meeting for Paul – even though we told him no curry this time! Another last ESNG meeting, but … Continue reading

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Remembering Dreibruken

Many moons ago, ESNG renovated Dreibruken, a 25 year old Swiss layout that was donated to the club. Dreibrucken was a firm exhibition favourite, but the old lady was finally a bit past it and retired.  In 2005, Dreibruken appeared … Continue reading

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Celebrating Valentine’s Day….

Thank you RMweb….

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