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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
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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Tagged inspiration, prototype, railway, Southern Railway
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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
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
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
Celebrating Valentine’s Day….
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ESNG meeting – 13 February 2022
A busy Sunday afternoon, with eight members present, including Paul for his last, last, meeting. My final East Surrey N Gauge Group meeting finished off with a curry to mark my 60th birthday which is a week tomorrow. I should … Continue reading
Wiring under way
Next job was to fit end plates to transport the modules and protect the track ends. Nothing clever here, just thumbscrew bolts and retaining nuts. All very carefully marked out, but of course they weren’t as square as they might … Continue reading
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Tagged Layout design, Minories, N gauge, Southern Electric
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Another excellent book
I’m afraid that I have another book to add to the already overloaded shelves. I saw this was coming out and pre-ordered it, thinking that it would have some good photos of Earlswood and Redhill – and I was right. … Continue reading
Posted in Hints and tips, Inspiration, Prototype
Tagged book review, Hints and tips, Southern Electric, Southern Railway
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