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Tracklaying started….
A major step forward as track laying starts on the modules. I’ve got the main track lengths in place on one board. I am very happy with the way that the two sets of lines sweep across the board. I … Continue reading
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Potpourri #1044
Plenty of modelling going on…. A pleasant afternoon looking at the new ESNG fiddleyard – it has been sitting in the church office for nearly two years, having been well and truly paused by the pandemic. Having worked out how … Continue reading
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Slightly unhinged
A little more progress on the modules. Hinges have been fitted between the two boards. Despite great care in setting them out parallel and square, the boards didn’t quite shut square. A little basic geometry and similar triangles allowed me … Continue reading
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On the lighter side of life….
Legs are doing well…. More pictures soon…. Meanwhile…. Do you have this problem? Modelling challenge of the week. Or maybe all your scratch-builds look like this? And another case of real life imitating and ESNG club night…. At least they … Continue reading
ESNG meeting – 23 January 2022
What a difference a few days makes – ten-and-a-half members present this afternoon for a solid afternoon running trains and socialising. It was a sad afternoon, as it (probably) was Paul’s last club meeting with us. We shall miss him … Continue reading
Standing on my own 4 feet
Just a quick update. The new boards are complete, painted (apart from the sides to be a darker colour) and standing on its own legs. I should be laying track next week. And just a few more legs to keep … Continue reading
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ESNG meeting – 19 January 2022
Another meeting failure – only 3 members by 7:40, so we didn’t set up the layout. Then a couple more arrived. So we made tea and had a good chat. We will have to think about meeting plans for the … Continue reading
Potpourri #1043
A couple of modelling challenges today…. You think our your post office or delivery drivers are bad. Try this! Of course, Newcastle Central is always good for a track building challenge. Has anyone actually modelled this (and remained sane.) British … Continue reading
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ESNG exhibition 2022
We’re going to take a chance and try for an ESNG show in April. It will be small one – more an Open Day really, but we’ll have about 8 layouts on show, 2 traders and 2 second hand tables. … Continue reading
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Potpourri #1042
With the theme of stations….. This kit for Paris Bastille is nothing short of spectacular! Expensive, yes, but a wonderful model. Or how about one of these? I was sorry never to visit this station when I was working in … Continue reading
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