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ESNG meeting – 6 August
Wednesday afternoon, four of us arrived for a working party, and joined by Ian Carter to talk about show catering. My afternoon was spent checking out the wiring on the fiddle yard. A dry solder joint on a microswitch seems … Continue reading
Just for a change, Shepton Mallet
Maxine and I managed a few days at the ‘New Wine’ church conference, that has returned to Shepton Mallet. There were over 15,000 people camping on the Bath & West Showground near Shepton Mallet, Somerset, in the south-west of the … Continue reading
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Sevenoaks show 2025
Just a few pictures from the new Sevenoaks show, on a Sunday. Once again, the very attractive Royal Albert Bridge (N). In contrast, Gilly North’s Ribblehead. St Mawes Jetty and Hoopers Hill (N). Essex Brick (OO). Freelanced and rather eccentric … Continue reading
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Bluebell 200
Michael spent Sunday on the Bluebell railway for their 200 year celebrations – but as a punter not a volunteer. Had a trip to Bluebell Railway to check out the inspiration train, the 3 coach museum, with interactive parts which … Continue reading
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ESNG meeting – 27 July
Just a few pictures today. I had to do some house clearing for my youngest, but slipped down to the club for an hour or so. I then slipped away ready to watch the England ladies win the Euros – … Continue reading
ESNG Open Day and exhibition 2025
After a years break, were back with the friendly ESNG open day. Our open day this year will feature both modular systems the club uses – the UK 4-Track n-Mod and the European 2-Track N club International system. We’ll also … Continue reading
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Chatham show 2025
Saturday, I chose not to go to the Chatham show. Just too much going on, and I had a useful morning doing jobs at home. Allan sent me a few photos – not many, as the main problem with the … Continue reading
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Watching the trains go by
A busy weekend for the Cha(i)rman. Sunday was spent sitting on a dark, damp, Northiam station watching the trains go by for the Kent & East Sussex Railway diesel gala. Class 14 diesel hydraulic. Class 50. Class 73. And the … Continue reading
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Talyllyn narrow gauge
Dave’s next visit was to the Talyllyn railway. A short but lovely little line, and having staggered through WWII and remained open, it became the first heritage line in the UK. And it makes an appearance in the Thomas the … Continue reading
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ESNG meeting – 16 July
No ESNG pictures today, as Wednesday was the dreaded ESNG AGM. It was good to see 11 members there – over half the membership. Nothing too drastic happened. A few good ideas for the year ahead. No nominations for any … Continue reading
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