Category Archives: ESNG meetings

Another work party this afternoon, followed by the club night.  Nine members in total, with over half of them there for the afternoon and fish/pie and chips. We had a useful afternoon.  Replacing a point turned out to be a … Continue reading →

A sunny and very busy afternoon.  Eleven members preferred trains, tea, and (mainly) chat to gardening in the sun.  We were also graced by two members of the West Sussex group, who proved very capable at the chatting bit! And … Continue reading →

Wednesday’s meeting, and seven of us turned out.  We didn’t have a working party today, as several were otherwise employed – Mr Apps was taking the cat to the vet and we were relieved to see him turn up – … Continue reading →

Today was definitely the 59th of the month, as both Brian and Allan produced examples.  Beautiful models, and both quiet and powerful.  We could have run a double headed train with two locos with the same number….. Also running goods, … Continue reading →

Back to Wednesday working parties this afternoon.  Some work on or maintenance to the layout boards, followed by a fish and chips supper, then the usual evening running night. Five of us showed up (Mr Apps was visiting the dentist … Continue reading →

Sunday afternoon, and seven members turned up to play trains.  Not bad at all, as two regulars were missing.  Derek was under at least a three line whip to celebrate Yvonne’s 80th, and Simon was watching Chelsea (lose) in a … Continue reading →

Just a few photos today – I must have spent too much time talking!  Eight members came along and occupied the four running tracks. Chris’ lovely ‘Jaffa Cake’ EMU had some difficulty staying on the track.  It’s strange – some … Continue reading →

I was a few minutes late getting to open the hall, but it was open and people were getting the modules out to set up.  My excuse was simple – I sneaked up to Holmethorpe Industrial Estate to see a … Continue reading →

Once again, seven members turned up for club night, but we were graced by two visitors – welcome to Ben and Steve, and hope that we didn’t put you off too much.  Not many photos, as I spent too much … Continue reading →

The Magnificent Seven gathered on Sunday afternoon, and had one of those running sessions where nothing would stay on the track or stay coupled.  Never mind, we ran a few trains, drank tea, and put the world to rights. My … Continue reading →