Category Archives: ESNG meetings

ESNG meeting – 15 October 2014

Posted on October 17, 2014 by snitchthebudgie

Lots of new trains on the circuit tonight.  I ran a ‘new’ second-hand Farish O8 shunter in early BR black that I couldn’t resist.  Next came a test run of my new 5-BEL EMU.  The Brighton Belle looks gorgeous and runs … Continue reading →

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ESNG Curry Club – 11 October 2014

Posted on October 13, 2014 by snitchthebudgie

We had planned to have an ESNG ‘PlayDay’ on Saturday, setting up the club N-mod circuit for the whole day rather than just for an evening.  This has been a success in the past, as people can drop in and … Continue reading →

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ESNG meeting – 2 October 2014

Posted on October 3, 2014 by snitchthebudgie

It was a quiet club night tonight.  A few of us sat around wondering whether or not to set up a circuit, but when Ted brought along a friend with a locomotive to test, we thought we had better do … Continue reading →

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ESNG exhibition – April 2015 – update

Posted on September 29, 2014 by snitchthebudgie

April 2015 seems a long way away – but I’m sure it will soon be with us.  But I’m relieved to have booked all the exhibits we need by October (barring disasters of any kind, of course).  I think it’s going to … Continue reading →

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ESNG meeting – 17 September 2014

Posted on September 18, 2014 by snitchthebudgie

I’m somewhere in the wilds of Turkey as you read this, but here are a couple of scenic views from a year ago to show just how good the countryside is, and what the roads can do to a Land Rover … Continue reading →

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ESNG meeting – 4 September 2014

Posted on September 5, 2014 by snitchthebudgie

The schools are back and the club was busy tonight.  It was good to see Honest John back in circulation, and new member Roger actually came back.  We must have been too kind to him last time.  Mr Apps was … Continue reading →

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ESNG work party – 31 August 2014 – and the Andover Show

Posted on September 1, 2014 by snitchthebudgie

It’s been a train-rich weekend, and a welcome relief from an interesting week.  Firstly, I got a report completed for work that had been hanging around for far too long.  Then we had a new central boiler installed.  A good professional … Continue reading →

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ESNG meeting – 21 August 2014

Posted on August 21, 2014 by snitchthebudgie

Holiday season must be coming to the end, as we had a good turnout this time around.  Good to see Peter back from his travels.  We last saw him at the ESNG show in April.  Since then he has been … Continue reading →

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ESNG meeting – 7 August 2014

Posted on August 8, 2014 by snitchthebudgie

It’s definitely holiday time, as we were down to eight members this Thursday.  But it was good to have a visit from a prospective new member in Roger, who brought an engine along for the attention of Dr Loco.  Evidence … Continue reading →

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We are all superstars now!

Posted on July 30, 2014 by snitchthebudgie

A quote from the Daily Telegraph on the interests of rock stars… Building model railways is very popular among rockers of a certain vintage. Rod Stewart, Neil Young, Phil Collins and Roger Daltrey all have elaborate train sets, with Stewart … Continue reading →

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