Category Archives: ESNG

ESNG BuildDay – 8 December 2019

Posted on December 8, 2019 by snitchthebudgie

This afternoon was the first ESNG ‘BuildDay’ and it has been a success, I think.  We had 8 members along, together with a number of projects to work on, observe and learn from.  Or one could just enjoy good company … Continue reading →

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ESNG meeting – 6 December 2019

Posted on December 6, 2019 by snitchthebudgie

A little thin on the ground tonight, with just the six members present.  Poor excuses were received from some other members – work, hospital visit, and better half’s 60th birthday.  Well, the last one is valid I guess! So we … Continue reading →

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Stuttgart – 2019 – 2

Posted on November 30, 2019 by snitchthebudgie

As promised, a few pictures from Allan and Sean…. OK! What did Spanish Thomas say to the English Thomas? The usual suspects…. Vital supplies…. Back to running trains…. Can you spot the movie connections?  All from the German N-Track American … Continue reading →

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Stuttgart – 2019 – 1

Posted on November 28, 2019 by snitchthebudgie

I made a shorter visit to the Stuttgart show this year – just the weekend – but Maxine and Michael flew out with me.  However, for some the show still started on the previous Monday when we loaded up Allan’s … Continue reading →

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All roads lead to Stuttgart 2019

Posted on November 21, 2019 by snitchthebudgie

I’m pinched DM-toy’s video of the Stuttgart setup – when you get to 2:21 you’ll see Messrs Dawes and Atfield hard at work setting up our modules. And elsewhere in Germany, some ESNG members are trying to get to Stuttgart … Continue reading →

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Off to Stuttgart

Posted on November 20, 2019 by snitchthebudgie

Off to find a tin parrot at Gatwick later this week, for ESNG’s annual pilgrimage to the Stuttgart N-Club International meet.  Maxine and I are going out for the weekend, and we’ll be joined on Saturday by son Michael.  No … Continue reading →

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ESNG PlayDay – 10 November 2019

Posted on November 12, 2019 by snitchthebudgie

It’s one of those strange months when the 2nd Sunday immediately follows the 1st Thursday, so our ESNG meeting was immediately followed by a PlayDay.  So we have another ESNG post, to be followed this week by some pictures from … Continue reading →

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ESNG meeting – 7 November 2019

Posted on November 10, 2019 by snitchthebudgie

11 members braved the coldest evening of the autumn – so far – to run trains.  A highlight of the evening was Mr Apps bringing part of the new fiddle yards along – and it looks very good indeed. Paul … Continue reading →

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The Redhill Brick & Model Show – 2019

Posted on November 2, 2019 by snitchthebudgie

We spent last Saturday at the nearby 17th Reigate Scouts Lego and model show.  We took a small N-mod circuit, and Paul took one of his Kato layouts, now pre-mounted on baseboards to speed setup.  We arrived early at 8am, … Continue reading →

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ESNG meeting – 16 October 2019

Posted on October 19, 2019 by snitchthebudgie

Was wondering how many members would be around, with Mr Atfield on holiday and Mr Dawes on early rounds again, but we managed a healthy 9 to play trains.  We soon had a layout, but had to wait a little … Continue reading →

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