Category Archives: ESNG

ESNG meeting – 20 March 2019

With Ron back in England, it’s back to the relative normality of an ESNG meeting.  We seemed to do more talking than running, but Simon had his (expensive) brass loco under test: Good to see Peter’s module in a layout: … Continue reading

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Ron on the road again #6

Day 6, and as usual, there’s plenty of snow: Woke up this morning to find it was still snowing.  Decided on an easy day so in the continuing snow took 0904 to Davos and then on to Klosters, where I … Continue reading

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Ron on the road again #5

Day 5, and not much sunbathing for Ron: Another snowfall overnight.  Decided to do the last long trip of my holiday and travelled by Reichenau and Disentis to Andermatt.  Intended to take photos of the Oberalppass but it was a … Continue reading

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Ron on the road again #4

Day 4, and like all good Brits, Ron is reporting on the weather: A funny day weather wise.  Started off snowing when I caught train to Chur but had left the snow behind when I reached the Rhine Balley.  I … Continue reading

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Ron on the road again #3

Day 3, and more snow: Woke up this morning to find there had been by UK standards a heavy snowfall overnight, most of which had melted by the time I got back this afternoon.  Decided to head south and caught … Continue reading

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Ron on the road again #2

Day 2, and plenty of snow in evidence! A cold day started clear but the weather changed.  Went down to Chur and caught train to Arosa.  On leaving Chur it was starting to snow and by Arosa it was light … Continue reading

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Ron on the road again #1

Next few days will have some of Ron’s Swiss travels, transport with a bit of scenery thrown in for good measure.  I just hope he’s home by March 29th…. An early start – left home at 0445 GET for 0725 … Continue reading

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ESNG PlayDay – 10 March 2019

A busy Sunday afternoon with 13 members and friends at the PlayDay.  The curry house was rather busy for once, so Miles had some competition for his fourth helpings.  And a pleasant surprise was Duncan and Davida joining us.  Duncan … Continue reading

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ESNG meeting – 7 March 2019

A busy evening, with 11 members in attendance.  Paul was testing some old Farish Class 50’s – perhaps to sell them before the new Dapol one appears? A couple of Mr Atfield’s bargains seemed to be running well…. ‘Tother Paul … Continue reading

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N Gauge SouthEast getting close….

Too much of the past couple of weeks have been spent planning for the rapidly approaching show (as well as enjoying the unseasonally warm weather.)  There are still a few loose ends to tidy up, but it’s coming together well.  … Continue reading

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