Category Archives: ESNG

ESNG meeting – 8 June

Sunday afternoon, and 1o members turned up for a very sociable afternoon – and we ran a few trains.  Simon was having moderate success with a very long freight…. And Brian’s not-quite-as-long inter-city (without the restaurant car – retired for … Continue reading

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On my workbench – some projects completed

I’m much better at starting things than finishing them!  But I have completed those Gresley full brakes started under covid lockdown.  Decals, glazing, and roof completed, though I won’t finally fit the roof till I see whether they need any … Continue reading

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ESNG meeting – 4 June

We started the meeting with a working party to look at a few faults here and there.  One regular was missing, as he was on forced garden duty….. Derek Atfield continued to realign some of the corner tracks, with generally … Continue reading

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ESNG meeting – 25 May

Back for Sunday’s meeting, with 8½ members (one junior) along.  Actually, I think it should be 8¾ the way Lucas is growing….  And plenty of trains on show. How does this DCC work? Long and short Southern goods from Chris.  … Continue reading

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ESNG meeting – 21 May

Well, I wasn’t there, taking a few well-earned days out down by the seaside in Poole…. But ESNG met, and seven members gathered to drink tea play trains.   Allan sent me a few snaps. I’m told Graham was waving to … Continue reading

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On my workbench – a bit of everything

All sorts of odds and ends have been happening up in the railway room, with not a lot of room to move around! Michael has nearly finished his module.  Almost all his own work, with advice from dad.  Hopefully it … Continue reading

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ESNG meeting – 11 May

A warm sunny afternoon, and seven members had a relaxed afternoon running a few trains.  So relaxed, in fact, that at least one of them had a short siesta…..  But trains were also set up and set running…. Richard was … Continue reading

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ESNG Open Day and exhibition 2025

Having failed to put on a show in 2024, partly due to the Exhibition Manager (me) going on strike.  However, this year, thanks to Allan and Sean, we are going to do better.  We’re calling it an Open Day, as … Continue reading

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ESNG meeting – 7 May

A pleasant evening, with seven members, a number of trains, and lots of chat – not least trying to set up a fish and chip supper on the KESR.  Usual suspects! Derek’s colourful Royal Mail train.  These coaches are, in … Continue reading

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ESNG meeting – 27 April 2025

A pleasant spring afternoon, and 10 members turned out to play trains.  It could have been more, but one member got the date wrong, and another had been to a stag night.  Lots of people and a busy fiddle yard….. … Continue reading

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