Category Archives: ESNG

ESNG meeting, 6 March 2014

Posted on March 7, 2014 by snitchthebudgie

Not a lot to report from last night’s meeting.  Trains ran, but nothing special – just like the real thing, I suppose. We spent a lot of time talking about the exhibition, now just over a month away.  Having to … Continue reading →

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M (when in Rome, do as the Romans do)

Posted on March 2, 2014 by snitchthebudgie

I’m amazed! This blog has now had 1,000 views.  I’m amazed that there are so many sad people out there, with too much time to spare to read my random railway reflections. So thanks everyone!  I’ll try to continue with … Continue reading →

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ESNG meeting – 19 February 2014

Posted on February 20, 2014 by snitchthebudgie

Last night was a ‘blast from the past’ evening.  Ex-member Andy Smith and his young lady paid us a visit.  And a very old friend of Derek the At * turned up. Duncan and John were ‘knitting’ – fitting overhead … Continue reading →

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ESNG modular systems

Posted on February 16, 2014 by snitchthebudgie

The ESNG works to two N-gauge modular systems.  With our show coming up, perhaps a quick reminder of the standards is in order.  The first is N-mod.  This is an adaptation of the USA N-Track system, the main difference being … Continue reading →

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ESNG Exhibition 2014

Posted on February 11, 2014 by snitchthebudgie

I have been putting together the (hopefully) final plans for our 2014 show.  It’s a more of a challenge this year, as we are changing venues, largely due to increased hall charges.  We knew our old venue very well, and … Continue reading →

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ESNG meeting – 6 February 2014

Posted on February 7, 2014 by snitchthebudgie

Another slow start to tonight’s meeting and we thought we might not get any trains running.  The Cha(I)rman was absent, claiming an early milk round the following morning, and Martin (snr) opted out of the drive from Leatherhead, claiming that you … Continue reading →

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ESNG meeting – 15 January 2014

Posted on January 16, 2014 by snitchthebudgie

The Christmas and New Year were well and truly over, and we had a dozen or so members at last night’s meeting.  It was especially good to see Sean, and be able to congratulate him on a small addition to … Continue reading →

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How long to keep an old layout?

Posted on January 14, 2014 by snitchthebudgie

For the author, this would have been a academic question 15 years ago.  At that time I hadn’t actually ‘finished’ a layout.  This has only happened after joining ESNG and going ‘N’ gauge (after forays in OO, EM, OO9 and … Continue reading →

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ESNG curry – 11 January 2014

Posted on January 11, 2014 by snitchthebudgie

Well, it is a meeting…..  And a very simple blog post. Eleven out of the expected twelve intrepid members of ESNG enjoyed the delights of the Earlswood Ruchita (yet again) to see in the New Year.  As ever food, service, … Continue reading →

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Review of 2013

Posted on January 7, 2014 by snitchthebudgie

It seems to be the done thing to produce a review of the year.  So what did 2013 bring for the Budgie: A total lack of modelling for 8 months, thanks to too much engineering to do, especially Chinese dams, … Continue reading →

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