Category Archives: Exhibitions

Hollycombe’s annual model weekend #1

Posted on September 2, 2019 by snitchthebudgie

Well, we’re back from Hollycombe, and absolutely cream-crackered!  It was a fun weekend that lived up to it’s advertising: It is with much excitment that we will see the model weekend return to Hollycombe in late summer. The weekend will … Continue reading →

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Hollycombe’s annual model weekend

Posted on August 28, 2019 by snitchthebudgie

This weekend ESNG are exhibiting our modular layout at the Hollycombe Working Steam Museum model weekend, near Liphook, Hampshire.  Should be a lot of fun, especially if the weather holds and we escape running trains for a bit to explore … Continue reading →

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NGSE – 2020 – exhibitors

Posted on August 26, 2019 by snitchthebudgie

It’s a long way ahead, but put 4 April 2020 in the diary…. Here are the exhibitors for the 2020 show – hopefully a final list if no-one has to drop out. Layouts Sean has put together a fine selection … Continue reading →

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NGSE – 2020 update

Posted on August 10, 2019 by snitchthebudgie

All is on track for NGSE 2020.  The flyer is about to go public…. And, hijacked from Facebook, here are a few of the layouts that Sean has booked for the day….             And more…. … Continue reading →

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N Gauge SouthEast 2020

Posted on June 17, 2019 by snitchthebudgie

N Gauge SouthEast 2020 4 April 2020 10am-4pm Reigate College Rushworth Road Reigate RH2 0QF Well, I’ve given in and we’ve committed ourselves to NGSE 2020. The show will be on 4 April 2020, and it will be at a … Continue reading →

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Two views of the hobby

Posted on May 28, 2019 by snitchthebudgie

Following the tragic trashing of the Market Deeping MRC exhibition, and the amazing show of solidarity that raised over £100,000 for the club and other exhibition losses, there have been a number of positive articles in the newspapers.  Here are … Continue reading →

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expoEM Spring 2019

Posted on May 22, 2019 by snitchthebudgie

Last Saturday I drove over to Bracknell to visit the Spring expoEM.  I have never insisted on exhibitions having any ‘N’ gauge, so an excellent show like this an easy drive away was a must.  There were some very good … Continue reading →

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Sad, sad, news

Posted on May 20, 2019 by snitchthebudgie

Like many of the UK model railway community, I have been shocked and saddened by the news about the Market Deeping MRC show in Stamford.  As you have probably read, it had to be cancelled after four teenagers broke into … Continue reading →

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Dorking MRC Spring Exhibition 2019

Posted on May 12, 2019 by snitchthebudgie

Dorking MRC held their Spring Show in Redhill, so I dropped in as it was within walking distance.  A small show, but some good layouts, and I saw a number of friends to talk to. Dorking had their new ‘N’ … Continue reading →

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Bredgar & Wormshill Light Railway 2019

Posted on May 10, 2019 by snitchthebudgie

I was unable to join the expedition to the Bredgar and Wormshill Light Railway, down in deepest Kent, but Allan sent me some photographs. The first Sunday in May is the first operating day of the year for the Bredgar … Continue reading →

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