Category Archives: Exhibitions

The Redhill Brick & Model Show – 2018

Posted on November 8, 2018 by snitchthebudgie

Last Saturday was spent locally, supporting the 17th Reigate Scouts in a new venture for them, a Lego and model show.  We were not sure what to expect, but it turned out to be a very pleasant and relaxed day … Continue reading →

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London Science Museum – Michael’s birthday

Posted on November 6, 2018 by snitchthebudgie

Last Thursday was No. 1 son Michael’s birthday, so he and Vickie spent part of the day at the Science Museum.  And he received some interesting birthday presents – as well as my Dapol ‘B’ set to go with his … Continue reading →

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Uckfield MRC exhibition 2018 #2

Posted on October 29, 2018 by snitchthebudgie

I thought that I wouldn’t have to do any shopping at the show, but a scenic stand produced a variety of grass tufts and other bits and pieces for my modules.  Could have been worse, I guess…. I’d seen Dave … Continue reading →

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Uckfield MRC exhibition 2018 #1

Posted on October 27, 2018 by snitchthebudgie

We’re definitely into the exhibition season now, so last Saturday I drove down to Uckfield for their annual show.  This is always one of my favourites, as it is very much a ‘fine scale’ show, usually with lots of quite … Continue reading →

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Farnham & District MRC 2018 #2

Posted on October 23, 2018 by snitchthebudgie

Helmthwaite and Chapel Lane, in O gauge, is dominated by two large industrial buildings, Osborn Engineering and Helmthwaite Mills at one end of the layout. These also hide the staging for the high level Chapel Lane yard where there is … Continue reading →

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Farnham & District MRC 2018 #1

Posted on October 21, 2018 by snitchthebudgie

Visited the Farnham club show last weekend.  It’s an easy 40 minute drive from home over the Hog’s Back, and they always put together a good show.  This year they had some fun and games when a full sized boxing … Continue reading →

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TINGS 2018 #2

Posted on September 13, 2018 by snitchthebudgie

Burshaw North Western is set in BR blue days, in the north west of England.  I was pleased to see this layout at last, as I had booked it for an old ESNG show, and the builder then had to … Continue reading →

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TINGS 2018 #1

Posted on September 11, 2018 by snitchthebudgie

Off to The International N Gauge Show on Saturday, with a car load of club members.  110 miles to get there, almost all on motorway, and the roads were delightfully trouble free – the early start was worth it.  ESNG … Continue reading →

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Gaugemaster show – 1-2 September 2018 #2

Posted on September 5, 2018 by snitchthebudgie

Next to us was the ‘OO’ modern image Oak Road.  Based on Castle Cary station, the scenery captured the local Shepton Mallet hills very well.  Lots of HST’s running by (but not photographed), and some fine modern diesels.  We commented … Continue reading →

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Gaugemaster show – 1-2 September 2018 #1

Posted on September 3, 2018 by snitchthebudgie

We took a 3×1 modular layout to the Gaugemaster show. This really seems to be an optimum size, easy to transport and set up and large enough to impress at the show. The only drawbacks are the duck-under (crawl under … Continue reading →

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