Category Archives: Exhibitions

Portsmouth RaileX 2025 #1

Posted on February 26, 2025 by snitchthebudgie

My quieter week turned out to be just as busy as the previous ones, so I passed on a visit to the Portsmouth show.  As usual, my faithful reporter sent me a few pictures.  And I, as usual, have selected … Continue reading →

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Tonbridge MRC show 2025 #2

Posted on February 18, 2025 by snitchthebudgie

We’ll start today with some rather fine models of ordinary houses and buildings.  On Wellbridge (OO)…. And Wantage Tramway (P4). And also Penworth (2mm finescale.) More buildings on Holmeshurst (O), most of which have family connections to the owner, whilst … Continue reading →

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Tonbridge MRC show 2025 #1

Posted on February 16, 2025 by snitchthebudgie

After a rather hectic week, I opted for a morning out and away from things and took a train with Mr Dawes over to Tonbridge.  It’s a 32 minute run through some lovely Kent countryside, and much more relaxing than … Continue reading →

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Alton FEBEX 2025 #2

Posted on February 10, 2025 by snitchthebudgie

A second set of photos from the show. It’s strange how some layouts grow on you.  When I first saw Redbridge Wharf (OO), it didn’t appeal, but I think that they have completed it scenically over the years, and I … Continue reading →

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Alton FEBEX 2025 #1

Posted on February 6, 2025 by snitchthebudgie

I opted out of a visit to Alton this year, despite the promise of breakfast beforehand.  It had been a busy week, I’d been to two shows the previous weeks, and I needed a quiet day.  The layouts looked excellent, … Continue reading →

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Erith MRS exhibition 2025 #2

Posted on February 2, 2025 by snitchthebudgie

Today, I’ll start with the ‘fun’ layouts.  Perhaps not the most prototypical, but designed to give the operator a lot of fun just running trains.  Both these are American layouts in N, although Quarry Falls allows a few other trains … Continue reading →

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Erith MRS exhibition 2025 #1

Posted on February 1, 2025 by snitchthebudgie

Once again, I didn’t get to the Erith show, having been to Southampton on the Saturday.  Once again, Allan has sent me a good selection of photos, and I’ve selected a few that appealed. Great Tey (OO) captures the GER … Continue reading →

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Southampton MR exhibition 2025 #3

Posted on January 30, 2025 by snitchthebudgie

A final set of photos from Southampton….. I really liked St Holdens (EM).  I’ve always had a soft spot for the Great Eastern Railway, especially their beautiful blue locomotives.  This layout captures a typical Norfolk station really well, and brought … Continue reading →

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Southampton MR exhibition 2025 #2

Posted on January 28, 2025 by snitchthebudgie

Onward!  I was going to write this up last night, but we were suddenly invited out for a curry by some old friends.  You can guess my priority here…. Some fine O gauge modelling on Staindrop, picturing the ex-NER in … Continue reading →

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Southampton MR exhibition 2025 #1

Posted on January 26, 2025 by snitchthebudgie

Another Saturday morning, and a slightly different five ESNG members again filled Allan’s van.  This time we headed south for the Southampton exhibition.  This is one of the larger club-run shows, and this year was as good as the last … Continue reading →

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