Category Archives: Hints and tips

No internet to guide us?

Posted on May 26, 2021 by snitchthebudgie

From the “Micro/Small Model RR Layouts” Facebook page, with permission. Attributed to Al Judy, On30 Railroading. ‘Some very wise words from a long time modeler.  It is a very fair assessment of things by someone who has “been there and … Continue reading →

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Size matters?

Posted on March 26, 2021 by snitchthebudgie

Reading the latest Model Railway Journal, a letter from Alan Fell caught my eye.  It’s quite long, but I’ve quoted it in full, as it could be helpful to us modellers.  There had been some discussion in previous editions as … Continue reading →

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Some small layouts

Posted on March 24, 2021 by snitchthebudgie

Three little layouts caught my eye recently. The first two come from this month’s edition of British Railway Modelling.  Both are in 4mm scale, and both are just 5′ long (say 3′ in N.)  Some of you have probably seen … Continue reading →

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Book review – yet again!

Posted on January 30, 2021 by snitchthebudgie

A day off modelling today – and too much reading taking place.  Also waiting for a few items to be delivered in the post (thoughthe drawer slides for the traverser are here.) Unfortunately I read the Lightmoor Press advert in … Continue reading →

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Book review – I couldn’t resist a bargain!

Posted on October 16, 2020 by snitchthebudgie

Unfortunately I couldn’t resist Strathwood’s lockdown offer – buy five books get the cheapest free.  So a large parcel arrived with some great reading – all Southern Railway orientated you will note.  I’m sorely tempted by the volumes on the … Continue reading →

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Minories – what’s in a name?

Posted on August 16, 2020 by snitchthebudgie

Thanks, RMWeb.  Now I know! Names have some strange origins.  I recall hearing that ‘Tooley Street’ next to London Bridge started off as ‘St Olaf’s Street’.  Go figure….. There are some good videos posted by this guy, including….

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Minories – the next generation

Posted on June 14, 2020 by snitchthebudgie

There’s been a flurry of ‘Minories’ discussion again on RMWeb.  And here are a few of the new ideas. Probably the optimum Minories arranagement, using two ‘Y’ points to reduce the reverse curves and straighten the platform. An ‘almost’ Minories … Continue reading →

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Kuritu is back!

Posted on March 5, 2020 by snitchthebudgie

Several years ago, I bought Ian Milroy’s little Kuritu, an N gauge Japanese tram layout, as he was retiring it from the exhibition circuit. I finally got space in the railway room for it, and having put it up, to … Continue reading →

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End of an era

Posted on December 14, 2019 by snitchthebudgie

After 43 years working for the same company, I paid my last visit to work today.  As I have been working part time and on zero-hours, I submitted my final invoice, and handed in my computer and door card. Truly … Continue reading →

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Model Railway Journal no. 274 – Wise words

Posted on November 18, 2019 by snitchthebudgie

I took the day off from visiting exhibitions last Saturday – nothing very close, and I had already posted flyers to all 5 of them.  So, a more reflective blog today. I’ve started to get just the one model railway … Continue reading →

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