Category Archives: Inspiration

Model Railway Journal no. 235

Posted on December 23, 2014 by snitchthebudgie

I used to buy the MRJ regularly, enjoying the high quality of model making, and sometimes even taking away an idea that I could use myself.  Why did I stop?  I’m not sure – I stopped buying most railway magazines … Continue reading →

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Book review – ‘Great Model Railroads 2015’

Posted on December 15, 2014 by snitchthebudgie

One essential purchase every year is the Model Railroader ‘Great Model Railroads’ special.  I may have given up Model Railroader itself, but this annual magazine, and also the ‘Model Railroad Planning’ issue in the new year, are always worth buying … Continue reading →

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An ideal present for the railway enthusiast

Posted on December 13, 2014 by snitchthebudgie

After the Stuttgart marathon blog, back to some more random railway posts. Have you ever wondered what to call your model railway?  It’s easy if you are modelling a real prototype, or making a free-lanced line in real countryside.  But … Continue reading →

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Some interesting (non-Stuttgart) photographs

Posted on November 23, 2014 by snitchthebudgie

Two links I came across recently. The Daily Telegraph has a picture gallery of women at work on the railways during WW1.  Interesting stuff, and some good photos of London termini, and also of Horwich works, with its own narrow … Continue reading →

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And a DVD review – ‘Layout Planning and Design’

Posted on November 13, 2014 by snitchthebudgie

Following my purchase of the BRM layout design special, I almost immediately came across a DVD review on the excellent ‘Basilica Fields’ blog.  (At least, it’s an excellent blog if you can cope with someone with a 30-year plan for … Continue reading →

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And the rest – Tolworth #2

Posted on November 11, 2014 by snitchthebudgie

Having recovered from Fencehouses, here are a few more photos from Tolworth Showtrain – a few more layouts that caught my eye. First, ‘Cornwallis Yard’, a GWR layout with a little SR thrown in.  With my south London upbringing, and my … Continue reading →

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Fabulous Fencehouses – Tolworth #1

Posted on November 9, 2014 by snitchthebudgie

Despite the terrible traffic – everyone was on the roads this morning – I got to Tolworth Showtrain today.  It was of its usual high standard and there were a number of layouts that provided a certain amount of inspiration.  My only criticism … Continue reading →

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Where I’ll be on Saturday

Posted on November 5, 2014 by snitchthebudgie

Tolworth Showtrain – the annual exhibition of the Hampton Court Model Railway is one exhibition I try to get to every year.  It’s of a high standard and has an ‘American room’ devoted to USA layouts and traders. This year, on 8-9 … Continue reading →

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Book review – ‘The BRM Guide to Trackplans & Layout Design

Posted on November 3, 2014 by snitchthebudgie

Browsing in WH Smiths (as one does) today, I came across a new British Railway Modelling publication, their ‘Guide to Trackplans & Layout Design’.  I’m a sucker for any book of track plans, so I quickly parted with my £5.99 … Continue reading →

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Eurospoor 2014 (4) – And finally…. the USA

Posted on November 1, 2014 by snitchthebudgie

My last set of Eurospoor photographs show models of the USA.  Everyone seems to model US outline, and there were some excellent models on display.  ‘City Limits’ would appear to be part of a larger modular layout.  The industrial decay … Continue reading →

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