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Potpourri #1072
Well, still hunting for the wedding suit, but the new lawnmower is on order – just in time for no mow May. A lot of time has also been spent planning what to take to the NCI Stuttgart meet in … Continue reading
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Potpourri #1071
Not a lot to say today, as much time has been spent looking for a suit for #1 daughter’s wedding, and a new lawnmower. Failure on both counts so far! Perhaps we need some guinea pigs on lawn mowing duty, … Continue reading
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Potpourri #1070
A serious but interesting article on Ukraine’s railways. Jago Hazzard takes to the Underground again. Sudbury Town would make a good model… Ex-Underground stock goes even further than the Isle of Wight! This is an interesting little primer in layout … Continue reading
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Potpourri #1069
Preparation for Saturday’s ESNG Open Day seem to be going well. We’ve just got to set out the hall and get ready to (hopefully) welcome the punters. Meanwhile, Dave has been on holiday to the north-east again, and visiting industrial … Continue reading
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Large and Little
When Allan suggested this title, I thought that he had been trainspotting with Lucas, but it actually referred to a trip down to the Kent & East Sussex Railway, to see its visiting Spam Can. I’m having a nice time … Continue reading
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Die Dawes-Brüder gehen nach Osten #7 – Mainz
And the final batch from Mainz….
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Die Dawes-Brüder gehen nach Osten #6 – Mainz
Last two days of German pictures are from Allan trainspotting at Mainz. A good variety of passenger and goods trains, and some impressive graffiti!
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Die Dawes-Brüder gehen nach Osten #5 – Wuppertal
Now for some monorail fun on the Wuppertal. A definite challenge for the modeller!
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The day after April 1…..
A few of the better efforts…. I’m sure Mr Atfield could build these, even if Bulleid would turn in his grave…. A new model announced? I prefer Kato’s offering…. Or maybe this one? I’m waiting for the other liveries! Not … Continue reading
Die Dawes-Brüder gehen nach Osten #4 – Cologne
Today’s post returns to Cologne. I love the variety of liveries – rivalling the post-privatisation UK.
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