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Inspiration
Just a couple or three inspirational pictures today. First, Waddon Marsh in 1929. Before the station was built and the industrial development around the area, and only one of the two power stations had been built. Also pre-electrification. Great details … Continue reading
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Potpourri #1103
I even got a little modelling since my last post. Just a little….. But Terrier addiction has resulted in a little retail therapy. Wapping and Stepney were on order and have arrived. And I couldn’t resist this O gauge beauty. … Continue reading
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On the buses – extra!
A little bonus – Allan’s video of a Routemaster leaving Forest Row. It’s driven by Pete of ‘Pete and his bus’ and interestng Routemaster bar conversion!
On the buses!
Some bus pictures today, as Allan visited East Grinstead for the bus rally on Sunday morning. My favourite LT bus, I think, the little Guy Special (GS.) Two RTs… Some RF’s…. A Routemaster… Some rather more modern vehicles…. And being … Continue reading
Potpourri #1102
Just a few odds and ends for today…. This is a modelling challenge for someone. The cost of the figures would probably be far more than the cost of the rolling stock……. This is a pretty rural scene. And then … Continue reading
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Orpington & District MRS Exhibition 2024
Off to the romantically named Pratts Bottom this morning for the Orpington & District show. Having been to Birmingham in the week, it was good to have Mr Dawes driving, and just spot bluebells, lambs and other wildlife. The show … Continue reading
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Potpourri #1101
Maxine and I spent a few days in Birmingham this week with friends, so I left the computer at home. So today I just have a few pictures to show and tell. Some more of John Atkinson’s excellent EMU pictures. … Continue reading
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Mostly Hong Kong
Sorting through some old photos whilst writing my travel memoirs(!), I came across some old Hong Kong transport photos. They date from the late 80’s, though a couple are probably early 90’s. The first set of tram photos are taken … Continue reading
A little late for April 1, but never mind
And not from 2024 (have we lost our sense of humour?) Birmingham New Street 2022…. Birmingham New Street station has once again joined in the fun for April fool’s day by revealing ‘plans’ for slides down to platforms from the … Continue reading
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Berkshire NGS Area Group Exhibition – 2024
I didn’t get to this one, but Allan did and sent me some photos. Descriptions (where available) are from the Berkshire Bagladdies website. T-Track Modular layout Red Rock is a US based layout set somewhere in rural Oregon Forest Park, … Continue reading
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