Category Archives: Inspiration

Orpington & District MRS Exhibition 2024

Posted on April 13, 2024 by snitchthebudgie

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

Posted on April 11, 2024 by snitchthebudgie

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

Posted on April 8, 2024 by snitchthebudgie

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 →

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A little late for April 1, but never mind

Posted on April 6, 2024 by snitchthebudgie

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

Posted on April 2, 2024 by snitchthebudgie

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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Potpourri #1100

Posted on March 30, 2024 by snitchthebudgie

The last post for March.  I’ve not been doing much modelling at home, as I’ve been encouraging my Michael to get on with a bit more of his railway – lessons on the wonders of ballasting! Some interesting detail in … Continue reading →

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Potpourri #1099

Posted on March 28, 2024 by snitchthebudgie

No club meeting, no shows, so just a few pictures today. Dave has been on holiday.  West Bay station, which is now a restaurant and car park….. And Swanage Railway from the heights of Corfe Castle. Two different angles on … Continue reading →

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Double Dawes

Posted on March 24, 2024 by snitchthebudgie

Two sets of pictures from last weekend. Allan (and others) went to the East Grinstead model railway exhibition.  Here are a few of the layouts. Fence Houses NCB. Upton Lacey (N).  Every time I see this layout it is nearer … Continue reading →

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London Festival of Railway Modelling – 2024 #2

Posted on March 20, 2024 by snitchthebudgie

Back for a second layout selection.  The Royal Albert Bridge (N) is a lovely scenic roundy-roundy.  If you are going to have a continuous run, why not have some spectacular engineering! Hope-under-Dinmore (EM) is a fine display of pre-grouping modelling, … Continue reading →

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London Festival of Railway Modelling – 2024 #1

Posted on March 18, 2024 by snitchthebudgie

Saturday, I decided to head for Ally Pally for the exhibition.  I missed last year due to rail driver problems, I do like the venue, and I had a complementary ticket for being a member of World of Railways.  All … Continue reading →

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