Category Archives: Inspiration

I’m walking backwards for Christmas – 2

Posted on July 27, 2023 by snitchthebudgie

And so to the next day.  The English summer continues…. Wet and Windy all day till this evening. Bus into Douglas then MER to Laxey then up to Snaefell where visibility was limited. Douglas Bay.  Oh, I do like to … Continue reading →

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I’m walking backwards for Christmas – 1

Posted on July 26, 2023 by snitchthebudgie

Allan & Ron have returned to the Isle of Man for the transport week.  So this week we’ll have photos of trains, trams, and perhaps even horses.  And no doubt there will be a picture of some interesting local delicacy … Continue reading →

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Pevensey Bay MRC Show 15th July 2023

Posted on July 22, 2023 by snitchthebudgie

Mr Dawes sent me a few pictures of the N gauge layouts at this show. Crilvington Town by Kevin Leggett of the WSNG. is still under construction. Chilcompton Tunnel by Alastair Steele.  I really liked this layout.  Very, very, simple, … Continue reading →

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A Talent in the Family

Posted on July 8, 2023 by snitchthebudgie

My niece Lois, who is a fully qualified doctor, has a side line in fine art.  Most of the family were amazed that she opted for a medical degree, rather than art.  But it does make sense to qualify in … Continue reading →

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Bluebells and Buses

Posted on July 4, 2023 by snitchthebudgie

A bit of a photo-dump today, with photos received from Allan from his weekend gallivanting around! First, the Bluebell Railway Model Railway Weekend. And some of the old buses on display at Eastbourne Station.

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Potpourri #1077

Posted on July 2, 2023 by snitchthebudgie

All sorts of odds and ends today! Alton in 1967… ‘Port Line’ leaving Victoria on the Golden Arrow in 1954…. Purley in the 1930’s (next to the old engine shed that is still standing.) And the early days of British … Continue reading →

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Potpourri #1076

Posted on June 28, 2023 by snitchthebudgie

Time to catch up with some YouTube items.  As usual Jago Hazzard provides some of the most interesting material available.  Did you know that there was a 1943 plan to demolish London’s stations?  (Not by the Luftwaffe this time!) A … Continue reading →

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A grand day out

Posted on June 20, 2023 by snitchthebudgie

A day out to Cambridge on Monday. My alma mater (Corpus Christi) was displaying the 6th century Augustine Gospels, used at the recent coronation, before they went back into the library’s vault. So despite half the Thameslink services being cancelled … Continue reading →

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Potpourri #1075

Posted on June 18, 2023 by snitchthebudgie

Today’s selection of inspirational(??) start with this lovely shot of a  G6 at Clapham Juction in 1949, taken by Fred Steinle.  Still one of my favourite locomotives…. Some pictures from home turf – various trains at Redhill.  First, a CEP … Continue reading →

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Potpourri #1074

Posted on June 4, 2023 by snitchthebudgie

Some more random findings! Locomotive testing in 1948…. This weeks modelling challenges…. First, an oddity for Simon to model? An overhead electric FERRY – pull the other one!!! The Twisted Trees of Slope Point: A Bizarre and Beautiful Natural Wonder … Continue reading →

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