Category Archives: Inspiration

Large and Little

Posted on April 9, 2023 by snitchthebudgie

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

Posted on April 5, 2023 by snitchthebudgie

And the final batch from Mainz….

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Die Dawes-Brüder gehen nach Osten #6 – Mainz

Posted on April 4, 2023 by snitchthebudgie

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

Posted on April 3, 2023 by snitchthebudgie

Now for some monorail fun on the Wuppertal.  A definite challenge for the modeller!

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The day after April 1…..

Posted on April 2, 2023 by snitchthebudgie

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 →

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Die Dawes-Brüder gehen nach Osten #4 – Cologne

Posted on April 1, 2023 by snitchthebudgie

Today’s post returns to Cologne.  I love the variety of liveries – rivalling the post-privatisation UK.

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Die Dawes-Brüder gehen nach Osten #3 – Drachenfels

Posted on March 31, 2023 by snitchthebudgie

For the next few days I’ll post some more photos from Allan & Ron’s Cologne visit.  We’ll start with the Drachenfels (Dragon Rock), including some long-distance trainspotting from the top of the hill!

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Die Dawes-Brüder gehen nach Osten #2

Posted on March 30, 2023 by snitchthebudgie

Second half of the Dawes’ visit to Cologne…. Overcast with occasional spits of rain. Did a round trip by train along the Rhine to Mainz. On return took walk through town and back along the Rhine Mainz…. Photo was taken … Continue reading →

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Die Dawes-Brüder gehen nach Osten #1

Posted on March 24, 2023 by snitchthebudgie

Or words to that effect!  Ron says…. Allan and I travelled today by Eurostar and Thalys to Cologne without any problems. We have just received emails advising us that due to social action, which I assume to be strike, our … Continue reading →

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London Festival of Railway Modelling – 2023

Posted on March 22, 2023 by snitchthebudgie

I bottled out of fighting my way to Ally Pally last weekend.  I gather that it was a very successful show and very well attended – Allan described Saturday as a scrum, and it was difficult to get near anything.  … Continue reading →

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