Category Archives: Inspiration

Across the Irish Sea – 2

Posted on August 20, 2022 by snitchthebudgie

Looking through all the pictures Allan and Ron have given me, it has been tricky to post them in a logical manner.  Although Ron has provided me with his usual day-by-day (including their ailments), it’s a small island, and they … Continue reading →

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Across the Irish Sea – 1

Posted on August 18, 2022 by snitchthebudgie

As the Goons sung so memorably… I’m walking backwards for Christmas,Across the Irish Sea,I’m walking backwards for Christmas,It’s the only thing for me. As threatened promised, today I’ll start the pictures from Allan’s and Ron’s holiday on the Isle of Man.  … Continue reading →

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A little side trip

Posted on August 14, 2022 by snitchthebudgie

I’ve still got to post pictures from the Dawes Brothers’ trip to the Isle of Man, with lots of steam, electric and horse power.  But for now, here are a few shots from Allan of a trip to Winchester. Class … Continue reading →

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Small Layout Design Handbook

Posted on August 12, 2022 by snitchthebudgie

As regular readers will know, I do like small model railways.  And until recently (with lockdown and retirement) I seemed to design far more layouts than I ever built.  So seeing this book advertised, and spotting the key words ‘small’ … Continue reading →

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North Norfolk Railway – 2

Posted on August 7, 2022 by snitchthebudgie

Some more pictures from the NNR.  First, BR Mogul 76084.  Not sure whether this loco ventured this far into Norfolk, but it’s typical of the medium-sized locos seen on the MGNJR. Some of the other stock in the year.  That … Continue reading →

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North Norfolk Railway – 1

Posted on August 6, 2022 by snitchthebudgie

Following the weekend in Lowestoft, Allan travelled north to Sheringham and the North Norfolk Railway.  Although the line has a distinctly Great Eastern flavour to it, it was in fact part of the rival Midland & Great Northern Joint Railway.  … Continue reading →

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Lowestoft or bussed – 4

Posted on July 30, 2022 by snitchthebudgie

A final post from Lowestoft.  Allan took a number of detail photos of the trolleybuses.  Some are typical of London Transport in that era, others peculiar to the overhead system. There were a number of other vehicles on display.  To … Continue reading →

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Lowestoft or bussed – 3

Posted on July 29, 2022 by snitchthebudgie

And so to the London trolleybuses. Wonderful machines, and perhaps most surprisingly, there were only minor detail changes (except a couple of experimental designs) through the whole fleet.  I hadn’t realised that replacing trams with trolleybuses was completed geographically.  Trolleybuses … Continue reading →

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Lowestoft or bussed – 2

Posted on July 28, 2022 by snitchthebudgie

And so on to the trams….. Mostly London cars But also one from Blackpool….. A number of other buses and trolleybuses from elsewhere in the UK were lurking in the garage.  Plus some still undergoing restoration. Out and about…. Lurking … Continue reading →

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Lowestoft or bussed – 1

Posted on July 27, 2022 by snitchthebudgie

Allan continues to enjoy retirement with a weekend based in Lowestoft.  We start with a few views of the station.  The station walls still have a Great Eastern character about them (as does the station building), but the fine overall … Continue reading →

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