Category Archives: Inspiration

Another excellent book

Posted on February 10, 2022 by snitchthebudgie

I’m afraid that I have another book to add to the already overloaded shelves. I saw this was coming out and pre-ordered it, thinking that it would have some good photos of Earlswood and Redhill – and I was right.  … Continue reading →

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Potpourri #1044

Posted on January 31, 2022 by snitchthebudgie

Plenty of modelling going on…. A pleasant afternoon looking at the new ESNG fiddleyard – it has been sitting in the church office for nearly two years, having been well and truly paused by the pandemic.  Having worked out how … Continue reading →

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On the lighter side of life….

Posted on January 26, 2022 by snitchthebudgie

Legs are doing well….  More pictures soon…. Meanwhile…. Do you have this problem? Modelling challenge of the week.  Or maybe all your scratch-builds look like this? And another case of real life imitating and ESNG club night….  At least they … Continue reading →

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Potpourri #1043

Posted on January 18, 2022 by snitchthebudgie

A couple of modelling challenges today…. You think our your post office or delivery drivers are bad.  Try this! Of course, Newcastle Central is always good for a track building challenge.  Has anyone actually modelled this (and remained sane.) British … Continue reading →

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Potpourri #1042

Posted on January 14, 2022 by snitchthebudgie

With the theme of stations….. This kit for Paris Bastille is nothing short of spectacular! Expensive, yes, but a wonderful model. Or how about one of these? I was sorry never to visit this station when I was working in … Continue reading →

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Potpourri #1041

Posted on January 4, 2022 by snitchthebudgie

Some more odds and ends.  I’ve ventured back into the loft, so some modelling may get under way in the next few days!  But for now…. Mr Dawes sent me this most excellent link.  He knows how I like Terriers, … Continue reading →

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And Boxing Day….

Posted on December 26, 2021 by snitchthebudgie

So on to that great British tradition, unintelligible to the rest of the world, Boxing Day! This may of course be the day when you pick a fight with the family…. Or take all your newly acquired trains out of … Continue reading →

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Merry Christmas!

Posted on December 25, 2021 by snitchthebudgie

It’s another strange Christmas, but seasonal greetings to all my readers, and every blessing for the coming year.   I wish…. Christmas past – a modelling idea for the festive season….. Interesting backstory, too (Dr. David Turner, from Facebook)….. Christmas trees … Continue reading →

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Prototypes for Wednesday….

Posted on December 22, 2021 by snitchthebudgie

A few pictures, all of which inspire a model…. First, some EMU’s.  An ex-LSWR suburban unit…. And a 2-NOL just up the line for us at Purley. No Class 59’s on aggregate in those days. A 2-BIL with a 2-HAL… … Continue reading →

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Potpourri #1040

Posted on December 20, 2021 by snitchthebudgie

Another set of links that caught my eye recently…. N gauge on a grand scale….. Larger scale, but a brilliant (and big) layout….. Moving up to ‘O’ gauge, Heaton Lodge Junction is even more amazing… For more than one reason….. … Continue reading →

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