Category Archives: Inspiration

Happy Twosday….

Posted on February 22, 2022 by snitchthebudgie

Useless information time.  Yes, its 22-02-2022…. Meanwhile, back in the real world, a little more progress on the ESNG fiddle yard yesterday, with track laid on the fiddle yard extension board.  I’m also feeling pleased with myself, as I’ve also … Continue reading →

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Potpourri #1045

Posted on February 20, 2022 by snitchthebudgie

Another post of odds and ends. Beautifully colourised film of LA in the 1930’s.  Plenty of Pacific Electric and LA streetcars.  Note the dual gauge track, as the two systems were standard and narrow gauge.  And I was amazed at … Continue reading →

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Remembering Dreibruken

Posted on February 16, 2022 by snitchthebudgie

Many moons ago, ESNG renovated Dreibruken, a 25 year old Swiss layout that was donated to the club. Dreibrucken was a firm exhibition favourite, but the old lady was finally a bit past it and retired.  In 2005, Dreibruken appeared … Continue reading →

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Celebrating Valentine’s Day….

Posted on February 14, 2022 by snitchthebudgie

Thank you RMweb….

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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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