Category Archives: Inspiration

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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Ignorance is bliss….

Posted on December 15, 2021 by snitchthebudgie

I suppose it depends how far the Merchant Navy got…. And for those breaking out in a cold sweat, here is a nice Bulleid 3rd coach to calm you down….

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Christmas is coming….

Posted on December 10, 2021 by snitchthebudgie

Before I post a few more Stuttgart photos, a little reminder that Christmas is coming – even Boris can’t stop it! Mind you, that tree looks about right for N gauge…. This is, of course, completely true! And today’s modelling … Continue reading →

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Potpourri #1039

Posted on December 6, 2021 by snitchthebudgie

Haven’t done one of these for a month! I’m tempted to change scale – this looks easier than code 40 Finetrax! Old and new on the Isle of Wight This looks even more crowded than Paul’s lounge! Ideas for your … Continue reading →

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ESNG members out and about….

Posted on December 2, 2021 by snitchthebudgie

Simon went to the Model Railway Club mini-exhibition… I moseyed along to this before the game yesterday. A few pics attached. ‘The game’ being Chelsea at home.  No accounting for taste, is there! New York Road extension for Copenhagen Fields … Continue reading →

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Happy birthday to me!

Posted on December 1, 2021 by snitchthebudgie

Well, it’s that auspicious day again….  Not very important when you get to my age…. I’ve got several posts lined up for this week – some from Allan and Simon on safari, and some more Stuttgart pictures of that spectacular … Continue reading →

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‘Allan, I’ve a feeling we’re not in Stuttgart anymore.’ #3

Posted on November 24, 2021 by snitchthebudgie

Another day, another line…. Went on the Taka line today. Another one to cross off my bucket list. Will have to come back to do the Oakhampton line. They had an opening day yesterday. But it’s not open to the … Continue reading →

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