Category Archives: Inspiration

April 1 – time for a little humour

Posted on April 1, 2021 by snitchthebudgie

Although we might not miss the service provided by Virgin Trains, their April Fools Day japes took quite a lot of beating! 2014 From the Daily Mirror: It seems Virgin Trains are big film buffs in their spare time.  In honour … Continue reading →

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Potpourri #1020

Posted on March 30, 2021 by snitchthebudgie

Some more random thoughts for a Monday.  This is one of the best micro-layouts that I have seen for a while (in HO).  Not a lot of operation, but an interesting track layout and plenty of fun shuffling the cars … Continue reading →

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Size matters?

Posted on March 26, 2021 by snitchthebudgie

Reading the latest Model Railway Journal, a letter from Alan Fell caught my eye.  It’s quite long, but I’ve quoted it in full, as it could be helpful to us modellers.  There had been some discussion in previous editions as … Continue reading →

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Some small layouts

Posted on March 24, 2021 by snitchthebudgie

Three little layouts caught my eye recently. The first two come from this month’s edition of British Railway Modelling.  Both are in 4mm scale, and both are just 5′ long (say 3′ in N.)  Some of you have probably seen … Continue reading →

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Potpourri #1019

Posted on March 20, 2021 by snitchthebudgie

Another one for the Terrier collection.  I thought that I preferred Stroudley’s ‘Improved Engine Green’ to Marsh’s umber colour, but this little loco looks very smart. I may have posted this before, but it’s such a great shot of Waterloo … Continue reading →

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Prototype for everything?

Posted on March 14, 2021 by snitchthebudgie

From Facebook ‘Small layout design’ group…. This may be easier for us to model.  How many health and safety contraventions can you spot?  I know that H&S gets (sometimes rightly) a bad name, but after 40+ years of civil engineering, … Continue reading →

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Potpourri #1018

Posted on March 10, 2021 by snitchthebudgie

A sort of LBSCR tinge to today’s potpourri….. We start just down the road at Horley station.  I’m not sure whether the equivalent sign is still there? And you might have seen a 2BIL unit passing through….. Next two favourite … Continue reading →

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Cat-astrophe?

Posted on March 6, 2021 by snitchthebudgie

I draw the line at cat pictures on my blog, but had to include this bit of tres-pussing.  The BBC tells us that it took two-and-a-half hours to get the cat to leave its perch! I wonder whether the new … Continue reading →

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Potpourri #1017

Posted on March 2, 2021 by snitchthebudgie

No modelling progress – I’ve been enjoying the early spring sunshine, and reading one or two books.  I must get back to some modelling again! The trouble is that there are so many great videos to watch on line.  I’m … Continue reading →

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Potpourri #1016

Posted on February 22, 2021 by snitchthebudgie

Not much to report on the railway front.  I was delighted to get my first covid-19 vaccination on Wednesday, but have felt a bit laid back for a couple of days after.  Nothing untoward – well within the normal day-to-day … Continue reading →

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