Category Archives: Inspiration

Three pictures

Posted on July 10, 2020 by snitchthebudgie

Two contrasting prototype locations today.  Not sure of the copyright of the photographs, so apologies if they are spoken for. First, a photo of 60’s Redhill in colour.  Nick Halewood writes on Facebook…. I recently posted a picture of Redhill … Continue reading →

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If you’re suffering exhibition withdrawal symptoms….

Posted on July 2, 2020 by snitchthebudgie

Try this – hours of watching and some brilliant layouts.

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Odd modelling ideas #721

Posted on June 28, 2020 by snitchthebudgie

This lovely picture is in the Bournemouth/Poole area.  Taken in the 1950’s or early 60’s by that ancient Hillman Minx at the crossing.  For the modeller, this is just what you need as a prototype for everything – two level … Continue reading →

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The eye of a needle?

Posted on June 22, 2020 by snitchthebudgie

We are often concerned about threading out model tracks around each other.  However, the prototype was very good at it.  Here are two pictures, rural and urban, that show how it’s done. Midford, Somerset.  The Somerset and Dorset viaduct was … Continue reading →

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Odd modelling ideas #6512 – these are totally prototypical!

Posted on June 17, 2020 by snitchthebudgie

First, one for the station…. Second, one from pre-lockdown.  Model this and neither the trains, nor the rail replacement buses need to move. Lingfield Station crash: Four injured as rail replacement bus crashes  

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Too true (from somewhere on Facebook)

Posted on June 16, 2020 by snitchthebudgie
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Minories – the next generation

Posted on June 14, 2020 by snitchthebudgie

There’s been a flurry of ‘Minories’ discussion again on RMWeb.  And here are a few of the new ideas. Probably the optimum Minories arranagement, using two ‘Y’ points to reduce the reverse curves and straighten the platform. An ‘almost’ Minories … Continue reading →

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Odd modelling ideas #799

Posted on June 10, 2020 by snitchthebudgie

Just the five pictures for you today, hopefully to get the ideas flowing. A real location on South African Railways.  Most companies lift the unused track before concreting!  But put it on your layout and wait for the comments…. A … Continue reading →

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Odd modelling ideas #798

Posted on June 6, 2020 by snitchthebudgie

An interesting prototype formation, as described by the photographer, Brian Gregory: The unexpected shot. .1967…At times of heavy traffic at Weymouth, Western Region DMU’s were allowed to haul additional Loco’ hauled stock, subject to strict weight limitations. In this picture … Continue reading →

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More Redhill pictures

Posted on May 30, 2020 by snitchthebudgie

Picture day today.  First, a string of pictures ‘borrowed’ from the local community Facebook page.  The first picture is fascinating.  The background housing looks the same today, but the area to the far side of the main line has been … Continue reading →

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