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Not just the railways….
As I write this, I’m waiting for delivery of a new laptop. I think that I have worn the old one out, rambling on about things on this blog. UPS kindly allowed me to track the progress of my computer … Continue reading
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Avoid getting caught in the detail trap
Following on from the last post, an amusing little tale from Marty McGuirk…. Recently I attended a corporate retreat day where one of presentations that stuck in my head was titled “How to Measure Progress: Moving Forward Toward the Big … Continue reading
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Tagged inspiration, Layout design, model railroad, model railway
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The Pundit Has His Notions And So Does Joe Average
Another gem from Mike Cougill’s OST Blog. I wish I could express my thoughts as well as Mike does…. There are a lot of definitions imposed on model railroading. Look here and you’ll get one view. Look over there and … Continue reading
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After the Goldrush
Looks like one of my favourite musicians is having a turn out. From Reuters…. Singer Neil Young to auction model train collection LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Rock singer Neil Young is selling some of his most prized possessions – part … Continue reading
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ESNG on the road – again!
As you read this, we should be preparing for the doors to open in Stuttgart, and getting ready to run trains for four days. Or to put it another way…. European N-Scale Convention Beim internationalen N-Spur -Treffen, gibt es riesige … Continue reading
Posted in Exhibitions, Inspiration, Layout design, N Club International, Out and about
Tagged exhibition, model railway, N gauge, Stuttgart
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A Modeling Hierarchy
Yet another thought provoking post by Mike Cougill on the OST blog. Here he focusses on how to compose the scenes on our model railways, and how there might be a “hierarchy” of detail in our modelling. He introduces the … Continue reading
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Tagged Hints and tips, Layout design, model railway
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Signal failure!
As we get close to Stuttgart, the lounge is full of railway – I couldn’t be bothered to lug it all up to the loft just to bring it back down on Monday. All is prepared…. we hope! I’ve even … Continue reading
Rosamund Street (Low Level) Sidings
Came across Rosamund Street on RMWeb. Only 5′ long in 4mm scale (plus sector plate and fiddleyard, but a very attractive design. It also contains the classic ‘Inglenook’ shunting puzzle. The builder describes the concept: As a trainspotter in the … Continue reading
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West Sussex N Gauge MRC : 4-5 November 2017 #2
Sunday morning, Mr Dawes’ milkman’s nose again tracked down some bacon and eggs – this time at the ‘Portuguese Grill’ in Littlehampton town centre. Then it was off to play trains again. The advantage of a two day show is … Continue reading
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West Sussex N Gauge MRC exhibition: 4-5 November 2017
Friday afternoon, Allan, Derek and I loaded up Allan’s truck, and headed for the West Sussex show. We put together a joint N-club modular circuit with the West Sussex boys. The actual layout went together very well on the Friday … Continue reading
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