Category Archives: Inspiration

Holborn Viaduct

Posted on January 9, 2018 by snitchthebudgie

This is a layout idea that has been bumbling around for a few months.  It all started with a thread on RMweb, describing some possible ideas for the 2mm Association Diamond Jubilee layout challenge.  This involves developing a cameo layout with … Continue reading →

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More on the detail trap

Posted on January 5, 2018 by snitchthebudgie

More on the detail trap from The Erratic and Wandering Journey…. Out of Context? I recently re-blogged René Gourley’s post, in which he quoted Marty McGuirk’s comment on Georgia O’Keefe: “Nothing is less real than realism. Details are confusing. It … Continue reading →

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Canals, spies & politics – the Crossrails that weren’t built

Posted on January 3, 2018 by snitchthebudgie

A very interesting article from the Ianvisits blog.  Crossrail under London is nothing new….. 018 will be the year that Crossrail is completed, and the Elizabeth line is born, yet it could have looked ever so different had previous plans … Continue reading →

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A few post Christmas links

Posted on December 28, 2017 by snitchthebudgie

A little light reading after that heavy Christmas luncheon.  (I think mine is just wearing off….) The BBC recently had two interesting articles on railway stations ‘worth lingering at’ – stations often with few trains, but lots of other interest. … Continue reading →

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Christmas public service anouncement…..

Posted on December 20, 2017 by snitchthebudgie

With a few days to go to the 25th, it’s time for a Christmas Health and Safety reminder.  You will be please to hear that the HSE has posted the ’12 Myths of Christmas’. HSE from media reports and correspondence … Continue reading →

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Not just the railways….

Posted on December 18, 2017 by snitchthebudgie

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

Posted on December 14, 2017 by snitchthebudgie

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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The Pundit Has His Notions And So Does Joe Average

Posted on December 12, 2017 by snitchthebudgie

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

Posted on December 6, 2017 by snitchthebudgie

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!

Posted on November 22, 2017 by snitchthebudgie

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 →

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