Category Archives: Inspiration

A new twist to Southern Railway protests?

Posted on July 19, 2016 by snitchthebudgie

We’ve seen too much of this on the news recently after all the cancellations of Southern trains to the south coast. But how about this? Actually in Osaka….. Comment on N Gauge Forum….. Mass trespass at Osaka station And this … Continue reading →

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How to do an undecorated model

Posted on July 17, 2016 by snitchthebudgie

I was delighted to receive my long ordered Rapido Osgood-Bradley coaches.  I was less delighted that they chose to take the money from my account just as the pound tanked after Brexit! The Rapido models are delightful, and full of … Continue reading →

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London to Brighton train line opened 175 years ago this week

Posted on July 15, 2016 by snitchthebudgie

From the Surrey Mirror, written by John Capon, who knows all there is to know about Redhill and its railways.  Read more there…. A new era for local travellers dawned exactly 175 years ago next Tuesday. For on that day … Continue reading →

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There’s track…. And there’s track!

Posted on July 11, 2016 by snitchthebudgie

Thanks, Simon, for this link to YouTube, after our discussions about the state of the ESNG modules…. We were worrying yesterday about the state of some of the layout. Take a look at some of the prototype! Normally, it’s long … Continue reading →

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Odd modelling ideas #322

Posted on July 7, 2016 by snitchthebudgie

Message from the Cha(I)rman in Switzeland….. Been trying to get a photo of this place for years.  What do you do with your old shipping containers!!! Turn them into an advertising site. This would make an impressive cameo on a … Continue reading →

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Swiss Roll #5

Posted on July 5, 2016 by snitchthebudgie

Thanks, Allan.  Normal service will be resumed next week!!!!

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Swiss Roll #4

Posted on July 3, 2016 by snitchthebudgie
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Swiss Roll #3

Posted on July 1, 2016 by snitchthebudgie
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Swiss Roll #2

Posted on June 29, 2016 by snitchthebudgie

Nice to see that England’s football team are firmly in the ‘Leave’ camp – but Brexit from Euro2016 with defeat by Iceland is just too much…..  

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Swiss Roll #1

Posted on June 27, 2016 by snitchthebudgie

As promised, the next few days, whilst I am working in Singapore, will feature lots of wordless pictures from Allan’s Swiss jaunt in 2014.  Every year Allan and brother Ron have a Swiss holiday, staying in much the same places, … Continue reading →

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