Category Archives: Inspiration

Heroes and villains

Posted on August 10, 2016 by snitchthebudgie

The southeast of England is in minor meltdown, not from Brexit, but from a five day strike on Southern Railways.  Their service is even worse than usual. And a map shows a reduced service and closed stations.  Our local station, … Continue reading →

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Odd modelling idea #2178

Posted on August 8, 2016 by snitchthebudgie

‘Nuff said…..  

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To sound or not to sound…..

Posted on August 4, 2016 by snitchthebudgie

More and more layouts seem to come with sound these days – even in the confines of N-gauge.  It was different 15 years ago.  I recall an early open day when we almost went mad as the Cha(I)rman was giving … Continue reading →

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Swiss Redux #4

Posted on July 31, 2016 by snitchthebudgie

A final post of Swiss delights (at least for now.)  This would make a good, and very high, backdrop….. And this is an idyllic scene to model, too…. Love the owl….. Here, the old buildings form another idea for a backdrop….. And finally, … Continue reading →

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Swiss Redux #3

Posted on July 29, 2016 by snitchthebudgie

Once again we start in the mountains…. But quickly settle down for a little train spotting…. I continue to be impressed by the variety in loco-hauled trains compared with the UK.  Returning home on the tram….

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Swiss Redux #2

Posted on July 27, 2016 by snitchthebudgie

Another quiet day mountain train spotting…..

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Swiss Redux #1

Posted on July 25, 2016 by snitchthebudgie

We’re off on holiday this week, so whilst we’re away, here are a few more Swiss photographs from Allan; 2015 this time…. Today it’s trains and boats and planes.  But why not start with some awesome scenery? And this could … Continue reading →

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Odd modelling ideas #742

Posted on July 21, 2016 by snitchthebudgie

The Surrey Mirror told me….. Trains in East Surrey cancelled as work continues to fix hole under tracks Can’t blame the beleaguered Southern for this one – looks to be Railtrack’s fault.  There seems to be a rash of sinkholes … Continue reading →

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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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