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Another project completed….
As a viable alternative to Ron’s drinker’s guide to Germany, here’s another project that I actually finished today. You may recall, I was strengthening my N-mod loop and adding new, folding legs. Here’s the end result. The leg stays are … Continue reading
A dangerous hobby?
Who said that model railways are a safe sedate hobby. Well, this is Australia after all. I’m surprised that he didn’t show the gigantic spider hiding in the goods shed! This does of course raise the question as to the … Continue reading
A little basic carpentry….
Modelling continues whilst waiting for the covid all clear (written on Monday.) No symptoms, but generally knackered. Here are a couple of shots of the bus depot, with some added figures (BR station staff make good bus crew – similar … Continue reading
Up the Junction….
A week of fairly mild (I think) covid has at least given me some modelling time – though even scenic work has seemed rather more tiring than usual. My N-club to N-mod junction is just about complete. I need to … Continue reading
The day after….
Having exhibited Kuritu, what did I learn for future reference? I got a lot of positive comments, that is always pleasing, if bad for the ego! Exhibiting a small layout is wonderful, as the set up takes 20 minutes, and … Continue reading
Posted in Exhibitions, Jon's layout ramblings, Layout design
Tagged Japan, Layout design, N gauge, N-Club International
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Morden Milk
These photos are just crying out to be modelled! The Express Dairy depot as South Morden was perhaps the largest and most modern in the country, but was short lived. Built after WW2, the site is now covered by an … Continue reading
Posted in Inspiration, Jon's layout ramblings, Layout design
Tagged Layout design, model railroad, N gauge, Southern Railway
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An interesting railway factoid…..
After the hectic Sunday, just the four ESNG members turned out for last night meeting. So no trains ran. We had a good chat and went home. However…… Having watched Queen Elizabeth fine Christian funeral, and enjoyed the impressive pomp … Continue reading
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Tagged Layout design, Minories, N gauge, Southern Electric
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A tribute and a little modelling
After a momentous week in the UK, I wondered how to respond to the passing of Queen Elizabeth. I came across this little cameo by John Whitehouse on a Tramway Modelling Facebook group. No doubt Philip is saying, “I’m not … Continue reading
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Tagged Layout design, Minories, N gauge, Southern Electric
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Odds and ****
Moving onto my next project, I decided to spend a little time maintaining and building a new N-club module. I wanted to make a conversion board from 2-track N-club to 4-track N-mod. I had a module in stock, that was … Continue reading
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Tagged Layout design, Minories, N gauge, Southern Electric
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St Chant II
Many moons ago, in the early days of ESNG, Martin Micklewright built a little layout on a 4′ x 2′ module called St Chant, and later extended it by another 4′ with a largely scenic section. It appeared at a … Continue reading
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