Category Archives: Layout design

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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Redhill Platform 0 – found!!

Posted on June 25, 2016 by snitchthebudgie

Finally, I’ve worked out where Platform 0 at Redhill is going to go.  Of course, the answer was buried on RMWeb, and a thread on Rebuilding London Bridge (station.)  So, the answer is that platform 0 is going to be … Continue reading →

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Miniatur Wunderland – 4 – Rural and coastal

Posted on June 21, 2016 by snitchthebudgie

Mainly pictures out in the countryside and down by the sea…..

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Letter to the editor – Two steps to save our hobby

Posted on June 7, 2016 by snitchthebudgie

This post is hi-jacked, with apologies, from the Model Railroad Hobbyist forum.  It’s worth a read and seems to make a lot of sense to me.  It’s another, if lengthy, plea for small model railways….. Letter to the Editor Reversing the Decline … Continue reading →

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Reigate 2020

Posted on May 30, 2016 by snitchthebudgie

I have failed t0 date to track down a plan showing where platform 0 at Redhill is going to be.  However, I did find this plan from 2014 by Mark Townend, showing Reigate modified to take 12-car trains and also … Continue reading →

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Martin’s layouts

Posted on May 14, 2016 by snitchthebudgie

Martin was involved in a good number of projects, and I’ve tried to describe some of his model railways below….. (Update:  I’ve added the missing photos!) Corfe Castle N-gauge Layout: Martin’s home layout, not seen by many club members, is a … Continue reading →

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Some interesting quotes….

Posted on April 28, 2016 by snitchthebudgie

From ‘Achievable Layouts’: If you want to do this (build and achievable layout) as well, I think the first step is self-awareness. Be honest with yourself about how prolific you are in the hobby. At the same time, be honest … Continue reading →

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Jon’s modules – fiddling with the fiddle

Posted on April 26, 2016 by snitchthebudgie

Well, last week was easy to write, with all my pictures from the exhibition.  I’ll have to go back to write something a little more original now….. You may have noticed the lack of progress with my N-club modules.  When … Continue reading →

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What’s at the ESNG show?

Posted on April 4, 2016 by snitchthebudgie

Show update: Overflow parking is in the Doynings sports centre overflow car park ( RH1 1DP), just 5 minutes walk from the school. Take the entrance and bear right to the upper car park. There’s 4 free hours parking there. … Continue reading →

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Better looking N-gauge track

Posted on March 29, 2016 by snitchthebudgie

One of my continuing issues with N gauge is the poor appearance of the trackwork.  This, together with the heavy looking wheels – OK on diesels, but obvious on steam locos, has often temped me over to the 2mm dark … Continue reading →

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