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Rother Valley Railway show #1
A couple of weeks old, but here is a bit of a photodump of Allan’s photos of the exhibition down at Robertsbridge. Our friends from the West Sussex Group contributed several exhibits, so today is rather monopolised by their layouts! … Continue reading
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A walk on the wild side?
Well, not that wild. Just a visit to the Gauge O Guild Summer Show. It was not far away at Kempton Park Racecourse, and although mainly a trade show, there were some layouts to look at as well. Having bought … Continue reading
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New Forest MRS Exhibition 2024 #2
Los Tanimals (geddit?) in N was conceived as a smaller layout than the ‘Solent Summit’ modular setup. Even so, it’s pretty large. I think Allan kept photographing the loops to persuade me to build another one for ESNG…. Mainly Southern … Continue reading
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New Forest MRS Exhibition 2024 #1
I turned down a day out with the lads to the Brockenhurst show. My excuses were poor – I’d just been on holiday near there, possible Bank Holiday traffic, and I wanted to watch the Cup Final. I gather it … Continue reading
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Swiss Railways Society – 2024 AGM
The Dawes Brothers have spent the weekend in Kidderminster, visiting the Swiss exhibition and perhaps even the AGM, and riding on the Severn Valley Railway. A few shots of the exhibition today, with full size train pictures to follow. A … Continue reading
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Low mojo….
It’s one of those weeks when my modelling mojo is very low. I have a string of projects that need finishing but none of them appeals. Perhaps I need to break out another plastic kit, or try a diversion into … Continue reading
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Tagged Layout design, Minories, N gauge, Southern Electric
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Orpington & District MRS Exhibition 2024
Off to the romantically named Pratts Bottom this morning for the Orpington & District show. Having been to Birmingham in the week, it was good to have Mr Dawes driving, and just spot bluebells, lambs and other wildlife. The show … Continue reading
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Basingstoke Model Rail 2024
Another show that I didn’t get to (and it looks a good one), but some photos supplied by Mr Dawes, who got there with a bevy of Derek’s. Not all layouts recorded, here, just the Chairman’s Choice. The Royal Albert … Continue reading
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St. Leonards West Marina
Just a quick post today, as my energies are directed in being ‘useful’ at a wedding at church. Probably means making lots of tea and coffee! Next post will be of Sunday’s ESNG meeting. I came across this rather fine … Continue reading
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A sort of Minories of my own – 25
Progress continues in the loft. From the original design…. I have built the British Finescale point and crossover. I made a few minor changes to the point instructions that improved ease of construction. I also mastered Code 40 fishplates, horribly … Continue reading
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