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Jon’s modules – retirement projects?
As my income drops dramatically, here are a few additions to the gloat box….. A very neat sheet metal bending tool, for those etched brass kits. Supplied quickly and painlessly by this on-line shop. I never remember what I need … Continue reading
The switchback – a long run in a little space
Reading the Freeonrail blog – a European site looking at “How to squeeze big trains into tiny spaces”, I was reminded how good the “Gum Stump & Snowshoe Railroad, conceived by the recently deceased Chuck Yungkurth (also an expert on … Continue reading
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Jon’s modules – fiddling with the fiddle
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
Jon’s modules – Is it best to have a deadline?
As you read this, I hope to be relaxing after a successful ESNG. And I hope my new end loop will have worked. Show update – we survived, and all went well, despite the disappearing parking! Pictures to follow next … Continue reading
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Jon’s modules – Looping the loop
A few weeks ago, I rashly said I had to build an end loop for the show. Amazingly, it’s ready to go – far from perfect, but it’s probably the fastest bit of modelling that I’ve ever done. Progress is … Continue reading
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Stuttgart 2015 #3 – A final fling – the others…
In between all the N-Club modules, there were a few interesting layouts to be found. This HO empire is a regular, with plenty of good scenic work. It was interesting to see plenty of Nm narrow gauge on display, perhaps … Continue reading
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Stuttgart 2015 #2 – Wordless Thursday
Sorry, my posting schedule doesn’t allow for Wordless Wednesday! But here are just a few photos of the N-club modules on show. A lot of old favourites, that come back most years, but plenty of new modelling to see as … Continue reading
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Stuttgart 2015 #1 – The show and ESNG
And a very good time was had by all. All went very smoothly despite the recent horrors in Paris, man-hunts in Belgium, and threats in Brussels. If anything, Gatwick seemed quiet for a Friday afternoon, even in November, so perhaps … Continue reading
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Jon’s modules – Fiddle yard finally complete
Well, we’re back from Stuttgart, and I’ll be posting some pictures over the next few days. And next Saturday, I’m visiting the Warley show at the National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham (a bit like the Stuttgart Messe, really), so there … Continue reading
NO ESNG meeting – 18 November 2015
Remember, no ESNG meeting tonight – the fiddle yard and a number of members are already on the way to German. The advance guard should be in Germany by now, and will be setting up the layout. This shouldn’t take … Continue reading
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