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Jon’s modules – a new module – the Club House
You will recall a while back, I posted Allan’s holiday snap of an interesting building in Switzerland made out of old containers….. And how I had bought a bag of cheap containers at TINGS….. Well, I found the site of … Continue reading
Jon’s modules – should I make some changes?
Over the past three years or so, my N-club modules have made slow progress. Totalling 3.6m in length, along the loft wall, they represent Rochelle Park on the Lehigh Valley. The layout has got to the point when it is ready … Continue reading
That was the week, that was…..
Well, it’s been quite some week…… The new budgie has been named ‘Busta’, as he spends his whole time trying to break out of his cage….. And sit on the lampshade….. Chantelle, my youngest, completed her music course at the … Continue reading
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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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