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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
Getting N-Club to TINGS 2022
How do you get a large modular layout from Germany to TINGS? A layout that looks like this…. You take a trailer like this…. And pack it full like this….. Using the local (and in some cases unskilled) labour! Of … Continue reading
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TINGS 2022 – a few thoughts
I’ve been interested to see the reactions to this year’s TINGS on Facebook and forums. Such a wide range of opinions, from very good down to very disappointing. As an occasional exhibition manager, albeit of smaller shows, it is educational … Continue reading
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TINGS 2022 – The N-Club layout
Well, I’ve finally gotten around to posting Allan’s TINGS photos, after one or two diversions onto other topics. He spent a pleasant weekend helping our N-Club International friends from Stuttgart operate their modular layout. The set-up and layout…. Some of … Continue reading
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More Stuttgart – the Danish junction #2
And here are the construction photos. I’ve just ‘dumped’ the lot without comment, but do note the impressive multi-level baseboards. There are also a few useful techniques on show – ballasting and a use for bottled water!!!! Thanks again, Kim, … Continue reading
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More Stuttgart – the Danish junction #1
You’ll recall that I posted a few pictures of a most impressive junction built by our Danish friends and exhibited at Stuttgart. But I knew that I’d seen some better pictures somewhere. So having put in a request through Allan … Continue reading
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More Stuttgart 2021
Having seen Stefan’s comments on the show, I couldn’t resist another post on Stuttgart 2021. He writes Everything (well – almost) is back at its place, pictures will be exchanged, mails written: an really very fine exhibition found it’s end. … Continue reading
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Well, at least Duncan got there!!!!
I was going to ‘borrow’ a few pictures of Stuttgart 2021 from Facebook, but Duncan emailed me: Davida and I spent a couple of days at Stuttgart last week. Although we were masked the whole time, it wasn’t as strange … Continue reading
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