Category Archives: Out and about

Dorking running day (buses)

Posted on June 14, 2025 by snitchthebudgie

Allan & Chris recently went to the Dorking historic bus running day.  Sunday in Dorking is a good venue for such an event, as the usually full station forecourt is empty of scheduled buses!  I’m told that they managed to … Continue reading →

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Potpourri #1130

Posted on June 12, 2025 by snitchthebudgie

Just a few odds and ends today…. Two excellent HO small layouts – most realistic. South Croydon 1925, with the LBSCR overhead electric still in place. A little bus interest – I remember going to Norfolk on holiday through the … Continue reading →

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Robertsbridge show 2025

Posted on June 4, 2025 by snitchthebudgie

And a few more pictures from Allan, this time from the Rother Valley Supporters Robertsbridge show. Swiss trains… A simple loop, but with a very nice castle in the background. Westhay narrow gauge… West Sussex in attendance with Johnannes modules … Continue reading →

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More from the north-east

Posted on June 2, 2025 by snitchthebudgie

Some more photos from Dave’s latest trip up north.  There’s an awful lot of railway history there – after all, it’s one of the areas where railways began – and I haven’t explored a fraction of it all.  George Stephenson … Continue reading →

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Brockenhurst show 2025

Posted on May 30, 2025 by snitchthebudgie

A few more pictures from Allan, this time of the Brockenhurst exhibition.  It looked an interesting little show….  First off is the rather long-winded Marley Potts and Witherwack Sidings (BR NE region 1953-63).  Lots of interesting modelling here, including a … Continue reading →

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Hastings Model Rail Show 2025

Posted on May 24, 2025 by snitchthebudgie

A few more pictures from Allan of the Model Rail Quest inspired Hastings show.  First and foremost, good to see John Brightwell and Alpenbahn (N) on the road again. I’ve a soft spot for Melin Dolrhyd (OO9).  A simple oval … Continue reading →

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Salisbury & South Wilts Exhibition 2025 #2

Posted on May 22, 2025 by snitchthebudgie

A slight novelty layout was Brooklands (O), modelling construction of the banked motor racing track.  Really, just an O gauge shunting layout and none the worse for that. I like Woodbury Wharf (OO9).  A very simple one-piece cameo layout, but … Continue reading →

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Salisbury & South Wilts Exhibition 2025 #1

Posted on May 20, 2025 by snitchthebudgie

I turned down a morning out at this show on Saturday, with a lot to do before going on holiday.  It turned out to be a good call, as although it was an excellent show, I got a lot of … Continue reading →

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expoEM Spring 2025 #2

Posted on May 16, 2025 by snitchthebudgie

Moving on, Brighton East is an old friend, but I love the fact that it is instantly recognisable as Brighton.  We did wonder how the nuclear flask wagons had got there.  Perhaps lost from Dungeness, or perhaps carrying vital supplies … Continue reading →

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expoEM Spring 2025 #1

Posted on May 14, 2025 by snitchthebudgie

Last Saturday I drove over to Bracknell to visit the Spring expoEM.  I have never insisted on exhibitions having any ‘N’ gauge, so an excellent show like this an easy drive away was a must.  There were some very good … Continue reading →

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