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Category Archives: Out and about
Old Oak Common 111 #2
There were more steam locomotives on display than I expected, and that were in the original published list. BR ‘Britannia’ Pacific’s are a personal favourite. When I was returning to primary school after lunch, I often used to see the … Continue reading
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Old Oak Common 111 #1
Last Saturday, I visited ‘Old Oak Common 111’ that celebrated 111 years of the west London depot – once home to GWR steam locomotives – ahead of the demolition of part of the existing facility. It marked the introduction of … Continue reading
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Links – Modules down under +The Flying Scotsman
A couple of links to start the month….. N Scale Modellers, Australia, have an on-line magazine that is free to read and download. Fun to have a browse, not only to see the Australian models, but also to see a … Continue reading
Odd modelling ideas #2030
For the climate conscious (and it would make a cool model)….. Rail Energy Storage Harnesses the Power of Gravity All the Livelong Day A California startup is repurposing trains and rail cars to help renewable energy utilities compete with fossil … Continue reading
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All good holidays come to an end!
Final pictures from Ron and Allan, though some more may follow when I catch up with them…. Day 11 Vitzna to Filisur; I’ve Been collecting advertising photos of the Rhb class GE4/4. And Day 12 visit to St. Gallen. Friday: Views … Continue reading
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Meanwhile, back in the Alps
Monday: As it was hot we went up Pilatus as it is now included on Swiss Travel Pass. Sat in open air restaurant at the top for a meal in a cooling breeze. Allan went up by train and down … Continue reading
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Tinkers Park 2017 #2
The full size exhibits had plenty of interest, and there were some well preserved items. However, it was sad to see others in a poor state of repair, rusting away. There were interesting bits of metal all over the site … Continue reading
Tinkers Park 2017 #1
The Tinkers Park Model Railways Plus show did what it said on the can – a reasonably sized model railway show, plus full sized trains, traction engines and road vehicles. Derek and I visited on the Saturday, so missed the … Continue reading
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Latest dispatch from Switzerland
We had a bit of trouble with the Swiss internet (yes, things do go wrong in Switzerland), and Ron’s pigeon didn’t have the gas to get back to the UK, but here are a few more of Allan & Ron’s … Continue reading
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Allan & Ron head for the hills
It’s August, so it’s holiday time for Allan and Ron. Creatures of habit, like the Bartlett’s, they head for Switzerland. As a friend mailed… Got where? OK let me guess. Where do you two go every year around this time? … Continue reading
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