Category Archives: Out and about

Details for carriage interiors

Posted on August 26, 2016 by snitchthebudgie

At the risk of again entering the political arena, I wondered whether Jeremy Corbyn’s recent escapades offer a modelling opportunity? (For our overseas readers, or those sensible enough not to engage with the depressing world news, Mr Corbyn recently starred … Continue reading →

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Reflections on a wedding

Posted on August 24, 2016 by snitchthebudgie

I’d better give a report on the auspicious day, before I get back to trains again….. No. 1 son was duly married off, and all went well.  The whole day was a lot of fun, and all went smoothly.  The … Continue reading →

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Spar Valley Railway diesel weekend

Posted on August 22, 2016 by snitchthebudgie

The event was held from Thursday 4th August to Sunday 7th August.  These photos were taken on the Sunday by Allan.  Plenty of Class 33’s in evidence.  Despite my Southern bias, I have always thought them one of the neatest … Continue reading →

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Congratulations Mr & Mrs Bartlett

Posted on August 20, 2016 by snitchthebudgie

Please excuse the personal post today.  My Michael is getting married to Vickie, so trains take a back seat for once.  I shall be on taxi duty for the morning at least…. Congratulations Mr & Mrs Bartlett!!!

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Shunting on a cable car…

Posted on August 14, 2016 by snitchthebudgie

From Allan’s Swiss adventures this year… How do you get a pallet of goods from under a cable car and load it on to a waggon?  This is what the BLM does. Not the clearest photos, but perhaps offering a … Continue reading →

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Heroes and villains

Posted on August 10, 2016 by snitchthebudgie

The southeast of England is in minor meltdown, not from Brexit, but from a five day strike on Southern Railways.  Their service is even worse than usual. And a map shows a reduced service and closed stations.  Our local station, … Continue reading →

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Odd modelling idea #2178

Posted on August 8, 2016 by snitchthebudgie

‘Nuff said…..  

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Shepton Mallet yet again

Posted on August 2, 2016 by snitchthebudgie

For the 20th time, Maxine and I have been on our annual pilgrimage to the ‘New Wine’ church conference.  Every year I think I’m getting too old to put our tent up, but really it’s not that difficult.  Now we’re home … Continue reading →

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Swiss Redux #4

Posted on July 31, 2016 by snitchthebudgie

A final post of Swiss delights (at least for now.)  This would make a good, and very high, backdrop….. And this is an idyllic scene to model, too…. Love the owl….. Here, the old buildings form another idea for a backdrop….. And finally, … Continue reading →

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Swiss Redux #3

Posted on July 29, 2016 by snitchthebudgie

Once again we start in the mountains…. But quickly settle down for a little train spotting…. I continue to be impressed by the variety in loco-hauled trains compared with the UK.  Returning home on the tram….

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