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Swiss Redux #2
Another quiet day mountain train spotting…..
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Swiss Redux #1
We’re off on holiday this week, so whilst we’re away, here are a few more Swiss photographs from Allan; 2015 this time…. Today it’s trains and boats and planes. But why not start with some awesome scenery? And this could … Continue reading
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Odd modelling ideas #742
The Surrey Mirror told me….. Trains in East Surrey cancelled as work continues to fix hole under tracks Can’t blame the beleaguered Southern for this one – looks to be Railtrack’s fault. There seems to be a rash of sinkholes … Continue reading
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A new twist to Southern Railway protests?
We’ve seen too much of this on the news recently after all the cancellations of Southern trains to the south coast. But how about this? Actually in Osaka….. Comment on N Gauge Forum….. Mass trespass at Osaka station And this … Continue reading
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There’s track…. And there’s track!
Thanks, Simon, for this link to YouTube, after our discussions about the state of the ESNG modules…. We were worrying yesterday about the state of some of the layout. Take a look at some of the prototype! Normally, it’s long … Continue reading
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Odd modelling ideas #322
Message from the Cha(I)rman in Switzeland….. Been trying to get a photo of this place for years. What do you do with your old shipping containers!!! Turn them into an advertising site. This would make an impressive cameo on a … Continue reading
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Swiss Roll #5
Thanks, Allan. Normal service will be resumed next week!!!!
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Swiss Roll #3
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Swiss Roll #2
Nice to see that England’s football team are firmly in the ‘Leave’ camp – but Brexit from Euro2016 with defeat by Iceland is just too much…..
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