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Category Archives: Out and about
Is what you see what you get?
After a couple of weeks of exhibition photographs, it’s back to the crazed ramblings of the budgie….. (I’ll try and visit another show soon.) Reading a non-railway magazine I came across this little story. Some years ago, a confectionary company … Continue reading
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TINGS 2016 #3
The Black Diamonds group had a large modular US layout on display. There was some criticism of this layout on N Gauge Forum, saying that the scenery was disappointing, there were too few trains that were too long, and that … Continue reading
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TINGS 2016 #2
So to some more TINGS layouts…. It was good to see some UK overhead electric layouts. An interesting, but under-modelled subject. Perhaps we’ll see more layouts now economical overhead masts are available. I won’t insist on the ‘N-cat’ route with … Continue reading
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TINGS 2016 #1
Another road trip for ESNG last weekend, as we visited The International N Gauge Show (generally known as TINGS.) A fair number of ESNG members visited on the Saturday – some arriving at 10am sharp to join the battle for … Continue reading
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Odd modelling idea #2
No idea what to do with your children’s baby toys – try this, at least with the bath toys! I have no other details except for the caption, and frankly, I’m too scared to ask….. Following on from politicians in … Continue reading
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Details for carriage interiors
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
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
Spar Valley Railway diesel weekend
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
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!!!
Shunting on a cable car…
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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