Category Archives: Out and about

Cool(ings) Runnings

Posted on December 15, 2015 by snitchthebudgie

Last weekend ESNG spent two days exhibiting at the Garden of England Model Fest, at Cooling’s Garden Centre, located at the whimsically named Pratt’s Bottom, near Sevenoaks.  A new show, aiming to make some money for charity, it was held … Continue reading →

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Odd modelling idea #2748

Posted on December 9, 2015 by snitchthebudgie

Here are a few more, “Believe it or not” scenes to add to your layout. We’ve all seen strange animals on layouts, such as dinosaurs and alien landings.  Definitely a case of Rule 1 – it’s my railway.  But how about … Continue reading →

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First look at new Crossrail trains

Posted on December 7, 2015 by snitchthebudgie

I’ve been a bit short of prototype posts recently – too many exhibitions to visit, I guess.  So here’s an article from the Telegraph.  These new Crossrail trains are due to enter service on the new cross-London line in 2017 and will have … Continue reading →

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Folding baseboards from down-under

Posted on December 3, 2015 by snitchthebudgie

I do enjoy exploring modelling sites from other countries.  Invariably, they approach the hobby rather differently, and give new ideas for a UK based modeller.  Following links between sites, I came across Gav’s Workbench, Gavin Thrum’s site.  Gav has built … Continue reading →

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The wonders of Warley

Posted on December 1, 2015 by snitchthebudgie

The big Warley MRC show at the National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham didn’t clash with Stuttgart this year.  So less than a week after returning from Germany, I was off to Birmingham. I forgot my camera, so I’ve no detailed … Continue reading →

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Stuttgart 2015 #3 – A final fling – the others…

Posted on November 29, 2015 by snitchthebudgie

In between all the N-Club modules, there were a few interesting layouts to be found.  This HO empire is a regular, with plenty of good scenic work. It was interesting to see plenty of Nm narrow gauge on display, perhaps … Continue reading →

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Stuttgart 2015 #2 – Wordless Thursday

Posted on November 27, 2015 by snitchthebudgie

Sorry, my posting schedule doesn’t allow for Wordless Wednesday!  But here are just a few photos of the N-club modules on show.  A lot of old favourites, that come back most years, but plenty of new modelling to see as … Continue reading →

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Stuttgart 2015 #1 – The show and ESNG

Posted on November 25, 2015 by snitchthebudgie

And a very good time was had by all.  All went very smoothly despite the recent horrors in Paris, man-hunts in Belgium, and threats in Brussels.  If anything, Gatwick seemed quiet for a Friday afternoon, even in November, so perhaps … Continue reading →

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Tolworth 2015 #3

Posted on November 21, 2015 by snitchthebudgie

Last but not least, a quick look at some of the British layouts on display at Tolworth.  Best of them was the large Old Elms Road layout.  Set somewhere near Reading, it has a mixture of BR Western and Southern … Continue reading →

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Tolworth 2015 #2

Posted on November 19, 2015 by snitchthebudgie

Derek and Allan reached Stuttgart on Tuesday, and unloaded the truck.  The first hints of a show were already taking shape.  And soon to be part filled with lots of lovely ‘N’ gauge. The earth is for the radio controlled … Continue reading →

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