Category Archives: Out and about

Potpourri #1120

Posted on January 6, 2025 by snitchthebudgie

Not many constructive thoughts today.  I don’t usually like ‘Top 10″ layout lists, as I usually totally disagree with them.  Which is not surprising, not because I’m an ancient curmudgeon, but because we all have different tastes (even if some … Continue reading →

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Potpourri #1119

Posted on January 4, 2025 by snitchthebudgie

First modelling challenge of the year.  It’s really a diesel disguised as a steam loco, but it’s a special train on the Okaido tram system, so a ride on both tram or train would be fine! Snow may be arriving … Continue reading →

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Mid Kent Model Railway Exhibition 2025

Posted on December 28, 2024 by snitchthebudgie

This show in Maidstone is an ideal outing for that period between Christmas and the New Year.  So Derek, Chris and I piled into Allan’s van for a visit, arriving early enough for a fry-up in the café before the … Continue reading →

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And on Boxing Day….

Posted on December 26, 2024 by snitchthebudgie
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Happy Christmas!

Posted on December 25, 2024 by snitchthebudgie

Christmas greetings and blessings to all our readers! If you’re thinking of going away by train this Christmas, you might have done better during the 1930’s!

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Potpourri #1118

Posted on December 22, 2024 by snitchthebudgie

Running down fast into Christmas, so a few more random pictures…. Modelling challenges.  The loco comes from France, circa 1880.  I think that it can stay there! The Pacific Electric Railway is such an interesting prototype.  Here’s the LA Central … Continue reading →

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Potpourri #1117

Posted on December 18, 2024 by snitchthebudgie

An early Christmas present. I’ve been discharged from the hospital fracture clinic.  My shoulder is well advanced in healing, and free moving (though not totally back to normal.) The doctor said I’m doing very well, and keep on with the … Continue reading →

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Potpourri #1116

Posted on December 16, 2024 by snitchthebudgie

Back to relative normality on the blog, having got past all the Stuttgart posts.  Dave was back in the northeast, and took these pictures of viaducts and bridges, plus a few of the Newcastle model railway exhibition.  The bridges….. And … Continue reading →

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Last post of Stuttgart – for this year

Posted on December 14, 2024 by snitchthebudgie

On the Monday, Maxine and I went into town hoping to visit a museum or two.  I had generously decided against the tram museum, on the basis that Maxine had seen enough trains for the week.  However, that didn’t work … Continue reading →

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Stuttgart tram museum

Posted on December 12, 2024 by snitchthebudgie

In past years, we have returned home on the Monday, directly after the exhibition.  However, this time around we decided to stay on another day and get into the centre of Stuttgart.  Most years, there is just too much to … Continue reading →

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