Category Archives: Out and about

Man overboard #5

Posted on August 18, 2026 by snitchthebudgie

And day 5. Ron…. Day 5. Sunny and breezy. Bus into Douglas to take the minibus route to Peel through the back doubles including a long one way loop to Niarbyl. Afterwards took bus to Castletown for a midday break … Continue reading →

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Man overboard #4

Posted on August 16, 2026 by snitchthebudgie

And so to day 4. Ron…. Rain overcast and back to rain. Good to feel rain on my face after weeks not feeling it. Went by bus via Onchan and Ramsey to Jurby Transport Museum. Back by bus to Ramsey … Continue reading →

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Man overboard #3

Posted on August 14, 2026 by snitchthebudgie

Day 3 and once again over to Ron…. Overcast turning sunny with a breeze. Walk along promenade to City end terminal of the horse tram, which we took to Derby Castle. Took MER to Laxey for a ride on Great … Continue reading →

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Man overboard #2

Posted on August 12, 2026 by snitchthebudgie

Day 2 and over to Ron…. Sunny and breezy. Took bus to Douglas Station to take first train of the day to Port Erin. Then we had a round bus trip to The Sound where we had a snack in … Continue reading →

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Man overboard #1

Posted on August 8, 2026 by snitchthebudgie

It’s that time again, when the Dawes brothers descend on the Isle of Man (literally this time, as they flew over), I have to think up a different snappy title, and they both send me lots of photos. Just a … Continue reading →

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Shoeburyness MRC exhibition 2026

Posted on August 4, 2026 by snitchthebudgie

And whilst I was walking around a field in Somerset, the lads again headed for the coast for a show. It looked a good show. Here are a few of Mr Dawes’ photos. One day I WILL build Bembridge in … Continue reading →

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Big trains

Posted on August 2, 2026 by snitchthebudgie

Once again Maxine and I went to the ‘New Wine’ church festival at Shepton Mallet.  There were over 12,000 people camping on the Bath & West Showground near Shepton Mallet, Somerset, in the south-west of the UK.  Weather was good … Continue reading →

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South Coast MRC exhibition 2026

Posted on August 1, 2026 by snitchthebudgie

Whilst I was building legs, the lads headed for the coast for a show, and then a ice cream by the seaside. It looked a good show, and here are a few of Mr Dawes’ photos. Lower Exbury (EM) has … Continue reading →

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Potpourri #1141

Posted on July 26, 2026 by snitchthebudgie

And another one. The Bluebell had its WW2 weekend, and Michael took some photos. Three photos. Logging in East Java in 2001 (I never got that far east.) Wells-on-Sea quay in the late 19th century. A wonderful Lehigh Valley lashup…. … Continue reading →

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Potpourri #1140

Posted on July 24, 2026 by snitchthebudgie

I was recently offered some very old Hornby O gauge trains. I turned them down, but here are some photos. All the stock dates from the 1930’s, I think. I cut my teeth (figuratively) on model railways with the 1950’s, … Continue reading →

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