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I’m only here for the gluhwein – 2
Day 2 Clear but chilly. Took tram to Hbf and walked down the river to the market at the Chocolate Museum. The market was closed when I arrived around 10.30 and after having coffee and cake it was only half … Continue reading
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Tagged Germany, inspiration, railway, tram
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I’m only here for the gluhwein – 1
Having just left Germany, we’re back again. You can’t keep Ron away from the gluhwein! The usual mixture of trains, tourism, and booze follow….. Left home early in rain at 0345 with Allan, who drove me to Heathrow for my … Continue reading
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Repost #3: Stuttgart 2017
And finally, before (hopefully) some new photos are some views from 2017. Today, a look at some of the N-club modules on show. Some are there every year, but they are impressive pieces of work that are always worth a … Continue reading
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Tagged ESNG, modular layouts, N gauge, Stuttgart
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Repost #2: Stuttgart 2018
Second repost is from 2018, and the ESNG modules on display. We all seem a little bit younger in these photographs! Home from Stuttgart, and the lounge is again full of railways. They will go upstairs to the loft tomorrow, … Continue reading
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Tagged ESNG, exhibition, modular layouts, N-Club International
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Tolworth Showtrain 2023 – 3 – Narrow or overseas
Our final visit to Tolworth looks at the narrow gauge and overseas layouts. We’ll start with Blackmoor (OO9). A close to scale model of Lynton and Barnstable station. What isn’t there to like? And it’s all excellent modelling, as well. … Continue reading
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Tagged exhibition, France, model railway, N gauge
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Tolworth Showtrain 2023 – 2 – UK layouts
We’ll carry on our visit to Tolworth with a look at the UK based prototypes. The first layout might have been included in my favourites. I have seen Fawley (OO) a number of times, and it is an interesting prototype. … Continue reading
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Tagged exhibition, France, model railway, N gauge
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Tolworth Showtrain 2023 – 1 – some favourites
Last Saturday morning was spent with Messrs Dawes and Atfield visiting the Tolworth Showtrain exhibition. It’s usually a good show, and this one was no exception. I took pictures of most of the layouts and as with Uckfield a few … Continue reading
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Tagged exhibition, France, model railway, N gauge
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Potpourri #1086
We visited the Tolworth show this morning, so some pictures from this good exhibition will follow over the next few days. But it’s been a busy day, so a few more odds and ends for today. Rail replacement bus? Not … Continue reading
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Tagged inspiration, prototype, railway, Southern Railway
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Potpourri #1085
Nothing like a little Jago Hazzard for a Wednesday….. And if you want to go in ever decreasing circles…. I worked and lived near Vauxhall for a number of years – but well after the milk trains had gone. If … Continue reading
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Minories #1 – the original design – still #1
A lazy repost today. This is still the most popular post that I have written, that shows the enduring popularity of the Minories theme. I guess that I’d better get back to modelling mine…. There are few model railway plans … Continue reading
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Tagged inspiration, Layout design, Minories, model railway
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