Category Archives: Out and about

Uckfield MRC exhibition 2023 #3 – the rest

Posted on October 28, 2023 by snitchthebudgie

Although this third episode from Uckfield is labelled ‘the rest’, it doesn’t mean the layouts were poor.  Quite the opposite – some excellent modelling yet again, and some might have made my favourites another time. It’s always good to see … Continue reading →

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Uckfield MRC exhibition 2023 #2 – Favourites

Posted on October 26, 2023 by snitchthebudgie

As always, a few layouts stood out from the (very good) rest.  Of course, the layouts that I especially liked reflect my strange view of our wonderful hobby…. So we’ll start with Arcadia, a minimum spaced ‘S’ gauge model of … Continue reading →

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Uckfield MRC exhibition 2023 #1 – Rice railways

Posted on October 22, 2023 by snitchthebudgie

The Uckfield show weekend has come around again.  Despite a busy week, I set off south once again to visit a very good show.  A good number of layouts that were new to me, no dross at all, and a … Continue reading →

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Potpourri #1084

Posted on October 18, 2023 by snitchthebudgie

Recovery continues…..  I’ve never seen so much rain on a motorway as there was going north.  A horrible six hour drive (plus loo and coffee breaks) turned into an easy four hours in the sun coming home.  It’s a long … Continue reading →

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Potpourri #1083

Posted on October 16, 2023 by snitchthebudgie

Just a few photographs, as I recover from a trip up north to my niece’s wedding! Three of one of the Bulleid 1-co-co-1 diesels.  Photos by John Atkinson. And the opposite end of the size scale…  A B4 shunter… And … Continue reading →

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Bowes incline

Posted on October 12, 2023 by snitchthebudgie

And a second set of Dave’s photos.  These are from the Bowes incline, that Dave says is a ‘hidden gem’ well worth a visit.  It’s a National Coal Board site, and the photos show some really interesting locos and wagons.  … Continue reading →

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Aln Valley Railway

Posted on October 8, 2023 by snitchthebudgie

Dave sent me some photos of a recent visit to the Aln Valley Railway.  Not one I’d heard of, but their web site describes it thus: The principal objective of the Aln Valley Railway Trust is the restoration and operation … Continue reading →

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Ramblin’ Man – 3

Posted on October 5, 2023 by snitchthebudgie

Storm Agnes and Douglas Bay. Port Erin in the rain Castletown. Tynwald and St John’s. Douglas Head. And to end this adventure, a sunnier Douglas Harbour and Bay.

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Ramblin’ Man – 2

Posted on October 4, 2023 by snitchthebudgie

Today, trams, with and without horses! Laxey and environs. Derby Castle Ramsey

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Ramblin’ Man – 1

Posted on October 3, 2023 by snitchthebudgie

With acute apologies to the Allman Brothers….. Ron has been off rambling on the Isle of Man.  He’s sent me a string of excellent photographs, but locations appear slightly at random due to the varied walks – to say nothing … Continue reading →

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