Category Archives: Out and about

ESNG exhibition 2023

Posted on October 2, 2023 by snitchthebudgie

Another year, another show over.  All went well on the whole.  We were a little down on the usual numbers, perhaps partly due to the train strike on the day.  However, we did get a good number of local families … Continue reading →

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ESNG Exhibition 2023 – Saturday!

Posted on September 28, 2023 by snitchthebudgie

Just three days to go to the show! Latest lineup…. Layouts N-Club International Modular/N-Mod Modular Layout Lyme Regis – Southern Region Branch Line Southwark Bridge – Southern Region London Terminus Stonecombe – Sothern Branch Line Terminus Chamossaire – Swiss Main … Continue reading →

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Potpourri #1082

Posted on September 24, 2023 by snitchthebudgie

We’ll start with a little bit of film of the Bembridge branch.  All too brief…. An interesting prototype, and some interesting film clips…. Jago Hazzard has been thinking.  Dangerous. Model this on your layout! Of course, it’s been done before….

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Ron #6

Posted on September 21, 2023 by snitchthebudgie

Day 6.  Ron rant #2…. Do not travel on German Railways. Following last night’s problem went to catch 0916 to Koblenz only to find it running 50-55 late so had to wait for 0954. Now in Koblenz and train to … Continue reading →

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Ron #5

Posted on September 20, 2023 by snitchthebudgie

Day 5 Hot and sunny.  Free day so I got a regional pass, but was affected by cancelled and late running trains. Went to Wuppertal via Cologne for a trip on the monorail. Back to Cologne for a walk round followed … Continue reading →

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Seaboard Southern NMRA show, 16 September 2023

Posted on September 18, 2023 by snitchthebudgie

I usually try and get to this show – it’s local, there are often some good layouts, and excellent trade (if you want to buy more American trains.)  But on Saturday, I had offered to do a hospital run to … Continue reading →

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Ron #4

Posted on September 17, 2023 by snitchthebudgie

Day 4 Started overcast becoming sunny and hot. Last group trip. Train to Rudesheim where we had time to wander around before cruise along the Rhine to St Goar and train back. Rudesheim This reminds me of a certain UK … Continue reading →

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Ron #3

Posted on September 16, 2023 by snitchthebudgie

Day 4 Please excuse any typos etc the reason for this will become evident. Started cloudy becoming sunny. Deceided to miss trip to Peace Museum so made my way to Boppard by train via Koblenz. Had a good wander round … Continue reading →

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Ron #2

Posted on September 15, 2023 by snitchthebudgie

Day 3 Following a thunderstorm last night a lot cooler today although overcast. Was due to go on group visit to Cochem but on arrival in Koblenz we found that due to an emergency no trains were going up the … Continue reading →

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Ron #1

Posted on September 14, 2023 by snitchthebudgie

Another holiday for Ron, and I’ve no idea what to call this one!!  But stay tuned for some tourism and hopefully some transport….. Day 1 Arrived at St Pancras to be told that Thalys had moved us from 1725 ex … Continue reading →

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