Category Archives: Out and about

London calling!

Posted on February 18, 2024 by snitchthebudgie

Pure tourism today, with a few photos from Allan’s recent trip up and down the Thames.  There are a few well known landmarks to be seen, as well as the view of a couple of railway stations from the water.  … Continue reading →

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Ashford MRC Exhibition, 2024, Tenterden

Posted on February 16, 2024 by snitchthebudgie

Allan sent me some photos from this show – no identification for some of them, though. I’ve seen Melton Mowbray North (N) before (and recognised it).  I’ve always liked the buildings and the spacious, scale-sized, goods yard. Another familiar layout … Continue reading →

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Potpourri #1094

Posted on February 14, 2024 by snitchthebudgie

Well, I’ve run out of exhibitions, club meetings, and bird watching expeditions.  So it’s back to the usual odds and ends that have caught my eye…. Returning to the theme of monochrome layouts, I was very taken by this photo … Continue reading →

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Alton FEBEX 2024

Posted on February 8, 2024 by snitchthebudgie

Alton was one of the last shows I went to post-Brexit and pre-Covid.  I wasn’t going to go this year, but it was going to be a quiet morning at home, and an offer of a seat in Allan’s van … Continue reading →

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Erith MRS exhibition 2024

Posted on February 6, 2024 by snitchthebudgie

I didn’t get to the Erith show this year, but Allan sent me a selection of photos of the N gauge exhibits.  So I’ve posted a few of them below. An old friend to start with, but Graham Bridge’s Southwark … Continue reading →

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Southampton MRS exhibition 2024 #3

Posted on February 4, 2024 by snitchthebudgie

So, here is the final tranche of photos from Southampton.  A quick look at most of the layouts, and some very good modelling here on the third day of posting, but not the layouts that immediately caught my eye. It … Continue reading →

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Southampton MRS exhibition 2024 #2

Posted on February 2, 2024 by snitchthebudgie

Back today with another selection of excellent layouts from Southampton. I’ve seen Rossiter Rise before, but I think that the layout has been extended with an underground Underground (so to speak) workshop as in the photos below.  I’ve always liked … Continue reading →

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Southampton MRS exhibition 2024 #1

Posted on January 31, 2024 by snitchthebudgie

Was it really 2019 when I last visited the Southampton show, in nearby Eastleigh?  Last Saturday I kept Mr Dawes company as he drove down to the show.  An easy journey, and we even found a nearby parking spot when … Continue reading →

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Potpourri #1093

Posted on January 28, 2024 by snitchthebudgie

Posts next week should include Sunday’s ESNG meeting, plus a visit to the Eastleigh exhibition.  But in the meantime, here are a few links and pictures to amuse and inspire. ESNG’s layout is realistic, according to this video – 8 … Continue reading →

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Canterbury MRS exhibition 2024 #3

Posted on January 26, 2024 by snitchthebudgie

Today we have the final selection of photos from the Canterbury show.  They may be last, but are definitely not least!  If any exhibitors read this (or any other of my blogs), this is personal preference and any criticism is … Continue reading →

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