Category Archives: Out and about

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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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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