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Potpourri #1060
A couple of micro layouts for starters. A Rob Chant 8’x4′ plan, that could be 4’x2′ in N. Nothing special in this design in one sense, but interestingly designed for operation. Note that reverse track (1E to 6B) that allows … Continue reading
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Potpourri #1059
My covid seems to have degenerated to just a heavy cold, so I’m optimistic! And I’m well enough to get some modelling done. But today’s blog will be a simple selection of photos requiring little effort from my poor old … Continue reading
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West Sussex N Gauge MRC show – 2022
And a very pleasant day was had by one and all. Allan, Sean, Lucas and I exhibited our two layouts, and it was good to see present and past ESNG members Dave, Ian, Peter and Mike – as well as … Continue reading
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West Sussex N Gauge MRC show – 2022
We’re exhibiting at this show on Saturday. We have been asked for two small layouts, so Sean is taking his ‘new’ German layout Brunswik, and I’ll take my Japanese tram micro Kuritu II. Brunswik Kuritu II
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Potpourri #1058
A few more links to peruse…. Who will be the first person to model this? Looks like the end result of an ESNG running night to me. Another view of Morden (just behind the old milk depot.) Jago Hazzard is … Continue reading
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Potpourri #1057
Some pictures today…. Railway posters ain’t what they used to be….. But other advertising was a little more basic…. An Albion Nimbus outside Southampton Central station…. Staying with the station theme…. Redhill with blue-grey EMUs but semaphore signals… Seaton Junction … Continue reading
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The Redhill Brick & Model Show – 2022
We spent last Saturday at the nearby 17th Reigate Scouts Lego and model show, having been there in 2018 and 2019. This was their first post-covid show, and it was well attended, especially in the morning. We took a reasonably … Continue reading
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The Redhill Brick & Model Show – 2022
We’re exhibiting at this show on Saturday. We may be the only trains, but it’s in Redhill and a chance to meet some local people and encourage some younger enthusiasts. And they did good bacon rolls and burgers last time … Continue reading
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Uckfield MRC exhibition 2022 #2
Moving on…. Robin Gay’s Wantage in P4 is a scale representation of that quirky prototype. The real thing was tiny and the Wantage Tramway terminated in the middle of a load of buildings. The layout has taken a lot of … Continue reading
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Uckfield MRC exhibition 2022 #1
Time for the Uckfield show weekend. Once again a very good show. A good number of layouts that were new to me, no dross at all, and a wide range of prototypes and scales. For me, Uckfield is an essential … Continue reading
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