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Category Archives: Out and about
ESNG Open Day 2023 (again)
Three short videos from Allan, showing that trains did move (occasionally.) I probably should have edited the sound off – I’m sure it wasn’t that noisy!!!! None of us could fill an ERIC style model of this facility – amazing! … Continue reading
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ESNG Open Day 2023
Well, that’s the Open Day done and dusted. As usual quite hard work, but a success and we had a lot of fun with a glorified running day. We were unsure how many would turn up through the door, but … Continue reading
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Potpourri #1069
Preparation for Saturday’s ESNG Open Day seem to be going well. We’ve just got to set out the hall and get ready to (hopefully) welcome the punters. Meanwhile, Dave has been on holiday to the north-east again, and visiting industrial … Continue reading
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Large and Little
When Allan suggested this title, I thought that he had been trainspotting with Lucas, but it actually referred to a trip down to the Kent & East Sussex Railway, to see its visiting Spam Can. I’m having a nice time … Continue reading
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Die Dawes-Brüder gehen nach Osten #7 – Mainz
And the final batch from Mainz….
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Die Dawes-Brüder gehen nach Osten #6 – Mainz
Last two days of German pictures are from Allan trainspotting at Mainz. A good variety of passenger and goods trains, and some impressive graffiti!
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Die Dawes-Brüder gehen nach Osten #5 – Wuppertal
Now for some monorail fun on the Wuppertal. A definite challenge for the modeller!
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The day after April 1…..
A few of the better efforts…. I’m sure Mr Atfield could build these, even if Bulleid would turn in his grave…. A new model announced? I prefer Kato’s offering…. Or maybe this one? I’m waiting for the other liveries! Not … Continue reading
Die Dawes-Brüder gehen nach Osten #4 – Cologne
Today’s post returns to Cologne. I love the variety of liveries – rivalling the post-privatisation UK.
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Die Dawes-Brüder gehen nach Osten #3 – Drachenfels
For the next few days I’ll post some more photos from Allan & Ron’s Cologne visit. We’ll start with the Drachenfels (Dragon Rock), including some long-distance trainspotting from the top of the hill!
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