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Category Archives: Out and about
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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A day out on the River Thames
No trains today, but Allan spent a day on the Thames, and sent me the photos. Got off the bus at Putney Bridge to see the 10.30 boat about to leave. So made my way to get the last boat … Continue reading
On a Swiss Roll #4
Last epistle from Ron for this trip… DAY 6 Sunny but chilled Group visit to Montreux but left to our own devices. Have come up to Rochers de Naye. If I can make it intend to do a boat trip … Continue reading
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On a Swiss Roll #3
DAY 5 Clear but chilly. Free day so set out to do Les Pleiades above Vevey but when I got there everything was closed. The restaurant had what looked like at least a week’s rubbish piled up outside. Came back … Continue reading
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On a Swiss Roll #2
Continuing Day 2, with the delightful Glion Railway. The Montreux–Glion–Rochers-de-Naye Railway is an electrically operated rack railway with a track gauge of 800 mm. But there’s a Glion problem with a derailed wagon. I like the way they just back … Continue reading
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On a Swiss Roll #1
I’ve lost track of which number holiday this is for Ron. But I do know that it involved a return to Switzerland. I’ve mainly posted the train photographs, and what struck me was the wide range of liveries that Ron … Continue reading
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Potpourri #1056 – Another ESNG edition!
Another post of ESNG members activities. Stefan mailed me in response to the newsletter….. Also in tribute to the Queen, you’ll find her in front of my “British Shop” at “Stefanstor” station Nicely done, though she seems to have escaped … Continue reading
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