Category Archives: Out and about

And so to Germany #1

Posted on May 28, 2022 by snitchthebudgie

 Not sure how the Elizabeth Line links to Eurostar, but Ron is now in deepest Germany….. Travelled by Eurostar to Brussels and then on to Cologne for overnight stay. St Pancras and Eurostars… On to Cologne… And some transport pictures…. … Continue reading →

Posted in Inspiration, Out and about, Prototype | Tagged , , , | 1 Comment

The Elizabeth line is open!

Posted on May 26, 2022 by snitchthebudgie

One wonders whether it’s called that as it almost took as long to build as our monarch has reigned, or perhaps just because it’s as expensive as royalty?  Or course, most of us will know it as Crossrail… Ron was … Continue reading →

Posted in Inspiration, Out and about, Prototype | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Commercial vehicle run #3

Posted on May 18, 2022 by snitchthebudgie

Last selection from the London to Brighton Rally.  We’ll start with some of my favourite vehicles, Morris Minors/1000’s.  These are all ‘modern’ ones, as the early ones had a split windscreen.  In the last picture, the Minor is lurking behind … Continue reading →

Posted in Inspiration, Out and about, Prototype | Tagged , , , | 1 Comment

Commercial vehicle run #2

Posted on May 17, 2022 by snitchthebudgie

Next, we’ll start with some military vehicles. Pick of the army vehicles was this beautifully restored WW1 truck and gun. Next, emergency vehicles.  Fire….. I missed the Police – a Morris 1000 Panda Car sneaked by before I could catch … Continue reading →

Posted in Inspiration, Out and about, Prototype | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Commercial vehicle run #1

Posted on May 16, 2022 by snitchthebudgie

Last Sunday, Maxine was isolating with covid, and I was also keeping out of the public eye. (Maxine is well on the mend, and surprisingly, I didn’t test positive).  I’d heard from Allan that the London to Brighton Commercial Vehicle … Continue reading →

Posted in Inspiration, Out and about, Prototype | Tagged , , , | 1 Comment

An ancient bit of railway

Posted on May 12, 2022 by snitchthebudgie

Dave kindly sent me a write up and some pictures from a recent railway expedition.  Not for modelling though, as you’d probably need a working ‘N’ gauge horse.  Dave writes…. Causey Archway is the oldest surviving railway bridge in the … Continue reading →

Posted in Inspiration, Out and about, Prototype | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Blast from the past….

Posted on May 4, 2022 by snitchthebudgie

I’ve spent a few happy hours sorting out the ESNG archives – and throwing out a lot of paper whilst hopefully holding onto the key documents.  If nothing else, the AGM and the exhibition details need to be kept for … Continue reading →

Posted in ESNG, ESNG meetings, Exhibitions, Out and about | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Our next exhibition….

Posted on April 30, 2022 by snitchthebudgie

Should be fun!  2ft narrow gauge AND a model railway show!  And a big whoops – dates were wrong on the flyer…….

Posted in ESNG, ESNG meetings, Exhibitions, Out and about | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Potpourri #1050

Posted on April 28, 2022 by snitchthebudgie

I’m almost able to start some modelling again.  The loft is well tidied and rearranged, helped by investment in some more Really Useful Boxes.  And here are a few pictures to stir the modelling juices. Starting with an interesting one.  … Continue reading →

Posted in Inspiration, Out and about, Prototype | Tagged , , , | 3 Comments

Parking!

Posted on April 18, 2022 by snitchthebudgie

Just the one picture today – it’s enough of a modelling challenge for anyone. Parking in New York in the 1920’s.  What a great model this would make!!!!

Posted in Inspiration, Out and about, Prototype | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment