Category Archives: Out and about

Potpourri #1042

Posted on January 14, 2022 by snitchthebudgie

With the theme of stations….. This kit for Paris Bastille is nothing short of spectacular! Expensive, yes, but a wonderful model. Or how about one of these? I was sorry never to visit this station when I was working in … Continue reading →

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Potpourri #1041

Posted on January 4, 2022 by snitchthebudgie

Some more odds and ends.  I’ve ventured back into the loft, so some modelling may get under way in the next few days!  But for now…. Mr Dawes sent me this most excellent link.  He knows how I like Terriers, … Continue reading →

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And Boxing Day….

Posted on December 26, 2021 by snitchthebudgie

So on to that great British tradition, unintelligible to the rest of the world, Boxing Day! This may of course be the day when you pick a fight with the family…. Or take all your newly acquired trains out of … Continue reading →

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Merry Christmas!

Posted on December 25, 2021 by snitchthebudgie

It’s another strange Christmas, but seasonal greetings to all my readers, and every blessing for the coming year.   I wish…. Christmas past – a modelling idea for the festive season….. Interesting backstory, too (Dr. David Turner, from Facebook)….. Christmas trees … Continue reading →

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Prototypes for Wednesday….

Posted on December 22, 2021 by snitchthebudgie

A few pictures, all of which inspire a model…. First, some EMU’s.  An ex-LSWR suburban unit…. And a 2-NOL just up the line for us at Purley. No Class 59’s on aggregate in those days. A 2-BIL with a 2-HAL… … Continue reading →

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Potpourri #1040

Posted on December 20, 2021 by snitchthebudgie

Another set of links that caught my eye recently…. N gauge on a grand scale….. Larger scale, but a brilliant (and big) layout….. Moving up to ‘O’ gauge, Heaton Lodge Junction is even more amazing… For more than one reason….. … Continue reading →

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Ron flies North

Posted on December 18, 2021 by snitchthebudgie

With apologies to Biggles – I remember as a kid reading lots of Biggles stories, and he flew north, south, east and west in various books.  As Ron has failed to invade Europe, his holidays this year have been similarly … Continue reading →

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Ignorance is bliss….

Posted on December 15, 2021 by snitchthebudgie

I suppose it depends how far the Merchant Navy got…. And for those breaking out in a cold sweat, here is a nice Bulleid 3rd coach to calm you down….

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Christmas is coming….

Posted on December 10, 2021 by snitchthebudgie

Before I post a few more Stuttgart photos, a little reminder that Christmas is coming – even Boris can’t stop it! Mind you, that tree looks about right for N gauge…. This is, of course, completely true! And today’s modelling … Continue reading →

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Potpourri #1039

Posted on December 6, 2021 by snitchthebudgie

Haven’t done one of these for a month! I’m tempted to change scale – this looks easier than code 40 Finetrax! Old and new on the Isle of Wight This looks even more crowded than Paul’s lounge! Ideas for your … Continue reading →

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