Category Archives: Out and about

Repost – Java junction

Posted on April 12, 2020 by snitchthebudgie

Been a bit busy in the garden today – so here’s a repost from 2013, with the pictures enlarged.  I’d love to go back there, but perhaps not in 2020!!!! Keeping the overseas flavour, here are four shots of Banjar, … Continue reading →

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

Odd modelling ideas #3345

Posted on April 8, 2020 by snitchthebudgie

Just a potpourri of photos and things today! Makes me cold just looking at it!  There’s a little bit of snow still on the ground at Sayre, on the Lehigh Valley.  Evocative photo, including some early container traffic…. Here’s one … Continue reading →

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

Odd modelling ideas #182

Posted on April 4, 2020 by snitchthebudgie

Normal for Norfolk?  Seen in a Sheringham butcher’s window. It’s an old picture, so I don’t know whether it’s still there.  Still, nice to see that they also do smoked sausages! This one’s easier for the average modeller! (Picture: Facebook) … Continue reading →

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

A picture to inspire….

Posted on March 31, 2020 by snitchthebudgie

Couldn’t resist culling this from Facebook (apologies if I shouldn’t), but it’s an inspiration for reworking a Dapol ‘Schools’. A sight for sore eyes. June 6th, 1953, was Epsom Derby day which was patronised by the newly crowned Queen Elizabeth … Continue reading →

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

And now for something completely different!

Posted on March 24, 2020 by snitchthebudgie

All still OK in Chateau Bartlett!  I’ve done more modelling in a week than the previous 6 months (though my better half will probably soon mention the garden.) But I thought I’d mention this link on Facebook, for those who … Continue reading →

Posted in Exhibitions, Inspiration, Layout design, Out and about | Tagged , | 1 Comment

Link – Worst looking locomotive

Posted on March 22, 2020 by snitchthebudgie

I think it’s sinking in that this social distancing is here for the long haul.  Maxine has just popped out to wave – from the car – a bride off to her wedding – that will consist of vicar, bride, … Continue reading →

Posted in Inspiration, Out and about, Prototype, Weird and wonderful | Tagged , , , | 2 Comments

A strange situation….

Posted on March 18, 2020 by snitchthebudgie

What a different world we live in all of a sudden.  I spent Sunday evening and Monday talking to people and closing down (1) The NGSE show, (2) East Surrey N Gauge Club, and (3) Our church.  My phone was … Continue reading →

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

NGSE 2020 – cancelled

Posted on March 16, 2020 by snitchthebudgie

Very sad, but with the deteriorating Corvid-19 situation, we have no choice but to cancel – even if it’s before the government decides to shut down any large gatherings. Hopefully, we’ll have another try next year….  

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

Mega-Eric?

Posted on March 14, 2020 by snitchthebudgie

From Facebook, a mega-roundhouse in Altona, Hamburg.  This would make quite some model – even the coaling facilities are on the grand scale…. But did you spot the best bit – the overlapping turntable.  I’d never seen one of these … Continue reading →

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

Down by the seaside

Posted on March 10, 2020 by snitchthebudgie

We’ll start the post on the beach at Lancing.  A grey day, but bracing rather than unpleasant.  But why was I there – and what’s this doing in a railway blog? Well, the beach car park was recommended for the … Continue reading →

Posted in Exhibitions, Inspiration, Layout design, Out and about | Tagged , | 1 Comment