Category Archives: Out and about

It’s just a lot of hot air….

Posted on June 23, 2019 by snitchthebudgie

Interesting article on hydrogen powered trains in the UK…. Hydrogen trains: Are these the eco-friendly trains of the future? Hydrogen-powered trains are said to be the greenest trains out there.   “Mini power stations on wheels”, is how a University … Continue reading →

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N Gauge SouthEast 2020

Posted on June 17, 2019 by snitchthebudgie

N Gauge SouthEast 2020 4 April 2020 10am-4pm Reigate College Rushworth Road Reigate RH2 0QF Well, I’ve given in and we’ve committed ourselves to NGSE 2020. The show will be on 4 April 2020, and it will be at a … Continue reading →

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The Bartlett’s in Berlin – 2019

Posted on June 5, 2019 by snitchthebudgie

Back from a pleasant long weekend in Berlin.  We did less tourism than usual, but 34C temperatures does rather discourage trudging the streets, and encourage ice cream and beer and polite conversation.  But here are a few railway (and other) … Continue reading →

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The Bartlett’s in Berlin – 3 – repost

Posted on June 3, 2019 by snitchthebudgie

Back to the U-bahn.  Looks like we’ll carry on visiting Berlin, as Ruth went for an interview at the immigration department in Berlin and to her great surprise came out with a permanent resident’s visa.  So she’s B**x** proof for … Continue reading →

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The Bartlett’s in Berlin – 2 – repost

Posted on June 1, 2019 by snitchthebudgie

Larger trains today…… Just next to the Warstrauer Str. U-Bahn station was the S-Bahn station and the DB main lines.  I suppose in UK London terms, the U-Bahn is like London Underground, whilst the S-Bahn is more like London commuter … Continue reading →

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The Bartlett’s in Berlin – 1 – repost

Posted on May 30, 2019 by snitchthebudgie

We’re off to Berlin again this weekend, so I thought I’d repost pictures from our first visit five years ago – and lots of trams and trains. Maxine and I recently spent a long weekend in Berlin, visiting our eldest … Continue reading →

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Two views of the hobby

Posted on May 28, 2019 by snitchthebudgie

Following the tragic trashing of the Market Deeping MRC exhibition, and the amazing show of solidarity that raised over £100,000 for the club and other exhibition losses, there have been a number of positive articles in the newspapers.  Here are … Continue reading →

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Replacement bus needed?

Posted on May 26, 2019 by snitchthebudgie

After a rather heavy week in the model railway world, a little light relief is needed… Council left red-faced after £6,000 bus shelter built on road with no buses Residents were left scratching their heads after a £6,000 bus shelter … Continue reading →

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expoEM Spring 2019

Posted on May 22, 2019 by snitchthebudgie

Last Saturday I drove over to Bracknell to visit the Spring expoEM.  I have never insisted on exhibitions having any ‘N’ gauge, so an excellent show like this an easy drive away was a must.  There were some very good … Continue reading →

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Sad, sad, news

Posted on May 20, 2019 by snitchthebudgie

Like many of the UK model railway community, I have been shocked and saddened by the news about the Market Deeping MRC show in Stamford.  As you have probably read, it had to be cancelled after four teenagers broke into … Continue reading →

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