Category Archives: Out and about

A rival for Paul?

Posted on May 18, 2019 by snitchthebudgie

Not a bad selection….. Some excellent models and camera angles…. And the real thing….

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Dorking MRC Spring Exhibition 2019

Posted on May 12, 2019 by snitchthebudgie

Dorking MRC held their Spring Show in Redhill, so I dropped in as it was within walking distance.  A small show, but some good layouts, and I saw a number of friends to talk to. Dorking had their new ‘N’ … Continue reading →

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Bredgar & Wormshill Light Railway 2019

Posted on May 10, 2019 by snitchthebudgie

I was unable to join the expedition to the Bredgar and Wormshill Light Railway, down in deepest Kent, but Allan sent me some photographs. The first Sunday in May is the first operating day of the year for the Bredgar … Continue reading →

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Loco shed layouts

Posted on May 6, 2019 by snitchthebudgie

Interesting link on https://groups.io/g/ngauge  about the design and operation of Lancashire and Yorkshire engine sheds. http://www.lyrs.org.uk/images/uploads/Paper_-_Attock_1924_-_I.Loco.E_-_Locomotive_Shed_Layout.pdf

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Epsom Show – 2019 #2

Posted on May 1, 2019 by snitchthebudgie

Herstmonceux in ‘OO’ models the LBSCR in Sussex.  A rural location, but as with anywhere south of London, the opportunity to run plenty of trains up to the ‘smoke’. Fintonagh (O-16.5) models an imaginary terminus on the 3′ gauge Clogher … Continue reading →

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Epsom Show – 2019 #1

Posted on April 29, 2019 by snitchthebudgie

I often miss the Epsom & Ewell MRC show at nearby Epsom.  Some years it has been the same weekend as our ESNG exhibition, and others the week after – and after our own show, I’ve had enough of model … Continue reading →

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Loading military vehicles, in 1944

Posted on April 27, 2019 by snitchthebudgie

Came across this interesting series of videos on the Imperial war museum site.  Interesting as apart from the historical interest, it shows how they loaded vehicles, and some great shots of Newmarket yard and LNER trains in wartime. THE 8TH … Continue reading →

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NGSE and on my workbench

Posted on April 25, 2019 by snitchthebudgie

Well, the dust has settled from NGSE.  Bad news is that the show went well and that means that I won’t get sacked as ESNG exhibition manager.  And I’ll have to start thinking about next year’s show. Perhaps the other … Continue reading →

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Bluebell(s)

Posted on April 23, 2019 by snitchthebudgie

From Cha(I)rman Allan on Sunday…. Just had a nice train journey from Riddlesdown to Sheffield Park.   We were lucky to see Mallard there. But could not get a ride behind him……. Lol Come on!  If I made a joke … Continue reading →

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Kent & East Sussex snaps

Posted on April 21, 2019 by snitchthebudgie

Last Thursday turned out to be a perfect spring day, so Maxine & I headed south to visit Bodiam Castle – an imposing and interesting medieval ruin. And of course, it’s only a couple of hundred yards to wander over … Continue reading →

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