Category Archives: Out and about

Potpourri #1130

Posted on June 12, 2025 by snitchthebudgie

Just a few odds and ends today…. Two excellent HO small layouts – most realistic. South Croydon 1925, with the LBSCR overhead electric still in place. A little bus interest – I remember going to Norfolk on holiday through the … Continue reading →

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Robertsbridge show 2025

Posted on June 4, 2025 by snitchthebudgie

And a few more pictures from Allan, this time from the Rother Valley Supporters Robertsbridge show. Swiss trains… A simple loop, but with a very nice castle in the background. Westhay narrow gauge… West Sussex in attendance with Johnannes modules … Continue reading →

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More from the north-east

Posted on June 2, 2025 by snitchthebudgie

Some more photos from Dave’s latest trip up north.  There’s an awful lot of railway history there – after all, it’s one of the areas where railways began – and I haven’t explored a fraction of it all.  George Stephenson … Continue reading →

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Brockenhurst show 2025

Posted on May 30, 2025 by snitchthebudgie

A few more pictures from Allan, this time of the Brockenhurst exhibition.  It looked an interesting little show….  First off is the rather long-winded Marley Potts and Witherwack Sidings (BR NE region 1953-63).  Lots of interesting modelling here, including a … Continue reading →

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Hastings Model Rail Show 2025

Posted on May 24, 2025 by snitchthebudgie

A few more pictures from Allan of the Model Rail Quest inspired Hastings show.  First and foremost, good to see John Brightwell and Alpenbahn (N) on the road again. I’ve a soft spot for Melin Dolrhyd (OO9).  A simple oval … Continue reading →

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Salisbury & South Wilts Exhibition 2025 #2

Posted on May 22, 2025 by snitchthebudgie

A slight novelty layout was Brooklands (O), modelling construction of the banked motor racing track.  Really, just an O gauge shunting layout and none the worse for that. I like Woodbury Wharf (OO9).  A very simple one-piece cameo layout, but … Continue reading →

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Salisbury & South Wilts Exhibition 2025 #1

Posted on May 20, 2025 by snitchthebudgie

I turned down a morning out at this show on Saturday, with a lot to do before going on holiday.  It turned out to be a good call, as although it was an excellent show, I got a lot of … Continue reading →

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expoEM Spring 2025 #2

Posted on May 16, 2025 by snitchthebudgie

Moving on, Brighton East is an old friend, but I love the fact that it is instantly recognisable as Brighton.  We did wonder how the nuclear flask wagons had got there.  Perhaps lost from Dungeness, or perhaps carrying vital supplies … Continue reading →

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expoEM Spring 2025 #1

Posted on May 14, 2025 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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ESNG Open Day and exhibition 2025

Posted on May 10, 2025 by snitchthebudgie

Having failed to put on a show in 2024, partly due to the Exhibition Manager (me) going on strike.  However, this year, thanks to Allan and Sean, we are going to do better.  We’re calling it an Open Day, as … Continue reading →

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