Category Archives: Out and about

It’s shunting, Jim, but not as we know it….

Posted on January 21, 2019 by snitchthebudgie

With apologies to Star Trek! This video, hi-jacked from the 2mm Association site, is just one incredible bit of model making.  And I’m not (for once) talking about the fine scale.  Shunting using a tractor – whatever next – working … Continue reading →

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B**x** free zone!

Posted on January 17, 2019 by snitchthebudgie

Just to show that things could be worse, this man in Austria seems to have a steady job.  It may take some time to get the trains running, though.  Are you there, Ron? Is this the world’s most dangerous commute … Continue reading →

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Bognor Regis MRC show 2019

Posted on January 13, 2019 by snitchthebudgie

Derek & I paid a visit to the Bognor show this morning.  It’s a pretty drive down to the south coast, and far more pleasant than battling up to Stevenage.  The Bognor show might not have been as good, but … Continue reading →

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Happy Christmas!

Posted on December 24, 2018 by snitchthebudgie

Wishing you and yours a blessed and happy Christmas! And did you spot him last night – travelling by train this year?  Or by tram?  

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Festival of Railway Modelling, Peterborough

Posted on December 14, 2018 by snitchthebudgie

Simon kindly sent me these pictures of the Peterborough version of the National Festival of Railway Modelling.  I thought of going, but inertia caught up with me! A few pics of Peterborough and a snatched shot of Black Five 44871 … Continue reading →

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Ron shops for England – 2

Posted on December 12, 2018 by snitchthebudgie

Some more touristy shots from Ron… Cologne Cathedral and its Xmas market.     Bonn Xmas market.         Selfie? (Cologne Hafen xmas market). Chocolate museum Cologne. Hafen Xmas market taken from Chocolate museum steps. Rudolphplatz Xmas market. … Continue reading →

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Ron shops for England – 1

Posted on December 10, 2018 by snitchthebudgie

Ron is on his travels again, off to the German Christmas markets, and to do a lot of shopping – it’s a bit early to stock up for Brexit, Ron!  As usual, he’s sent back a record of his trip.  … Continue reading →

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Letchworth show 2018

Posted on December 6, 2018 by snitchthebudgie

From the Cha(I)rman….. Spent the day with Sean and his layout Leonard at the Letchworth show. Nice one day show in a school with 3 classrooms and two hall. Plus a couple of items in passageways. And here are a … Continue reading →

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Links….

Posted on December 4, 2018 by snitchthebudgie

Great Eastern Railway 1  Posh German car 0….. Steam locomotive hits car at Sheringham level crossing A steam locomotive hit a car in a crash at a level crossing.  The 1912 Y14 locomotive ploughed into the silver Mercedes near Sheringham … Continue reading →

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Stuttgart 2018 #3

Posted on December 2, 2018 by snitchthebudgie

My last set of photographs from Stuttgart (unless anyone else sends me some.) We’ll start with the visiting Japanese module, accompanied by the students who built it, plus Mr Kato himself.  A well observed little model – I especially liked … Continue reading →

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