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Category Archives: Out and about
The Bartlett’s in Berlin – 1 – repost
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
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
Replacement bus needed?
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
expoEM Spring 2019
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
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
A rival for Paul?
Not a bad selection….. Some excellent models and camera angles…. And the real thing….
Dorking MRC Spring Exhibition 2019
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
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
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
Epsom Show – 2019 #2
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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