Category Archives: Out and about

Farnham & District MRC 2018 #2

Posted on October 23, 2018 by snitchthebudgie

Helmthwaite and Chapel Lane, in O gauge, is dominated by two large industrial buildings, Osborn Engineering and Helmthwaite Mills at one end of the layout. These also hide the staging for the high level Chapel Lane yard where there is … Continue reading →

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Farnham & District MRC 2018 #1

Posted on October 21, 2018 by snitchthebudgie

Visited the Farnham club show last weekend.  It’s an easy 40 minute drive from home over the Hog’s Back, and they always put together a good show.  This year they had some fun and games when a full sized boxing … Continue reading →

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Ron in Austria #5

Posted on October 17, 2018 by snitchthebudgie

Last 2 days A sunny day and a group round trip behind steam on Zillertalbahn from Jenbach to Mayrhofen with 2 hours to kill before return trip. May be another blog tomorrow if I can get into Kitzbuhl before trip … Continue reading →

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Ron in Austria #4

Posted on October 13, 2018 by snitchthebudgie

Day 5 A misty start turning into a warm sunny day. Full day today. In the morning we went by coach to Berchtesgarten to visit the infamous Eagles Nest. Contrary to popular belief nobody stayed there overnight as it was … Continue reading →

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Ron in Austria #3

Posted on October 9, 2018 by snitchthebudgie

Day 4 Rest day so left early to do Achnerseebahn. It was a chilly morning and when I arrived at Jenbach for first train of the day found I had to sit in open sided carriage as compartment coach was … Continue reading →

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Ron in Austria #2

Posted on October 7, 2018 by snitchthebudgie

Day 3 Cold with showers. Mountains this morning have a dusting of snow. Group visit to Salzburg.           Salzburg HBF – trains inside, trolleybuses out.              

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Ron in Austria #1

Posted on October 3, 2018 by snitchthebudgie

A few more of Ron’s holiday snaps – it’s Austria this time!  (And just in time.  I’ve been trying to learn the Templot point planning software, and it’s winning so far.  I was hoping to post about my exploits, but it … Continue reading →

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The Jacobite

Posted on October 1, 2018 by snitchthebudgie

Brian sent me another of his excellent videos…. Dear All, Having managed to book 4 tickets 6 months ago on The Jacobite, I’ve finally travelled with friends between Fort William and Mallaig! We were extremely lucky weather-wise – and here … Continue reading →

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Odd modelling ideas #2314

Posted on September 29, 2018 by snitchthebudgie

On my way up to the doctors for a flu jab this morning, checked the London-Brighton main line.  No trains, I’m afraid, but I saw that fall autumn has arrived in the creeper along the retaining wall.  A good model … Continue reading →

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Spot the deliberate mistake

Posted on September 25, 2018 by snitchthebudgie

If you have ever been berated by some ‘expert’ at a show, that some part of your layout has the wrong livery, take comfort in what recently happened in real life. To Cathay Paci(f)ic – with a large airliner….. If … Continue reading →

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