Category Archives: Out and about

Links whilst we play trains

Posted on April 14, 2018 by snitchthebudgie

A few links for today.  I’ll hope to get a first report of the ESNG show up on Monday. How about a model of Kim Jong-un’s armoured train?  You make have difficulty modelling his haircut in ‘N’, though.  Lots of … Continue reading →

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Getting very close!

Posted on April 12, 2018 by snitchthebudgie

It’s getting very close now. All seem to be organised (barring an outbreak of plague in Redhill, or WWIII due to world leaders with dodgy haircuts). The home made cakes are getting made, and I’m off to buy the (real) … Continue reading →

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ESNG meeting – 05 April 2018

Posted on April 7, 2018 by snitchthebudgie

The Treasurer was beside himself – 16 whole people to take money off!!  I’m not sure where they all came from, but it was good to see a club night buzzing, and the tracks full of trains. Peter has been … Continue reading →

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The next project(s) #2

Posted on April 5, 2018 by snitchthebudgie

Somehow, the mojo has been sorely missing over the past month.  I’ve had a rethink about my N-club modules – nothing major – and have been thinking this through.  And life has been a bit busy – too many days … Continue reading →

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Dates for your diary….

Posted on April 1, 2018 by snitchthebudgie

If you fancy a day out in the Kent countryside, the Bredgar & Wormshill Railway open day is recommended.  A little railway in a big garden, and some model railways too.  Kerry & Vernon of Invicta are involved, and Cha(I)rman … Continue reading →

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London Festival of Railway Modelling – 2018 #3

Posted on March 30, 2018 by snitchthebudgie

We’ll start today with some thoughts on layout design.  It is noticeable how the classic branch line layout has been supplemented at shows by the ’roundy-roundy’ with few points.  It was interesting to compare a few of those layouts on … Continue reading →

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London Festival of Railway Modelling – 2018 #2

Posted on March 28, 2018 by snitchthebudgie

Durham Road TMD followed the standard loco shed conventions that are quite common now we all have too many locomotives.  But this is an excellent example of the genre, especially due to the size, being in ‘O’ gauge, and with … Continue reading →

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London Festival of Railway Modelling – 2018 #1

Posted on March 26, 2018 by snitchthebudgie

Late March and it’s time for a visit to Alexandra Palace, and the London Festival of Railway Modelling.  Once again I visited with my old work colleagues, Peter and Malcolm (otherwise known as the Old G*ts Day Out).  We all … Continue reading →

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Odd modelling ideas #0418

Posted on March 24, 2018 by snitchthebudgie

A few links and a new project for the future…. How about a linear traction depot?  Union Pacific have ‘stored’ miles of locomotives, not needed during recession, and many quite modern, out in the desert.  Presumably they need a little … Continue reading →

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ESNG meeting – 21 March 2018

Posted on March 22, 2018 by snitchthebudgie

A good social evening with 10 members present – and welcome to Paul, who dropped in and for some reason made Mr Apps’ evening by immediately joining.  There seemed to be plenty of trains running, so many that I didn’t … Continue reading →

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