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Category Archives: Out and about
Gaugemaster show – 1-2 September 2018 #1
We took a 3×1 modular layout to the Gaugemaster show. This really seems to be an optimum size, easy to transport and set up and large enough to impress at the show. The only drawbacks are the duck-under (crawl under … Continue reading
Modelling idea – sinkholes
A modelling idea that is very close to home…. Sinkholes are all the rage these days, even with their own TV series. We had our own personal sinkhole last weekend just down the road in Hooley Lane. A burst water … Continue reading
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Odd modelling ideas #0625
From the Guardian, an interesting project – the Tashkent metro …. After the ban on photographing the Tashkent metro in Uzbekistan was lifted this summer, Amos Chapple, RFE/RL’s photographer went underground to reveal the art, architecture and nuclear-blast protection in … Continue reading
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A little inspiration…
I thought about going to Railwells 2018 last Saturday, but having just been to Shepton Mallet (just down the road) the week before, I couldn’t face another holiday Saturday on the road. Seeing this video, I rather wish that I … Continue reading
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ESNG update
Some ESNG club updates for all and sundry…. We will be exhibiting at the Gaugemaster show over the first week in September, at their shop in Ford, near Arundel. We’re taking the usual modular layout, but with some different modules. … Continue reading
Shepton Mallet – for the 23rd and last time
Back from our annual week camping at the Shepton Mallet showground for the New Wine church conference. 23rd time – and the last as it’s moving to Peterborough. So this is the last time to get a ride on the … Continue reading
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And, just for a change, another Swiss holiday #15 – and last!!
Day 14
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And, just for a change, another Swiss holiday #14
Day 13 Another scorcher. Rode on more postbusas than trains. Took trains to Ilanz changing at Reichenau Ramins. From Ilanz we made our way by postbus as to Davos changing at Laax, Chur and Tiefencastel. We took the nostalgia train … Continue reading
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And, just for a change, another Swiss holiday #13
Day 12 Another sunny day. Today was an out and back journey by train to St Gallen. When we got there we visited the large model shop but Allan found nothing he wanted. Then Allan returned to station to do … Continue reading
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And, just for a change, another Swiss holiday #12
A few trains in the pictures today! Day 11 We left from an overcast and blowy Viznau by boat to Luzern and then on by train changing in Zurich and Chur to Filisur, where it is warm and sunny. Views … Continue reading
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