Category Archives: Out and about

Hastings Model Rail Show 2025

Posted on May 24, 2025 by snitchthebudgie

A few more pictures from Allan of the Model Rail Quest inspired Hastings show.  First and foremost, good to see John Brightwell and Alpenbahn (N) on the road again. I’ve a soft spot for Melin Dolrhyd (OO9).  A simple oval … Continue reading →

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Salisbury & South Wilts Exhibition 2025 #2

Posted on May 22, 2025 by snitchthebudgie

A slight novelty layout was Brooklands (O), modelling construction of the banked motor racing track.  Really, just an O gauge shunting layout and none the worse for that. I like Woodbury Wharf (OO9).  A very simple one-piece cameo layout, but … Continue reading →

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Salisbury & South Wilts Exhibition 2025 #1

Posted on May 20, 2025 by snitchthebudgie

I turned down a morning out at this show on Saturday, with a lot to do before going on holiday.  It turned out to be a good call, as although it was an excellent show, I got a lot of … Continue reading →

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expoEM Spring 2025 #2

Posted on May 16, 2025 by snitchthebudgie

Moving on, Brighton East is an old friend, but I love the fact that it is instantly recognisable as Brighton.  We did wonder how the nuclear flask wagons had got there.  Perhaps lost from Dungeness, or perhaps carrying vital supplies … Continue reading →

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expoEM Spring 2025 #1

Posted on May 14, 2025 by snitchthebudgie

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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ESNG Open Day and exhibition 2025

Posted on May 10, 2025 by snitchthebudgie

Having failed to put on a show in 2024, partly due to the Exhibition Manager (me) going on strike.  However, this year, thanks to Allan and Sean, we are going to do better.  We’re calling it an Open Day, as … Continue reading →

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Potpourri #1129

Posted on May 6, 2025 by snitchthebudgie

We’ll, there are few model railway shows on at the moment, and I’ve also run out of holiday snaps from the ESNG members – so I’m reduced to a few links and pictures.  But nothing like a Jago Hazzard (except … Continue reading →

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Potpourri #1128 – Modelling challenge of the day?

Posted on May 4, 2025 by snitchthebudgie

I couldn’t resist copying this from Facebook! Back in 1950, Wuppertal’s famous hanging train — the Schwebebahn — became the scene of a truly unforgettable event. In July of that year, a local circus decided to pull a publicity stunt … Continue reading →

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Dave on safari in the north-east

Posted on May 2, 2025 by snitchthebudgie

A few photos from Dave’s trip up north.  Some old track beds and live railways. A brake van trip on the Yorkshire Wolds Railway…. Track bed at Rosedale…. Ravenscar north…. Ravenscar south… And the Derwent Valley Railway….  

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York MRS Easter show 2025 #2

Posted on April 28, 2025 by snitchthebudgie

A second batch of photos from the excellent York show, this time without all my potificating! North 9th Street Terminal (P87 – HO but scale track and wheels, like P4.) Beijao, Chinese HO, and always brilliant.  The street scenes in … Continue reading →

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