Category Archives: Prototype
Links whilst we play trains
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
A little more toilet humour
I was amused by this article from the BBC: Paris metro: Pregnant Frenchwoman fined for walking wrong way Of course, I immediately considered the cultural possibilities. Young Frankenstein with the marvellous Marty Feldman…. Or better still, Monty Python….. But the … Continue reading
Escaping the ‘beast’ #4
Last communique from Ron before he attempts to get back home. Question of the day Name this ski resort. Clue: It has royal connections. SWITZERLAND DAY 6 Another cold day. It is now snowing heavily here. Today’s jaunt Filisur – … Continue reading
Escaping the ‘beast’ #3
Ron’s daily quiz continues…. Question of the day What passes hundred of feet below this town? “The Swiss army tunnel network, that I understand makes the mountains a bit like cheese? Or more likely, some improbably long Swiss rail tunnel…” … Continue reading
Escaping the ‘beast’ #2
Well, ESNG didn’t escape – we just opened up for a cup of tea on Thursday evening, but didn’t try to run trains. Just a few local stalwarts turned up… But let’s see how Ron is getting on over there … Continue reading
Escaping the ‘beast’ #1
As the UK shivers under the ‘beast from the east’, we are all dreaming of escaping somewhere – probably a tropical beach. However, Ron has gone east on holiday to Switzerland. At least they are used to it…. (Note for … Continue reading
Kung Hei Fat Choi!!
Not only Valentine’s Day (and the start of Lent) this week – it’s also Chinese New Year. Like Easter, the exact date of this festival moves around a bit with the lunar calendar. Within China itself, millions will be on … Continue reading
