Category Archives: Prototype
Potpourri #1012
Firstly today, for ESNG members, I’ve been shopping again….. Any ideas? Well, it’s a second-hand Z21 DCC set, with wi-fi. Just 6 months old, and spotted by Sean on the NGF emporium at a good price. So, ESNG have invested … Continue reading
Potpourri #1011 – Off to Taiwan
This delightful set of photos popped up on my Facebook feed. All in Mandarin, so I am totally unsure of ownership, but nothing on the post. Just a wonderful set of narrow gauge pictures. Looks like an ore or coal … Continue reading
Potpourri #1010
A visit to the January sales….. A new Jinty from NGF for a very reasonable price. And some reasonably reduced items from The Model Centre. They are usually expensive, but some good reductions here. Two Bullied coaches, a Southern Railway … Continue reading
‘Nuff said….
This just sums it all up! Just wish human beings behaved as well as swans do….. Swan song: German firefighters remove ‘mourning’ bird blocking railway line Or maybe this one, as the ultimate 2020 tree decoration….
Potpourri #1009
These pictures popped up on my Facebook feed. They are full of fascinating detail, from the 1930’s – 1950’s, I guess. They aren’t attributed, so apologies, as ever, if I have posted something with a copyright attached. The first is … Continue reading
Taking a few days off….
In tier 4, wondering what tier 5 would be like! I’ll be taking a few days off from blogging over Christmas. Short of ideas, but that pile of plywood in the loft is still calling. Please note, in 2040, there … Continue reading
Potpourri #1008
No, I’m not starting to model French metre gauge lines…. But these three books couldn’t be resisted €12 each. Full of lovely pictures, including those very French railcars. Makes the average ‘Pacer’ look like a Rolls Royce…. Modelling postponed yet … Continue reading
Potpourri #1007
Picking up on some odds and ends from the club….. I finished the last post with a shout-out for the Magic Roundabout. Phil promptly emailed me….. The Magic Roundabout! Oh, my goodness, me! I was in love with Florence! Phil. … Continue reading
Potpourri #1006
FineTrax parcel should arrive today. In the meantime, here are a few inspiring photographs. As ever, apologies if I have missed the copyright on these. West Croydon station in Southern Railway days. This station had an interesting layout, and pre-grouping … Continue reading
The clergy and railways
This came up on an RMWeb thread. I recall seeing Teddy Boston’s layout in the Model Railway News back in the 1960’s. It’s a very respectable bit of modelling for that era, and he also build a delightful model of … Continue reading
