Category Archives: Prototype

Normal for Norfolk #5

Next stop, the sea front at Gorleston.  Went down to East Anglia Transport Museum with a stop on route on the front at Gorleston. Afterwards we met up with our cousin & husband for an evening meal. Those benches look … Continue reading

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Normal for Norfolk #4

As we leave the Mid Norfolk Railway, a couple of shots looking down the line…. And rural Wymondham…. And my pictures of Dereham station in 1964.  I think that I was more interested in the Eastern Counties buses, rather than … Continue reading

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Normal for Norfolk #3

Allan & Ron move on to the next railway…. Overcast with periods of sun and heavy rain. Went to Dereham for a ride on Mid Norfolk Railway (MNR) and then on Wells Next The Sea for Wells and Walsingham Light … Continue reading

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Normal for Norfolk #2

The North Norfolk also has its selection of diesels.  Some DMU’s – I really like the original livery with the ‘speed whiskers’ before they got safety conscious with the yellow panel. The train leaving from Platform 2…..  Is rather small….. … Continue reading

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Normal for Norfolk #1

The Dawes Brothers hit the road again, this time to my ancestral home of Norfolk.  The next few posts will have their wanderings, then Dave has sent me some pictures from deepest Wales.  Ron writes….. We drove up via M25, … Continue reading

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Potpourri #1109

I was going to visit a club open day this morning, but the weather was so nasty I just lost interest.  I’ve got some Norfolk pictures from the Dawes Brothers to come, but today is mostly photos.  I recently joined … Continue reading

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Potpourri #1108

Some interesting videos that amused me this week.  Of course, one has to start with Jago Hazzard.  Do you want to buy a station? Where to build London’s International station….  Pick any one from eleven? For the bus enthusiasts amongst … Continue reading

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Potpourri #1107

Low modelling mojo – still – but a couple of things caught my eye whilst wasting time on-line. Holloway Road in the 1950’s.  Lots of period detail, including the lad wearing an ex-RAF flying jacket! A lovely shot of suburban … Continue reading

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Potpourri #1106

Just a few odds and ends for a wet Wednesday! An interesting station in South Wales, Amman.  The GWR branch (left) terminates end to end with the MR branch (right).  Some potential for a continuous layout with two sets of … Continue reading

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More visits

Ron visited the Watercress line Took a trip on the above today. Locos in operation were a Class 20 diesel and a Battle of Britain Spamcan. Alton Alresford Chris has been to Rydabus at the Isle of Wight Bus Museum. … Continue reading

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