Category Archives: Prototype

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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Potpourri #1105

And just a few photos and ideas today. A rarely photographed ex-SECR J class 0-6-4T, near Petts Wood and heading for Victoria.  The area was a lot more built up when I regularly used this footbridge some 30 years later. … Continue reading

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Potpourri #1104

I’m having a rather relaxed blogging week, so here are just a few internet findings. I can’t help adding in a few Jago Hazzards.  It’s difficult to be informative AND amusing! Meanwhile, back at the ESNG running night…… Finally, a … Continue reading

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Severn Valley Railway #3

Just for good measure, here are a few snaps from the Bartlett archives. These were taken on a school railway society trip, in 1971.  This was the early days of preservation. A lot of my film was taken up with … Continue reading

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Severn Valley Railway #2

A few more photos from the Severn Valley.  Just a few at Bridgenorth….. Rather more at the museum and works at Highley.  I must visit the SVR again – it’s been too many years since I was there, when all … Continue reading

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Severn Valley Railway #1

After the Swiss Railway Society bash, Allan and Ron had the rest of the weekend to travel on the Severn Valley Railway.  A bit of a photo-dump follows.  We start at Kidderminster on the Saturday evening.  I love the teak … Continue reading

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