Category Archives: Prototype

I’m only here for the gluhwein – 3

Posted on December 20, 2023 by snitchthebudgie

Day 3 Last day. Murky and wet – all photos taken around 9.30am. Took trams to Messe/Deutz Bf but on leaving station by wrong exit ended up doing a round tour of the Messe complex. Eventually found right way out … Continue reading →

Posted in Inspiration, Out and about, Prototype | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

I’m only here for the gluhwein – 2

Posted on December 18, 2023 by snitchthebudgie

Day 2 Clear but chilly. Took tram to Hbf and walked down the river to the market at the Chocolate Museum. The market was closed when I arrived around 10.30 and after having coffee and cake it was only half … Continue reading →

Posted in Inspiration, Out and about, Prototype | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

I’m only here for the gluhwein – 1

Posted on December 16, 2023 by snitchthebudgie

Having just left Germany, we’re back again.  You can’t keep Ron away from the gluhwein!  The usual mixture of trains, tourism, and booze follow….. Left home early in rain at 0345 with Allan, who drove me to Heathrow for my … Continue reading →

Posted in Inspiration, Out and about, Prototype | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Potpourri #1086

Posted on November 12, 2023 by snitchthebudgie

We visited the Tolworth show this morning, so some pictures from this good exhibition will follow over the next few days.  But it’s been a busy day, so a few more odds and ends for today. Rail replacement bus?  Not … Continue reading →

Posted in Inspiration, Out and about, Prototype | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Repost – Wisbech & Upwell doodles

Posted on November 10, 2023 by snitchthebudgie

No inspiration today, so here’s another very popular post from the past.  I’m still doodling….. Been doodling around with track plans for the Wisbech & Upwell tramway, home to GER tram engines and latterly O4 shunters with side skirts over … Continue reading →

Posted in Inspiration, Jon's layout ramblings, Layout design, Prototype | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Potpourri #1085

Posted on November 8, 2023 by snitchthebudgie

Nothing like a little Jago Hazzard for a Wednesday….. And if you want to go in ever decreasing circles…. I worked and lived near Vauxhall for a number of years – but well after the milk trains had gone. If … Continue reading →

Posted in Inspiration, Out and about, Prototype | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Potpourri #1084

Posted on October 18, 2023 by snitchthebudgie

Recovery continues…..  I’ve never seen so much rain on a motorway as there was going north.  A horrible six hour drive (plus loo and coffee breaks) turned into an easy four hours in the sun coming home.  It’s a long … Continue reading →

Posted in Inspiration, Out and about, Prototype | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Potpourri #1083

Posted on October 16, 2023 by snitchthebudgie

Just a few photographs, as I recover from a trip up north to my niece’s wedding! Three of one of the Bulleid 1-co-co-1 diesels.  Photos by John Atkinson. And the opposite end of the size scale…  A B4 shunter… And … Continue reading →

Posted in Inspiration, Out and about, Prototype | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Bowes incline

Posted on October 12, 2023 by snitchthebudgie

And a second set of Dave’s photos.  These are from the Bowes incline, that Dave says is a ‘hidden gem’ well worth a visit.  It’s a National Coal Board site, and the photos show some really interesting locos and wagons.  … Continue reading →

Posted in Inspiration, Out and about, Prototype | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Aln Valley Railway

Posted on October 8, 2023 by snitchthebudgie

Dave sent me some photos of a recent visit to the Aln Valley Railway.  Not one I’d heard of, but their web site describes it thus: The principal objective of the Aln Valley Railway Trust is the restoration and operation … Continue reading →

Posted in Inspiration, Out and about, Prototype | Tagged , , | Leave a comment