Category Archives: Prototype

It’s Boxing Day

Posted on December 26, 2022 by snitchthebudgie

According to the BBC: Boxing Day got its name when Queen Victoria was on the throne in the 1800s and has nothing to do with the sport of boxing.  The name comes from a time when the rich used to box … Continue reading →

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Happy Christmas!

Posted on December 25, 2022 by snitchthebudgie

Christmas greetings and blessings to all our readers! No ESNG meeting today for some reason – and I’m told that if I play trains I won’t get any lunch. If you’re thinking of going away by train this Christmas, you … Continue reading →

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I’m only here for the Glühwein #3

Posted on December 20, 2022 by snitchthebudgie

Last pictures from Ron’s latest expedition. Christmas decorations at St Pancras…. Wernigerobe Hbf…. Much better Christmas decorations at Leipzig Hbf…. Morning and afternoon trains at a rather empty Leipzig Hbf…. And some Leipzig trams to finish….

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I’m only here for the Glühwein #2

Posted on December 18, 2022 by snitchthebudgie

Snow edition…. More snow with Ron than us in the UK – yet! Snowing. Off to Brocken this morning. After early breakfast walked into Wernigerode. Then train up to Brocken. We set off for Brocken whilst it was still snowing … Continue reading →

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I’m only here for the Glühwein #1

Posted on December 16, 2022 by snitchthebudgie

It’s been a matter of weeks since Ron last went overseas – but he’s been on his travels again. He claims it’s to visit the German Christmas markets, but Allan and I think it’s for the glühwein (with the odd … Continue reading →

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A little live steam

Posted on November 28, 2022 by snitchthebudgie

Before returning to Germany, a little live steam.  Thanks to Brian’s tip-off, I was on the local railway bridge to see Tangmere climb out of Redhill and head for Tonbridge.  A wonderful Bulleid exhaust beat as it came up the … Continue reading →

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A rather cold Berlin

Posted on November 24, 2022 by snitchthebudgie

After a three years hiatus due to covid, we got back to Berlin last weekend, to see Ruth, Cory, and the dogs.  This week will feature a lot of Germany (and without Ron, too) as this weekend was also the … Continue reading →

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Potpourri #1060

Posted on November 20, 2022 by snitchthebudgie

A couple of micro layouts for starters. A Rob Chant 8’x4′ plan, that could be 4’x2′ in N.  Nothing special in this design in one sense, but interestingly designed for operation.  Note that reverse track (1E to 6B) that allows … Continue reading →

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Potpourri #1059

Posted on November 10, 2022 by snitchthebudgie

My covid seems to have degenerated to just a heavy cold, so I’m optimistic!  And I’m well enough to get some modelling done.  But today’s blog will be a simple selection of photos requiring little effort from my poor old … Continue reading →

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Potpourri #1058

Posted on November 2, 2022 by snitchthebudgie

A few more links to peruse…. Who will be the first person to model this?  Looks like the end result of an ESNG running night to me. Another view of Morden (just behind the old milk depot.) Jago Hazzard is … Continue reading →

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