Category Archives: Prototype

Potpourri #1057

Posted on October 28, 2022 by snitchthebudgie

Some pictures today…. Railway posters ain’t what they used to be….. But other advertising was a little more basic…. An Albion Nimbus outside Southampton Central station…. Staying with the station theme…. Redhill with blue-grey EMUs but semaphore signals… Seaton Junction … Continue reading →

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A day out on the River Thames

Posted on October 16, 2022 by snitchthebudgie

No trains today, but Allan spent a day on the Thames, and sent me the photos. Got off the bus at Putney Bridge to see the 10.30 boat about to leave. So made my way to get the last boat … Continue reading →

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On a Swiss Roll #4

Posted on October 15, 2022 by snitchthebudgie

Last epistle from Ron for this trip… DAY 6 Sunny but chilled Group visit to Montreux but left to our own devices. Have come up to Rochers de Naye. If I can make it intend to do a boat trip … Continue reading →

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On a Swiss Roll #3

Posted on October 14, 2022 by snitchthebudgie

DAY 5 Clear but chilly. Free day so set out to do Les Pleiades above Vevey but when I got there everything was closed. The restaurant had what looked like at least a week’s rubbish piled up outside. Came back … Continue reading →

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On a Swiss Roll #2

Posted on October 13, 2022 by snitchthebudgie

Continuing Day 2, with the delightful Glion Railway.  The Montreux–Glion–Rochers-de-Naye Railway is an electrically operated rack railway with a track gauge of 800 mm. But there’s a Glion problem with a derailed wagon.  I like the way they just back … Continue reading →

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On a Swiss Roll #1

Posted on October 12, 2022 by snitchthebudgie

I’ve lost track of which number holiday this is for Ron.  But I do know that it involved a return to Switzerland.  I’ve mainly posted the train photographs, and what struck me was the wide range of liveries that Ron … Continue reading →

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Potpourri #1056 – Another ESNG edition!

Posted on October 4, 2022 by snitchthebudgie

Another post of ESNG members activities. Stefan mailed me in response to the newsletter….. Also in tribute to the Queen, you’ll find her in front of my “British Shop” at “Stefanstor” station Nicely done, though she seems to have escaped … Continue reading →

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Potpourri #1055 – ESNG edition!

Posted on September 30, 2022 by snitchthebudgie

A few random pictures culled from the ESNG members…. Here we have Allan, hob-nobbing with the famous – I think Mr Kato qualifies as that.  Also in the photo are the Stuttgart N Club crowd who came across to TINGS.  From … Continue reading →

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Beamish Museum

Posted on September 14, 2022 by snitchthebudgie

Dave recently sent me some pictures from his Beamish Museum trip earlier in the year.  Beamish is a well-known site in County Durham, that describes itself as the Living Museum of the North: Beamish is a world famous open air … Continue reading →

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I’m running out of snappy titles #2

Posted on September 6, 2022 by snitchthebudgie

The rest of Ron’s pictures come from all over…. First, Langenau, Ron’s base for the holiday.  Langenau Hbf, 10-15 minutes walk from village centre. On to Lindau…. A little, rather pretty, tourism…. And back to the station…. Last stop, Munich … Continue reading →

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