Category Archives: Prototype

Strange white stuff

Posted on July 20, 2022 by snitchthebudgie

As we beat temperature records here in the UK, Allan dropped by with pictures of his recent explorations.  And a few extra ones from his holiday in Switzerland in March.  I thought a glimpse of snow would be appreciated….. The … Continue reading →

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Crash!

Posted on July 18, 2022 by snitchthebudgie

Too hot to blog today!  To hot for almost anything requiring mental effort.  So just the crash of the day.  A very early Lehigh Valley switcher (from the livery) misses the turntable.  Please don’t try this at home, gentle readers.  … Continue reading →

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Potpourri #1053

Posted on July 16, 2022 by snitchthebudgie

Still hoping to get some more of Allan’s pictures of the Lowestoft Transport Museum and the North Norfolk Railway.  And it’s been too hot for much modelling in the loft roof room.   But for today, some old Southern station and … Continue reading →

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Potpourri #1052

Posted on July 14, 2022 by snitchthebudgie

A few more oddities and inspirations…. Jago Hazzard on the end of the London trams… And on somewhere I know well – Camberwell Station.  We live just up the road from this site… And on the Tower of London.  I … Continue reading →

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Steam hauled to Exeter

Posted on July 10, 2022 by snitchthebudgie

Hopefully, modelling posts will recommence next time.  But for today, we celebrate an auspicious occasion!  Not Mr Dawes appearing at a Wednesday ESNG meeting, but his retirement trip to Exeter and back behind Clan Line. Both me and Ron had … Continue reading →

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It’s my turn now – 2!

Posted on July 8, 2022 by snitchthebudgie

No ESNG meeting photos today, as photos of the AGM would be pretty boring.  Basically, it happened, the committee was re-elected by default. and we socialised.  We did have a nice birthday cake to celebrate the 25th AGM of the club. … Continue reading →

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It’s my turn now – 1!

Posted on July 7, 2022 by snitchthebudgie

After Ron’s epic travels, our holiday was less spectacular.  However, a week in Swanage did include a very pleasant day on the Swanage Railway.  The Swanage branch is the archtypal large branch line – a single track line that saw … Continue reading →

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Searching for a Strudel #PS

Posted on July 6, 2022 by snitchthebudgie

And a few extras from Ron’s journey home.  Still to come, my trip on the Swanage Railway, and Allan and Ron behind Clan Line to Exeter. As it had stopped raining after dinner I made a quick trip to the … Continue reading →

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Searching for a Strudel #8

Posted on July 5, 2022 by snitchthebudgie

Final fling from Ron as he travels homeward. Dresden Hbf Leipzig Hbf And Frankfurt And Ron signs off from another holiday…. Left hotel in sunshine at 8am and with one hour stay overovers in Leipzig and Frankfurt Airport arrived in … Continue reading →

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Searching for a Strudel #7

Posted on July 4, 2022 by snitchthebudgie

And yes! First sighting of spring!!!!!! Back at Dresden Hbf…. And Day 6…. A scorching hot day phone now showing 33° at 4.30 Free day so headed out to Radebul to do a round trip on Lossnitzgrundbahn to Radeburg. Was … Continue reading →

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