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An interesting prototype
Here’s an interesting American modern prototype. At Holidaysburg Pennsylvania, Curry Rail Service builds little shifter (PRR’s term for switchers) locomotives. They are built upon a truck bogie from an old EMD SD40-2. These ‘Mighty Mo’s ‘ would make an excellent … Continue reading
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And this!
Now this looks less like hurricane damage, and more like a scenery failure on my model railway. Nice bit of grass mat and plenty of glue anyone? I’ll be taking a few days off blogging – need a break – … Continue reading
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Now model this!
It worked in Hot Wheels – so why not in N gauge? No dining car in the consist, though. I can think of a few club members whose trains would have absolutely no problem doing this! And after the Chinese … Continue reading
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Chinese steam and lousy trackwork
Brian sent me this excellent link to a Chinese narrow gauge coal line. The trains are on their last legs and the tracklaying is even worse! No doubt now long gone. However, the surroundings are a charming mix of the … Continue reading
Brian’s been busy again!
Much more than me, who has a loss of mojo at the moment. Even with the cooler weather, I haven’t made it back to the railway room. So here are three contributions from Brian, hi-jacked from Facebook and his YouTube … Continue reading
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Ron’s Rovings – last day
Good call, Ron, getting out and about when we were all melting at home! After days visiting family and friends and a planned quiet weekend I did one last journey today as the weather was hot and sunny. Travelled up … Continue reading
It Ain’t Half Hot Mum – 2
Still too hot to do anything useful! I was about to have a go at another project, and we hit 35C. Not a lot one can do till the weather breaks. Maybe tomorrow? So I’ve just got a few modelling … Continue reading
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A little light entertainment
Thank you N Gauge Forum for the link Can’t wait for club nights to start track laying again……
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More odds and ends
Phil sent this one to me…. Hi, All! Locked down, I get my railway fix by YouTube – there’s a LOT of railway fixes to be found on YouTube! This one had sound suppressed, thereby depriving us of some ripe … Continue reading
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Ron’s Rovings – day 7 – Sun, sea and bus stations
A little closer to home today…. Set out this morning to catch first off peak train to Brighton. From there I travelled by bus to Portsmouth changing at Littlehampton and Chichester even though all 3 buses were on route 700. … Continue reading
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