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Back to the South Devon Railway
Still not much modelling done over the past few days. I’ve been concentrating on the garden whilst the weather held. We’ve been aided by our pair of friendly robins, who have become tame enough to perch on the garden fork, … Continue reading
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More odds and ends
A few more pictures today, culled from too much browsing under lock down. These all have a Southern Railway theme. We start on the old LBSCR. Here, a Brighton built Fairburn tank approaches East Croydon station in 1952, hauling a … Continue reading
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It might be Wednesday?
The trouble with this social distancing, and not being an essential worker, is remembering what day it is….. But here are a few pictures that caught my eye recently. First what to do with old stock? Sydney I think? A … Continue reading
Repost – Georgian interlude
It’s repost week this week! Another repost from 2013. I’d love a holiday back in Georgia – such an interesting country with some wonderful scenery. One day?? Spring cleaning my work files on the computer, I came across these shots … Continue reading
Some good reading matter
The modelling mojo has been a bit low the past few days – too many potential projects to actually do any of them!! And I’ve also been ‘instructed’ to paint a wooden garden seat donated by our neighbours. I’ve never … Continue reading
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Repost – Java junction
Been a bit busy in the garden today – so here’s a repost from 2013, with the pictures enlarged. I’d love to go back there, but perhaps not in 2020!!!! Keeping the overseas flavour, here are four shots of Banjar, … Continue reading
Odd modelling ideas #3345
Just a potpourri of photos and things today! Makes me cold just looking at it! There’s a little bit of snow still on the ground at Sayre, on the Lehigh Valley. Evocative photo, including some early container traffic…. Here’s one … Continue reading
Odd modelling ideas #182
Normal for Norfolk? Seen in a Sheringham butcher’s window. It’s an old picture, so I don’t know whether it’s still there. Still, nice to see that they also do smoked sausages! This one’s easier for the average modeller! (Picture: Facebook) … Continue reading
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A picture to inspire….
Couldn’t resist culling this from Facebook (apologies if I shouldn’t), but it’s an inspiration for reworking a Dapol ‘Schools’. A sight for sore eyes. June 6th, 1953, was Epsom Derby day which was patronised by the newly crowned Queen Elizabeth … Continue reading
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Link – Worst looking locomotive
I think it’s sinking in that this social distancing is here for the long haul. Maxine has just popped out to wave – from the car – a bride off to her wedding – that will consist of vicar, bride, … Continue reading
Posted in Inspiration, Out and about, Prototype, Weird and wonderful
Tagged Hints and tips, inspiration, Layout design, model railway
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