Category Archives: Prototype

It’ll be all Wight on the night…. #5

Posted on September 2, 2024 by snitchthebudgie

And the rest of the buses. There’s nothing like an old open-topper (unless it’s snowing.)  A Southern Vectis Bristol K5G dating from 1940. Three generations of front-engine single deckers.  I have a soft spot for the older versions, though I’m … Continue reading →

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It’ll be all Wight on the night…. #4

Posted on August 30, 2024 by snitchthebudgie

Looks like Day 4 may take two posts….. Overcast turning sunny with a fresh breeze. Visited IOW bus museum. Afterwards bus via Sandown, Shanklin, Ventnor and Godshill to Newport. Onward to Alum Bay via Yarmouth returning to Newport via Freshwater … Continue reading →

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It’ll be all Wight on the night…. #3

Posted on August 28, 2024 by snitchthebudgie

Trains today! Hot and sunny. Spent day on Isle of Wight Steam Railway Arriving at Haven Street. On the line.  These Ivatt 2-6-2T locos were considered as replacements for the O2’s, so are quite appropriate for an IOW railway. In … Continue reading →

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It’ll be all Wight on the night…. #2

Posted on August 24, 2024 by snitchthebudgie

Pure tourism today.  But worth a post, as Ron’s photos show just how pretty the Isle of Wight can be when the sun comes out. Sunny. Spent today travelling round island by bus. Treated ourselves to a 3 hour ride … Continue reading →

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It’ll be all Wight on the night…. #1

Posted on August 20, 2024 by snitchthebudgie

Allan and Ron seem to like islands – last time it was Man and this time it’s Wight.  We’ll spend a few days wandering around the island, starting with boats and a few trains. Travelled by train to Lymington for … Continue reading →

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Potpourri #1112

Posted on August 16, 2024 by snitchthebudgie

They let Ron out of the KESR booking office for long enough to see the Tenterden bus rally.  I do especially like the London Transport line up. This is an interesting video.  I always wondered how the children of an … Continue reading →

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Potpourri #1111

Posted on July 30, 2024 by snitchthebudgie

I’ve shocked myself by doing a little modelling!  The train room needed a big sort out, and I’ve also consolidated a number of tool boxes and tidied the workbench so that I can actually see some of the surface. Next … Continue reading →

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Potpourri #1110

Posted on July 8, 2024 by snitchthebudgie

A little selection, mainly from the internet, today….. A lovely bit of O gauge modelling…. What a superb electric locomotive.  Totally ugly, but totally impressive!  Looks like it’s been made out of a lot of left overs.  I’d  love a … Continue reading →

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Gwili & Teifi Valley Railways #2

Posted on July 4, 2024 by snitchthebudgie

Continuing Dave’s Welsh photos.  First, some more modern stock on the line, plus some bits and pieces around the workshops. A slight diversion onto a miniature railway. Then onto the Teifi Valley Railway.  The Teifi Valley Railway is a 2 ft … Continue reading →

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Gwili Railway #1

Posted on July 2, 2024 by snitchthebudgie

Dave recently sent me the Gwili Railway and the Teifi Valley Railway, and sent me some photos. Near Carmarthen, the Gwili Railway is one of the UK’s most picturesque preserved lines. Set in beautiful countryside with abundant wildlife, the line … Continue reading →

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