Category Archives: Weird and wonderful

Just for a change, Shepton Mallet

Maxine and I managed a few days at the ‘New Wine’ church conference, that has returned to Shepton Mallet.  There were over 15,000 people camping on the Bath & West Showground near Shepton Mallet, Somerset, in the south-west of the … Continue reading

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A little late for April 1, but never mind

And not from 2024 (have we lost our sense of humour?) Birmingham New Street 2022…. Birmingham New Street station has once again joined in the fun for April fool’s day by revealing ‘plans’ for slides down to platforms from the … Continue reading

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Happy New Year!

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    May 2024 give you all lots of quality railway time. And if you overindulged last night, note that only one city makes it easy to get home (or to stay on the train till you wake up!)

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The day after April 1…..

A few of the better efforts…. I’m sure Mr Atfield could build these, even if Bulleid would turn in his grave…. A new model announced? I prefer Kato’s offering…. Or maybe this one?  I’m waiting for the other liveries! Not … Continue reading

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Excuses, excuses….

Trigger warning – serious modelling posts will follow soon.  At the moment I’m on strike supporting Gary Lineker.  Agree with him or not, he should be free to speak (and I agree with him.) But talking of excuses, at least … Continue reading

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New Years Resolutions?

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A little Christmas cheer….

An interesting comparison.  Passenger train services in the USA and in Europe.  Certainly more to model in Europe – and in fairness, also in the past in the USA when train travel ruled. I seem to recall seeing this on … Continue reading

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Happy Twosday….

Useless information time.  Yes, its 22-02-2022…. Meanwhile, back in the real world, a little more progress on the ESNG fiddle yard yesterday, with track laid on the fiddle yard extension board.  I’m also feeling pleased with myself, as I’ve also … Continue reading

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Celebrating Valentine’s Day….

Thank you RMweb….

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On the lighter side of life….

Legs are doing well….  More pictures soon…. Meanwhile…. Do you have this problem? Modelling challenge of the week.  Or maybe all your scratch-builds look like this? And another case of real life imitating and ESNG club night….  At least they … Continue reading

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