Category Archives: Weird and wonderful

2017 in hindsight

Posted on December 30, 2017 by snitchthebudgie

At the end 0f 2017, it’s worth a look back and see where my hobby has taken me. It’s been a year of exhibitions.  I’ve visited more model railway shows than in recent years.  Most have been very good, and … Continue reading →

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A few post Christmas links

Posted on December 28, 2017 by snitchthebudgie

A little light reading after that heavy Christmas luncheon.  (I think mine is just wearing off….) The BBC recently had two interesting articles on railway stations ‘worth lingering at’ – stations often with few trains, but lots of other interest. … Continue reading →

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Christmas public service anouncement…..

Posted on December 20, 2017 by snitchthebudgie

With a few days to go to the 25th, it’s time for a Christmas Health and Safety reminder.  You will be please to hear that the HSE has posted the ’12 Myths of Christmas’. HSE from media reports and correspondence … Continue reading →

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Not just the railways….

Posted on December 18, 2017 by snitchthebudgie

As I write this, I’m waiting for delivery of a new laptop.  I think that I have worn the old one out, rambling on about things on this blog.  UPS kindly allowed me to track the progress of my computer … Continue reading →

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After the Goldrush

Posted on December 6, 2017 by snitchthebudgie

Looks like one of my favourite musicians is having a turn out.  From Reuters…. Singer Neil Young to auction model train collection LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Rock singer Neil Young is selling some of his most prized possessions – part … Continue reading →

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Filling boxcars with stuffing

Posted on November 26, 2017 by snitchthebudgie

Last day today…..   Then packing up, and a flight home for me, and a long drive back to the UK for Allan and Derek.   But here’s a link to bemuse y’all…. No, Horace, I know Christmas is coming, … Continue reading →

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Odd or even?

Posted on October 5, 2017 by snitchthebudgie

This is a question I’ve heard discussed before – does a train look better with an odd or even number of coaches/wagons?  (Note: American readers modelling mile long double-stacks, please move on now – you will have lost count long … Continue reading →

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Odd modelling ideas #23

Posted on September 25, 2017 by snitchthebudgie

Two links today…… A train passenger’s view of India Shanu Babar loves train journeys so much that he began documenting his. Soon, others joined him…. On 21 July 2015, Mr Babar launched @windowseatproject to record his journeys on Instagram. The … Continue reading →

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China announces plans for ‘flying train’ that can travel up to 2,500mph

Posted on September 11, 2017 by snitchthebudgie

From the Independent….. China announces plans for ‘flying train’ that can travel up to 2,500mph The state-owned China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC) has claimed it plans to develop the next generation of trains, which can travel at speeds … Continue reading →

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Odd modelling ideas #2030

Posted on August 26, 2017 by snitchthebudgie

For the climate conscious (and it would make a cool model)….. Rail Energy Storage Harnesses the Power of Gravity All the Livelong Day A California startup is repurposing trains and rail cars to help renewable energy utilities compete with fossil … Continue reading →

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