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There could be some truth in this?
Sent to me, so I’m unable to give credit where credit is due. But I suspect it could be very close to the truth”
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Latest Model Railroader looks interesting….
With editions like this, I might start subscribing again. This could be September’s issue. At least, that’s what the ‘Onion’ thinks….. HT to ‘Up Dunes Junction’. On a slightly more positive (but only slightly more positive), I read that there … Continue reading
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Tagged book review, ESNG, hints and tips, model railroad
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If M. C. Escher had photoshop?
Once again, not quite ‘N’ gauge, but I couldn’t resist reposting these photoshop specials. Mind you, a couple of them look like some scenery I’ve seen on layouts on the exhibition circuit (though the tip for backscenes looks a good … Continue reading
Tower Bridge under construction
Not quite ‘N’ gauge, but a friend sent me a mail with a series of pictures of London’s iconic Tower Bridge under construction. They are too good not to pass on. Perhaps the only railway interest are the tracks for the steam … Continue reading
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Tagged inspiration, prototype, Tower Bridge
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The longest train journey in the UK
What’s the longest train journey that you can do in the UK? According to the Daily Telegraph it’s Aberdeen to Penzance in 13 and a half hours. All you USA and Canada readers will laugh at this. That’s just down … Continue reading
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Tagged ESNG, prototype, railway
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‘OO’ Locos – Jon’s old trains #4
Last of my old ‘OO’ stock packed away were a number of Southern Railway locomotives. The two tank engines both run on the old Hornby ‘R1’ chassis. The ex-LSWR ‘G6’ on the left was my first cast kit (by Wills). … Continue reading
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Tagged irish railways, model railway, narrow gauge
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A little more Photoshopping….
After yesterday’s non-competition, I can’t resist a bonus post of this photograph from today’s Daily Telegraph. This image was used to show how heavy the traffic is on the ‘peripherique’ in Paris. In case you didn’t notice….. Unfortunately someone photoshopped some … Continue reading
Today’s competition
No prizes, but what is wrong with this extremely festive Christmas card, sent to me just in time for Chinese New Year by Cha(i)rman Allan? Yes, the Routemaster on the left looks like it’s an export model and it could … Continue reading
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Tagged bus, Christmas, ESNG, layout design
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Is this Google’s fault?
It continues to amaze me that one of the most read posts over the last 18 months is a little item called, “Jon’s Modules – Peco lash up”. I don’t know what people expected to read?? And I pre-dated ’50 … Continue reading
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Tagged ESNG, model railway, N gauge, prototype
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‘OO’ Coaches – Jon’s old trains #3
From Irish narrow gauge to Southern coaches. Here are a few of my early efforts. Some of my first successful scratch built models were this SECR ‘Birdcage’ rake. They never got lettered or lined, but weren’t bad at all. Note the open … Continue reading
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Tagged irish railways, model railway, narrow gauge
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