Tag Archives: 2mm Association

Farnham & District MRC exhibition – 14 October 2017

Posted on October 21, 2017 by snitchthebudgie

Last Saturday’s show visit was to the Farnham & District MRC.  This also had the 2mm Scale Association AGM going on, so there was a selection of 2mm finescale layouts on display.  So this post is a 2mm special.  The … Continue reading →

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Better looking N-gauge track

Posted on March 29, 2016 by snitchthebudgie

One of my continuing issues with N gauge is the poor appearance of the trackwork.  This, together with the heavy looking wheels – OK on diesels, but obvious on steam locos, has often temped me over to the 2mm dark … Continue reading →

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Abingdon & District MRC Exhibition 31 October 2015

Posted on November 1, 2015 by snitchthebudgie

I’ve just had a week off work, and a morning at a model railway show to finish off the week seemed a good idea.  (I had aimed to get lots of modelling done, but I seemed to have spent more … Continue reading →

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And the rest – Tolworth #2

Posted on November 11, 2014 by snitchthebudgie

Having recovered from Fencehouses, here are a few more photos from Tolworth Showtrain – a few more layouts that caught my eye. First, ‘Cornwallis Yard’, a GWR layout with a little SR thrown in.  With my south London upbringing, and my … Continue reading →

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Fabulous Fencehouses – Tolworth #1

Posted on November 9, 2014 by snitchthebudgie

Despite the terrible traffic – everyone was on the roads this morning – I got to Tolworth Showtrain today.  It was of its usual high standard and there were a number of layouts that provided a certain amount of inspiration.  My only criticism … Continue reading →

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Where I’ll be on Saturday

Posted on November 5, 2014 by snitchthebudgie

Tolworth Showtrain – the annual exhibition of the Hampton Court Model Railway is one exhibition I try to get to every year.  It’s of a high standard and has an ‘American room’ devoted to USA layouts and traders. This year, on 8-9 … Continue reading →

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Farnham & District MRC exhibition – 11 October 2014

Posted on October 19, 2014 by snitchthebudgie

With no ESNG PlayDay, I took the opportunity to slip over to Aldershot and the Farnham & District MRC 40th Model Railway Exhibition.  I took the opportunity to stop for a late breakfast and coffee, then was held up for … Continue reading →

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