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Did I really buy all these books?

Posted on November 6, 2021 by snitchthebudgie

Wondering why I haven’t got much modelling done recently, I decided to have a good tidy up of my books and models.  I started in our lounge, and collected all the railway books that were lurking in various corners, to … Continue reading →

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ESNG meeting – 3 November 2021

Posted on November 4, 2021 by snitchthebudgie

Sorry, I’ve missed a few days blogging – all well in the household, but it seems to have been rather busy.  Too many breakfasts out, I think.  This is Redhill aerodrome on a cold, misty, autumnal morning. But on Wednesday … Continue reading →

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ESNG meeting – 24 October 2021

Posted on October 26, 2021 by snitchthebudgie

Seven members turned out on a autumnal Sunday afternoon to play trains.  A fun afternoon with good company, and cakes provided by the Cha(i)rman – Christmas cupcakes with a sell-by date of 27/10/2021.  We have to record that they failed … Continue reading →

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ESNG meeting – 20 October 2021

Posted on October 22, 2021 by snitchthebudgie

Six of the usual suspects on duty tonight…. Plenty of trains on the move, including some of Michael’s stock…. Chris’ EMU’s….. And the inevitable Japanese additions from Paul….. Back on Sunday for another session!

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Michael’s layout – it moves!

Posted on October 16, 2021 by snitchthebudgie

Michael and I continued to build his layout on Wednesday.  Well, I did most of it, as I was giving instructions in how to wire it up, and use a soldering iron – and how to melt the plastic on … Continue reading →

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Ron – the Great Escape! Day 7

Posted on October 14, 2021 by snitchthebudgie

Last day of the holidays….. An overcast day. This morning we took the boat from Interlaken to Brienz. Was thinking of taking train to the Rothorn but the train was full and 90 minutes wait for next one and the … Continue reading →

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Ron – the Great Escape! Day 6

Posted on October 13, 2021 by snitchthebudgie

Just a quick touristy report from Ron today…. Highlight of the trip a visit to Jungfraujoch. Came up through cloud and can now see mountains rising ftom the clouds One more day to go, with some trains….

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ESNG meeting – 10 October 2021

Posted on October 12, 2021 by snitchthebudgie

Eight members gathered this afternoon for the AGM and running day.  It was good to see the Treasurer back after having a heart pacemaker fitted.  There were, of course, the essential jokes that he had now gone DCC, and that … Continue reading →

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Ron – the Great Escape! Day 5

Posted on October 11, 2021 by snitchthebudgie

Another day, another spot of tourism…. Overcast with outbreaks of rain. Free day. Whilst majority of party headed to Murren and the Schilthorn, I went to Luzern for a round boat trip to Vitznau. Turned out I made the right … Continue reading →

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Ron – the Great Escape! Day 4

Posted on October 10, 2021 by snitchthebudgie

An interesting day out – though not entirely sure that the weather has improved! Started wet saw some snow (see below) and ended up sunny. Group trip up Schyniger Platte. On way up passed through cloud and saw snow on … Continue reading →

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