Tag Archives: ESNG

ESNG on the road #2

Posted on September 9, 2016 by snitchthebudgie

Today we’ll look at the small scale models at the Gaugemaster show. First off is the N gauge layout Kayreuth.  A regular on the exhibition circuit, Kayreuth is a modern image German layout set in western Germany.  There are multiple tracks … Continue reading →

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ESNG on the road #1

Posted on September 7, 2016 by snitchthebudgie

It’s Monday night, and I’m still slightly shattered after a weekend exhibiting with ESNG at the Gaugemaster show.  The Gaugemaster model store holds this free exhibition every other year.  The show is at Ford, near Arundel, near Ford open prison, … Continue reading →

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ESNG meeting – 1 September 2016

Posted on September 3, 2016 by snitchthebudgie

The first day of autumn – though I had difficulty telling the difference from summer – and the ESNG members turned out in force.  The treasurer was back from holiday, and was quick to collect the subs for the night.  … Continue reading →

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ESNG exhibiting and other odds and ends

Posted on August 28, 2016 by snitchthebudgie

ESNG will be exhibiting at the Gaugemaster Open Weekend, 3-4 September.  The show is at their shop behind Ford station, near Arundel (and Ford prison).  It’s a free show, and looks pretty good.  ESNG members, if you come you’d be very welcome and come … Continue reading →

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ESNG meeting – 17 August 2016

Posted on August 18, 2016 by snitchthebudgie

A quiet evening, with just the eight of us attending.  Even the treasurer was on holiday! No Japanese trains today, as Paul also seemed to be away.  Simon was running this lovely Santa Fe Alco PA-PB-PA set.  It must have … Continue reading →

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The switchback – a long run in a little space

Posted on August 12, 2016 by snitchthebudgie

Reading the Freeonrail blog – a European site looking at “How to squeeze big trains into tiny spaces”, I was reminded how good the “Gum Stump & Snowshoe Railroad, conceived by the recently deceased Chuck Yungkurth (also an expert on … Continue reading →

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ESNG meeting – 4 August 2016

Posted on August 6, 2016 by snitchthebudgie

Nine punters out this evening – not bad for August.  It was good to see Duncan along for the evening and Ravi back in circulation.  We only set up a small circuit, as we were working in the middle of … Continue reading →

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ESNG meeting – 20 July 2016

Posted on July 23, 2016 by snitchthebudgie

A second boiling hot day in Earlswood, and even with the hall windows and doors open, setting up a circuit brought a sweat on.  The Cha(I)rman was back from Switzerland, and in total nine members got to the meeting.  We … Continue reading →

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London to Brighton train line opened 175 years ago this week

Posted on July 15, 2016 by snitchthebudgie

From the Surrey Mirror, written by John Capon, who knows all there is to know about Redhill and its railways.  Read more there…. A new era for local travellers dawned exactly 175 years ago next Tuesday. For on that day … Continue reading →

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ESNG meeting – PlayDay 10 July 2016

Posted on July 13, 2016 by snitchthebudgie

After a slow start to the afternoon, I had to slip out of the meeting to go and see the venue for my son’s wedding in August.  After this visit, I came back to find the hall heaving!  There were … Continue reading →

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