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ESNG meeting – 3 September 2015

Posted on September 6, 2015 by snitchthebudgie

After a quiet summer, last night’s meeting was a lively one – even without the Chairman, who was suffering an overdose of early milk rounds.  It was good to see Simon back again, with the same Kato Santa Fe passenger … Continue reading →

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ESNG – New end loop

Posted on September 2, 2015 by snitchthebudgie

A certain panic has set in over building the new end loop as chief builder Derek seems to be on holiday for most of the next few meetings.  However, an email from the Chairman brought good news…. Just finished stage … Continue reading →

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Jon’s modules – new trains

Posted on August 29, 2015 by snitchthebudgie

I’ve spent some time in the loft room this week, and it’s back to the stage when I can get back to completing my N-club modules.  We’ve moved the old bunk bed from the loft, and sorted out a lot of … Continue reading →

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ESNG meeting – 19 August 2015

Posted on August 21, 2015 by snitchthebudgie

Although tonight was a quiet evening, it was a good one.  Allan was back from his Swiss holiday.  No sun tan, but maybe a touch of rust.  I’m not sure the weather there was any better than our great British … Continue reading →

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More holiday snaps – this time from Switzerland

Posted on August 11, 2015 by snitchthebudgie

ESNG Cha(I)rman Allan is as habitual in his holidays as I am – Switzerland and trains.  As last year, I have a received a series of emails describing his adventures…. Hi all. First day of our holiday in Lauterbrun.  On … Continue reading →

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ESNG meeting – 6 August 2015

Posted on August 9, 2015 by snitchthebudgie

Another non-meeting tonight, I’m afraid.  With the Chairman and Treasurer on holiday, and Japanese Paul also missing, only 5 of us made the meeting.  So no trains running, just a good chat and home. Not much ESNG news, so here’s … Continue reading →

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ESNG meeting – 15 July 2015

Posted on July 18, 2015 by snitchthebudgie

A quiet but busy evening as the club.  Only 8 members present, but we had some good trains running, and more track was laid on the new end loop.  I had acquired a new Farish Southern N 2-6-0 since Sunday … Continue reading →

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ESNG PlayDay – 12 July 2015

Posted on July 14, 2015 by snitchthebudgie

July’s PlayDay was a successful afternoon.  We had 10 punters in attendance, including a pleasant surprise in Sean.  Sean had been able to leave work early from driving trains on Southern due to a convenient replacement bus service.  (What, don’t they … Continue reading →

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AGM and wrong kind of sun?

Posted on July 4, 2015 by snitchthebudgie

The ESNG AGM occurred yesterday.  A good turnout of members, and all business was concluded with no heckling and very few snores.  It’s not that the committee object to being pelted with fruit, but prefer the members to take it … Continue reading →

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A charming Japanese story – and an idea for the AGM

Posted on July 2, 2015 by snitchthebudgie

Can you resist the newspaper headline: “Cat stationmaster Tama mourned in Japan and elevated as goddess” This turned out to be a charming story of Japanese culture and a railway success story: The calico cat was appointed stationmaster at the … Continue reading →

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