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New Forest MRS Exhibition 2024 #1

Posted on May 31, 2024 by snitchthebudgie

I turned down a day out with the lads to the Brockenhurst show.  My excuses were poor – I’d just been on holiday near there, possible Bank Holiday traffic, and I wanted to watch the Cup Final.  I gather it … Continue reading →

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Burnt cakes and buses #2

Posted on May 29, 2024 by snitchthebudgie

And some of the visitors, starting with the older buses….. A 1950 Bedford OB, bought new by the Woolacoombe & Morthoe Motor Company.  Company names were far more interesting in the olden days! 1936 Leyland Tiger TS7, in North Western … Continue reading →

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Burnt cakes and buses #1

Posted on May 27, 2024 by snitchthebudgie

A few weeks ago (May 6 to be exact) Allan visited the King Alfred Running Day in Winchester.  King Alfred buses were a family firm that ran services around Winchester from 1922 till 1973, when they were taken over by … Continue reading →

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More Hong Kong – pigs! (repost)

Posted on May 16, 2024 by snitchthebudgie

And another repost, describing the authentic smells of Old Hong Kong! Hong Kong – Pig Train memories Browsing around the internet I found a picture that brought back not entirely pleasant memories.  It’s 1984, and you are standing on the … Continue reading →

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More Hong Kong Trams (repost)

Posted on May 14, 2024 by snitchthebudgie

I’m out of circulation for a few days, so I thought that I’d repost some more Hong Kong pictures, this time from 2015.  Here are a few more of those colourful trams. Hong Kong – Tram Jam Today’s title is … Continue reading →

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Swiss Railways Society – 2024 AGM

Posted on April 28, 2024 by snitchthebudgie

The Dawes Brothers have spent the weekend in Kidderminster, visiting the Swiss exhibition and perhaps even the AGM, and riding on the Severn Valley Railway.  A few shots of the exhibition today, with full size train pictures to follow. A … Continue reading →

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On the buses – extra!

Posted on April 23, 2024 by snitchthebudgie

A little bonus – Allan’s video of a Routemaster leaving Forest Row.  It’s driven by Pete of ‘Pete and his bus’ and interestng Routemaster bar conversion!

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On the buses!

Posted on April 22, 2024 by snitchthebudgie

Some bus pictures today, as Allan visited East Grinstead for the bus rally on Sunday morning. My favourite LT bus, I think, the little Guy Special (GS.) Two RTs… Some RF’s…. A Routemaster… Some rather more modern vehicles…. And being … Continue reading →

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Orpington & District MRS Exhibition 2024

Posted on April 13, 2024 by snitchthebudgie

Off to the romantically named Pratts Bottom this morning for the Orpington & District show.  Having been to Birmingham in the week, it was good to have Mr Dawes driving, and just spot bluebells, lambs and other wildlife.  The show … Continue reading →

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Mostly Hong Kong

Posted on April 8, 2024 by snitchthebudgie

Sorting through some old photos whilst writing my travel memoirs(!), I came across some old Hong Kong transport photos.  They date from the late 80’s, though a couple are probably early 90’s.  The first set of tram photos are taken … Continue reading →

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