Tag Archives: Germany

Mega-Eric?

Posted on March 14, 2020 by

From Facebook, a mega-roundhouse in Altona, Hamburg.  This would make quite some model – even the coaling facilities are on the grand scale…. But did you spot the best bit – the overlapping turntable.  I’d never seen one of these … Continue reading →

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Ron and the Rhine – day 7

Posted on October 25, 2019 by

Last of Ron’s holiday shots today.  I heard from Allan that he had a fun trip home, after his tour itinerary got the train times wrong and they missed all their connections!  So, Day 7… Started overcast with heavy rain … Continue reading →

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Ron and the Rhine – day 6

Posted on October 24, 2019 by

More pictures from Ron today.  Blogging goes from boom to bust and back, lots of material to none.  I’ve plenty at the moment, and after Ron’s snaps, I’ve some from the Beckenham show and the Uckfield show. Day 6 Overcast … Continue reading →

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Ron and the Rhine – days 4 and 5

Posted on October 22, 2019 by

Meanwhile, back at the Rhine, day 4, the weather’s about as bad as the UK…. An overcast day with rain late afternoon. A long day today on a group trip. On 0854 to Bonn walked down to the Rhine to … Continue reading →

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Ron and the Rhine – days 1 to 3

Posted on October 16, 2019 by

Ron’s back in Germany, so here are a few of his pictures  – concentrating on transport (but with a little tourism thrown in). Left home on 0558 to St Pancras to meet up with tour party and then caught 0855 … Continue reading →

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Ron shops for England – 2

Posted on December 12, 2018 by

Some more touristy shots from Ron… Cologne Cathedral and its Xmas market.     Bonn Xmas market.         Selfie? (Cologne Hafen xmas market). Chocolate museum Cologne. Hafen Xmas market taken from Chocolate museum steps. Rudolphplatz Xmas market. … Continue reading →

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Ron shops for England – 1

Posted on December 10, 2018 by

Ron is on his travels again, off to the German Christmas markets, and to do a lot of shopping – it’s a bit early to stock up for Brexit, Ron!  As usual, he’s sent back a record of his trip.  … Continue reading →

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