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Normal for Norfolk #1

Posted on June 18, 2024 by snitchthebudgie

The Dawes Brothers hit the road again, this time to my ancestral home of Norfolk.  The next few posts will have their wanderings, then Dave has sent me some pictures from deepest Wales.  Ron writes….. We drove up via M25, … Continue reading →

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Potpourri #1109

Posted on June 16, 2024 by snitchthebudgie

I was going to visit a club open day this morning, but the weather was so nasty I just lost interest.  I’ve got some Norfolk pictures from the Dawes Brothers to come, but today is mostly photos.  I recently joined … Continue reading →

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Potpourri #1108

Posted on June 14, 2024 by snitchthebudgie

Some interesting videos that amused me this week.  Of course, one has to start with Jago Hazzard.  Do you want to buy a station? Where to build London’s International station….  Pick any one from eleven? For the bus enthusiasts amongst … Continue reading →

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Potpourri #1107

Posted on May 25, 2024 by snitchthebudgie

Low modelling mojo – still – but a couple of things caught my eye whilst wasting time on-line. Holloway Road in the 1950’s.  Lots of period detail, including the lad wearing an ex-RAF flying jacket! A lovely shot of suburban … Continue reading →

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Potpourri #1106

Posted on May 22, 2024 by snitchthebudgie

Just a few odds and ends for a wet Wednesday! An interesting station in South Wales, Amman.  The GWR branch (left) terminates end to end with the MR branch (right).  Some potential for a continuous layout with two sets of … Continue reading →

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More visits

Posted on May 20, 2024 by snitchthebudgie

Ron visited the Watercress line Took a trip on the above today. Locos in operation were a Class 20 diesel and a Battle of Britain Spamcan. Alton Alresford Chris has been to Rydabus at the Isle of Wight Bus Museum. … Continue reading →

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Potpourri #1105

Posted on May 12, 2024 by snitchthebudgie

And just a few photos and ideas today. A rarely photographed ex-SECR J class 0-6-4T, near Petts Wood and heading for Victoria.  The area was a lot more built up when I regularly used this footbridge some 30 years later. … Continue reading →

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Potpourri #1104

Posted on May 10, 2024 by snitchthebudgie

I’m having a rather relaxed blogging week, so here are just a few internet findings. I can’t help adding in a few Jago Hazzards.  It’s difficult to be informative AND amusing! Meanwhile, back at the ESNG running night…… Finally, a … Continue reading →

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Severn Valley Railway #3

Posted on May 8, 2024 by snitchthebudgie

Just for good measure, here are a few snaps from the Bartlett archives. These were taken on a school railway society trip, in 1971.  This was the early days of preservation. A lot of my film was taken up with … Continue reading →

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Severn Valley Railway #2

Posted on May 6, 2024 by snitchthebudgie

A few more photos from the Severn Valley.  Just a few at Bridgenorth….. Rather more at the museum and works at Highley.  I must visit the SVR again – it’s been too many years since I was there, when all … Continue reading →

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