Tag Archives: inspiration

Severn Valley Railway #1

Posted on May 4, 2024 by snitchthebudgie

After the Swiss Railway Society bash, Allan and Ron had the rest of the weekend to travel on the Severn Valley Railway.  A bit of a photo-dump follows.  We start at Kidderminster on the Saturday evening.  I love the teak … Continue reading →

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Inspiration

Posted on April 26, 2024 by snitchthebudgie

Just a couple or three inspirational pictures today. First, Waddon Marsh in 1929.  Before the station was built and the industrial development around the area, and only one of the two power stations had been built.  Also pre-electrification.  Great details … Continue reading →

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Potpourri #1103

Posted on April 24, 2024 by snitchthebudgie

I even got a little modelling since my last post. Just a little…..  But Terrier addiction has resulted in a little retail therapy.  Wapping and Stepney were on order and have arrived. And I couldn’t resist this O gauge beauty.  … Continue reading →

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Potpourri #1102

Posted on April 16, 2024 by snitchthebudgie

Just a few odds and ends for today….  This is a modelling challenge for someone.  The cost of the figures would probably be far more than the cost of the rolling stock……. This is a pretty rural scene.  And then … Continue reading →

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Potpourri #1101

Posted on April 11, 2024 by snitchthebudgie

Maxine and I spent a few days in Birmingham this week with friends, so I left the computer at home.  So today I just have a few pictures to show and tell. Some more of John Atkinson’s excellent EMU pictures.  … Continue reading →

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A little late for April 1, but never mind

Posted on April 6, 2024 by snitchthebudgie

And not from 2024 (have we lost our sense of humour?) Birmingham New Street 2022…. Birmingham New Street station has once again joined in the fun for April fool’s day by revealing ‘plans’ for slides down to platforms from the … Continue reading →

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Potpourri #1100

Posted on March 30, 2024 by snitchthebudgie

The last post for March.  I’ve not been doing much modelling at home, as I’ve been encouraging my Michael to get on with a bit more of his railway – lessons on the wonders of ballasting! Some interesting detail in … Continue reading →

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Potpourri #1099

Posted on March 28, 2024 by snitchthebudgie

No club meeting, no shows, so just a few pictures today. Dave has been on holiday.  West Bay station, which is now a restaurant and car park….. And Swanage Railway from the heights of Corfe Castle. Two different angles on … Continue reading →

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Potpourri #1098

Posted on March 16, 2024 by snitchthebudgie

Today’s collection of odds and ends follows below. It’s a Sri Lankan train, but it looks like a Pacer to me, Jim.  Good cab journey, whatever it is! From the tropic to Amtrak in the snow….  Spectacular! A little Jago … Continue reading →

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Potpourri #1097

Posted on March 4, 2024 by snitchthebudgie

Quite a lot of modelling progress at the moment, but not enough for a full blog post.  Soon, I hope.  In the meantime, a few more odds and ends.  Two ESNG meetings this week that should produce a few dodgy … Continue reading →

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