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Potpourri #1070

Posted on April 22, 2023 by snitchthebudgie

A serious but interesting article on Ukraine’s railways. Jago Hazzard takes to the Underground again.  Sudbury Town would make a good model… Ex-Underground stock goes even further than the Isle of Wight! This is an interesting little primer in layout … Continue reading →

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Potpourri #1069

Posted on April 14, 2023 by snitchthebudgie

Preparation for Saturday’s ESNG Open Day seem to be going well.  We’ve just got to set out the hall and get ready to (hopefully) welcome the punters.   Meanwhile, Dave has been on holiday to the north-east again, and visiting industrial … Continue reading →

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Large and Little

Posted on April 9, 2023 by snitchthebudgie

When Allan suggested this title, I thought that he had been trainspotting with Lucas, but it actually referred to a trip down to the Kent & East Sussex Railway, to see its visiting Spam Can. I’m having a nice time … Continue reading →

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Die Dawes-Brüder gehen nach Osten #7 – Mainz

Posted on April 5, 2023 by snitchthebudgie

And the final batch from Mainz….

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Die Dawes-Brüder gehen nach Osten #6 – Mainz

Posted on April 4, 2023 by snitchthebudgie

Last two days of German pictures are from Allan trainspotting at Mainz.  A good variety of passenger and goods trains, and some impressive graffiti!   

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Die Dawes-Brüder gehen nach Osten #5 – Wuppertal

Posted on April 3, 2023 by snitchthebudgie

Now for some monorail fun on the Wuppertal.  A definite challenge for the modeller!

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Die Dawes-Brüder gehen nach Osten #4 – Cologne

Posted on April 1, 2023 by snitchthebudgie

Today’s post returns to Cologne.  I love the variety of liveries – rivalling the post-privatisation UK.

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Die Dawes-Brüder gehen nach Osten #3 – Drachenfels

Posted on March 31, 2023 by snitchthebudgie

For the next few days I’ll post some more photos from Allan & Ron’s Cologne visit.  We’ll start with the Drachenfels (Dragon Rock), including some long-distance trainspotting from the top of the hill!

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Die Dawes-Brüder gehen nach Osten #2

Posted on March 30, 2023 by snitchthebudgie

Second half of the Dawes’ visit to Cologne…. Overcast with occasional spits of rain. Did a round trip by train along the Rhine to Mainz. On return took walk through town and back along the Rhine Mainz…. Photo was taken … Continue reading →

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Die Dawes-Brüder gehen nach Osten #1

Posted on March 24, 2023 by snitchthebudgie

Or words to that effect!  Ron says…. Allan and I travelled today by Eurostar and Thalys to Cologne without any problems. We have just received emails advising us that due to social action, which I assume to be strike, our … Continue reading →

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