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Westward-ho!
Allan and Richard have headed off in a generally westerly direction, ending up, I think at a Bournemouth bus rally. But on the way (on the way being not strictly accurate, as none of these places were on the way) … Continue reading
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Island memories
Facebook reminded me that Maxine and I had been on a mid-covid holiday on the Isle of Wight in 2021 – 4 years ago – doesn’t time fly! So it seemed a good idea to repost this one. I may … Continue reading
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Potpourri #1131
When in doubt, start with several Jago Hazzard movies! Almost Hazzard-esque but without the humour? Some rather fine trams, including the Isle of Man (but in German!). Here’s a link to get to YouTube. And a few pictures that I … Continue reading
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Another Isle of Man trip – 4
Some industrial heritage with the Great Laxey Mine Railway. And the Great Laxey Wheel. It’s also known as Lady Isabella, and is the largest surviving original working waterwheel in the world. Off to Peel and the Manx Heritage Transport Museum. … Continue reading
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Another Isle of Man trip – 3
A trip up the Snaefell Mountain Railway does require good weather – otherwise you can’t see the seven kingdoms. Its summit is 2,036ft above sea level. On a clear day you can see seven Kingdoms from its top: The Isle … Continue reading
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Another Isle of Man trip – 2
Today, it’s trams, electric and horse. Starting with the Manx Electric Railway…. And along the line. Looks like Michael had good weather for his trip! The Douglas Bay Horse Tramway. They are trying to extend it again back to its … Continue reading
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Another Isle of Man trip – 1
This time around the Isle of Man trip was by No. 1 son, Michael, who went over there last month. So I’ve hijacked some of his many Facebook photos. We’ll start today with the Isle of Man Steam Railway. Trains…. … Continue reading
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Potpourri #1130
Just a few odds and ends today…. Two excellent HO small layouts – most realistic. South Croydon 1925, with the LBSCR overhead electric still in place. A little bus interest – I remember going to Norfolk on holiday through the … Continue reading
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More from the north-east
Some more photos from Dave’s latest trip up north. There’s an awful lot of railway history there – after all, it’s one of the areas where railways began – and I haven’t explored a fraction of it all. George Stephenson … Continue reading
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Potpourri #1129
We’ll, there are few model railway shows on at the moment, and I’ve also run out of holiday snaps from the ESNG members – so I’m reduced to a few links and pictures. But nothing like a Jago Hazzard (except … Continue reading
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