Tag Archives: inspiration

Potpourri #1011 – Off to Taiwan

Posted on January 10, 2021 by snitchthebudgie

This delightful set of photos popped up on my Facebook feed.  All in Mandarin, so I am totally unsure of ownership, but nothing on the post.  Just a wonderful set of narrow gauge pictures.  Looks like an ore or coal … Continue reading →

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Potpourri #1010

Posted on January 4, 2021 by snitchthebudgie

A visit to the January sales….. A new Jinty from NGF for a very reasonable price.  And some reasonably reduced items from The Model Centre.  They are usually expensive, but some good reductions here.  Two Bullied coaches, a Southern Railway … Continue reading →

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‘Nuff said….

Posted on December 31, 2020 by snitchthebudgie

This just sums it all up! Just wish human beings behaved as well as swans do….. Swan song: German firefighters remove ‘mourning’ bird blocking railway line Or maybe this one, as the ultimate 2020 tree decoration….

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Potpourri #1009

Posted on December 29, 2020 by snitchthebudgie

These pictures popped up on my Facebook feed.  They are full of fascinating detail, from the 1930’s – 1950’s, I guess.  They aren’t attributed, so apologies, as ever, if I have posted something with a copyright attached. The first is … Continue reading →

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Christmas modelling idea

Posted on December 25, 2020 by snitchthebudgie

A happy and blessed Christmas to you all.  May the coming year be far, far, better than 2020 turned out to be! And here’s a little something to build over the holiday…. Or this? And here you are just before … Continue reading →

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Taking a few days off….

Posted on December 21, 2020 by snitchthebudgie

In tier 4, wondering what tier 5 would be like!  I’ll be taking a few days off from blogging over Christmas.  Short of ideas, but that pile of plywood in the loft is still calling. Please note, in 2040, there … Continue reading →

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Potpourri #1008

Posted on December 18, 2020 by snitchthebudgie

No, I’m not starting to model French metre gauge lines….  But these three books couldn’t be resisted €12 each.  Full of lovely pictures, including those very French railcars.  Makes the average ‘Pacer’ look like a Rolls Royce…. Modelling postponed yet … Continue reading →

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Potpourri #1007

Posted on December 14, 2020 by snitchthebudgie

Picking up on some odds and ends from the club….. I finished the last post with a shout-out for the Magic Roundabout.  Phil promptly emailed me….. The Magic Roundabout! Oh, my goodness, me! I was in love with Florence! Phil. … Continue reading →

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Potpourri #1006

Posted on December 8, 2020 by snitchthebudgie

FineTrax parcel should arrive today.  In the meantime, here are a few inspiring photographs.  As ever, apologies if I have missed the copyright on these. West Croydon station in Southern Railway days.  This station had an interesting layout, and pre-grouping … Continue reading →

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Vaccines are coming!

Posted on December 4, 2020 by snitchthebudgie

Exactly…..  With most of us, they’d be bored out of their minds…..

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