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Escaping the ‘beast’ #4

Posted on March 8, 2018 by snitchthebudgie

Last communique from Ron before he attempts to get back home.  Question of the day Name this ski resort. Clue: It has royal connections. SWITZERLAND DAY 6 Another cold day. It is now snowing heavily here. Today’s jaunt Filisur – … Continue reading →

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Escaping the ‘beast’ #3

Posted on March 6, 2018 by snitchthebudgie

Ron’s daily quiz continues…. Question of the day What passes hundred of feet below this town? “The Swiss army tunnel network, that I understand makes the mountains a bit like cheese? Or more likely, some improbably long Swiss rail tunnel…” … Continue reading →

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Escaping the ‘beast’ #2

Posted on March 4, 2018 by snitchthebudgie

Well, ESNG didn’t escape – we just opened up for a cup of tea on Thursday evening, but didn’t try to run trains.  Just a few local stalwarts turned up…  But let’s see how Ron is getting on over there … Continue reading →

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Escaping the ‘beast’ #1

Posted on March 2, 2018 by snitchthebudgie

As the UK shivers under the ‘beast from the east’, we are all dreaming of escaping somewhere – probably a tropical beach.  However, Ron has gone east on holiday to Switzerland.  At least they are used to it….  (Note for … Continue reading →

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Peckham Rye

Posted on February 28, 2018 by snitchthebudgie

There is something interesting (to me at least) about the traditional carriage sidings.  They used to hold an interesting array of coaches, of differing types, and perhaps even some non-passenger parcels stock.  The only trouble in modelling such a prototype … Continue reading →

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Different strokes for different folks

Posted on February 26, 2018 by snitchthebudgie

I was amused by a couple of snippets from this month’s model railway magazines.  Firstly, Hornby magazine, and the most excellent Mansion House.  Stephen Grant says: One of the advantages of a city location is that it is much easier … Continue reading →

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Reigate Model Railway Exhibition 2018

Posted on February 20, 2018 by snitchthebudgie

I walked over to Woodhatch on Sunday afternoon for a quick look at Dakota Dibben’s Reigate exhibition.  I wasn’t going to go, but a model railway exhibition in walking distance of home was worth the effort, and Sean and Allan … Continue reading →

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Minories #5 – More urban layouts

Posted on February 18, 2018 by snitchthebudgie

Urban layouts seem to be everywhere at the moment!  Here are a few more, including a couple of ‘almost Minories’. First, Graham Bridge’s ‘Southwark Bridge’, currently under construction…. An almost exact Minories, but with an extra couple of platforms or … Continue reading →

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Kung Hei Fat Choi!!

Posted on February 16, 2018 by snitchthebudgie

Not only Valentine’s Day (and the start of Lent) this week – it’s also Chinese New Year.  Like Easter, the exact date of this festival moves around a bit with the lunar calendar. Within China itself, millions will be on … Continue reading →

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Training for Valentine’s Day

Posted on February 14, 2018 by snitchthebudgie

I hope you remembered Valentine’s Day for your significant other.  If only to cover up the true love of your life…. Love of trains is not restricted to us anoraks…. Although some people may not love trains for quite the … Continue reading →

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