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Off my trolley – wig wag’s
And our UK readers will say, “What’s a wig-wag?” Well it’s not related to a wigwam, or even to wiff-waff (better known as ping-pong or table tennis. It’s s visual and audible signal for ungated railroad crossings. The … Continue reading
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Odd modelling idea #2
No idea what to do with your children’s baby toys – try this, at least with the bath toys! I have no other details except for the caption, and frankly, I’m too scared to ask….. Following on from politicians in … Continue reading
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Details for carriage interiors
At the risk of again entering the political arena, I wondered whether Jeremy Corbyn’s recent escapades offer a modelling opportunity? (For our overseas readers, or those sensible enough not to engage with the depressing world news, Mr Corbyn recently starred … Continue reading
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Tagged Hints and tips, inspiration, Layout design, model railway
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Reflections on a wedding
I’d better give a report on the auspicious day, before I get back to trains again….. No. 1 son was duly married off, and all went well. The whole day was a lot of fun, and all went smoothly. The … Continue reading
Spar Valley Railway diesel weekend
The event was held from Thursday 4th August to Sunday 7th August. These photos were taken on the Sunday by Allan. Plenty of Class 33’s in evidence. Despite my Southern bias, I have always thought them one of the neatest … Continue reading
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Congratulations Mr & Mrs Bartlett
Please excuse the personal post today. My Michael is getting married to Vickie, so trains take a back seat for once. I shall be on taxi duty for the morning at least…. Congratulations Mr & Mrs Bartlett!!!
Gallic inspiration
You may have come across Emmanuel Nouaillier’s brilliant structure modelling in the Continental Modeller, with step by articles on how to build dilapidated structures. I came across his website, that doesn’t have all the detail of his articles, but nonetheless … Continue reading
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Shunting on a cable car…
From Allan’s Swiss adventures this year… How do you get a pallet of goods from under a cable car and load it on to a waggon? This is what the BLM does. Not the clearest photos, but perhaps offering a … Continue reading
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The switchback – a long run in a little space
Reading the Freeonrail blog – a European site looking at “How to squeeze big trains into tiny spaces”, I was reminded how good the “Gum Stump & Snowshoe Railroad, conceived by the recently deceased Chuck Yungkurth (also an expert on … Continue reading
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Heroes and villains
The southeast of England is in minor meltdown, not from Brexit, but from a five day strike on Southern Railways. Their service is even worse than usual. And a map shows a reduced service and closed stations. Our local station, … Continue reading
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