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Compulsive, not impulsive, communicators

Posted on June 11, 2016 by snitchthebudgie

Wise words from Simon Dunkley on the Erratic and Wandering Journey: In a recent email to a friend, I wondered why some people were so rude and uncivil on electronic media, and opined that hobbies are supposed to be an … Continue reading →

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“I’m a model train enthusiast …”

Posted on June 9, 2016 by snitchthebudgie

Thank you Simon, for mailing me this little gem.  I had seen it in the Model Railroad Hobbyist, but you confirmed that it was worth blogging! The magazine says that: In this clip from the documentary-style comedy, “A Mighty Wind”, … Continue reading →

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Letter to the editor – Two steps to save our hobby

Posted on June 7, 2016 by snitchthebudgie

This post is hi-jacked, with apologies, from the Model Railroad Hobbyist forum.  It’s worth a read and seems to make a lot of sense to me.  It’s another, if lengthy, plea for small model railways….. Letter to the Editor Reversing the Decline … Continue reading →

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The longest tunnel

Posted on June 3, 2016 by snitchthebudgie

The BBC reports on the Gotthard Base Tunnel: The world’s longest and deepest rail tunnel is to be officially opened in Switzerland, after almost two decades of construction work. The 57km (35-mile) twin-bore Gotthard base tunnel will provide a high-speed … Continue reading →

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Hamburg in the rain

Posted on June 1, 2016 by snitchthebudgie

I’m running scared trying to keep clients in Dubai and Beijing happy, so it’s the Cha(i)rman’s holiday snaps today.  Allan will soon be experiencing a very significant birthday, so he’s gone off to Hamburg to see Miniatur Wunderland, the largest … Continue reading →

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Reigate 2020

Posted on May 30, 2016 by snitchthebudgie

I have failed t0 date to track down a plan showing where platform 0 at Redhill is going to be.  However, I did find this plan from 2014 by Mark Townend, showing Reigate modified to take 12-car trains and also … Continue reading →

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A Tornado hits Redhill!

Posted on May 28, 2016 by snitchthebudgie

Friday, and I’m back at the same spot in Redhill, waiting for the replica Peppercorn A1 Pacific ‘Tornado’ to pass through.  It’s an interesting comparison to the Scotsman, and is a larger locomotive with a boiler that barely leaves room … Continue reading →

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The Flying Scotsman visits Redhill

Posted on May 26, 2016 by snitchthebudgie

20 years ago, a Saturday morning treat for my son, Michael, was a visit to Redhill station to do a little trainspotting. There was plenty to see, with engineer’s trains in the sidings, ‘Dutch’ class 33’s, Mainline livery 47’s on … Continue reading →

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Model cost increases

Posted on May 24, 2016 by snitchthebudgie

There has been a lot of discussion recently on the price increases for ‘N’ gauge stock imposed by Graham Farish and others.  There are some good thoughts in this month’s Railway Modeller from Ben Ando (of NGS and Revolution Trains … Continue reading →

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Odd modelling ideas #37 – Cranes

Posted on May 22, 2016 by snitchthebudgie

Redhill has seen a little excitement over the past week, with the arrival of a tower crane to help build their new Sainsbury store.  It involved a road closure, a certain amount of confusion, and a chance to examine some … Continue reading →

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