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Wonderful photographs of Chinese stream railway

Posted on May 25, 2015 by snitchthebudgie

Another gem from the Daily Telegraph: While China boasts the world’s most extensive high-speed rail infrastructure with over 16,000 kilometers of track, the Shixi-Bagou railway is still a primary connection for local villagers between towns and is kept alive by … Continue reading →

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ESNG N-Mod track?

Posted on May 5, 2015 by snitchthebudgie

Here’s a picture I found in an old magazine I was reading, that reminds me of our N-mod track.  It even has the correct 4-track configuration….. In fact, this does look very much like a model railway.  Reading Iain Rice’s … Continue reading →

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Book review – “Compact Layout Design – Iain Rice”

Posted on April 25, 2015 by snitchthebudgie

One of my favourite reads is an Iain Rice layout design book.  Hidden amongst the slightly bumptious and wordy – but always entertaining – text, there are always inspiring photographs, clever construction techniques, prototype information and neat track plans.  And the … Continue reading →

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There could be some truth in this?

Posted on March 18, 2015 by snitchthebudgie

Sent to me, so I’m unable to give credit where credit is due.  But I suspect it could be very close to the truth”

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If M. C. Escher had photoshop?

Posted on March 4, 2015 by snitchthebudgie

Once again, not quite ‘N’ gauge, but I couldn’t resist reposting these photoshop specials.  Mind you, a couple of them look like some scenery I’ve seen on layouts on the exhibition circuit (though the tip for backscenes looks a good … Continue reading →

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Tower Bridge under construction

Posted on February 26, 2015 by snitchthebudgie

Not quite ‘N’ gauge, but a friend sent me a mail with a series of pictures of London’s iconic Tower Bridge under construction.  They are too good not to pass on.  Perhaps the only railway interest are the tracks for the steam … Continue reading →

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