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Gravesend exhibition 2024

Posted on November 12, 2024 by snitchthebudgie

A selection of photos from the Gravesend show.  I haven’t used all of Mr Dawes’ photos – just the ones that seemed of particular interest.  In the interest of fairness, they again appear in alphabetical order. Aquarium to Blackrock (OO9) … Continue reading →

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Potpourri #1115

Posted on November 10, 2024 by snitchthebudgie

Today, a wander around the world-wide-web.  And there’s nothing better to start with than a Jago Hazzard (or three.)  I’d love to make a model of the old Ludgate Hill. Some interesting South London history…. The London Routemaster is 70.  … Continue reading →

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Folkstone exhibition 2024

Posted on November 6, 2024 by snitchthebudgie

I suddenly found these pictures from Allan, taken just before we went to Madeira.  What with all the fun of a holiday, I must of missed them.  So, better late than never, here are a few highlights from the show. … Continue reading →

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Beckenham & West Wickham MRC show 2024

Posted on November 4, 2024 by snitchthebudgie

The day before Uckfield, Sean & co. took Brunswik to the B&WW show.  Another I was sorry to miss, as I was a member with my father in my teens, and learnt a lot.  Here’s a show in the 1970’s, … Continue reading →

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Uckfield MRC exhibition 2024 #2

Posted on November 2, 2024 by snitchthebudgie

Another batch of layouts from Uckfield.  We start with Meldon West (N).  I’ve seen Meldon several times around the exhibition circuit, and it’s always worth a look.  N gauge, but with fine scale code 40 track, some interesting scenics, and … Continue reading →

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Uckfield MRC exhibition 2024 #1

Posted on October 30, 2024 by snitchthebudgie

I was a little put out to miss my favourite exhibition this year.  I’m not driving again yet, the lads visited the show on the Sunday, and I was called to lead the church service that day.  I do have … Continue reading →

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Ron goes east – again – 4

Posted on October 26, 2024 by snitchthebudgie

And a few final photos from Germany…. Cologne main station, going and coming home…. The rather photogenic railway at Rüdesheim. The Koblenz cable car. And finally, confession time!!!!!!!  Why Ron REALLY goes to Germany. Real reason for visiting Rüdesheim.  Following … Continue reading →

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Ron goes east – again – 3

Posted on October 24, 2024 by snitchthebudgie

Today, tourism, buildings and buses (again, not in chronological order)…. Day 5 – Overcast turning to rain. Today was a walking tour of Koblenz, where all of today’s photos were taken. Told Tour Manager I would be going in by … Continue reading →

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Ron goes east – again – 2

Posted on October 22, 2024 by snitchthebudgie

Today, lots of trains, but starting with the usual weather forecasts! DAY 3 – Sunny but chilly but becoming cloudy and windy. Today was around trip by boat to St Goar with a 3 1/2 hour break, which turned into … Continue reading →

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Ron goes east – again – 1

Posted on October 20, 2024 by snitchthebudgie

Ron is off on one of his regular Germany jaunts. Day 1 – Early start on 0557 train to St Pancras and easy going to Brussels and Cologne albeit arriving 10 late. Our connection train to Koblenz went from 15 … Continue reading →

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