Tag Archives: model railroad

Some interesting quotes….

Posted on April 28, 2016 by snitchthebudgie

From ‘Achievable Layouts’: If you want to do this (build and achievable layout) as well, I think the first step is self-awareness. Be honest with yourself about how prolific you are in the hobby. At the same time, be honest … Continue reading →

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Jon’s modules – Is it best to have a deadline?

Posted on April 10, 2016 by snitchthebudgie

As you read this, I hope to be relaxing after a successful ESNG.  And I hope my new end loop will have worked. Show update – we survived, and all went well, despite the disappearing parking!  Pictures to follow next … Continue reading →

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Jon’s modules – Looping the loop

Posted on April 6, 2016 by snitchthebudgie

A few weeks ago, I rashly said I had to build an end loop for the show.  Amazingly, it’s ready to go – far from perfect, but it’s probably the fastest bit of modelling that I’ve ever done.  Progress is … Continue reading →

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Llanastr – yet another small layout

Posted on March 17, 2016 by snitchthebudgie

The blogsphere is a small place and downright incestuous at times.  Two of my favourite sites Prince Street, and Andrew’s Trains  both recently featured one of my favourite small layouts, Llanastr, built to P4 (4mm/ft, and a scale 18.87mm gauge) … Continue reading →

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Another thought provoking post – ‘It’s a continuum’

Posted on January 25, 2016 by snitchthebudgie

Another thought provoking post from Mike Cougill.  It’s short enough to quote in full… Our craft evolves via a series of ideas that find acceptance over time. It’s well to remember that things we take for granted today were once … Continue reading →

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I’m just a little confused….

Posted on January 5, 2016 by snitchthebudgie

I’ve been looking again to try and pin down Leigh Valley Cornell Red.  I started with two preserved locomotives – no fading colour here I hope….    Well, no consistency here…..  So I went to my albums.  Here are 2 … Continue reading →

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ESNG 2015 in review

Posted on January 3, 2016 by snitchthebudgie

We’ll this is an easy blog to get the new year under way!!! The WordPress.com stats helper monkeys prepared a 2015 annual report for this blog. Here’s some excerpts: The concert hall at the Sydney Opera House holds 2,700 people. This … Continue reading →

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San Fernando Valley Branch, 1973 (Part II)

Posted on December 22, 2015 by snitchthebudgie

Originally posted on Rails West:
In an earlier post, I shared B. Smith’s excellent coverage SP action in the San Fernando Valley in the early 1970s.  In this post, we will drill down a little further into the nuts and bolts…

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John Ott’s Old-Time Railroad Models & HO Scale Projects

Posted on October 10, 2015 by snitchthebudgie

HT to a link on the always interesting ‘Prince Street Terminal’ blog. Just occasionally I come across a model railroad site that just inspires.  John Ott’s site fits all too well into this category.  He models late 19th / early … Continue reading →

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At least you can’t see the details in ‘N’….

Posted on March 26, 2015 by snitchthebudgie

The Daily Telegraph has come up with this gem of a headline: “Model railways showed an idealised England until ‘sexy scenes’ came along – Forget housewives in headscarves or children waving from the road, the latest figures from Buffers Model … Continue reading →

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