Tag Archives: model railway

A little inspiration…

Posted on August 15, 2018 by

I thought about going to Railwells 2018 last Saturday, but having just been to Shepton Mallet (just down the road) the week before, I couldn’t face another holiday Saturday on the road.  Seeing this video, I rather wish that I … Continue reading →

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Shepton Mallet – for the 23rd and last time

Posted on August 7, 2018 by

Back from our annual week camping at the Shepton Mallet showground for the New Wine church conference.  23rd time – and the last as it’s moving to Peterborough.  So this is the last time to get a ride on the … Continue reading →

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Two quotes from MRJ

Posted on August 3, 2018 by

Well, it’s thanks to Allan and Ron for entertaining us for the past month with pictures of Switzerland, and giving me a break from blogging.  I’ll try and get back into the swing of things now, starting with two quotes … Continue reading →

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On my workbench #9

Posted on May 14, 2018 by

It’s been a month of modifications.  It started when I tried to show off the railway to son Michael, and found that when I changed the points, there was a dead short.  So the first task has been to rewire … Continue reading →

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Bredgar & Wormshill Light Railway #3

Posted on May 12, 2018 by

Last post from the B&WLR, with some of the other things on show. There were even more engines around the loco works and model railway show, including some miniature railway locomotives. Three fine, and venerable, tractors…. Cutting kindling with tractor … Continue reading →

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Bredgar & Wormshill Light Railway #2

Posted on May 10, 2018 by

Twaddle-less Thursday today.  Just loads of pictures of the B&WLR trains.  I was surprised at the number and variety of locos in steam (plus one diesel).  Most of the photographs were taken at the far terminus of the line – … Continue reading →

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Bredgar & Wormshill Light Railway #1

Posted on May 8, 2018 by

Summer has arrived on the May Day bank holiday weekend – unheard of!  On Sunday, we paid a visit to the Bredgar & Wormshill Railway (B&WR), and their model railway exhibition. It proved to be an excellent day out.  Kerry … Continue reading →

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