Tag Archives: model railway

Covid-19 diary #26

Posted on August 24, 2020 by snitchthebudgie

Back to the loft! A few days ago, I posted this picture of some Messerschmitt bubble cars on flat wagons parked near Brighton.  I suggested that if one could find a suitable bubble car (not easy), these would make an … Continue reading →

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Covid-19 diary #25

Posted on August 18, 2020 by snitchthebudgie

Has it really been a month since I did a Covid diary entry?  I’m really not sure where the time has gone.  I think that I’ve spent too much time reading and doing odd jobs here and there.  The hot … Continue reading →

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Minories – what’s in a name?

Posted on August 16, 2020 by snitchthebudgie

Thanks, RMWeb.  Now I know! Names have some strange origins.  I recall hearing that ‘Tooley Street’ next to London Bridge started off as ‘St Olaf’s Street’.  Go figure….. There are some good videos posted by this guy, including….

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Brian’s been busy again!

Posted on August 15, 2020 by snitchthebudgie

Much more than me, who has a loss of mojo at the moment.  Even with the cooler weather, I haven’t made it back to the railway room. So here are three contributions from Brian, hi-jacked from Facebook and his YouTube … Continue reading →

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It Ain’t Half Hot Mum – 2

Posted on August 12, 2020 by snitchthebudgie

Still too hot to do anything useful!  I was about to have a go at another project, and we hit 35C.  Not a lot one can do till the weather breaks.  Maybe tomorrow? So I’ve just got a few modelling … Continue reading →

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Covid-19 diary #24

Posted on July 18, 2020 by snitchthebudgie

Well, not a good week on the railways. Having been delayed till Monday due to lack of plywood, I spent the week carefully building a new baseboard.  I always have difficulty keeping things square, but this time built it up … Continue reading →

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Covid-19 diary #23

Posted on July 8, 2020 by snitchthebudgie

Well, project complete!  I’m sure that there will need to be a little fettling and further track cleaning to get things moving, but it is almost there.  A simple 2-road 2′ or so fiddle yard bolts onto the main layout. … Continue reading →

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Covid-19 diary #22

Posted on July 6, 2020 by snitchthebudgie

Progress on the layout continues.  I fitted LED strip for the lighting, that has enabled me to take some better photos, below.  Scratching around the railway room, I have found enough plywood and track for a fiddle yard.  I’m going … Continue reading →

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If you’re suffering exhibition withdrawal symptoms….

Posted on July 2, 2020 by snitchthebudgie

Try this – hours of watching and some brilliant layouts.

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Covid-19 diary #21

Posted on June 30, 2020 by snitchthebudgie

Amazingly, the layout is just about done.  The scenics went together surprisingly quickly.  And the end result is OK – it can always be better, but I’m pretty happy with the whole thing Now to put a cover and some … Continue reading →

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