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Epsom Show – 2019 #2

Posted on May 1, 2019 by snitchthebudgie

Herstmonceux in ‘OO’ models the LBSCR in Sussex.  A rural location, but as with anywhere south of London, the opportunity to run plenty of trains up to the ‘smoke’. Fintonagh (O-16.5) models an imaginary terminus on the 3′ gauge Clogher … Continue reading →

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Epsom Show – 2019 #1

Posted on April 29, 2019 by snitchthebudgie

I often miss the Epsom & Ewell MRC show at nearby Epsom.  Some years it has been the same weekend as our ESNG exhibition, and others the week after – and after our own show, I’ve had enough of model … Continue reading →

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London Festival of Railway Modelling – 2019 – #3

Posted on April 1, 2019 by snitchthebudgie

Last visit to Ally Pally – I guess that next week I shall be blogging about N Gauge Southeast.  It’s been a busy few days working through the final details! Another favourite from the show was Eccleston (P4).  In some … Continue reading →

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London Festival of Railway Modelling – 2019 – #2

Posted on March 30, 2019 by snitchthebudgie

And on with the layouts! Ballyconnell Road is unusual – 3mm/ft scale is unusual in itself, but this layout is 15.75mm gauge, representing the Irish 5′ 3″ lines.   I also really like the circular layout plan. And another road – … Continue reading →

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London Festival of Railway Modelling – 2019 – #1

Posted on March 28, 2019 by snitchthebudgie

Last Saturday it was my annual pilgrimage to the London Festival of Railway Modelling at Alexandra Palace.  As usual, I went with my ex-work colleague Malcolm (unfortunately Peter can’t make it up the hill from the station these days.)  It’s … Continue reading →

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How to build the perfect model railway

Posted on February 22, 2019 by snitchthebudgie

It’s good to see the media get our hobby exactly right.  Have a read of this article: “How to build the perfect model railway” It describes the 34ft-long 1:76 finescale model of Alloa station built by members of the Glasgow-based … Continue reading →

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Bournemouth exhibition 2019 #1

Posted on February 12, 2019 by snitchthebudgie

The Cha(I)rman spent the weekend in Bournemouth helping Richard ‘Ollie’ Oliver with his Bournemouth Corporation bus display.  Allan writes: Just got back from a weekend at the Bournemouth Model Railway Exhibition. I was there helping (or I think I was) … Continue reading →

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Southhampton MRS exhibition 2019 #2

Posted on January 29, 2019 by snitchthebudgie

One of the highlights of the show was a chance to see Loftus Road in the flesh.  This ‘OO’ layout is based on the West London Line around Kensington from the 1990’s to today.  The West London Line carried, and … Continue reading →

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Southampton MRS exhibition 2019 #1

Posted on January 27, 2019 by snitchthebudgie

A trip down to Eastleigh today for the excellent Southampton MRS exhibition.  There were some excellent layouts on show, and plenty of trade, though I was a good boy and bought absolutely nothing.  Derek came along with me and it … Continue reading →

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It’s shunting, Jim, but not as we know it….

Posted on January 21, 2019 by snitchthebudgie

With apologies to Star Trek! This video, hi-jacked from the 2mm Association site, is just one incredible bit of model making.  And I’m not (for once) talking about the fine scale.  Shunting using a tractor – whatever next – working … Continue reading →

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