Tag Archives: model railway

On my workbench #5

Posted on January 31, 2018 by snitchthebudgie

More gentle progress – the first two buildings for the modules.  One a Walther’s plastic kit, the other a wood craftsman kit of an ice house.  The photograph is, of course, cruel!  A little touching up of the ice house … Continue reading →

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Minories #4 – another almost Minories…..

Posted on January 29, 2018 by snitchthebudgie

The posts that I put together at the beginning of last year have been some of the most read since I started blogging – showing the enduring interest in Cyril Freezer’s original design.  Browsing RMweb, and then ambling around the … Continue reading →

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More links and oddities

Posted on January 27, 2018 by snitchthebudgie

First, a cure for insomnia….. “Slow train coming: SBS to air 17-hour Ghan trip on Sunday” Following the success/controversy of airing a three-hour extract of a train trip through the Australian outback, SBS has decided to air a 17-hour version … Continue reading →

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Down the line from Holborn

Posted on January 25, 2018 by snitchthebudgie

Whilst I mull over possible ways of modelling Holborn Viaduct, let’s move a little down the line to the junction of the Holborn and Charing Cross lines, just outside London Bridge.  Here we find Ewer Street depot, again built on … Continue reading →

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On my workbench #4

Posted on January 23, 2018 by snitchthebudgie

Progress!  The second board for my N-club modules is wired and the three point motors fitted.  The wiring looks neater in the photograph than in reality, but it is at least all held in place with hot glue, and the … Continue reading →

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Holborn Viaduct

Posted on January 9, 2018 by snitchthebudgie

This is a layout idea that has been bumbling around for a few months.  It all started with a thread on RMweb, describing some possible ideas for the 2mm Association Diamond Jubilee layout challenge.  This involves developing a cameo layout with … Continue reading →

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More on the detail trap

Posted on January 5, 2018 by snitchthebudgie

More on the detail trap from The Erratic and Wandering Journey…. Out of Context? I recently re-blogged René Gourley’s post, in which he quoted Marty McGuirk’s comment on Georgia O’Keefe: “Nothing is less real than realism. Details are confusing. It … Continue reading →

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Happy New Year! – And on my workbench #3

Posted on January 1, 2018 by snitchthebudgie

A Happy New Year to all our readers!  It’s unlikely to be a prosperous one, but wishing you many hours of happy modelling. I was able to spend a number of hours in the railway room over Christmas, slaving over … Continue reading →

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2017 in hindsight

Posted on December 30, 2017 by snitchthebudgie

At the end 0f 2017, it’s worth a look back and see where my hobby has taken me. It’s been a year of exhibitions.  I’ve visited more model railway shows than in recent years.  Most have been very good, and … Continue reading →

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Avoid getting caught in the detail trap

Posted on December 14, 2017 by snitchthebudgie

Following on from the last post, an amusing little tale from Marty McGuirk…. Recently I attended a corporate retreat day where one of presentations that stuck in my head was titled “How to Measure Progress: Moving Forward Toward the Big … Continue reading →

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