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A couple of links for Wednesday…. An example to all train drivers from the Daily Telegraph….. Driver of 175mph Japanese bullet train caught with feet up on dashboard The driver of a Japanese bullet train that can reach top speeds of … Continue reading
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Is what you see what you get?
After a couple of weeks of exhibition photographs, it’s back to the crazed ramblings of the budgie….. (I’ll try and visit another show soon.) Reading a non-railway magazine I came across this little story. Some years ago, a confectionary company … Continue reading
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Odd modelling idea #2
No idea what to do with your children’s baby toys – try this, at least with the bath toys! I have no other details except for the caption, and frankly, I’m too scared to ask….. Following on from politicians in … Continue reading
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Details for carriage interiors
At the risk of again entering the political arena, I wondered whether Jeremy Corbyn’s recent escapades offer a modelling opportunity? (For our overseas readers, or those sensible enough not to engage with the depressing world news, Mr Corbyn recently starred … Continue reading
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Odd modelling idea #2178
‘Nuff said…..
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Shepton Mallet yet again
For the 20th time, Maxine and I have been on our annual pilgrimage to the ‘New Wine’ church conference. Every year I think I’m getting too old to put our tent up, but really it’s not that difficult. Now we’re home … Continue reading
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Odd modelling ideas #742
The Surrey Mirror told me….. Trains in East Surrey cancelled as work continues to fix hole under tracks Can’t blame the beleaguered Southern for this one – looks to be Railtrack’s fault. There seems to be a rash of sinkholes … Continue reading
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There’s track…. And there’s track!
Thanks, Simon, for this link to YouTube, after our discussions about the state of the ESNG modules…. We were worrying yesterday about the state of some of the layout. Take a look at some of the prototype! Normally, it’s long … Continue reading
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Odd modelling ideas #322
Message from the Cha(I)rman in Switzeland….. Been trying to get a photo of this place for years. What do you do with your old shipping containers!!! Turn them into an advertising site. This would make an impressive cameo on a … Continue reading
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BREXIT – Quo Vadis?
Not wanting to get into politics, but this had to be posted! At least I could watch the results come in during a morning at work in Singapore. And, sorry, but I’m DISGUSTED. As a minor point, I hope all … Continue reading