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ESNG meeting – 17 November 2021

Bumper evening this evening – 11 members present!  The Treasurer was beside himself!!!  Here we have the usual suspects, some showing how not to do social distancing. And with lots of members came lots of trains, including…. Great Western splendour … Continue reading

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More ill gotten gains

I recently had a text from a lady down in Smallfield, whose father, at the age of 98 (!!!) had decided to give up ‘N’ gauge modelling – having started it in his 80’s.  After looking at what he had … Continue reading

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ESNG meeting – 14 November 2021

I didn’t get to this afternoon’s meeting, and Brian was also missing, so no epic video this time.  But Paul gave his usual summary on Facebook….. Back from an enjoyable afternoon playing trains with the East Surrey N Gauge Group. … Continue reading

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ESNG meeting – 3 November 2021

Sorry, I’ve missed a few days blogging – all well in the household, but it seems to have been rather busy.  Too many breakfasts out, I think.  This is Redhill aerodrome on a cold, misty, autumnal morning. But on Wednesday … Continue reading

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ESNG meeting – 24 October 2021

Seven members turned out on a autumnal Sunday afternoon to play trains.  A fun afternoon with good company, and cakes provided by the Cha(i)rman – Christmas cupcakes with a sell-by date of 27/10/2021.  We have to record that they failed … Continue reading

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ESNG meeting – 20 October 2021

Six of the usual suspects on duty tonight…. Plenty of trains on the move, including some of Michael’s stock…. Chris’ EMU’s….. And the inevitable Japanese additions from Paul….. Back on Sunday for another session!

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Michael’s layout – it moves!

Michael and I continued to build his layout on Wednesday.  Well, I did most of it, as I was giving instructions in how to wire it up, and use a soldering iron – and how to melt the plastic on … Continue reading

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ESNG meeting – 10 October 2021

Eight members gathered this afternoon for the AGM and running day.  It was good to see the Treasurer back after having a heart pacemaker fitted.  There were, of course, the essential jokes that he had now gone DCC, and that … Continue reading

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ESNG meeting – 6 October 2021

Having laid the last siding on Michael’s layout, we headed off to a pleasant Wednesday evening ESNG meeting with seven members in attendance… Just a few photographs, as my phone ran out of juice.  Here’s Simon’s lovely Santa Fe steamer… … Continue reading

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ESNG meeting – 26 September 2021

Well, it seems a long time since the last meeting – and since the last blog.  But after the TINGS break we met again this afternoon.  We were probably missing a few people due to the UK self-induced fuel shortage, … Continue reading

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