Tag Archives: modular layouts

ESNG meeting – 18 December 2019

Last ESNG meeting of the year, and I wasn’t expecting many to turn out on a cold, wet, night just before Christmas.  But there were 10 members present, including the Cha(I)rman, despite his early milk round the following day.  The … Continue reading

Posted in ESNG, ESNG meetings | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

A video and some interesting loops….

Brian has been testing his Brighton Belle…. “This is not supposed to be a spoiler, but I couldn’t help but be impressed by the detail on The Brighton Belle 5BEL from Arnold – it shouts quality” And how about these … Continue reading

Posted in Jon's layout ramblings, N Club International | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

End loop ideas

I have been continued to think about the best design of end loops for our N-club modules.  I was impressed by this loop next to us in Stuttgart this year, with its internal sidings.  I have also been spurred into … Continue reading

Posted in Jon's layout ramblings, N Club International | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

ESNG BuildDay – 8 December 2019

This afternoon was the first ESNG ‘BuildDay’ and it has been a success, I think.  We had 8 members along, together with a number of projects to work on, observe and learn from.  Or one could just enjoy good company … Continue reading

Posted in ESNG, ESNG meetings | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

ESNG meeting – 6 December 2019

A little thin on the ground tonight, with just the six members present.  Poor excuses were received from some other members – work, hospital visit, and better half’s 60th birthday.  Well, the last one is valid I guess! So we … Continue reading

Posted in ESNG, ESNG meetings | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

ESNG PlayDay – 10 November 2019

It’s one of those strange months when the 2nd Sunday immediately follows the 1st Thursday, so our ESNG meeting was immediately followed by a PlayDay.  So we have another ESNG post, to be followed this week by some pictures from … Continue reading

Posted in ESNG, ESNG meetings | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

ESNG meeting – 7 November 2019

11 members braved the coldest evening of the autumn – so far – to run trains.  A highlight of the evening was Mr Apps bringing part of the new fiddle yards along – and it looks very good indeed. Paul … Continue reading

Posted in ESNG, ESNG meetings | Tagged , , , | 1 Comment

The Redhill Brick & Model Show – 2019

We spent last Saturday at the nearby 17th Reigate Scouts Lego and model show.  We took a small N-mod circuit, and Paul took one of his Kato layouts, now pre-mounted on baseboards to speed setup.  We arrived early at 8am, … Continue reading

Posted in ESNG, Exhibitions, Out and about | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

ESNG meeting – 16 October 2019

Was wondering how many members would be around, with Mr Atfield on holiday and Mr Dawes on early rounds again, but we managed a healthy 9 to play trains.  We soon had a layout, but had to wait a little … Continue reading

Posted in ESNG, ESNG meetings | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

The Redhill Brick & Model Show – 2019

ESNG’s next exhibition will be a return to the 17th Reigate Scouts Lego and model show.  Not many trains, but nice and local, so good local publicity.  And above all, another chance to impress young people with N gauge modelling, … Continue reading

Posted in ESNG, Exhibitions, Out and about | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment