Tag Archives: modular layouts

Jon’s modules – a reorganisation and progress!

Since my last modules post, I have actually made steady progress with the layout.  First of all, I finished all the wiring for the 1200mm module, and tested all the point motors and track feeds.  For this task I used … Continue reading

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ESNG meeting – 3 September 2015

After a quiet summer, last night’s meeting was a lively one – even without the Chairman, who was suffering an overdose of early milk rounds.  It was good to see Simon back again, with the same Kato Santa Fe passenger … Continue reading

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ESNG – New end loop

A certain panic has set in over building the new end loop as chief builder Derek seems to be on holiday for most of the next few meetings.  However, an email from the Chairman brought good news…. Just finished stage … Continue reading

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Jon’s modules – new trains

I’ve spent some time in the loft room this week, and it’s back to the stage when I can get back to completing my N-club modules.  We’ve moved the old bunk bed from the loft, and sorted out a lot of … Continue reading

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ESNG meeting – 19 August 2015

Although tonight was a quiet evening, it was a good one.  Allan was back from his Swiss holiday.  No sun tan, but maybe a touch of rust.  I’m not sure the weather there was any better than our great British … Continue reading

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ESNG meeting – 6 August 2015

Another non-meeting tonight, I’m afraid.  With the Chairman and Treasurer on holiday, and Japanese Paul also missing, only 5 of us made the meeting.  So no trains running, just a good chat and home. Not much ESNG news, so here’s … Continue reading

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Australian inspiration

Rediscovering websites that seem to have gone for good is always good news.  I enjoyed Andrew Martin’s site as it had a good number of very buildable small layout plans.  Although based in Australia, small stations are small stations worldwide – … Continue reading

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ESNG meeting – 15 July 2015

A quiet but busy evening as the club.  Only 8 members present, but we had some good trains running, and more track was laid on the new end loop.  I had acquired a new Farish Southern N 2-6-0 since Sunday … Continue reading

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ESNG PlayDay – 12 July 2015

July’s PlayDay was a successful afternoon.  We had 10 punters in attendance, including a pleasant surprise in Sean.  Sean had been able to leave work early from driving trains on Southern due to a convenient replacement bus service.  (What, don’t they … Continue reading

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A charming Japanese story – and an idea for the AGM

Can you resist the newspaper headline: “Cat stationmaster Tama mourned in Japan and elevated as goddess” This turned out to be a charming story of Japanese culture and a railway success story: The calico cat was appointed stationmaster at the … Continue reading

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