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ESNG meeting – 15 October 2014

Posted on October 17, 2014 by snitchthebudgie

Lots of new trains on the circuit tonight.  I ran a ‘new’ second-hand Farish O8 shunter in early BR black that I couldn’t resist.  Next came a test run of my new 5-BEL EMU.  The Brighton Belle looks gorgeous and runs … Continue reading →

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ESNG Curry Club – 11 October 2014

Posted on October 13, 2014 by snitchthebudgie

We had planned to have an ESNG ‘PlayDay’ on Saturday, setting up the club N-mod circuit for the whole day rather than just for an evening.  This has been a success in the past, as people can drop in and … Continue reading →

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ESNG meeting – 2 October 2014

Posted on October 3, 2014 by snitchthebudgie

It was a quiet club night tonight.  A few of us sat around wondering whether or not to set up a circuit, but when Ted brought along a friend with a locomotive to test, we thought we had better do … Continue reading →

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ESNG meeting – 4 September 2014

Posted on September 5, 2014 by snitchthebudgie

The schools are back and the club was busy tonight.  It was good to see Honest John back in circulation, and new member Roger actually came back.  We must have been too kind to him last time.  Mr Apps was … Continue reading →

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ESNG work party – 31 August 2014 – and the Andover Show

Posted on September 1, 2014 by snitchthebudgie

It’s been a train-rich weekend, and a welcome relief from an interesting week.  Firstly, I got a report completed for work that had been hanging around for far too long.  Then we had a new central boiler installed.  A good professional … Continue reading →

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ESNG meeting – 21 August 2014

Posted on August 21, 2014 by snitchthebudgie

Holiday season must be coming to the end, as we had a good turnout this time around.  Good to see Peter back from his travels.  We last saw him at the ESNG show in April.  Since then he has been … Continue reading →

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ESNG meeting – 7 August 2014

Posted on August 8, 2014 by snitchthebudgie

It’s definitely holiday time, as we were down to eight members this Thursday.  But it was good to have a visit from a prospective new member in Roger, who brought an engine along for the attention of Dr Loco.  Evidence … Continue reading →

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ESNG AGM – 16 July 2014

Posted on July 17, 2014 by snitchthebudgie

It’s AGM time again.  The chance for the members to rebel against the committee and stretch out the meeting for hours debating minor issues – then vote them back again to continue running the club.  But tonight was different – … Continue reading →

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Jon’s modules – thoughts on point control

Posted on July 6, 2014 by snitchthebudgie

Looking back at earlier posts, you will have detected a dislike for wiring.  Having looked at the design of staging for the main line, my thoughts turned to operation.  Loops at either end of a N-club modular set-up could need … Continue reading →

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ESNG meeting – 3 July 2014

Posted on July 3, 2014 by snitchthebudgie

Of course, I forgot the camera this meeting.  Paul broke his previous records by running a Japanese push-pull train around a 9 x 9 circuit.  His next aim is the 100 wagon goods train.  Now we were doing that in the … Continue reading →

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