Tag Archives: modular layouts

Jon’s modules – the staging

I’m beginning to make some model railway time again.  The first part of the year was hectic, with my mother’s demise, my wife’s hip replacement, the ESNG exhibition, and a number of panics at work.  It’s a bit quieter now.  The … Continue reading

Posted in Jon's layout ramblings, Layout design, N Club International | Tagged , , , | 1 Comment

ESNG meeting – 18 June 2014

I was a bit late getting to the meeting tonight.  Thank you SouthWest trains for stranding me at Kew Bridge Station for half-an-hour.  The problem – not just a broken down train at Mortlake but a dodgy level crossing at … Continue reading

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

ESNG meeting – 5th June 2014

Not much to report on this meeting.  A good turnout and an interesting variety of trains running.  Pick of the bunch was the new Bachmann ‘Deltic’.  They have retooled this already good model into something special.  The end curves on … Continue reading

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

ESNG meeting – 21 May 2014

A ‘normal’ club meeting – if there is such a thing and if the members qualify as ‘normal’.  That reminds me of doctor’s abbreviations for patients.  One of the better (and repeatable) ones was NFN or ‘normal for Norfolk’.  ‘Nuff … Continue reading

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

Jon’s modules – update

It’s been some time since I gave a module update.  Progress has been slow, and wiring continues.  I occasionally make some time to solder a few more links in to place. I almost envy those who seem to be able … Continue reading

Posted in Jon's layout ramblings, Layout design | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Thoughts on module design

I have always liked model railroads with a self-contained backscene and lighting.  It is a neat way of presenting your railway, and is especially useful for small layouts.  You can walk into an exhibition and be up and running in … Continue reading

Posted in Inspiration, Layout design | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

ESNG meeting – 01/05/2014

After the post-exhibition lethargy, back to a normal running night.  We got a circuit up and running, but seemed to have some problems here and there – a broken rail end just about holding together, and something wrong with the … Continue reading

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

ESNG meeting 19 March 2014

Plenty of people this week, but we were a little short of trains! We seemed happy to sit and chat over the inevitable teas and coffees. However, Paul had his usual selection of Japanese stock, this week an interesting collection … Continue reading

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

ESNG meeting – 19 February 2014

Last night was a ‘blast from the past’ evening.  Ex-member Andy Smith and his young lady paid us a visit.  And a very old friend of Derek the At * turned up. Duncan and John were ‘knitting’ – fitting overhead … Continue reading

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

ESNG modular systems

The ESNG works to two N-gauge modular systems.  With our show coming up, perhaps a quick reminder of the standards is in order.  The first is N-mod.  This is an adaptation of the USA N-Track system, the main difference being … Continue reading

Posted in ESNG, Layout design, N Club International | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment