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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
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
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
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
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
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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
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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
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
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
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
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