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Stuttgart – 2022 #4
I’ve often seen criticism of the Stuttgart layout and modular systems in general that (a) it’s unrealistic and visually poor to have different scenery from different locations on adjacent modules, and (b) that the total mix of trains is not … Continue reading
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Stuttgart – 2022 #3
One of the pleasures of the Stuttgart meet is operating a section of track – without any complex junctions and other pointwork. You need to be alert enough to spot trains coming, and whether there is room down the line … Continue reading
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Stuttgart – 2022 #2
For the rest of the week, I’ll post some of Allan’s photos from the N-Club International meet at the Stuttgart Messe. It will be a bit of a photo dump, as I wasn’t there, and I may confuse a few … Continue reading
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Stuttgart – 2022 #1
Whilst Maxine and I were in Berlin, Allan travelled to the NCI meet at Stuttgart. I’d originally considered doing a triangular trip including both Stuttgart and Berlin, but this was just too difficult for my tired old brain! Maybe another … Continue reading
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A dangerous hobby?
Who said that model railways are a safe sedate hobby. Well, this is Australia after all. I’m surprised that he didn’t show the gigantic spider hiding in the goods shed! This does of course raise the question as to the … Continue reading
A little basic carpentry….
Modelling continues whilst waiting for the covid all clear (written on Monday.) No symptoms, but generally knackered. Here are a couple of shots of the bus depot, with some added figures (BR station staff make good bus crew – similar … Continue reading
Up the Junction….
A week of fairly mild (I think) covid has at least given me some modelling time – though even scenic work has seemed rather more tiring than usual. My N-club to N-mod junction is just about complete. I need to … Continue reading
The day after….
Having exhibited Kuritu, what did I learn for future reference? I got a lot of positive comments, that is always pleasing, if bad for the ego! Exhibiting a small layout is wonderful, as the set up takes 20 minutes, and … Continue reading
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Getting N-Club to TINGS 2022
How do you get a large modular layout from Germany to TINGS? A layout that looks like this…. You take a trailer like this…. And pack it full like this….. Using the local (and in some cases unskilled) labour! Of … Continue reading
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TINGS 2022 – a few thoughts
I’ve been interested to see the reactions to this year’s TINGS on Facebook and forums. Such a wide range of opinions, from very good down to very disappointing. As an occasional exhibition manager, albeit of smaller shows, it is educational … Continue reading
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