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ESNG meeting – 22 March

Better get Sunday’s meeting posted, having been distracted by furniture moving and and Ikea visit….. Sunday afternoon there were just the seven members present, but a good selection of trains took the rails.  as shown below…. And thank you Brian…. … Continue reading

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ESNG meeting – 18 March

Sorry, this blog is a bit late.  It’s been a busy week (just for a change) decorating.  I drafted this blog a couple of days ago, then somehow lost it all.  I walked away in disgust until this evening. We … Continue reading

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ESNG meeting – 8 March

Winter returned, but ten members turned out to play on Sunday.  This meant that all four tracks were kept busy for most of the afternoon – and I could trainspot from the comfort of my armchair..,,, There was a strong … Continue reading

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ESNG meeting – 4 March

A spring-like afternoon, and seven members came to play trains and chat.  I managed to attend most of the meeting, especially as I had trains to run! Chris’ 12 car EMU was impressive, and would need a rather large layout….. … Continue reading

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ESNG meeting – 22 February

Sunday afternoon, and I slipped away for most of the afternoon to see what was running.  I arrived to see that the members were being very keen and set up a large circuit.  It was a good turnout, with nine … Continue reading

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ESNG meeting – 18 February

I had an afternoon pass from Mrs Bartlett, whose new hip seems to be doing OK, bit by bit.  So I dropped into Wednesday’s ESNG meeting for a while.  We ended up with six members there, enough to set up … Continue reading

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Alton Febex 2026

With Maxine due a new hip, I won’t be getting to many exhibitions over the next few weeks.  So a visit to Alton with the lads seemed a good idea – always a good show, and breakfast at the Alton … Continue reading

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ESNG meeting – 8 February

A pleasant afternoons running and chatting with eight members present (but not always correct.)  Spring must be approaching, as it was still light when we locked up the hall. Large American locos…. Pulling long trains…. And the more up-to-date version….. … Continue reading

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ESNG meeting – 4 February

Just a quick report on Wednesday’s meeting.  I was in Bristol for the day, and the chairman forgot to take any photos.  But I gather that eight members attended, the problems with the fiddle yard were solved (loose wiring and … Continue reading

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Erith MRS Exhibition 2026 #2

And on to the rest of the show.  Always good to see Beijiao, with Chinese steam, sound, smoke, and working road vehicles. I liked the minimalist Bulldog Quay, with trains and boats. The West Sussex mob were there in force…. … Continue reading

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