Tag Archives: N gauge

ESNG meeting – 1 May 2024

Posted on May 2, 2024 by snitchthebudgie

No trains tonight.  Five of us turned up, but no-one was very interested in running trains.  So we spent a pleasant couple of hours putting the world to rights, and went home. Here are the usual suspects.  (Graham is making … Continue reading →

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ESNG meeting – 28 April 2024

Posted on April 30, 2024 by snitchthebudgie

I was a little concerned that we would be short of members today, with two regulars unavailable.  However, six of us turned out for a relaxed running session.  The only crisis was the lack of the teaboy Cha(i)rman, skiving off … Continue reading →

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Swiss Railways Society – 2024 AGM

Posted on April 28, 2024 by snitchthebudgie

The Dawes Brothers have spent the weekend in Kidderminster, visiting the Swiss exhibition and perhaps even the AGM, and riding on the Severn Valley Railway.  A few shots of the exhibition today, with full size train pictures to follow. A … Continue reading →

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Low mojo….

Posted on April 20, 2024 by snitchthebudgie

It’s one of those weeks when my modelling mojo is very low.  I have a string of projects that need finishing but none of them appeals.  Perhaps I need to break out another plastic kit, or try a diversion into … Continue reading →

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ESNG meeting – 17 April 2024

Posted on April 18, 2024 by snitchthebudgie

I thought that this evening would be the first for a long time with just chat and no trains.  But after half-an-hour or so six of us had trickled in, so we set up the layout and ran some trains.  … Continue reading →

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ESNG meeting – 14 April 2024

Posted on April 14, 2024 by snitchthebudgie

It’s been a whole 11 days since the last ESNG meetings – one of those odd months where the 1st Wednesday and the 2nd Sunday are in completely different weeks.  Seven members turned out today to run a few trains.  … Continue reading →

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Orpington & District MRS Exhibition 2024

Posted on April 13, 2024 by snitchthebudgie

Off to the romantically named Pratts Bottom this morning for the Orpington & District show.  Having been to Birmingham in the week, it was good to have Mr Dawes driving, and just spot bluebells, lambs and other wildlife.  The show … Continue reading →

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ESNG meeting – 3 April 2024

Posted on April 4, 2024 by snitchthebudgie

Another work party this afternoon, followed by the club night.  Nine members in total, with over half of them there for the afternoon and fish/pie and chips. We had a useful afternoon.  Replacing a point turned out to be a … Continue reading →

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Berkshire NGS Area Group Exhibition – 2024

Posted on April 2, 2024 by snitchthebudgie

I didn’t get to this one, but Allan did and sent me some photos.  Descriptions (where available) are from the Berkshire Bagladdies website. T-Track Modular layout Red Rock is a US based layout set somewhere in rural Oregon Forest Park, … Continue reading →

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ESNG meeting – 24 March 2024

Posted on March 26, 2024 by snitchthebudgie

A sunny and very busy afternoon.  Eleven members preferred trains, tea, and (mainly) chat to gardening in the sun.  We were also graced by two members of the West Sussex group, who proved very capable at the chatting bit! And … Continue reading →

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