Tag Archives: N gauge

Tonbridge MRC show 2024

Posted on February 20, 2024 by snitchthebudgie

Last Saturday was the Tonbridge show.  One of the largest one day shows, certainly in the south-east, and always a good one.  And it’s popular, as it has one of the longest queues to get in that I’ve seen! Mr … Continue reading →

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ESNG meeting – 11 February 2024

Posted on February 12, 2024 by snitchthebudgie

I was a few minutes late getting to open the hall, but it was open and people were getting the modules out to set up.  My excuse was simple – I sneaked up to Holmethorpe Industrial Estate to see a … Continue reading →

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ESNG meeting – 7 February 2024

Posted on February 10, 2024 by snitchthebudgie

Once again, seven members turned up for club night, but we were graced by two visitors – welcome to Ben and Steve, and hope that we didn’t put you off too much.  Not many photos, as I spent too much … Continue reading →

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ESNG meeting – 28 January 2024

Posted on January 30, 2024 by snitchthebudgie

The Magnificent Seven gathered on Sunday afternoon, and had one of those running sessions where nothing would stay on the track or stay coupled.  Never mind, we ran a few trains, drank tea, and put the world to rights. My … Continue reading →

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ESNG meeting – 18 January 2024

Posted on January 20, 2024 by snitchthebudgie

  A bitterly cold evening, but we saw eight members come in from the cold into the relatively warm clubroom.  Despite the good turnout, most members seemed happy to drink tea and chat.  However, Terry led the way and actually ran … Continue reading →

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ESNG meeting – 14 January 2024

Posted on January 16, 2024 by snitchthebudgie

A healthy 10 members and a visitor today made for a busy Sunday afternoon.  We also managed to sell quite a lot of a old N gauge collection donated to the club.  Usual suspects…. Chris ran some interesting trains.  A … Continue reading →

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A sort of Minories of my own – 24

Posted on January 14, 2024 by snitchthebudgie

Was it really nearly a year ago that I reported on my sort-of Minories?  I seem to have been totally diverted onto other things over 2023.  But before we get back to that…. I recently posted an idea for end … Continue reading →

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ESNG meeting – 3 January 2024

Posted on January 6, 2024 by snitchthebudgie

The first meeting of 2024, and a very respectable nine members plus one visitor turned out.  The treasurer is hoping that this enthusiasm continues into the year. Simon was running some American stock, and I was most impressed by his … Continue reading →

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Mid Kent Model Railway Exhibition

Posted on December 30, 2023 by snitchthebudgie

Friday, five of us bundled into Allan’s van, and headed for Maidstone to visit this new exhibition.  It not only gave something railway-orientated to do between Christmas and New Year, but it was good to go to a show on … Continue reading →

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ESNG meeting – 20 December 2023

Posted on December 22, 2023 by snitchthebudgie

‘Twas the last meeting before Christmas – and a surprising nine people turned out for a little light relief.  Good to see Terry back again, and a welcome to Alex. Plenty of trains on the move….. Chris’ lovely NSE express…. … Continue reading →

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