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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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Erith MRS Exhibition 2026 #1

No ESNG meeting this weekend, as we were exhibiting at the Erith MRS show.  We took a modular layout billed as the ‘Anglo-German Project’ – a lot of NCI modules linked up to our N-mod ones.  The exhibition was located … Continue reading

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ESNG meeting – 21 January

Wednesday again, and another early meeting.  And another success, with nine members attending – in shifts as two left early and one came just in time for the fish and chips. It was a rather social afternoon, and the visit … Continue reading

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ESNG meeting – 11 January

A busy Sunday running afternoon.  Eight members, one junior, and four visitors – three from the West Sussex group and a newcomer, Ben.  It was busy enough for me to spend the afternoon chatting and dozing in a chair! Just … Continue reading

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ESNG meeting – 7 January

And now for something completely different…..  Our Wednesday evening meetings have often been poorly attended, but working afternoons well supported (even if we don’t do much work.)  So we decided to try meeting from 3-8pm on Wednesdays, running trains around … Continue reading

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Mid Kent Model Railway Exhibition 2026

Once again, this show in Maidstone was an ideal outing for that period between Christmas and the New Year.  So Derek, Chris, Simon and I piled into Allan’s van for a visit.  We had a pleasant morning out, and there … Continue reading

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