Tag Archives: N gauge

End loop ideas

Posted on December 10, 2019 by

I have been continued to think about the best design of end loops for our N-club modules.  I was impressed by this loop next to us in Stuttgart this year, with its internal sidings.  I have also been spurred into … Continue reading →

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ESNG BuildDay – 8 December 2019

Posted on December 8, 2019 by

This afternoon was the first ESNG ‘BuildDay’ and it has been a success, I think.  We had 8 members along, together with a number of projects to work on, observe and learn from.  Or one could just enjoy good company … Continue reading →

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ESNG meeting – 6 December 2019

Posted on December 6, 2019 by

A little thin on the ground tonight, with just the six members present.  Poor excuses were received from some other members – work, hospital visit, and better half’s 60th birthday.  Well, the last one is valid I guess! So we … Continue reading →

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All roads lead to Stuttgart 2019

Posted on November 21, 2019 by

I’m pinched DM-toy’s video of the Stuttgart setup – when you get to 2:21 you’ll see Messrs Dawes and Atfield hard at work setting up our modules. And elsewhere in Germany, some ESNG members are trying to get to Stuttgart … Continue reading →

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Off to Stuttgart

Posted on November 20, 2019 by

Off to find a tin parrot at Gatwick later this week, for ESNG’s annual pilgrimage to the Stuttgart N-Club International meet.  Maxine and I are going out for the weekend, and we’ll be joined on Saturday by son Michael.  No … Continue reading →

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Tolworth Showtrain 2019 – 2

Posted on November 16, 2019 by

I do enjoy catching favourite layouts for another look.  Netherwood Sidings (O) is one of those, with its DC overhead electrics and endless mineral wagons in the siding.  They were having an ESNG type problem when I passed by – … Continue reading →

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Tolworth Showtrain 2019 – 1

Posted on November 14, 2019 by

Another exhibition visit last Saturday, this time to the Tolworth Showtrain exhibition, arranged by the Hampton Court MRS.  I took both Derek’s – Atfield and Apps – with me and we had a pleasant morning looking at a good show.  … Continue reading →

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