Tag Archives: N gauge

Dortmund #2

Posted on May 1, 2026 by snitchthebudgie

Today’s selection shows the NCI modular layout.  This was a German-Italian cooperation, with our friends from Stuttgart providing the German section.  Some of the modules look familiar from Stuttgart! The fiddle yard for the system. The usual suspects! And on … Continue reading →

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Dortmund #1

Posted on April 29, 2026 by snitchthebudgie

And on to Dortmund.  I’ve got many, many, photos from Allan, so there will be a good number of posts.  It looks an excellent show, and enormous, spread over 6 (?) NEC sized halls.  I’m really sorry I couldn’t go, … Continue reading →

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ESNG meeting – 26 April

Posted on April 27, 2026 by snitchthebudgie

Seven members, later joined by Chris who had been riding buses nearby, came to run trains on a sunny spring afternoon.  Still no Cha(i)rman, as he had dented his wheels, but the Assistant Tea Boy was on duty – but … Continue reading →

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Swiss Railways Society – 2026 AGM

Posted on April 22, 2026 by snitchthebudgie

I’ve a string of photos to post from Allan, plus some musings and workbench action from myself.  Life may have calmed down enough for me to write a little – Maxine’s new hip is doing very well, and she’s beginning … Continue reading →

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Across the channel #3

Posted on April 17, 2026 by snitchthebudgie

And the rest of the French trip.  Dortmund to follow soon…..

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Across the channel #2 (And ESNG meeting 15 April)

Posted on April 14, 2026 by snitchthebudgie

We were missing a few regulars on Wednesday, so just four members turned up.  We ended up with a chat meeting, and Derek went home for his test track to run a few trains.  Graham turned up just in time … Continue reading →

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ESNG meeting – 12 April

Posted on April 12, 2026 by snitchthebudgie

Eight members turned out for this afternoon’s club meeting.  This was despite both the Cha(i)rman and the Assistant Tea Boy being away, so the Secretary was forced to operate the kettle. There seemed to be an initial preference for multiple … Continue reading →

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ESNG meeting – 1 April

Posted on April 6, 2026 by snitchthebudgie

Better report on the first meeting of the month, on that auspicious day, April 1st.  Just five members risked attending, and I was coming and going, on chauffeur duty for Mrs B.  So just the three photos….. But Michael has … Continue reading →

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ESNG meeting – 22 March

Posted on March 25, 2026 by snitchthebudgie

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

Posted on March 22, 2026 by snitchthebudgie

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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