Tag Archives: N gauge

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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ESNG meeting – 20 March 2024

Posted on March 22, 2024 by snitchthebudgie

Wednesday’s meeting, and seven of us turned out.  We didn’t have a working party today, as several were otherwise employed – Mr Apps was taking the cat to the vet and we were relieved to see him turn up – … Continue reading →

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London Festival of Railway Modelling – 2024 #2

Posted on March 20, 2024 by snitchthebudgie

Back for a second layout selection.  The Royal Albert Bridge (N) is a lovely scenic roundy-roundy.  If you are going to have a continuous run, why not have some spectacular engineering! Hope-under-Dinmore (EM) is a fine display of pre-grouping modelling, … Continue reading →

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London Festival of Railway Modelling – 2024 #1

Posted on March 18, 2024 by snitchthebudgie

Saturday, I decided to head for Ally Pally for the exhibition.  I missed last year due to rail driver problems, I do like the venue, and I had a complementary ticket for being a member of World of Railways.  All … Continue reading →

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Basingstoke Model Rail 2024

Posted on March 14, 2024 by snitchthebudgie

Another show that I didn’t get to (and it looks a good one), but some photos supplied by Mr Dawes, who got there with a bevy of Derek’s.  Not all layouts recorded, here, just the Chairman’s Choice. The Royal Albert … Continue reading →

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ESNG meeting – 10 March 2024

Posted on March 12, 2024 by snitchthebudgie

Today was definitely the 59th of the month, as both Brian and Allan produced examples.  Beautiful models, and both quiet and powerful.  We could have run a double headed train with two locos with the same number….. Also running goods, … Continue reading →

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ESNG meeting – 6 March 2024

Posted on March 8, 2024 by snitchthebudgie

Back to Wednesday working parties this afternoon.  Some work on or maintenance to the layout boards, followed by a fish and chips supper, then the usual evening running night. Five of us showed up (Mr Apps was visiting the dentist … Continue reading →

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