Tag Archives: N gauge

ESNG meeting – 7 December 2022

Posted on December 10, 2022 by snitchthebudgie

A long afternoon this Wednesday, as we decided to have an afternoon working on the new fiddle yard before the evenings meeting.  And we made a lot of progress – a lot of steps forward, and just the few backwards. … Continue reading →

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ESNG meeting – 27 November 2022

Posted on November 30, 2022 by snitchthebudgie

A busy Sunday afternoon, with nine members present.  Good to see both Chairman and Treasurer back in circulation.  And also a cake to celebrate Lucas’ birthday. The members were stocking the fiddle yard ready to run.  After said birthday, Stuttgart … Continue reading →

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A dangerous hobby?

Posted on November 22, 2022 by snitchthebudgie

Who said that model railways are a safe sedate hobby.  Well, this is Australia after all.  I’m surprised that he didn’t show the gigantic spider hiding in the goods shed! This does of course raise the question as to the … Continue reading →

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ESNG meeting – 16 November 2022

Posted on November 18, 2022 by snitchthebudgie

I’m back in circulation after testing negative on Tuesday.  And feeling much better, but still rather washed out. So it was off to the ESNG meeting, where six members braved a rather wet evening.  Not a bad turnout, as the … Continue reading →

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A little basic carpentry….

Posted on November 16, 2022 by snitchthebudgie

Modelling continues whilst waiting for the covid all clear (written on Monday.)  No symptoms, but generally knackered.  Here are a couple of shots of the bus depot, with some added figures (BR station staff make good bus crew – similar … Continue reading →

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ESNG meeting – 13 November 2022

Posted on November 14, 2022 by snitchthebudgie

I’m not sure what they got up to this afternoon, as I’m still being good and isolating myself.  But it was always going to be a small meeting, with me off with covid, the Treasurer avoiding people to avoid covid, … Continue reading →

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Up the Junction….

Posted on November 12, 2022 by snitchthebudgie

A week of fairly mild (I think) covid has at least given me some modelling time – though even scenic work has seemed rather more tiring than usual. My N-club to N-mod junction is just about complete.  I need to … Continue reading →

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The day after….

Posted on November 8, 2022 by snitchthebudgie

Having exhibited Kuritu, what did I learn for future reference? I got a lot of positive comments, that is always pleasing, if bad for the ego! Exhibiting a small layout is wonderful, as the set up takes 20 minutes, and … Continue reading →

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West Sussex N Gauge MRC show – 2022

Posted on November 6, 2022 by snitchthebudgie

And a very pleasant day was had by one and all.  Allan, Sean, Lucas and I exhibited our two layouts, and it was good to see present and past ESNG members Dave, Ian, Peter and Mike – as well as … Continue reading →

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ESNG meeting – 2 November 2022

Posted on November 4, 2022 by snitchthebudgie

Five members assembled for Wednesday’s meeting.  It was especially good to see Ian back in circulation, after a really tough year one way and another.  I don’t think the Treasurer is sticking his tongue out at me (I hope)…… Ian … Continue reading →

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