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West Sussex N Gauge MRC show – 2022

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

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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West Sussex N Gauge MRC show – 2022

We’re exhibiting at this show on Saturday.  We have been asked for two small layouts, so Sean is taking his ‘new’ German layout Brunswik, and I’ll take my Japanese tram micro Kuritu II. Brunswik Kuritu II

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Morden Milk

These photos are just crying out to be modelled! The Express Dairy depot as South Morden was perhaps the largest and most modern in the country, but was short lived. Built after WW2, the site is now covered by an … Continue reading

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ESNG meeting – 23 October 2022

After a busy day exhibiting on Saturday, it was a pleasant surprise to get seven members along to run trains on the Sunday afternoon.  It was also good not to have to get all the layout out of the cupboard, … Continue reading

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The Redhill Brick & Model Show – 2022

We spent last Saturday at the nearby 17th Reigate Scouts Lego and model show, having been there in 2018 and 2019.  This was their first post-covid show, and it was well attended, especially in the morning.  We took a reasonably … Continue reading

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ESNG meeting – 19 October 2022

Having opened up the hall, I abandoned the meeting as it was my youngest’s birthday dinner at home.  I returned later to find no trains running, but six members putting the world to rights (the missing one is getting another … Continue reading

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The Redhill Brick & Model Show – 2022

We’re exhibiting at this show on Saturday.  We may be the only trains, but it’s in Redhill and a chance to meet some local people and encourage some younger enthusiasts.  And they did good bacon rolls and burgers last time … Continue reading

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ESNG meeting – 9 October 2022

A pleasant autumnal Sunday afternoon, and good to see nine ESNG members in attendance.  Especially good to have a visit from Paul, the ESNG Midlands branch. The usual suspects were there, of course…. With Paul back in town, the outer … Continue reading

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ESNG meeting – 5 October 2022

After two non-meetings, it was good to see a whole six members turn out for Wednesday’s meeting.  Not least, the treasurer was back after a nasty bout of non-covid lurgi. Allan ran a long train of hoppers, passing Mr Atfield’s … Continue reading

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