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ESNG meeting – 6 January 2021

Posted on January 6, 2021 by snitchthebudgie

First meeting of 2021, as we go into tier 5 or more, and lockdown once again.  One day, we’ll meet again, don’t know where, don’t know when.  Oh dear, I feel a song coming on! No Mr Dawes this evening…. … Continue reading →

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A Minories of my own – 5 – a few tweaks?

Posted on January 2, 2021 by snitchthebudgie

As you realise, not much (if any) progress with the Minories over Christmas.  For the last few days, I blame Amazon Prime, with loads of live football to watch. But, gentle reader, you may recall a design something like the … Continue reading →

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So many trains!

Posted on December 27, 2020 by snitchthebudgie

As usual, Paul has put me to shame with his modelling.  Pinched unashamedly off his Facebook site….. Having constructed a 12ft long yard to take my Bullet Trains, here they are – all 36 of them in 3 groups of … Continue reading →

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ESNG meeting – 16 December 2020

Posted on December 17, 2020 by snitchthebudgie

Zoom again – the last of the year.  Just the six wise (?) monkeys, later joined by Maxine.  We did talk railways, but also marmalade and Covid-19.  We were, for once, undisturbed by cats.  Brian and Graham were unable to … Continue reading →

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A Minories of my own – 4 – all contributions gratefully received

Posted on December 12, 2020 by snitchthebudgie

I have a sheet of plywood sitting on the lounge floor, to mark out the layout trackwork.  But it won’t get done tonight!  However, some helpful advice has been received! Phil wrote….. Hi, Jon! Have you seen Jago Hazzard’s channel … Continue reading →

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ESNG modelling updates

Posted on December 10, 2020 by snitchthebudgie

Some snippets from around ESNG and friends…. Chris has been wagon building. Hi Jon, hope all is going well. Just finished these two ex LSWR wagons. I have found your Ludgate article and photos very interesting!  With best wishes, Chris … Continue reading →

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A Minories of my own – 3 – location, location, location

Posted on December 6, 2020 by snitchthebudgie

I’m still working on the baseboard design for the layout.  I’m minded to wait until the FineTrax points arrive in the post, so that I can check that the published templates match the real thing.  The problem with a layout … Continue reading →

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ESNG meeting – 2 December 2020

Posted on December 3, 2020 by snitchthebudgie

ESNG members have been getting ready for the meeting – Allan and Phil please note! Meanwhile, back at the meeting…. An evening where the technology seemed to come out on top.  Allan kept appearing, freezing, and disappearing, and this was … Continue reading →

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A Minories of my own – 2 – underneath the arches

Posted on December 1, 2020 by snitchthebudgie

Moving forward, I need to select the height of the arches under my Minories.  An obvious place to start is the South London prototype.  We could also move out to Liverpool or Fenchurch Street to the east of London for … Continue reading →

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A Minories of my own – 1 – planning

Posted on November 29, 2020 by snitchthebudgie

It’s time to move on from my (occasional) Covid-19 diary, to something new.  As you, gentle reader, may well realise, I have spent the last couple of months trying to work out a layout that I actually like.  This is … Continue reading →

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