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ESNG meeting – 30 September 2020
Because it has been one of those funny five week months, I made the executive decision to meet on the 30th, as well as next Wednesday. The usual suspects were in attendance, and Good to see Paul managing to log … Continue reading
ESNG meeting – 16 September 2020
Zoom time once again. Unfortunately missing the Cha(i)rman again, as he was unwell (not Covid-19). We were also joined by Peter, and by Maxine to check up on us all. Simon was showing off his 3-D printed Daleks. Graham was … Continue reading
Covid-19 diary #28
I’ve got back to the Lowfits, but nothing to report at the moment. Really, I’ve spent a lot of time thinking about what to model next, and then trying to understand the government conditions for us actually to hold an … Continue reading
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ESNG meeting – probably no?
Well, having read and reread the government guidance, I’ve reluctantly concluded that we can only entertain 6 members at a meeting at present. If we have more than 6, we have to have 2 groups and they are not allowed … Continue reading
ESNG meeting – yes, no yes?
Plans were underway for the reopening of ESNG later this month. We’d welcome a limited number of people to play trains, but make things as Covid-safe as possible. Then came yesterday’s government announcement limiting social gatherings again. So, perhaps it’s … Continue reading
More ESNG modelling
Some more projects underway by ESNG (to cover up the lack of progress on my part.) Simon is getting the hang of 3D printing….. One I did earlier. Chair car interior. But this project looks far more useful. I rather … Continue reading
ESNG meeting – 3 September 2020
Another good Zoom tonight. Just the five of us, with apologies from a few members (especially the Chairman, who had been cornered for an early milkround.) Good to see Martin this time around, too. And Phil managed to master both … Continue reading
Covid-19 diary #27
A little progress with the wagons. I’ve 10 Peco Lowfits well on the way to completion. The bodies have had their bolster bases scraped off with a knife blade and fine sandpaper. They’ve been primed and a first coat of … Continue reading
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Covid-19 diary #26
Back to the loft! A few days ago, I posted this picture of some Messerschmitt bubble cars on flat wagons parked near Brighton. I suggested that if one could find a suitable bubble car (not easy), these would make an … Continue reading
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ESNG meeting – 19 August 2020
And yet another successful Zoom meeting tonight. Once again, the usual suspects found nothing to talk about for 90 minutes or so, including a fascinating conversation about cat litters. Highlight of the evening was John having part of Alpenbahn up … Continue reading
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