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ESNG BuildDay – 8 December 2019

Posted on December 8, 2019 by snitchthebudgie

This afternoon was the first ESNG ‘BuildDay’ and it has been a success, I think.  We had 8 members along, together with a number of projects to work on, observe and learn from.  Or one could just enjoy good company … Continue reading →

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ESNG meeting – 6 December 2019

Posted on December 6, 2019 by snitchthebudgie

A little thin on the ground tonight, with just the six members present.  Poor excuses were received from some other members – work, hospital visit, and better half’s 60th birthday.  Well, the last one is valid I guess! So we … Continue reading →

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All roads lead to Stuttgart 2019

Posted on November 21, 2019 by snitchthebudgie

I’m pinched DM-toy’s video of the Stuttgart setup – when you get to 2:21 you’ll see Messrs Dawes and Atfield hard at work setting up our modules. And elsewhere in Germany, some ESNG members are trying to get to Stuttgart … Continue reading →

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Off to Stuttgart

Posted on November 20, 2019 by snitchthebudgie

Off to find a tin parrot at Gatwick later this week, for ESNG’s annual pilgrimage to the Stuttgart N-Club International meet.  Maxine and I are going out for the weekend, and we’ll be joined on Saturday by son Michael.  No … Continue reading →

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Tolworth Showtrain 2019 – 2

Posted on November 16, 2019 by snitchthebudgie

I do enjoy catching favourite layouts for another look.  Netherwood Sidings (O) is one of those, with its DC overhead electrics and endless mineral wagons in the siding.  They were having an ESNG type problem when I passed by – … Continue reading →

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Tolworth Showtrain 2019 – 1

Posted on November 14, 2019 by snitchthebudgie

Another exhibition visit last Saturday, this time to the Tolworth Showtrain exhibition, arranged by the Hampton Court MRS.  I took both Derek’s – Atfield and Apps – with me and we had a pleasant morning looking at a good show.  … Continue reading →

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ESNG PlayDay – 10 November 2019

Posted on November 12, 2019 by snitchthebudgie

It’s one of those strange months when the 2nd Sunday immediately follows the 1st Thursday, so our ESNG meeting was immediately followed by a PlayDay.  So we have another ESNG post, to be followed this week by some pictures from … Continue reading →

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ESNG meeting – 7 November 2019

Posted on November 10, 2019 by snitchthebudgie

11 members braved the coldest evening of the autumn – so far – to run trains.  A highlight of the evening was Mr Apps bringing part of the new fiddle yards along – and it looks very good indeed. Paul … Continue reading →

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Wycrail exhibition 2019 – 2

Posted on November 8, 2019 by snitchthebudgie

The second half of my Wycrail visit….. It’s an unusual UK show with two Norwegian layouts on show.  Svanda (HO) is a pleasant change from the GWR branchline, though the track layout is similar to any European branch or secondary line. … Continue reading →

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Wycrail exhibition 2019 – 1

Posted on November 6, 2019 by snitchthebudgie

Last Saturday offered a difficult choice.  Watch England in the rugby world cup final, or drive 50 miles in wind and rain to the Wycrail exhibition at High Wycombe.  I had a bad feeling about the rugby (correctly) and wanted … Continue reading →

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