Tag Archives: N gauge

ESNG meeting – 05 September 2019

Posted on September 8, 2019 by snitchthebudgie

I expected a quiet evening on Thursday, after we had such a busy weekend at Hollycombe.  But 5 out of the 7 exhibitors turned up keen to run trains.  (And no. 6, the Cha(I)rman, was working earlies again.) So we … Continue reading →

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ESNG meeting – 21 August 2019

Posted on August 22, 2019 by snitchthebudgie

A busy club night – 13 attending, including Sean’s two lads.  We were missing Mr Atfield, who had the lurgi, and Graham after an eye procedure.  Lucas was providing all the sound effects, and was much better (and cheaper to … Continue reading →

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Off my trolley – an excellent little layout

Posted on August 16, 2019 by snitchthebudgie

Recently, I came across this rather fine little trolley layout.  Unfortunately, there are no sizes or track plan given.  The plan is pretty obvious, though I’m not sure what happens around the back of the layout.  As for size, it’s … Continue reading →

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ESNG PlayDay – 14 July 2019 – And boats on Lake Luzern

Posted on July 15, 2019 by snitchthebudgie

I’m back from holiday – shortly before going away again.  Coming up over the next few weeks will be the rest of Ron’s Swiss pictures, some Swiss transport photos from Allan, and my pictures from the wonderful Crich tramway museum … Continue reading →

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ESNG meeting – 19 June 2019

Posted on June 20, 2019 by snitchthebudgie

A quiet club night.  Just the seven of us, and not that many trains.  Derek discovered that his old goods train on Peco chassis wouldn’t stay coupled, whilst Paul had yet another new bulley on display. None the less, a … Continue reading →

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ESNG meeting – 6 June 2019

Posted on June 7, 2019 by snitchthebudgie

Back to the normality of a club night, with 9 attending.  A particular welcome to Paul, visiting for the first time. It was ‘Terrier’ night again.  Simon was running a second hand ‘Brighton Works’ and I test ran my three … Continue reading →

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expoEM Spring 2019

Posted on May 22, 2019 by snitchthebudgie

Last Saturday I drove over to Bracknell to visit the Spring expoEM.  I have never insisted on exhibitions having any ‘N’ gauge, so an excellent show like this an easy drive away was a must.  There were some very good … Continue reading →

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ESNG meeting – 15 May 2019

Posted on May 16, 2019 by snitchthebudgie

A rather quiet evening, with just the seven of us at club night.  We were missing both the Cha(I)rman (missing on a milk round) and the Chairman Elect (just missing), and a few others.  But we quickly set up some … Continue reading →

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ESNG PlayDay – 12 May 2019

Posted on May 14, 2019 by snitchthebudgie

Another pleasant afternoon running trains at the PlayDay.  We, of course, started with a curry, and were joined by Ron celebrating his 67th birthday.  And Miles, who demolished a large number of samosas after the Ruchita accidentally double up his … Continue reading →

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Dorking MRC Spring Exhibition 2019

Posted on May 12, 2019 by snitchthebudgie

Dorking MRC held their Spring Show in Redhill, so I dropped in as it was within walking distance.  A small show, but some good layouts, and I saw a number of friends to talk to. Dorking had their new ‘N’ … Continue reading →

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