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ESNG meeting – 1 October
A Wednesday working party did a few odds and ends – Mr Atfield lengthened his legs – and repaired the Speedo board. Two of us arrived in time for fish and chips. In the evening, we had seven members along, … Continue reading
ESNG meeting – 28 September
Six members turned out, and ran a few trains. The usual suspects…. Another repair job needed. We tried out the speedo board for a future show. It still looks good after 20+ years, and we persuaded the speedometer to work, … Continue reading
ESNG meeting – 14 September – and TINGS
It was probably optimistic to have a meeting on the TINGS weekend. We didn’t run trains, but this was mainly due to illness and holidays. Five of the very senior members turned up, but felt no inclination to build a … Continue reading
ESNG Open Day 2025
The dust has settled on this year’s Open Day/Show. We can report a good number through the door, and it was especially good to have a fair number of local residents visit with their children – many below school age. … Continue reading
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Bexhill MRC show 2025
Finally, August 9th and it must be Bexhill! Canute Road Quay (OO). A favourite little shunting layout, that captures the SR dockside. Queen Charlotte’s Dock (O) gets better every time I see it. Rapid progress!! More docks with Richborough Port … Continue reading
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Shoeburyness MRC show 2025
Back to 5 August and a visit to the Thames Estuary…. Bit of a photo-dump with this busy week leading up to the show! Pennard Road (O). Daisy Lane TMD (OO). St Seeb (OO). King Street, Blackburn (OO). Pitzalbahn (HOe). … Continue reading
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Next Saturday! ESNG Open Day 2025
After a years break, were back with the friendly ESNG open day. Our open day this year will feature both modular systems the club uses – the UK 4-Track n-Mod and the European 2-Track N club International system. We’ll also … Continue reading
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Silver Fox MRC show 2025 #2
A second look at this rather good show. We’ll start today with Gilly North’s loco scrapyard. I still thing this, her first layout, is her best. I understand that she went round the club asking, “Have you got any old, … Continue reading
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Silver Fox MRC show 2025 #1
I’ll try and catch up with the exhibition photos Allan has sent me. We’ll go in reverse order, so start with the Silver Fox show – probably over two posts. We’ll start with Shau Kei Wan (Hong Kong) tram terminal … Continue reading
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ESNG meeting – 24 August
Back for the Sunday meeting, and a whole eight members turned out for a little training. Some modern Swiss (?) stock…. And some more European multiple units….. A classic bit of the UK railway – a Deltic…. Brian has captured … Continue reading