Tag Archives: N gauge

Stafford Railway Circle show 2025

I’d really hoped to get to this show – the largest non-commercial show south of the border – and perhaps bigger than Model Rail Scotland.  But circumstances conspired again…  However, both Paul and Dave got there, and here are a … Continue reading →

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Horsham MRC show 2025

I’d better start posting again – I have a string of photo from Dave and Allan to share.  But first, the Horsham show a week or so ago.  I have been too busy to get to many shows recently, but … Continue reading →

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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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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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