Tag Archives: N gauge

How long to keep an old layout?

Posted on January 14, 2014 by snitchthebudgie

For the author, this would have been a academic question 15 years ago.  At that time I hadn’t actually ‘finished’ a layout.  This has only happened after joining ESNG and going ‘N’ gauge (after forays in OO, EM, OO9 and … Continue reading →

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ESNG curry – 11 January 2014

Posted on January 11, 2014 by snitchthebudgie

Well, it is a meeting…..  And a very simple blog post. Eleven out of the expected twelve intrepid members of ESNG enjoyed the delights of the Earlswood Ruchita (yet again) to see in the New Year.  As ever food, service, … Continue reading →

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Review of 2013

Posted on January 7, 2014 by snitchthebudgie

It seems to be the done thing to produce a review of the year.  So what did 2013 bring for the Budgie: A total lack of modelling for 8 months, thanks to too much engineering to do, especially Chinese dams, … Continue reading →

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ESNG meeting – 2 January 2014

Posted on January 3, 2014 by snitchthebudgie

Well, who was going to turn up at the first meeting in 2014? We got a very creditable nine members in attendance, including Ian back after time out for a broken arm.  So we had a full circuit up and running.  … Continue reading →

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Jon’s modules – the thrill is gone…

Posted on January 2, 2014 by snitchthebudgie

According to B.B. King and numerous other bluesmen. You may have noted how my module posts have slowed up.  I seem to have been distracted from railway modelling over this Christmas.  Perhaps it’s the fact that I’ve now laid all … Continue reading →

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And a Happy New Year

Posted on December 31, 2013 by snitchthebudgie

Who knows what 2014 will bring?  There are some very interesting models promised by the UK manufacturers.  I am very much tempted by the Farish Merchant Navy and Dapol’s 33 and Maunsell coaches.  But no doubt they are still stuck … Continue reading →

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Off my trolley – a new design series

Posted on December 29, 2013 by snitchthebudgie

As I continue to make good progress on my modules, the armchair modeller in me is already thinking about another layout.  I have this irrational urge to build an N-gauge US trolley or interurban layout – sometimes known as a … Continue reading →

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Christmas greetings

Posted on December 24, 2013 by snitchthebudgie

A very blessed and happy Christmas to all (both) my readers!    Photo credits: Creative commons, Raela9 (left) & Base Camp Baker (right)

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ESNG meeting – 18 December 2013

Posted on December 19, 2013 by snitchthebudgie

The evening started rather slowly, and the members present were wondering whether we would get a circuit running.  Then Martin (jnr.) arrived – just the man to lift down the corner boards from the cupboard.  So having decided to go … Continue reading →

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Jon’s modules – board 3 track laid

Posted on December 14, 2013 by snitchthebudgie

And the track for the last board has gone down really quickly.  Now for a lot of wiring to get the whole thing working.  I’ve also got to decide how to exit the short line off the second board.  This will … Continue reading →

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