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A royal modelling challenge
Writing this today, after Prince Philip’s funeral, I’ll raise a glass to an impressive man. I do wonder, though, who will be the first to model his hearse. I think this is even more impressive – designing your own Land … Continue reading
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Potpourri #1022
What have we got for Wednesday? Facebook often features Japanese modelling, bonsai style. Tiny dioramas with exquisite detail, such as this one. These little scenes might be just the way to have a quick change from your main project, and … Continue reading
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Potpourri #1021
Another Monday – it’s a Bank Holiday, too, but it’s strange how one doesn’t notice such things when one’s retired! We’ll start with a couple of pictures that show why Japanese railways are strange, sorry, unique…. I can’t imagine this … Continue reading
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Potpourri #1020
Some more random thoughts for a Monday. This is one of the best micro-layouts that I have seen for a while (in HO). Not a lot of operation, but an interesting track layout and plenty of fun shuffling the cars … Continue reading
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Potpourri #1019
Another one for the Terrier collection. I thought that I preferred Stroudley’s ‘Improved Engine Green’ to Marsh’s umber colour, but this little loco looks very smart. I may have posted this before, but it’s such a great shot of Waterloo … Continue reading
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Potpourri #1018
A sort of LBSCR tinge to today’s potpourri….. We start just down the road at Horley station. I’m not sure whether the equivalent sign is still there? And you might have seen a 2BIL unit passing through….. Next two favourite … Continue reading
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Cat-astrophe?
I draw the line at cat pictures on my blog, but had to include this bit of tres-pussing. The BBC tells us that it took two-and-a-half hours to get the cat to leave its perch! I wonder whether the new … Continue reading
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Potpourri #1017
No modelling progress – I’ve been enjoying the early spring sunshine, and reading one or two books. I must get back to some modelling again! The trouble is that there are so many great videos to watch on line. I’m … Continue reading
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Potpourri #1016
Not much to report on the railway front. I was delighted to get my first covid-19 vaccination on Wednesday, but have felt a bit laid back for a couple of days after. Nothing untoward – well within the normal day-to-day … Continue reading
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Rule 1…. and then some
We’ve all heard of Rule 1 – “It’s my railway…..” But thank you RMweb for these additional rules, that we all know are very true! Rule 2: “If it looks right, it is right” Rule 2a: “If it looks finished, … Continue reading
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