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The Carters fly east

Posted on December 8, 2017 by snitchthebudgie

Before Ian and Lily joined us in Stuttgart, they were in Hong Kong and Japan.  Here are a few of Ian’s holiday snaps…. This one is very familiar to me – a Hong Kong ‘tram jam’.  Still the best value … Continue reading →

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Signal failure!

Posted on November 16, 2017 by snitchthebudgie

As we get close to Stuttgart, the lounge is full of railway – I couldn’t be bothered to lug it all up to the loft just to bring it back down on Monday.  All is prepared….  we hope!  I’ve even … Continue reading →

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Links for the middle of the week

Posted on October 17, 2017 by snitchthebudgie

I’ve got a set of photos to post from the excellent Farnham show, but that will have to wait till later in the week.  For now, here are some of the links that I’ve come across recently. If you are … Continue reading →

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Ron flies east #2

Posted on September 17, 2017 by snitchthebudgie

More from our European rambler, who has reached Germany.  Day 2…. Rail trip to Cochem. Photos show inside and outside of station plus train at platform and Cochem’s road train After time looking round town we were taken to a … Continue reading →

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Ron flies east

Posted on September 15, 2017 by snitchthebudgie

Ron’s off on his travels to Europe again…. Got on Eurostar at St Pancras only to be told that we were being held as there was a problem in the Chunnel. We finally got away 10 late. On arrival in … Continue reading →

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China announces plans for ‘flying train’ that can travel up to 2,500mph

Posted on September 11, 2017 by snitchthebudgie

From the Independent….. China announces plans for ‘flying train’ that can travel up to 2,500mph The state-owned China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC) has claimed it plans to develop the next generation of trains, which can travel at speeds … Continue reading →

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Old Oak Common 111 #2

Posted on September 7, 2017 by snitchthebudgie

There were more steam locomotives on display than I expected, and that were in the original published list.  BR ‘Britannia’ Pacific’s are a personal favourite.  When I was returning to primary school after lunch, I often used to see the … Continue reading →

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Old Oak Common 111 #1

Posted on September 5, 2017 by snitchthebudgie

Last Saturday, I visited ‘Old Oak Common 111’ that celebrated 111 years of the west London depot – once home to GWR steam locomotives – ahead of the demolition of part of the existing facility. It marked the introduction of … Continue reading →

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All good holidays come to an end!

Posted on August 18, 2017 by snitchthebudgie

Final pictures from Ron and Allan, though some more may follow when I catch up with them…. Day 11 Vitzna to Filisur; I’ve Been collecting advertising photos of the Rhb class GE4/4.  And Day 12 visit to St. Gallen. Friday: Views … Continue reading →

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Meanwhile, back in the Alps

Posted on August 16, 2017 by snitchthebudgie

Monday: As it was hot we went up Pilatus as it is now included on Swiss Travel Pass. Sat in open air restaurant at the top for a meal in a cooling breeze. Allan went up by train and down … Continue reading →

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