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Odd modelling ideas #182
Normal for Norfolk? Seen in a Sheringham butcher’s window. It’s an old picture, so I don’t know whether it’s still there. Still, nice to see that they also do smoked sausages! This one’s easier for the average modeller! (Picture: Facebook) … Continue reading
Mega-Eric?
From Facebook, a mega-roundhouse in Altona, Hamburg. This would make quite some model – even the coaling facilities are on the grand scale…. But did you spot the best bit – the overlapping turntable. I’d never seen one of these … Continue reading
Paul in Japan #6
Probably the last of Paul’s pictures, as he’s now back in the UK, and the joys of food shopping in Crawley…. Tomorrow is my last day in Japan on this trip. My plan is all set up. Watch this space! … Continue reading
Paul in Japan #5
Out into the wilds! Late start today, first train at 0921. Then it’s a circuit taking in a famous route through the mountains. I won’t be back in Sendai until 8.30pm. To follow my excursion in to the Japanese countryside … Continue reading
Paul in Japan #4
Some more photos from Japan…. Tomorrow, I’m off up in to the Japanese Alps on a special train which only runs at weekends and Bank Holidays. Today was the Emperors’ Birthday, so tomorrow is a Bank Holiday. My first train … Continue reading
Paul in Japan #3
First, back in soggy Earlswood, more progress on the new fiddle yard… And meanwhile, in Japan…. Off to Nagano on one of these, the beautiful E7 Shinkansen. So my birthday has arrived – 9 hours earlier than usual! I’m off … Continue reading
Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow #3
Last set of photos from Ron – then it’s back to Japan for a day or three! Another cold and overcast day but with low cloud. Went down to Interlaken to take direct train to Zweisimmen changing there for the … Continue reading
