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Potpourri #1107

Posted on May 25, 2024 by snitchthebudgie

Low modelling mojo – still – but a couple of things caught my eye whilst wasting time on-line. Holloway Road in the 1950’s.  Lots of period detail, including the lad wearing an ex-RAF flying jacket! A lovely shot of suburban … Continue reading →

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Potpourri #1106

Posted on May 22, 2024 by snitchthebudgie

Just a few odds and ends for a wet Wednesday! An interesting station in South Wales, Amman.  The GWR branch (left) terminates end to end with the MR branch (right).  Some potential for a continuous layout with two sets of … Continue reading →

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More visits

Posted on May 20, 2024 by snitchthebudgie

Ron visited the Watercress line Took a trip on the above today. Locos in operation were a Class 20 diesel and a Battle of Britain Spamcan. Alton Alresford Chris has been to Rydabus at the Isle of Wight Bus Museum. … Continue reading →

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Potpourri #1105

Posted on May 12, 2024 by snitchthebudgie

And just a few photos and ideas today. A rarely photographed ex-SECR J class 0-6-4T, near Petts Wood and heading for Victoria.  The area was a lot more built up when I regularly used this footbridge some 30 years later. … Continue reading →

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Potpourri #1104

Posted on May 10, 2024 by snitchthebudgie

I’m having a rather relaxed blogging week, so here are just a few internet findings. I can’t help adding in a few Jago Hazzards.  It’s difficult to be informative AND amusing! Meanwhile, back at the ESNG running night…… Finally, a … Continue reading →

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Severn Valley Railway #3

Posted on May 8, 2024 by snitchthebudgie

Just for good measure, here are a few snaps from the Bartlett archives. These were taken on a school railway society trip, in 1971.  This was the early days of preservation. A lot of my film was taken up with … Continue reading →

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Severn Valley Railway #2

Posted on May 6, 2024 by snitchthebudgie

A few more photos from the Severn Valley.  Just a few at Bridgenorth….. Rather more at the museum and works at Highley.  I must visit the SVR again – it’s been too many years since I was there, when all … Continue reading →

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Severn Valley Railway #1

Posted on May 4, 2024 by snitchthebudgie

After the Swiss Railway Society bash, Allan and Ron had the rest of the weekend to travel on the Severn Valley Railway.  A bit of a photo-dump follows.  We start at Kidderminster on the Saturday evening.  I love the teak … Continue reading →

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Inspiration

Posted on April 26, 2024 by snitchthebudgie

Just a couple or three inspirational pictures today. First, Waddon Marsh in 1929.  Before the station was built and the industrial development around the area, and only one of the two power stations had been built.  Also pre-electrification.  Great details … Continue reading →

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Potpourri #1103

Posted on April 24, 2024 by snitchthebudgie

I even got a little modelling since my last post. Just a little…..  But Terrier addiction has resulted in a little retail therapy.  Wapping and Stepney were on order and have arrived. And I couldn’t resist this O gauge beauty.  … Continue reading →

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