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Ramblin’ Man – 1

Posted on October 3, 2023 by snitchthebudgie

With acute apologies to the Allman Brothers….. Ron has been off rambling on the Isle of Man.  He’s sent me a string of excellent photographs, but locations appear slightly at random due to the varied walks – to say nothing … Continue reading →

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Potpourri #1082

Posted on September 24, 2023 by snitchthebudgie

We’ll start with a little bit of film of the Bembridge branch.  All too brief…. An interesting prototype, and some interesting film clips…. Jago Hazzard has been thinking.  Dangerous. Model this on your layout! Of course, it’s been done before….

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Ron #6

Posted on September 21, 2023 by snitchthebudgie

Day 6.  Ron rant #2…. Do not travel on German Railways. Following last night’s problem went to catch 0916 to Koblenz only to find it running 50-55 late so had to wait for 0954. Now in Koblenz and train to … Continue reading →

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Ron #5

Posted on September 20, 2023 by snitchthebudgie

Day 5 Hot and sunny.  Free day so I got a regional pass, but was affected by cancelled and late running trains. Went to Wuppertal via Cologne for a trip on the monorail. Back to Cologne for a walk round followed … Continue reading →

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Ron #4

Posted on September 17, 2023 by snitchthebudgie

Day 4 Started overcast becoming sunny and hot. Last group trip. Train to Rudesheim where we had time to wander around before cruise along the Rhine to St Goar and train back. Rudesheim This reminds me of a certain UK … Continue reading →

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Ron #3

Posted on September 16, 2023 by snitchthebudgie

Day 4 Please excuse any typos etc the reason for this will become evident. Started cloudy becoming sunny. Deceided to miss trip to Peace Museum so made my way to Boppard by train via Koblenz. Had a good wander round … Continue reading →

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Ron #2

Posted on September 15, 2023 by snitchthebudgie

Day 3 Following a thunderstorm last night a lot cooler today although overcast. Was due to go on group visit to Cochem but on arrival in Koblenz we found that due to an emergency no trains were going up the … Continue reading →

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Ron #1

Posted on September 14, 2023 by snitchthebudgie

Another holiday for Ron, and I’ve no idea what to call this one!!  But stay tuned for some tourism and hopefully some transport….. Day 1 Arrived at St Pancras to be told that Thalys had moved us from 1725 ex … Continue reading →

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More Southern Co-Co’s

Posted on September 4, 2023 by snitchthebudgie

Just a little photo-dump of another favourite locomotive – the Southern Region Co-Co electrics. Early days – Southern and British Railways.  I am not sure what colour the strange Southern livery is – I’ve never seen that one before.  It … Continue reading →

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Odds and ends to start September….

Posted on September 2, 2023 by snitchthebudgie

As we enter September, and perhaps autumn (though a minor heatwave is forecast for next week), here are a few odds and ends from the Bartlett household.  Once again the week has gone by with little modelling, mainly due to … Continue reading →

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