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Die Dawes-Brüder gehen nach Osten #4 – Cologne

Posted on April 1, 2023 by snitchthebudgie

Today’s post returns to Cologne.  I love the variety of liveries – rivalling the post-privatisation UK.

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Die Dawes-Brüder gehen nach Osten #3 – Drachenfels

Posted on March 31, 2023 by snitchthebudgie

For the next few days I’ll post some more photos from Allan & Ron’s Cologne visit.  We’ll start with the Drachenfels (Dragon Rock), including some long-distance trainspotting from the top of the hill!

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Die Dawes-Brüder gehen nach Osten #2

Posted on March 30, 2023 by snitchthebudgie

Second half of the Dawes’ visit to Cologne…. Overcast with occasional spits of rain. Did a round trip by train along the Rhine to Mainz. On return took walk through town and back along the Rhine Mainz…. Photo was taken … Continue reading →

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Die Dawes-Brüder gehen nach Osten #1

Posted on March 24, 2023 by snitchthebudgie

Or words to that effect!  Ron says…. Allan and I travelled today by Eurostar and Thalys to Cologne without any problems. We have just received emails advising us that due to social action, which I assume to be strike, our … Continue reading →

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Potpourri #1068

Posted on March 20, 2023 by snitchthebudgie

Making good progress with the bubble cars.  A second wagon is complete, and more wagons and cars are under way.  Hopefully, they will be completed by next weekend.  The most time consuming bit is the transfers for the LOWFIT’s.  They … Continue reading →

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Potpourri #1067

Posted on March 4, 2023 by snitchthebudgie

Just a short post today – I’ve had a busy week, ending up with a day’s Safeguarding training for church.  Necessary, but slightly mind-numbing.  I did come across these two videos.  One, the original O’Dell County Traction layout.  This was … Continue reading →

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Potpourri #1066

Posted on February 24, 2023 by snitchthebudgie

Some YouTube finds today. Stuttgart’s new tunnelled station will open eventually…. And whilst we’re all speaking German, I don’t know why, but it’s rather fun…. Jago Hazzard goes all trolleybus… A long look at the Southern Railway.  Rather random commentary, … Continue reading →

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A grand day out

Posted on February 22, 2023 by snitchthebudgie

Allan sent me some pictures taken at Eastleigh this week: Had a trip out to Eastleigh on Monday with Sean and Lucas. Was planning to go down by train.  But after talking things through we decided to go by car, … Continue reading →

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Potpourri #1065

Posted on February 10, 2023 by snitchthebudgie

It’s been a busy week, so nothing too original today! Yesterday morning was spent helping run our toddler group.  And I spotted a pre-school version of that world famous Rule 1 – Percy goes High Speed! Give him a few … Continue reading →

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Potpourri #1064

Posted on February 6, 2023 by snitchthebudgie

To start today’s mix, an interesting picture of London Victoria, around 1920 (photo Richard Meager.)  Some details here that would look good on a pre-grouping layout. First off, why is there a loading gauge at the platform ends?  Possibly to … Continue reading →

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