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On a Swiss Roll #1
I’ve lost track of which number holiday this is for Ron. But I do know that it involved a return to Switzerland. I’ve mainly posted the train photographs, and what struck me was the wide range of liveries that Ron … Continue reading
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Potpourri #1056 – Another ESNG edition!
Another post of ESNG members activities. Stefan mailed me in response to the newsletter….. Also in tribute to the Queen, you’ll find her in front of my “British Shop” at “Stefanstor” station Nicely done, though she seems to have escaped … Continue reading
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Potpourri #1055 – ESNG edition!
A few random pictures culled from the ESNG members…. Here we have Allan, hob-nobbing with the famous – I think Mr Kato qualifies as that. Also in the photo are the Stuttgart N Club crowd who came across to TINGS. From … Continue reading
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Beamish Museum
Dave recently sent me some pictures from his Beamish Museum trip earlier in the year. Beamish is a well-known site in County Durham, that describes itself as the Living Museum of the North: Beamish is a world famous open air … Continue reading
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I’m running out of snappy titles #2
The rest of Ron’s pictures come from all over…. First, Langenau, Ron’s base for the holiday. Langenau Hbf, 10-15 minutes walk from village centre. On to Lindau…. A little, rather pretty, tourism…. And back to the station…. Last stop, Munich … Continue reading
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I’m running out of snappy titles #1
Hardly back from the Isle of Man, Ron set sail (figuratively speaking) for Bavaria. I’ve mostly posted the railway photos (sorry those who enjoy the tourism….) Today is at Ulm Hbf… Buses and trams ourside…. Back in the station…. Nice … Continue reading
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Potpourri #1054
Just for a change, a few things that caught my eye recently. Jago Hazzard looks at Borough Road – a very closed station close to my old London stamping grounds… Something for our ESNG members to emulate. (Note it’s a … Continue reading
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Across the Irish Sea – 8
Last, but not least, we have the 2′ gauge Groudle Glen Railway. Less than a mile long, and 2′ gauge, it serves the Sea Lion Rocks Tea Room. The Glen and the viaduct carrying the road and Manx Electric … Continue reading
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Across the Irish Sea – 7
Today we visit the Manx Electric Railway sheds and works. Just a photo dump, really. Lots of trams in all states of repair, and some spare parts! And finally, the works mascot. If this falls off the building, the MER … Continue reading
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Across the Irish Sea – 6
The Snaefell Mountain Railway joins the village of Laxey with the summit of Snaefell, at 2,036 feet above sea level the highest point on the island. The line is 5 miles (8 km) long, is built to 3′ 6″ gauge. … Continue reading
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