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Potpourri #1052

Posted on July 14, 2022 by snitchthebudgie

A few more oddities and inspirations…. Jago Hazzard on the end of the London trams… And on somewhere I know well – Camberwell Station.  We live just up the road from this site… And on the Tower of London.  I … Continue reading →

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Steam hauled to Exeter

Posted on July 10, 2022 by snitchthebudgie

Hopefully, modelling posts will recommence next time.  But for today, we celebrate an auspicious occasion!  Not Mr Dawes appearing at a Wednesday ESNG meeting, but his retirement trip to Exeter and back behind Clan Line. Both me and Ron had … Continue reading →

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It’s my turn now – 2!

Posted on July 8, 2022 by snitchthebudgie

No ESNG meeting photos today, as photos of the AGM would be pretty boring.  Basically, it happened, the committee was re-elected by default. and we socialised.  We did have a nice birthday cake to celebrate the 25th AGM of the club. … Continue reading →

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It’s my turn now – 1!

Posted on July 7, 2022 by snitchthebudgie

After Ron’s epic travels, our holiday was less spectacular.  However, a week in Swanage did include a very pleasant day on the Swanage Railway.  The Swanage branch is the archtypal large branch line – a single track line that saw … Continue reading →

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Searching for a Strudel #PS

Posted on July 6, 2022 by snitchthebudgie

And a few extras from Ron’s journey home.  Still to come, my trip on the Swanage Railway, and Allan and Ron behind Clan Line to Exeter. As it had stopped raining after dinner I made a quick trip to the … Continue reading →

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Searching for a Strudel #8

Posted on July 5, 2022 by snitchthebudgie

Final fling from Ron as he travels homeward. Dresden Hbf Leipzig Hbf And Frankfurt And Ron signs off from another holiday…. Left hotel in sunshine at 8am and with one hour stay overovers in Leipzig and Frankfurt Airport arrived in … Continue reading →

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Searching for a Strudel #7

Posted on July 4, 2022 by snitchthebudgie

And yes! First sighting of spring!!!!!! Back at Dresden Hbf…. And Day 6…. A scorching hot day phone now showing 33° at 4.30 Free day so headed out to Radebul to do a round trip on Lossnitzgrundbahn to Radeburg. Was … Continue reading →

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Searching for a Strudel #6

Posted on July 3, 2022 by snitchthebudgie

So…. You have a reputation as a troublemaker, but you will not escape from Colditz, Herr Dawes!!! Meanwhile, back on the Elbe paddle steamers…. Next post, some trains again.

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Searching for a Strudel #5

Posted on July 2, 2022 by snitchthebudgie

Day 5 will come in two instalments…. Chilly becoming very hot. [Ed: Sounds like a vindaloo warning?] Left hotel at 9am to catch paddle steamer to Meissen. Following a lunch break tour of Meissen Pottery, which was boring. In shop … Continue reading →

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Searching for a Strudel #4

Posted on July 1, 2022 by snitchthebudgie

So to Day 4…. Started off cool but once again it is now a scorcher. Group one way trip on Weisseritztal bahn from Freital before returning in our minibus to Dresden. Decided to try what they call their mountain railways. … Continue reading →

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