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And so to Germany #3

Day 4 and another expedition…. Mixed day. Sun, cloud and showers. Coach to Alexisbad for stram train journey to Gerode however over half the party, including myself, paid to carry on the the train to Quedlingberg. All pictures are from … Continue reading

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And so to Germany #2

After some trainspotting at Cologne Station…. Overcast day. Took train from Cologne to Hannover then coach to Werigerode with a stop over in Goslar, where all today’s pictures are taken. And some fine vintage buses…. Next day…. A mid morning … Continue reading

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And so to Germany #1

 Not sure how the Elizabeth Line links to Eurostar, but Ron is now in deepest Germany….. Travelled by Eurostar to Brussels and then on to Cologne for overnight stay. St Pancras and Eurostars… On to Cologne… And some transport pictures…. … Continue reading

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The Elizabeth line is open!

One wonders whether it’s called that as it almost took as long to build as our monarch has reigned, or perhaps just because it’s as expensive as royalty?  Or course, most of us will know it as Crossrail… Ron was … Continue reading

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Commercial vehicle run #3

Last selection from the London to Brighton Rally.  We’ll start with some of my favourite vehicles, Morris Minors/1000’s.  These are all ‘modern’ ones, as the early ones had a split windscreen.  In the last picture, the Minor is lurking behind … Continue reading

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Commercial vehicle run #2

Next, we’ll start with some military vehicles. Pick of the army vehicles was this beautifully restored WW1 truck and gun. Next, emergency vehicles.  Fire….. I missed the Police – a Morris 1000 Panda Car sneaked by before I could catch … Continue reading

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Commercial vehicle run #1

Last Sunday, Maxine was isolating with covid, and I was also keeping out of the public eye. (Maxine is well on the mend, and surprisingly, I didn’t test positive).  I’d heard from Allan that the London to Brighton Commercial Vehicle … Continue reading

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An ancient bit of railway

Dave kindly sent me a write up and some pictures from a recent railway expedition.  Not for modelling though, as you’d probably need a working ‘N’ gauge horse.  Dave writes…. Causey Archway is the oldest surviving railway bridge in the … Continue reading

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Potpourri #1050

I’m almost able to start some modelling again.  The loft is well tidied and rearranged, helped by investment in some more Really Useful Boxes.  And here are a few pictures to stir the modelling juices. Starting with an interesting one.  … Continue reading

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Parking!

Just the one picture today – it’s enough of a modelling challenge for anyone. Parking in New York in the 1920’s.  What a great model this would make!!!!

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