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Potpourri #1130

Posted on June 12, 2025 by snitchthebudgie

Just a few odds and ends today…. Two excellent HO small layouts – most realistic. South Croydon 1925, with the LBSCR overhead electric still in place. A little bus interest – I remember going to Norfolk on holiday through the … Continue reading →

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More from the north-east

Posted on June 2, 2025 by snitchthebudgie

Some more photos from Dave’s latest trip up north.  There’s an awful lot of railway history there – after all, it’s one of the areas where railways began – and I haven’t explored a fraction of it all.  George Stephenson … Continue reading →

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Potpourri #1129

Posted on May 6, 2025 by snitchthebudgie

We’ll, there are few model railway shows on at the moment, and I’ve also run out of holiday snaps from the ESNG members – so I’m reduced to a few links and pictures.  But nothing like a Jago Hazzard (except … Continue reading →

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Potpourri #1128 – Modelling challenge of the day?

Posted on May 4, 2025 by snitchthebudgie

I couldn’t resist copying this from Facebook! Back in 1950, Wuppertal’s famous hanging train — the Schwebebahn — became the scene of a truly unforgettable event. In July of that year, a local circus decided to pull a publicity stunt … Continue reading →

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Dave on safari in the north-east

Posted on May 2, 2025 by snitchthebudgie

A few photos from Dave’s trip up north.  Some old track beds and live railways. A brake van trip on the Yorkshire Wolds Railway…. Track bed at Rosedale…. Ravenscar north…. Ravenscar south… And the Derwent Valley Railway….  

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Severn Valley Railway – 2025 #2

Posted on April 22, 2025 by snitchthebudgie

Trains observed along the line…. A little steam… Shunting…. Signal boxes…. And the classic GWR tin pagoda halt… Would you like your loco gift wrapped, sir? And finally, a few modelling ideas for a half-used yard….

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Severn Valley Railway – 2025 #1

Posted on April 20, 2025 by snitchthebudgie

We leave the Swiss mountains for the Severn Valley.  Despite the landslip that has limited operations, they still seem to be running a good service.   Their Class 50 was on duty over the weekend.  Trust Mr Dawes to take a … Continue reading →

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Potpourri #1127

Posted on April 10, 2025 by snitchthebudgie

Some more interesting videos and pictures.  Nothing like a Jago Hazzard! There were a few good April 1 posts.  Here’s one from Hornby…. https://uk.hornby.com/community/blog-and-news/news/introducing-hornby-shrinking-booth-ultimate-model-railway-experience  This was supposedly an early Italian railway.  Even Bulleid couldn’t think of this…. And Rails of … Continue reading →

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Potpourri #1126 – Trains and buses

Posted on April 2, 2025 by snitchthebudgie

Sean, Lucas and Allan took Leonard to the Beckenham & West Wickham show…. A rare outing today at the Sydenham show for Leonard but ran well especially as hasn’t run for 2 years. Allan claims that he was too busy … Continue reading →

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Potpourri #1125

Posted on March 30, 2025 by snitchthebudgie

Well, I seem to have run out of exhibition pictures to post!  So just a few odds and ends today. The shoulder is mending, and the new bathroom is well on the way to being fitted.  I should be modelling … Continue reading →

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