Tag Archives: railway

Wittering Wednesday

Posted on November 14, 2018 by snitchthebudgie

Brian sent me another interesting video.  Good to see stream passing our local station.  I always forget to look and see what is passing through. Thought I’d share Clan Line passing through Redhill on Friday the 9th November on the … Continue reading →

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London Science Museum – Michael’s birthday

Posted on November 6, 2018 by snitchthebudgie

Last Thursday was No. 1 son Michael’s birthday, so he and Vickie spent part of the day at the Science Museum.  And he received some interesting birthday presents – as well as my Dapol ‘B’ set to go with his … Continue reading →

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Random Wednesday

Posted on October 31, 2018 by snitchthebudgie

A few links that I have been storing up….. One of the most positive articles that I’ve seen on model railways…. It’s a small world: Radio Times celebrates 95 years with replica of iconic 1950s delivery van “It’s being able … Continue reading →

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Simon goes underground!

Posted on October 25, 2018 by snitchthebudgie

Simon writes: Attached some photos from this tour: https://www.ltmuseum.co.uk/whats-on/hidden-london/euston-the-lost-tunnels Pricey but fascinating. Posters date from construction of the Victoria line in the 60’s. Looks fun – but probably not a recommended outing for the wedding anniversary….  But I see that … Continue reading →

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Ron in Austria #5

Posted on October 17, 2018 by snitchthebudgie

Last 2 days A sunny day and a group round trip behind steam on Zillertalbahn from Jenbach to Mayrhofen with 2 hours to kill before return trip. May be another blog tomorrow if I can get into Kitzbuhl before trip … Continue reading →

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A railway in the news

Posted on October 15, 2018 by snitchthebudgie

Reading more column inches about the tragic Salisbury poisonings, I came across this interesting snippet: The tiny village of Loyga in the Russian far north is not the kind of place you would expect to be at the centre of … Continue reading →

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A pot pourri for Thursday

Posted on October 11, 2018 by snitchthebudgie

Firstly, my modelling mojo has returned, and an update on my workbench will follow soon.  It’s really a matter of getting into a habit of retreating to the workbench for an hour – or even just a few minutes – … Continue reading →

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Ron in Austria #3

Posted on October 9, 2018 by snitchthebudgie

Day 4 Rest day so left early to do Achnerseebahn. It was a chilly morning and when I arrived at Jenbach for first train of the day found I had to sit in open sided carriage as compartment coach was … Continue reading →

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Ron in Austria #1

Posted on October 3, 2018 by snitchthebudgie

A few more of Ron’s holiday snaps – it’s Austria this time!  (And just in time.  I’ve been trying to learn the Templot point planning software, and it’s winning so far.  I was hoping to post about my exploits, but it … Continue reading →

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The Jacobite

Posted on October 1, 2018 by snitchthebudgie

Brian sent me another of his excellent videos…. Dear All, Having managed to book 4 tickets 6 months ago on The Jacobite, I’ve finally travelled with friends between Fort William and Mallaig! We were extremely lucky weather-wise – and here … Continue reading →

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