Tag Archives: railway

Engine driver Phil #2

Posted on May 24, 2018 by snitchthebudgie

Meanwhile, back at Arlesford, 9F 92212 is running round…. This view from the footbridge shows the details of a typical Southern lattice post signal.  A pig to build in N – I once managed (most) of a rather simpler rail … Continue reading →

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Engine driver Phil #1

Posted on May 22, 2018 by snitchthebudgie

Phil of ESNG fame recently had a significant birthday (a large number with a ‘0’ – just the one – on the end) and for a present his family bought him a footplate ride on the Mid Hants Railway, the … Continue reading →

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Brian in Germany

Posted on May 18, 2018 by snitchthebudgie

A couple more videos from Brian, who writes…. Dear All, Just thought I’d share a couple of the most interesting aspects of my recent trip to the Dampfspektakel in Trier Germany. As part of a RailTrail group we travelled on … Continue reading →

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Full steam ahead

Posted on May 6, 2018 by snitchthebudgie

Some excellent photographs from Simon this time, who writes…. A few pics from my trip on the KESR a couple of weeks ago – got to open gates, shovel coal and drive the loco! Beautiful mogul, Norwegian, built in Trollshaven. … Continue reading →

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A little more toilet humour

Posted on March 20, 2018 by snitchthebudgie

I was amused by this article from the BBC: Paris metro: Pregnant Frenchwoman fined for walking wrong way Of course, I immediately considered the cultural possibilities.  Young Frankenstein with the marvellous Marty Feldman…. Or better still, Monty Python….. But the … Continue reading →

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Escaping the ‘beast’ #4

Posted on March 8, 2018 by snitchthebudgie

Last communique from Ron before he attempts to get back home.  Question of the day Name this ski resort. Clue: It has royal connections. SWITZERLAND DAY 6 Another cold day. It is now snowing heavily here. Today’s jaunt Filisur – … Continue reading →

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Escaping the ‘beast’ #3

Posted on March 6, 2018 by snitchthebudgie

Ron’s daily quiz continues…. Question of the day What passes hundred of feet below this town? “The Swiss army tunnel network, that I understand makes the mountains a bit like cheese? Or more likely, some improbably long Swiss rail tunnel…” … Continue reading →

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Escaping the ‘beast’ #2

Posted on March 4, 2018 by snitchthebudgie

Well, ESNG didn’t escape – we just opened up for a cup of tea on Thursday evening, but didn’t try to run trains.  Just a few local stalwarts turned up…  But let’s see how Ron is getting on over there … Continue reading →

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Escaping the ‘beast’ #1

Posted on March 2, 2018 by snitchthebudgie

As the UK shivers under the ‘beast from the east’, we are all dreaming of escaping somewhere – probably a tropical beach.  However, Ron has gone east on holiday to Switzerland.  At least they are used to it….  (Note for … Continue reading →

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Virgin on the unreadable?

Posted on January 11, 2018 by snitchthebudgie

An article in the papers today caught my eye: Virgin West Coast train firm stops selling Daily Mail Virgin Trains has announced that it has stopped selling the Daily Mail newspaper on its West Coast trains. A spokesperson for Virgin … Continue reading →

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