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Gwili Railway #1

Posted on July 2, 2024 by snitchthebudgie

Dave recently sent me the Gwili Railway and the Teifi Valley Railway, and sent me some photos. Near Carmarthen, the Gwili Railway is one of the UK’s most picturesque preserved lines. Set in beautiful countryside with abundant wildlife, the line … Continue reading →

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Normal for Norfolk #5

Posted on June 30, 2024 by snitchthebudgie

Next stop, the sea front at Gorleston.  Went down to East Anglia Transport Museum with a stop on route on the front at Gorleston. Afterwards we met up with our cousin & husband for an evening meal. Those benches look … Continue reading →

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Normal for Norfolk #4

Posted on June 28, 2024 by snitchthebudgie

As we leave the Mid Norfolk Railway, a couple of shots looking down the line…. And rural Wymondham…. And my pictures of Dereham station in 1964.  I think that I was more interested in the Eastern Counties buses, rather than … Continue reading →

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Normal for Norfolk #3

Posted on June 26, 2024 by snitchthebudgie

Allan & Ron move on to the next railway…. Overcast with periods of sun and heavy rain. Went to Dereham for a ride on Mid Norfolk Railway (MNR) and then on Wells Next The Sea for Wells and Walsingham Light … Continue reading →

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Normal for Norfolk #2

Posted on June 22, 2024 by snitchthebudgie

The North Norfolk also has its selection of diesels.  Some DMU’s – I really like the original livery with the ‘speed whiskers’ before they got safety conscious with the yellow panel. The train leaving from Platform 2…..  Is rather small….. … Continue reading →

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Normal for Norfolk #1

Posted on June 18, 2024 by snitchthebudgie

The Dawes Brothers hit the road again, this time to my ancestral home of Norfolk.  The next few posts will have their wanderings, then Dave has sent me some pictures from deepest Wales.  Ron writes….. We drove up via M25, … Continue reading →

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Potpourri #1109

Posted on June 16, 2024 by snitchthebudgie

I was going to visit a club open day this morning, but the weather was so nasty I just lost interest.  I’ve got some Norfolk pictures from the Dawes Brothers to come, but today is mostly photos.  I recently joined … Continue reading →

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Potpourri #1108

Posted on June 14, 2024 by snitchthebudgie

Some interesting videos that amused me this week.  Of course, one has to start with Jago Hazzard.  Do you want to buy a station? Where to build London’s International station….  Pick any one from eleven? For the bus enthusiasts amongst … Continue reading →

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Potpourri #1107

Posted on May 25, 2024 by snitchthebudgie

Low modelling mojo – still – but a couple of things caught my eye whilst wasting time on-line. Holloway Road in the 1950’s.  Lots of period detail, including the lad wearing an ex-RAF flying jacket! A lovely shot of suburban … Continue reading →

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Potpourri #1106

Posted on May 22, 2024 by snitchthebudgie

Just a few odds and ends for a wet Wednesday! An interesting station in South Wales, Amman.  The GWR branch (left) terminates end to end with the MR branch (right).  Some potential for a continuous layout with two sets of … Continue reading →

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