Tag Archives: Southern Railway

Potpourri #1069

Posted on April 14, 2023 by snitchthebudgie

Preparation for Saturday’s ESNG Open Day seem to be going well.  We’ve just got to set out the hall and get ready to (hopefully) welcome the punters.   Meanwhile, Dave has been on holiday to the north-east again, and visiting industrial … Continue reading →

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Large and Little

Posted on April 9, 2023 by snitchthebudgie

When Allan suggested this title, I thought that he had been trainspotting with Lucas, but it actually referred to a trip down to the Kent & East Sussex Railway, to see its visiting Spam Can. I’m having a nice time … Continue reading →

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Potpourri #1068

Posted on March 20, 2023 by snitchthebudgie

Making good progress with the bubble cars.  A second wagon is complete, and more wagons and cars are under way.  Hopefully, they will be completed by next weekend.  The most time consuming bit is the transfers for the LOWFIT’s.  They … Continue reading →

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More IOW

Posted on March 8, 2023 by snitchthebudgie

Now this photo is enough to get ones mojo working!  Posted on Facebook by David Goulty.  There are just so many interesting details in the photo…. From Flickr – superb photo of ex IWCR No 12 in SR colours – … Continue reading →

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IOW photodrop

Posted on March 6, 2023 by snitchthebudgie

Short of inspiration for the blog and modelling this week, so here’s a photobomb of some Isle of Wight photographs.  I’m sure I should have recorded the photographer in places here, so apologies to all.  If nothing else, this is … Continue reading →

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Potpourri #1067

Posted on March 4, 2023 by snitchthebudgie

Just a short post today – I’ve had a busy week, ending up with a day’s Safeguarding training for church.  Necessary, but slightly mind-numbing.  I did come across these two videos.  One, the original O’Dell County Traction layout.  This was … Continue reading →

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Potpourri #1066

Posted on February 24, 2023 by snitchthebudgie

Some YouTube finds today. Stuttgart’s new tunnelled station will open eventually…. And whilst we’re all speaking German, I don’t know why, but it’s rather fun…. Jago Hazzard goes all trolleybus… A long look at the Southern Railway.  Rather random commentary, … Continue reading →

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Potpourri #1065

Posted on February 10, 2023 by snitchthebudgie

It’s been a busy week, so nothing too original today! Yesterday morning was spent helping run our toddler group.  And I spotted a pre-school version of that world famous Rule 1 – Percy goes High Speed! Give him a few … Continue reading →

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Potpourri #1064

Posted on February 6, 2023 by snitchthebudgie

To start today’s mix, an interesting picture of London Victoria, around 1920 (photo Richard Meager.)  Some details here that would look good on a pre-grouping layout. First off, why is there a loading gauge at the platform ends?  Possibly to … Continue reading →

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Potpourri #1063

Posted on January 26, 2023 by snitchthebudgie

Slow progress on the Minories – I’ve had a few days reading some good books.  But I have made up and laid the track for the three platforms.  The 4-CEP is to check that it will fit into the shortest … Continue reading →

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