Tag Archives: Southern Railway

Another excellent book

I’m afraid that I have another book to add to the already overloaded shelves. I saw this was coming out and pre-ordered it, thinking that it would have some good photos of Earlswood and Redhill – and I was right.  … Continue reading

Posted in Hints and tips, Inspiration, Prototype | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Potpourri #1044

Plenty of modelling going on…. A pleasant afternoon looking at the new ESNG fiddleyard – it has been sitting in the church office for nearly two years, having been well and truly paused by the pandemic.  Having worked out how … Continue reading

Posted in Inspiration, Out and about, Prototype | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Potpourri #1043

A couple of modelling challenges today…. You think our your post office or delivery drivers are bad.  Try this! Of course, Newcastle Central is always good for a track building challenge.  Has anyone actually modelled this (and remained sane.) British … Continue reading

Posted in Inspiration, Out and about, Prototype | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Potpourri #1042

With the theme of stations….. This kit for Paris Bastille is nothing short of spectacular! Expensive, yes, but a wonderful model. Or how about one of these? I was sorry never to visit this station when I was working in … Continue reading

Posted in Inspiration, Out and about, Prototype | Tagged , , , | 1 Comment

Potpourri #1041

Some more odds and ends.  I’ve ventured back into the loft, so some modelling may get under way in the next few days!  But for now…. Mr Dawes sent me this most excellent link.  He knows how I like Terriers, … Continue reading

Posted in Inspiration, Out and about, Prototype | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Prototypes for Wednesday….

A few pictures, all of which inspire a model…. First, some EMU’s.  An ex-LSWR suburban unit…. And a 2-NOL just up the line for us at Purley. No Class 59’s on aggregate in those days. A 2-BIL with a 2-HAL… … Continue reading

Posted in Inspiration, Out and about, Prototype | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Potpourri #1040

Another set of links that caught my eye recently…. N gauge on a grand scale….. Larger scale, but a brilliant (and big) layout….. Moving up to ‘O’ gauge, Heaton Lodge Junction is even more amazing… For more than one reason….. … Continue reading

Posted in Inspiration, Out and about, Prototype | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Potpourri #1039

Haven’t done one of these for a month! I’m tempted to change scale – this looks easier than code 40 Finetrax! Old and new on the Isle of Wight This looks even more crowded than Paul’s lounge! Ideas for your … Continue reading

Posted in Inspiration, Out and about, Prototype | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

ESNG members out and about….

Simon went to the Model Railway Club mini-exhibition… I moseyed along to this before the game yesterday. A few pics attached. ‘The game’ being Chelsea at home.  No accounting for taste, is there! New York Road extension for Copenhagen Fields … Continue reading

Posted in Inspiration, Out and about, Prototype | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Happy birthday to me!

Well, it’s that auspicious day again….  Not very important when you get to my age…. I’ve got several posts lined up for this week – some from Allan and Simon on safari, and some more Stuttgart pictures of that spectacular … Continue reading

Posted in Hints and tips, Inspiration, Prototype | Tagged , , , | 2 Comments