Tag Archives: tram

Ron shops for England – 1

Posted on December 10, 2018 by snitchthebudgie

Ron is on his travels again, off to the German Christmas markets, and to do a lot of shopping – it’s a bit early to stock up for Brexit, Ron!  As usual, he’s sent back a record of his trip.  … Continue reading →

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Jon’s modules (and layouts) – A new(ish) layout

Posted on July 27, 2017 by snitchthebudgie

As I write this, I’m looking at a large black box parked in the lounge, and waiting to go into the loft.  What could it be? Kuritu.  At our 2017 show in April, I noticed that Ian Milroy had a … Continue reading →

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Off my trolley – Toronto 1995

Posted on October 30, 2015 by snitchthebudgie

As I carry on digitizing my slides and old family photographs, I continue to come across pictures I never knew I’d taken.  Not least these two very smart Toronto PCC cars, taken on a 1995 visit to Maxine’s family.  I’d … Continue reading →

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The tram that survived the Hiroshima bomb

Posted on August 13, 2015 by snitchthebudgie

An interesting little video on the BBC website, as we come up to the 70th anniversary of the Hiroshima atom bomb…. One of the few remaining trams which survived the Hiroshima bomb has been restored to commemorate the 70th anniversary … Continue reading →

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Los Angeles modelling inspiration

Posted on May 9, 2014 by snitchthebudgie

This is one inspiring photograph for urban detail.  It comes from John L. Mathis’ site, and he kindly allows one to reproduce his work with acknowledgment. The Los Angeles PCC cars were narrow (3 ‘ 6″ I think) gauge and … Continue reading →

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And Vienna, 2007

Posted on February 25, 2014 by snitchthebudgie

And so to Vienna.  It was really too hot to wander around hunting trams, but I did get a few shots….

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Prague trams, 2007

Posted on February 23, 2014 by snitchthebudgie

Another batch of photographs.  In 2011 I went on a study tour of Prague and Vienna (I did pay for the privilege!), looking at flood defences and hydropower schemes. I was delighted to have a hotel room in Prague overlooking one … Continue reading →

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