Tag Archives: travel

A little late for April 1, but never mind

Posted on April 6, 2024 by snitchthebudgie

And not from 2024 (have we lost our sense of humour?) Birmingham New Street 2022…. Birmingham New Street station has once again joined in the fun for April fool’s day by revealing ‘plans’ for slides down to platforms from the … Continue reading →

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Links for the weekend

Posted on May 8, 2021 by snitchthebudgie

Nick Falconer posted this on NGF, but it bears repetition – especially for the amazing vertical fiddle yard.  Ladies and gentlemen, please don’t try this at home….. American based, but a good primer on freight yards…. British Railways, 1959 style…. … Continue reading →

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April 1 – time for a little humour

Posted on April 1, 2021 by snitchthebudgie

Although we might not miss the service provided by Virgin Trains, their April Fools Day japes took quite a lot of beating! 2014 From the Daily Mirror: It seems Virgin Trains are big film buffs in their spare time.  In honour … Continue reading →

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An expensive Sunday video

Posted on October 18, 2020 by snitchthebudgie

In case you missed it on RMWeb – $2,000,000 worth of damage, and that’s just to the cars.  Now, this would be a challenge to model?  

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Sad to see a rail closure

Posted on October 14, 2020 by snitchthebudgie

Sad to see, Kerr’s Miniature Railway is closing after 85 years.  It has been a feature of Arbroath’s seafront since 1935, but there has been a decline in visitor numbers over the last decade. Hopefully, the rolling stock will find a … Continue reading →

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Ron escapes from the frozen north

Posted on September 28, 2020 by snitchthebudgie

And to quote the late, great, Jimi Hendrix – “Still raining, still dreaming!” Another cold rainy day. Here are photos of Blackpool North one of which was taken from Sainsburys Cafe opposite station. Yes, it’s a real British seaside holiday…. … Continue reading →

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Ron and the typical British seaside holiday

Posted on September 26, 2020 by snitchthebudgie

Yes, it’s been raining! Went down to breakfast this morning and sat in a sea front window to watch the rain coming down. Weather improved during the day but I went down to town for an early evening meal and … Continue reading →

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Ron does like to be beside the seaside…..

Posted on September 24, 2020 by snitchthebudgie

Searching for the only place in the country that Boris allows us to travel to, Ron decided on a quick trip to Blackpool.  I can’t resist quoting Jethro Tull from 1971 (I was still at school – just – and … Continue reading →

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Chinese steam and lousy trackwork

Posted on August 22, 2020 by snitchthebudgie

Brian sent me this excellent link to a Chinese narrow gauge coal line.  The trains are on their last legs and the tracklaying is even worse!  No doubt now long gone.  However, the surroundings are a charming mix of the … Continue reading →

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Ron’s Rovings – last day

Posted on August 13, 2020 by snitchthebudgie

Good call, Ron, getting out and about when we were all melting at home! After days visiting family and friends and a planned quiet weekend I did one last journey today as the weather was hot and sunny. Travelled up … Continue reading →

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