Author Archives: Steve

Camping at Christmas

Posted on 31 December, 2011 by Steve

After spending Christmas at my parents’ we came home a few days ago for “Christmas 2″ – or in other words the presents to each other we couldn’t be bothered to transport all the way there and all the way … Continue reading →

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I’ve been a lazy blogger

Posted on 27 December, 2011 by Steve

Pressures of work and other activities over the last few months have led to a pause in updates here – although that doesn’t mean I haven’t been up to anything of interest. Now I have a few days rest before … Continue reading →

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Sunshine at Bredgar

Posted on 8 October, 2011 by Steve

Through the woods towards Stony Shaw with Eigiau That freak October heatwave coincided with one of the 2′ gauge Bredgar & Wormshill Light Railway‘s open days, so what better way to round off the summer than an afternoon of small … Continue reading →

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Norfolk Enchants

Posted on 6 September, 2011 by Steve

A family holiday to a fantastic art deco (ish) house on the cliffs at Sheringham in Norfolk. The standard gauge North Norfolk Railway runs from and through the centre of town, but the more interesting one to gain “achievement unlocked” … Continue reading →

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Jelly and ice-cream redux

Posted on 23 August, 2011 by Steve

Another August, another invite to a pleasant afternoon of model railways, chatter and desserts in rural Sussex. I dug Cranbrook out of the shed and took it along, to my surprise it a) hadn’t been eaten by mice and b) … Continue reading →

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