Category Archives: narrow gauge

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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Some day my prints will come

Posted on 23 June, 2011 by Steve

Much excitement at Fairlight Works today with the delivery of a test print of the Baguley-Drewry diesel from Shapeways. Printed in the “fine ultra detail” material, the resolution of the small parts really is remarkable although you might notice some … Continue reading →

Posted in 009, baguley-drewry, model railways, narrow gauge | 8 Comments

Sussex Downs Members Day 2011

Posted on 30 May, 2011 by Steve

This weekend saw the third OO9 Society Members’ Day hosted by the Sussex Downs group.  The previous two events have been small but well-organised shows with a good line up of layouts, and this time was no exception. In attendance … Continue reading →

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Any way, shape or form

Posted on 16 May, 2011 by Steve

After measuring (and driving) the ex-RNAD Baguley-Drewry at Amberley last year it has been hovering near the top of my “to model” list. Thanks to its fairly simple, boxy outline I was thinking brass or styrene would be an easy … Continue reading →

Posted in 009, amberley, diesel, ideas, industrial, model railways, narrow gauge | 3 Comments

Next phase?

Posted on 23 April, 2011 by Steve

I’ve just switched to freelance / contracting in my main line of work, and taken a lease on a small office to base myself when not working at clients’ premises. Not only does this give a calm space to work … Continue reading →

Posted in ego trips, meta, model railways, narrow gauge | 2 Comments