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Category: No 2 Chough

Snow in the Sun

Snow in the Sun

When I caught the sun on this patch of snow before it melted, I couldn’t resist another pic. It’s thawing fast now, but there are still patches around.

Posted on 18th January 202418th January 2024Categories No 2 ChoughTags 16mmngm, GardenRailways, snow, UKsnowLeave a comment on Snow in the Sun
Snow on the Moel Rhos

Snow on the Moel Rhos

Unusual conditions this morning! As you can see I didn’t have time to steam up (and snow never lasts long on the Moel Rhos – it’s beginning to thaw and the sun has barely risen). But I posed this anyway, it’s irresistible when the white stuff comes.

Posted on 18th January 202418th January 2024Categories No 2 ChoughTags 16mmngm, GardenRailways, snow, UKsnowLeave a comment on Snow on the Moel Rhos
Late night steam

Late night steam

I was pleased with the effect on this photo which was taken during an evening running session in May 2020 at around 9.15pm. The low light forced my phone camera to slow the shutter, and a panned round with the loco to keep it in focus while the background blurred.

Posted on 12th January 202412th January 2024Categories No 2 Chough, RunningTags 16mmngm, GardenRailwaysLeave a comment on Late night steam
Christmas Eve 2020

Christmas Eve 2020

Merry Christmas everyone! Dipping into our virtual meet-ups from 2020/21 again, here’s a set of images from Christmas Eve 2020.

Continue reading Christmas Eve 2020
Posted on 24th December 202324th December 2023Categories 3D Printing, No 2 Chough, RunningTags 16mmngm, 3Dprinting, GardenRailwaysLeave a comment on Christmas Eve 2020

No 2 Chough

Another update from this Summer: As well as getting plates for No 1 Gannet I commissioned name plates from Narrow Planet for the Roundhouse Millie, so she is now named Chough, after another local bird I am always happy to see*. Continue reading No 2 Chough

Posted on 10th November 20164th November 2019Categories No 2 Chough, Rolling Stock2 Comments on No 2 Chough

Get Chuffed

I’d already bought some bling to accessorise my Millie, but the first real upgrade required some surgery: fitting a chuff pipe to get that chuffing sound. Continue reading Get Chuffed

Posted on 20th May 20164th November 2019Categories No 2 Chough, Rolling Stock10 Comments on Get Chuffed

Bling for the Millie

I have been buying some accessories to make my Millie look even lovelier. Continue reading Bling for the Millie

Posted on 22nd April 20164th November 2019Categories No 2 Chough, Rolling Stock2 Comments on Bling for the Millie

First Run

When there was a short break between rain showers this afternoon I nipped out and steamed up the Millie for her first run on the railway. Continue reading First Run

Posted on 26th March 20164th November 2019Categories No 2 Chough, Running4 Comments on First Run

Steaming Up

Night before last I steamed up Millie for the first time. I think it counts as a success – I managed to raise steam and run her on blocks for over 25 minutes. Continue reading Steaming Up

Posted on 17th March 20164th November 2019Categories No 2 Chough, Rolling Stock1 Comment on Steaming Up

Hello, Millie

She’s here! Continue reading Hello, Millie

Posted on 12th March 20164th November 2019Categories No 2 Chough, Planning6 Comments on Hello, Millie
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