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Title: Hornby - Model Railways
Post by: Mr Skrunts on 05 December 2021, 11:23:16

I was born 1961 and my parents (Probably my Dad) bought me a model railway set (Steam engine, 3 pullman coaches & a post coach)  As I grew older I aquired lots of scenery & track to the point where it out grew the garage where it was set up. :y

When I started work I sold everthing apart from the steam engine & carriages. (and have regreted it ever since.) :-\

Then today I read about this guy.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-leeds-59531846?fbclid=IwAR0HBBZI6JbD6SiY3WK-OceX1IJ115lXbXiZ-aDB0LE1DNHnb44afjvRUiU

I wonder what my setup might have become if I had the space to expand. ::)

Title: Re: Hornby - Model Railways
Post by: Mr Skrunts on 05 December 2021, 11:25:23

I also still have my 1st scalextric bought arround the same time ::)

Title: Re: Hornby - Model Railways
Post by: Lizzie Zoom on 05 December 2021, 11:36:13

There is dedication and passion for you! 8) 8) 8) 8)

What an achievement that looks really wonderful :-* :-* :-* :y

Title: Re: Hornby - Model Railways
Post by: Andy B on 05 December 2021, 16:38:20

Quote from: Mr Skrunts on 05 December 2021, 11:25:23

I also still have my 1st scalextric ....

So  do I....

Title: Re: Hornby - Model Railways
Post by: STEMO on 05 December 2021, 16:53:37

Hornby? Scalextric? I was lucky if I got an Apple and an orange. Spoilt bastards.

Title: Re: Hornby - Model Railways
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 05 December 2021, 17:00:50

You had real fresh fruit ?! You posh bastard...........




.................cardboard box in the middle of the road.  ;D

Title: Re: Hornby - Model Railways
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 05 December 2021, 17:02:42

Quote from: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 05 December 2021, 17:00:50

You had real fresh fruit ?! You posh bastard...........




.................cardboard box in the middle of the road.  ;D

Luxury.... :)

Title: Re: Hornby - Model Railways
Post by: Rangie on 05 December 2021, 17:16:34

Still got Hornby railway & Scalextric sets in the loft all be going off to auction next year, grandkids have no interest in it whatsoever ,there was quite a lot in this weeks auction all made decent money.

Title: Re: Hornby - Model Railways
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 05 December 2021, 17:20:56

It's amusing that he hid the fact that he was building a model railway from his new girlfriend and told her that he was a wine merchant which accounted for the lease on the mill building he used for his hobby.  ;D

Title: Re: Hornby - Model Railways
Post by: Lizzie Zoom on 05 December 2021, 18:23:39

My husband once built a very large train layout around his office, but of course he claimed it was for the benefit of our two boys!! ::) ::) ;D ;D ;)

It was impressive though! :-* :-* ;)

Title: Re: Hornby - Model Railways
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 05 December 2021, 18:38:56

Monte Mini....red with a white roof. :y