Tag Archives: humour
Mastermind?
I received an email this week: I am currently casting for the next series of BBC Two’s Quiz show Mastermind and I was hoping you could circulate the attached flyer among your friends and colleagues, and share via social media. … Continue reading
Language issues
The trouble with having an international interest in railroads railways is what word to use. Is it: Railway or railroad Shunt or switch Coach or passenger car Wagon or car Van or boxcar Tram or trolley…. and so on? But … Continue reading
Odds and ends
Came up on Facebook recently – an American model railroad club in 1966 in an old interurban car. Slightly basic in places, but what a great place to meet. Mind you, security would be difficult in 2020. By the way, … Continue reading
More links
Would you trust it? World’s fastest driverless bullet train launches in China New service launches ahead of the Beijing Winter Olympics in 2022, with trains making the 108-mile trip from the capital to ski slopes in only 45 minutes Hope … Continue reading
Today’s links
Something for everyone today. So you think that the London Underground is dirty and noisy? Try the New York Subway! Goodbye to the Isle of Wight ex-London Underground trains. A bumpy ride bur great fun. Tram bowling – yes, tram … Continue reading
Post-Christmas links
First, a little modelling challenge. How about a “Book nook” Book nooks are defined as “mini worlds created within your bookshelf”, usually as a diorama of an alley. The idea seems to have originated in 2018 from a Japanese artist … Continue reading
End of an era
After 43 years working for the same company, I paid my last visit to work today. As I have been working part time and on zero-hours, I submitted my final invoice, and handed in my computer and door card. Truly … Continue reading
