Tag Archives: humour
New facets to the hobby?
All self-respecting forums have a thread called ‘Ebay madness’. Well, here’s my contribution. Perhaps it’s a new, slightly cheaper, approach to model railways? Collect the empty boxes, and put them on the shelf end on as if you owned the … Continue reading
Kung Hei Fat Choi!!
Not only Valentine’s Day (and the start of Lent) this week – it’s also Chinese New Year. Like Easter, the exact date of this festival moves around a bit with the lunar calendar. Within China itself, millions will be on … Continue reading
Training for Valentine’s Day
I hope you remembered Valentine’s Day for your significant other. If only to cover up the true love of your life…. Love of trains is not restricted to us anoraks…. Although some people may not love trains for quite the … Continue reading
Virgin on the unreadable?
An article in the papers today caught my eye: Virgin West Coast train firm stops selling Daily Mail Virgin Trains has announced that it has stopped selling the Daily Mail newspaper on its West Coast trains. A spokesperson for Virgin … Continue reading
Christmas public service anouncement…..
With a few days to go to the 25th, it’s time for a Christmas Health and Safety reminder. You will be please to hear that the HSE has posted the ’12 Myths of Christmas’. HSE from media reports and correspondence … Continue reading
Not just the railways….
As I write this, I’m waiting for delivery of a new laptop. I think that I have worn the old one out, rambling on about things on this blog. UPS kindly allowed me to track the progress of my computer … Continue reading
After the Goldrush
Looks like one of my favourite musicians is having a turn out. From Reuters…. Singer Neil Young to auction model train collection LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Rock singer Neil Young is selling some of his most prized possessions – part … Continue reading
