Chris116

5 minutes ago, Johann Marsbar said:

 

In the last 20-25 or so years, they have shifted their stance on Swastikas so, whilst it is still a banned symbol in Germany for current use, items displayed in a historical context, assuming they were artefacts around at the time, are allowed to have them displayed.

Certainly on trips to Germany in the 1980's, they were distinctly verboten, but that trip in 2005 was the first time that I had noticed that they were being displayed without problem as there were several on display in the Technical Museum, on trains (like that E19), aircraft and notices/signs of the era.

It must have been about that time that the likes of Liliput started producing HO model trains from that era as well (i.e. Görings HQ train), though what the sales were like I don't know, as I picked a number of them up remaindered from Hattons at some rather good prices later on!

Thank you for that information. I saw a very good model railway of a German station in about 1936 at an exhibition around 1990 and the owner told me that he had been approached by the organiser of a German exhibition to see if he would be able to display it in Germany. The organiser had said as a almost throw away comment that he would of course have to remove all the swastikas before it was allowed into Germany which meant it was never taken there.

25 minutes ago, Johann Marsbar said:

 

 

 

 

Very surprised that the loco above has the swastika still showing, not normally allowed in modern Germany.

8 hours ago, Gloucester Road said:

sorry for the interloper; three cats and a dog who wants to be a cat

I note that the cats are on the comfy chair and the dog is on the floor! Looks like the cats are in charge.

Always amazes me that the GWR did not rename Edward VIII after the abdication.

I note that as of 1140 today WCRC are still taking bookings for the Jacobite on their website. 

2 hours ago, KNP said:

And today you have another picture from the so called internet influencer.

 

Here is one of my Panniers waiting for the signal to clear so they can proceed.

Jimmy and the Porter are chatting about life generally now they are in the glare of the internet!

 

I suppose now if I post this you will all rush out and buy another Pannier?

 

 

Well, you can't have to many Panniers can you????

Your modelling skills certainly influences us and I agree about never having too many GWR pannier tanks.

8 minutes ago, 62613 said:

Jvol 2223; why are there two tank wagons immediately behind the loco?

I suspect they are milk tankers but others may know better.

41 minutes ago, Ponthir28 said:

Yet to see the toad pass through.

It will be along in a while.

16 minutes ago, Ian J. said:

 

When are you due out of hospital...?

 

😏

The funeral will be a week after his wife sees that comment! 

Looking back to the introduction of TT3 back in 1957 it is interesting to see how the range was introduced and expanded.

1957 - 3F and Castle

1958 - no new locos

1959 - 08, 31 and Merchant Navy

1960 - Britannia

1961 - Prairie

1962 - no new locos

1963 - 104 DMU

The TT120 introduction looks to be progressing at a similar pace but under the spotlight of the internet.

42 minutes ago, Hroth said:

Whilst taking the decs down tonight, I found two more Cracker jokes hidden behind some swags of tinsel.  Do you want me to post them???

 

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You promised you had posted your last cracker joke! Be careful.

12 hours ago, Compound2632 said:

 

Any more and you risk a frosty reception.

4 minutes ago, woodenhead said:

Or it could have been delivering an electric unit to Bewdley.

Would that be for the new line into the forest, once the bridge has been rebuilt?

In the absence of any Christmas crackers in this household I am pleased to inform you that I enjoyed my last Penguin bar this evening!

Who is a Penguin's favourite family member?

Aunt Arctica.

Hat, coat, exit stage left.

59 minutes ago, autocoach said:

Ah, Tranquillity and peacefulness.

 

It appears the Little Muddle calendar always resets to 1938 and never moves on to 1939...

 

By comparison at least 1938 had an illusion of tranquillity and peacefulness.

Unless you lived in Austria or Czechoslovakia!

52 minutes ago, Ramrig said:

The look on the woman’s face in the pink top, on the Prague picture J1438 says it all…. I Don’t think she is to impressed with it 😂

I pity the poor person who was going to get told exactly what she thought of the situation.

Please take care and look both ways before crossing. Happy New Year.

Sending my best wishes to all my railway modelling friends for a prosperous and happy 2024.

Currently watching the fireworks from around the London Eye and wondering just how much pollution the Mayor has paid for!

Can I suggest a pint of milk or cola as a substitute? Happy New Year and thank you for the wonderful updates you entertain us with.

About 25 years ago we had a wonderful local councillor who wanted to stop all fireworks except for organised displays. Only trouble was the local organised display had music so loud that all local cats and dogs are more upset by the music than the fireworks! Said local councillor said he was not bothered about pets as it was up to their owners to look after them. I tried to get a noise injunction on the display but failed as it was run by the local council who couldn't care less about the residents.

Pleased to say I have moved and we have one councillor who really works for the local community.

1 hour ago, DaveF said:

 

Wembley Park Metropolitan electric 1 John Lyon   Rickmansworth to Baker Street March 55 JVol7051

 

David

Very surprised to see a tail lamp on the front coach facing the direction of travel, someone was not following the rules.

1 hour ago, Ponthir28 said:

You could always model the derelict house. With scaffolding with a cameo of workers standing around doing nothing. Normal Little Muddle life.

They wouldn't have scaffolding! Too much effort to put that up.

Would you have a current photo of the layout in its present state?

5 hours ago, kevinlms said:

I just left the supermarket where I noticed that they were flogging off Christmas crackers for 25% of the price of last week.

 

Perhaps I should buy a box, just for the jokes?

Please don't bother.

What are you planning to do with this coach? You previous jobs have been impressive 

In the late 60s and early 70s when I worked on a Saturday in Platform Two Model Railway Shop in Wimbledon Broadway all second hand item were always tested in front of the customer on the oval test track. For new items we always asked the customer if they would like to see their purchase working and most said yes. A few said they did not want the box opened as they did not take their purchases out of the box and simply put them in a display cabinet. It was for that reason we never opened a box until asked to by the customer. For mail order items boxes were not opened but second hand items were tested.