Regular visitors will be aware Paul Watson supplied a fair amount of Timpo Prairie Railway stock and track a while ago. It was a wonderful gift, and a great addition to my gaming. I am very grateful. Later, my interests expanded to include tin aeroplanes that could work with my 54mm soldier collection. They just look so perfect together. Now, I have combined the two collectables by acquiring my first tin railway building.
It is a Hornby 1940s No.2 Signal cabin in O Gauge. When I spotted this in my local collectables shop I took an instant liking to it. The condition is very good, with no dents, although a measure of fading has occurred. But it looks wonderful, and perfect with my lead soldiers. Rest assured, I will not be paint stripping this piece of pure nostalgia. Having decided to purchase, the kind hearted shopkeeper, once more, gave me a discount, knocking it down to £10.
Having just got back from shopping, I had to take some photos!
My recent visit to the Exeter Toy Fair furnished a fair number of toy soldiers. Quite a few have now been sorted, with photos to follow. But I could not miss an opportunity to include this repaired and repainted soldier on a cycle.
Am I the only one here humming the theme tunes to Camberwick Green, Trumpton, and Chigley? They have a lot to answer for!
MGB
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Hello Tony. To be honest, I had no plans or the resources to incorporate 1/32 railways into my toy soldier project. It is Paul Watson that made it all viable. For me, the visual spectacle is dominant in all my wargaming, and nostalgia comes a very close second. As you say, toy soldiers and trains, you can't beat it!
Thanks Donnie. I keep popping into the Dinning (Games) Room to view the tin building. It has that magic which drifts you back to the previous century, capturing the pre-1980 toy shop atmosphere. For only £10 spent, it may have a claim on being my most satisfying toy purchase! Haha, the soldier on the bike has the ability to bond the terrain together, a very useful character.
