I think rail tours would be simply too expensive for younger enthusiasts :scratch:Jordan said:I note the lack of 'youngsters' visible in the Railtour shots (Part 1 and 1st pic Part 2); no doubt the doom-mongers were predicting the death of Railway Enthusiasm (and by extension, Railway Modelling) within a generation... :scratch:
That is so true, but then its the same thing that afflicts every high street around the country - boring corporate uniformityDan Randall said:Superb pictures Phill - thanks for sharing.
It makes you realise how much we've lost from our railway system though - the pretty stations, the classic traction/rolling stock and the liveries that suited them so well.
Luckily for us modellers, we can turn the clock back and relive those happier pre-privatisation days.
Regards
Dan
Dan Randall said:Superb pictures Phill - thanks for sharing.
It makes you realise how much we've lost from our railway system though - the pretty stations, the classic traction/rolling stock and the liveries that suited them so well.
Luckily for us modellers, we can turn the clock back and relive those happier pre-privatisation days.
Regards
Dan
I hadn't thought of that... but I bet the Oldies were still predicting the death of the hobby... :Phill Dyson said:I think rail tours would be simply too expensive for younger enthusiasts :scratch:
Phill Dyson said:Dare I say it on here :scratch: ;D..............but I always think the Southern green & cream station colour scheme looks much nicer than WR chocolate & cream 8)...............OK I'll get my coat
Phill :wave: