Just the Ticket

Long term readers of this blog will remember that quite some time ago I explained why I had chosen to display mostly American-made trains in my Trainbarn when it is built. Basically, although I do have a reasonable collection of some of the smaller British-made trains, such as Hornby Dublo and Tri-ang, and some Hornby O gauge, at that stage I didn't feel that these were particularly suited to long hours of display running, and there was very little then available in recently produced British toy-trains, certainly not enough to anchor a display.

How times change!!  While I'm still firmly committed to having the first phase of the Trainbarn displaying American trains, it is impossible to ignore the growing range of superb models in O gauge produced by several manufacturers.  Maybe one day there will be a British train section of the Trainbarn (new name required??), but in the meantime I am very much enjoying learning about this section of our hobby.  Rather than waffle on and try to give a primer on British coarse-scale O gauge, I would like to refer readers to a new free Newsletter dealing with this subject.  A gentleman by the name of David Upton in the UK publishes this really excellent and informative Newsletter and an email to him at d.upton355@btinternet.com will bring a copy to your electronic doorstep!

To sample the latest issue click here.

Most of the main manufacturers are represented in the Newsletter, and many good references and links.

It is fantastic to have so much choice in this great hobby!!