A daily updated blog typed by someone with painty hands, oil under his fingernails and the smell of solder in his nostrils who likes making all sort of models and miniatures. And fixing things.
Saturday, December 13, 2025
Saturday Film Club: Why DO we love model trains?
Why do we love model railways? Tim Dunn asked people at The National Festival of Railway Modelling.
This is rather good. There was a sneering documenatry about toys some years ago, pre James May House of Toys. I was waiting for the coup de grace when they cam to model railways. And the psychologist opened by saying, "Model Railways, flick a few switches and you think you run your own little world. I wish I had one!" Its a marvellous hobby.
Right presenter, and right attitude. Best of all, since it's been commissioned by a real railway company, it will be seen by lots of people outside our hobby. Maybe some will understand why we do what we do.
A few more enthusiasts like Tim wouldn't hurt the planet. Top marks to him.
ReplyDeleteWhat they need is a cake-obsessed chap who also owns a tweed jacket!
DeleteIndeed! Keep up the good work...
ReplyDeleteThis is rather good. There was a sneering documenatry about toys some years ago, pre James May House of Toys. I was waiting for the coup de grace when they cam to model railways. And the psychologist opened by saying, "Model Railways, flick a few switches and you think you run your own little world. I wish I had one!"
ReplyDeleteIts a marvellous hobby.
Duncan
Right presenter, and right attitude. Best of all, since it's been commissioned by a real railway company, it will be seen by lots of people outside our hobby. Maybe some will understand why we do what we do.
DeleteThanks Phil! A privilege to meet so many creative, thoughtful people that weekend. A lor of great ambassadors for the hobby on that video.
ReplyDelete