Toy soldiers and trains (1 Viewer)

[OzDigger]

Looking at this thread it seems that a good percentage of collectors would like to see something in the "military train" area.

I would imagine the production and freight costs would be relatively high making it more suitable as a limited edition range similar to the K & C warbirds.

 

[redhugh]

In my quest for a kreigslokomotive came across a 1/35 finished model of a BR-52, I think it goes great with K&C , so far have the train and coal car and one flat bed , will post some pictures when I get a chance ,
I think it draws all the K&C stuff together in a great way , and makes for great diorama's

 

[mk26gmls]

Have you tried www.walthers.com ?

Yes. Not finding what I would prefer in the 1/29th scale that is available. There are some pretty awesome war trains in HO scale though. I just wished they produced them in a scale that would fit K&C.

 

[mk26gmls]

This is a cool looking set of WWI train cars in HO scale.
Hint, hint Andy.
http://www.tee-usa.com/store/product3366.html

 

[OzDigger]

Looking at this thread it seems that a good percentage of collectors would like to see something in the "military train" area.

I would imagine the production and freight costs would be relatively high making it more suitable as a limited edition range similar to the K & C warbirds.

Then again the recent Elephant didn't weigh much, so maybe a polystone locomotive, tender etc could be produced at a reasonable price allowing for a production run in the hundreds - I sure hope so.

Anyway, for those that don't want any train models, just vote "Don't care" rather than "No" - ok

 

[damian]

This hobby is called Toy soldiers. Not model trains or model aeroplanes. I think enough is enough.

 

[Dickbuttons]

This hobby is called Toy soldiers. Not model trains or model aeroplanes. I think enough is enough.

Thanks damian. I agree wholeheartedly.

 

[jazzeum]

This hobby is called Toy soldiers. Not model trains or model aeroplanes. I think enough is enough.

I guess you won't be getting the train carrier that transports airplanes

 

[redhugh]

This hobby is called Toy soldiers. Not model trains or model aeroplanes. I think enough is enough.

Too right Damien, unbelievers who have strayed onto the train tracks and runways,cast them out I say, a stoning is too good for them

"Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? and what communion hath light with darkness?" (II Corinthians 6:14)

 

[Captain]

It is my dream to build a huge 1/72 scale diorama of a local ACW battle and incorporate trains as they were used at that time.

 

[Harrytheheid]

Too right Damien, unbelievers who have strayed onto the train tracks and runways,cast them out I say, a stoning is too good for them

"Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? and what communion hath light with darkness?" (II Corinthians 6:14)

Oh, eeeermm, okay, aaaah.....not even a wee train or a wee runway..??

Aaaaaiiiieeeee......please, I didn't mean any form of abuse.....Aaaaiiiieeee.....Not the sanitarium, please don't take me to the sanitarium........

 

[OzDigger]

This hobby is called Toy soldiers. Not model trains or model aeroplanes. I think enough is enough.

Toy soldiers and trains have a long associated history, it's no coincidence that 1 gauge and the standard toy soldier scale are both 1/32.

I say bring on the chuffer trains for those that want em. For those not interested, buying them is optional, same as the limited warbirds.

 

[Harrytheheid]

Outside Mong Kok Railway Station, 1905

 

[Dickbuttons]

Very, very nice !

 

[Harrytheheid]

Very, very nice !

Thank you for that Dick. The SOHK collection is really the Wife's. I just help in the choosing process, then obtain them for her and occasionally come up with display ideas.

Cheers
H

 

[Col. Hesler]

It would be cool to see Britains produce German or Soviet armored trains for WWII.

 

[Cardigan600]

Yo Trooper Damian, does that mean we can't have Lord Cardigans yacht in the harbour at Balaklava lol.
Bernard.

"THROUGH MUD AND BLOOD TO GREEN FIELDS BEYOND"

 

[sv288]

It would look very cool especially carrying weapons, tanks, missles, and especially troops.

 

[maloyalo]

I have only had a few cheap train sets, which I ran to death on the Holidays, but I always thought they were fun. The large set ups are great to look at. Military trains would be a very facinating new venue. If a set or two was issued over time, so I could keep up financially, I would probably go for it and put it up on the holidays at least. Would have to work with 54mm figures though.

 

[thebritfarmer]

I almost forgot Timpo made 2 trains one was western themed the other was military. The do come up on ebay occasionally.