SPAM (Society for the Preservation of Ancient Models) thread

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EtchedPixels

Seems we ought to create a new thread for UK SPAM (Society for the Preservation of Ancient Models)[1] rather than clog @trainwaiting's threads up.

This morning's SPAM railtour, hauled by a an old kit built J63 and the original generation Minitrix dock tank (both using the same mninitrix chassis design) plus a couple of early Farish generic four wheelers.



[1] Not Dolly Parton
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Firstone18

Would Hornby Minitrix count as Ancient?
Can someone suggest a date/year after which this description would not be applicable please.
Cheers!
Finally, after waiting over 55 years I am building a permanent layout in a purpose built shed!

Moonglum

@EtchedPixels , has your kit built J63 featured somewhere else - it looks familiar?

Tim

ntpntpntp

Quote from: Firstone18 on Today at 03:18:58 PMWould Hornby Minitrix count as Ancient?
Can someone suggest a date/year after which this description would not be applicable please.
Cheers!
The relationship with Hornby ran from around 1973 to early 80s I think.  There were Minitrix British models before and after the period when Hornby was involved. 

There is a clue with the boxes, as the Hornby period models have red/yellow labels and box lids with "Hornby" in the branding :)  , whist they. are green labels before and after. 
Nick.   2026 celebrating the 30th anniversary of "Königshafen" exhibition layout!
https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?topic=50050.0

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