ph5172 Posted November 30, 2020 Report Share Posted November 30, 2020 My young daughter has expressed an interest in model train sets. I had one as a kid (Hornby midnight freight if I recall) but sadly it’s long gone. anyone selling a small set suitable for a child who’s age hasn’t reached double figures yet. looked around but I can’t afford the price of some of the sets not knowing if she will like it but i would like her to be able to add to it if she does. thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted December 4, 2020 Report Share Posted December 4, 2020 On 30/11/2020 at 22:11, ph5172 said: My young daughter has expressed an interest in model train sets. I had one as a kid (Hornby midnight freight if I recall) but sadly it’s long gone. anyone selling a small set suitable for a child who’s age hasn’t reached double figures yet. looked around but I can’t afford the price of some of the sets not knowing if she will like it but i would like her to be able to add to it if she does. thanks Hello, have you found anything, is that new or second hand, I had one as a nipper and remember before Dr Beeching 🙄 our station on GWR line, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ph5172 Posted December 5, 2020 Author Report Share Posted December 5, 2020 On 04/12/2020 at 08:22, oldypigeonpopper said: Hello, have you found anything, is that new or second hand, I had one as a nipper and remember before Dr Beeching 🙄 our station on GWR line, I have had a couple of offers. I have stopped buying lunch when out and about in favour of packed lunches to save done pennies to put towards one. new wise you can pick up a cheap set that runs on batteries for £15 or so. the cheapest half decent Hornby set seems to be in Aldi of all places at £75. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted December 5, 2020 Report Share Posted December 5, 2020 (edited) 2 hours ago, ph5172 said: I have had a couple of offers. I have stopped buying lunch when out and about in favour of packed lunches to save done pennies to put towards one. new wise you can pick up a cheap set that runs on batteries for £15 or so. the cheapest half decent Hornby set seems to be in Aldi of all places at £75. Hello, yes I see those, are you near a Railway/ museum. Railway Heritage Museum ? I find it interesting your daughter likes trains but I think it's great, I live near Didcot museum where they have done a lot of filming, check out Pendon Museum, Edited December 5, 2020 by oldypigeonpopper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ph5172 Posted December 5, 2020 Author Report Share Posted December 5, 2020 2 hours ago, oldypigeonpopper said: Hello, yes I see those, are you near a Railway/ museum. Railway Heritage Museum ? I find it interesting your daughter likes trains but I think it's great, I live near Didcot museum where they have done a lot of filming, check out Pendon Museum, No not near any but used to ride the train for a day out and we did the St Ives Bay line when she was smaller. I did Nairobi to Mombasa train trip in my early 20s i have a love or model villages and most usually have a railway layout. we have been to lego land and they have a big setup as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted December 6, 2020 Report Share Posted December 6, 2020 13 hours ago, ph5172 said: No not near any but used to ride the train for a day out and we did the St Ives Bay line when she was smaller. I did Nairobi to Mombasa train trip in my early 20s i have a love or model villages and most usually have a railway layout. we have been to lego land and they have a big setup as well Hello, the Christmas set looks like fun for a starter, if your ever down my way I will take you all to the Didcot museum that is when we are out of this pandemic 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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