jhb171achill Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 Just in case it's of interest to anyone, my daughter took this in Bangkok yeaterday, where she's on holiday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broithe Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 Can I suggest that, if anybody is interested in modelling the railways of Thailand, that they have a good selection of excuses ready for the results that searching for 'Thai models' will bring up..? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhb171achill Posted February 3, 2016 Author Share Posted February 3, 2016 (edited) Can I suggest that, if anybody is interested in modelling the railways of Thailand, that they have a good selection of excuses ready for the results that searching for 'Thai models' will bring up..? Hahahaha excellent! Daughter has reported back already on the proliferation of folk whose gender credentials are highly questionable..... The railways of Thailand, Malaysia and above all Indonesia are actually very interesting and would make an amazing model in 1970-90 period especially. Edited February 3, 2016 by jhb171achill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broithe Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 The railways of Thailand, Malaysia and above all Indonesia are actually very interesting and would make an amazing model in 1970-90 period especially. "Amazing" is barely an adequate word - this would be a difficult feature to include. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minister_for_hardship Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 (edited) Had noticed on a display board outside Bangkok main railway station that railways in Thailand, or rather Siam back in the day, started off as standard gauge but were regauged to metre gauge. A visit to the site of the "real" Bridge on the River Kwai is a must for those of an enthusiast persuasion, a few Glasgow-built steam locos, loco and truck/railcar of Japanese origin (a reminder of WW2) and a Garratt were on display. There's a small well-hidden railway museum in Bangkok itself. And at Bangkok Noi there's a depot (with a few steam locos in residence for runs up to Kanchanaburi). Thai rail staff don't have a problem with giving foreign devils permission to have a wander around. Not much H & S in evidence. Edited February 3, 2016 by minister_for_hardship Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murrayec Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 Broithe That would take some fine modelling! get the bowls or oranges at the wrong height it would be a disaster.... Eoin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broithe Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 Broithe That would take some fine modelling! get the bowls or oranges at the wrong height it would be a disaster.... Eoin There appears to be no yellow line. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murrayec Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 If there was there would be no room for produce! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broithe Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 You would need to treat the oranges like ballast, and glue them in place for safe running. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhb171achill Posted February 3, 2016 Author Share Posted February 3, 2016 As long as it was the right shade of orange, of course. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broithe Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 I wonder if they had a little steam engine called Siambo? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenderg Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 I wonder if they had a little steam engine called Siambo? I approve of this puntastic post. +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broithe Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 They could do a Hiberno-Thai remake of The Kwai-et Man..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weshty Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 Given the lack of passengers between Ennis and Athenry, perhaps all Kwai(et) on the western front? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhb171achill Posted February 3, 2016 Author Share Posted February 3, 2016 Thomas the tank becomes Bruce Lee the Buddhist temple.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broithe Posted February 4, 2016 Share Posted February 4, 2016 Or a definitive religious documentary, with Bhuddist convert, Father Jack Hacket, shouting "Phuket" at regular intervals? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhb171achill Posted February 4, 2016 Author Share Posted February 4, 2016 Or a definitive religious documentary, with Bhuddist convert, Father Jack Hacket, shouting "Phuket" at regular intervals? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiveController Posted February 4, 2016 Share Posted February 4, 2016 Or a definitive religious documentary, with Bhuddist convert, Father Jack Hacket, shouting "Phuket" at regular intervals? Nice one, Jim, best yet!:ROFL: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minister_for_hardship Posted February 4, 2016 Share Posted February 4, 2016 The Thais - a great bunch of lads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broithe Posted February 4, 2016 Share Posted February 4, 2016 The Bridge on the River Kwai is not the only bridge that could cause you problems in Thailand. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-35491852 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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