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Archive for July, 2009
Check out This Huge Collection of Cross Tattoos
by Rhett on July 30th, 2009
Cross tattoos are some of the most popular tattoo designs amongst both men and women. The cross as a Christian symbol but has also grown popular with people of other religions, beliefs and spiritual thoughts. You can see a huge gallery of cross tattoos along with a large gallery of award-winning designs of all types and styles at www.thetattoomafia.com.
Trains Still Run In New Britain Hobby Store – Hartford Courant
by Admin on July 29th, 2009
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NEW BRITAIN – Steven Amatos neighbors are empty storefronts and nightclubs. Across the street, a vacant lot is being stalked by a man with a garden trowel who said he was collecting earthworms to go fishing. Hard times hit downtown New Britain …
Payday loans to help you make ends meet
by ActionHeros on July 29th, 2009
Payday loans are a last resort for people who need money fast. Payday loans carry a high interest rate and should be used with extreme caution as they can aggravate a person’s debt.
Model railway show rolling in to town (Wairarapa Times-Age)
by Admin on July 28th, 2009
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Hold on to your hydraulics – the Wairarapa Building Society Model Train Show is rolling into town. The biannual event returns to Masterton Town Hall next month, with raffles, stalls and dozens of dioramas.
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For those folks interested in railroad memorabilia, model and toy trains, or just enjoying a unique collection on a nice day out, Historic Cold Spring Village presents their Annual Railroad Days Aug. 1-2 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Offering Alterations and Fittings, Before the Next Train (New York Times)
Joseph Cirillo, 70, the in-house tailor for Metro-North Railroad, is retiring this week after two decades of providing quick repairs and custom fittings.
Melksham train show is among the best in the region – This is Wiltshire
by Admin on July 28th, 2009
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A two-day model railway show held at a sports centre near Melksham is one of the best in the region, according to one of the exhibitors. Trainwest 2009 attracted hundreds of people to the Christie Miller Sports Centre in Bowerhill at the weekend …
RED FACES AS FIREMAN
S COLLEGE BURNS DOWN – Daily Express
Bosses of a college which trains firefighters are red-faced after one of their own buildings went up in smoke destroying 11 fire engines worth 1.3million. Workers at the National Fire Service Training College say the damage would have been …
Luna Negra program wants everyone to join in – Chicago Sun-Times
The Luna Negra Dance Theater hopes to get youngsters moving their feet at a pair of special family-friendly dance concerts today at the Department of Cultural Affairs Storefront Theater in the Loop. Mi Familia, My Dance, designed for kids age 8 …
Model trains history
by Admin on July 28th, 2009
Model trains history
The model train hobby has presently reached all over the world and in all types of economic classes. But this was not the case previously. As is expected this model train hobby was initially restricted to the rich people only. With the advancement in the modern technology it became possible to bring down the cost of production of these model trains drastically and make them available for the masses. The history of the model trains is a history of the modern technology also in one sense. This model train hobby was established in many different countries. This means every country has a different model train history to tell. Let us get some interesting point regarding this model train history in this short article about model train history. If we think of the prehistory of the model train, then we must admit that the model trains existed from the time of birth of real trains. In those days these model trains were used to make people aware and familiar with this new way of transport. They were more for the promotion of the railway than the toy or the plaything. In the course of time these early promotional model trains became model trains toys. The Germans were the first to start the production of the model train toys. These were generally made of tin or lead. There were steam engines which were very costly for wealthy people also. There was not much resemblance to the original trains. Britain and France made better steam engines. The second phase was of the clock spring driven model trains. Marklin introduced first complete system of trains. There were three gauges of train systems available. The tin plate was the material used for these model train toys. These tinplates were soldered and painted. These model trains were driven by the clockwork springs. The Germans introduced competitive products. Now it was possible to print and make the exterior attractive. By the early twenty century steam power and electrical power was introduced in these train toys. Bing was the German manufacturer who has brought in a good amount of competitiveness in these products. The Germans had an export oriented business and so it was natural that the idea of train toys spread all over the world. They had very little competition on this front. The model trains were first produced in Britain and they have maintained a good lead in this market. The idea of the scales was introduced in the market. The Germans started manufacturing the model trains for the British producers. This is the short history of this model train world. Lot many things can be high lighted in this model train history article. But due to the shortage of space we will have to stop here.