Toys

[cessna152towser]

Not been around here much this last two days. The sister of my friend who died of cancer just before Christmas summoned me to Glasgow to collect the model railways which he had instructed her before he died should be passed to me. I arrived at his house and collected lots of bags and boxes. I said she must be sad to see them go and she bravely said well they weren't her toys. I've been unpacking this stuff last night and today and oh what memories. Lots of toys which we used to play with in my pal's playroom when we were youngsters, toy trains, cars, farm animals, and all the accessories to go with them. We would occasionally swop toys so a few of these even belonged to me many years ago. He had packed everything away carefully when his mother died and the family home was sold. He had moved these things to the little flat nearby where he lived alone. Items were still wrapped in old newspapers. Maybe he hoped one day to marry and have a family and a larger house where these toys would come back into use. His sister said he would throw nothing away and his dying wish was that I should look after these items and not sell them but make use of them. A few of the little houses and cars can go onto my model railway and some of the trains are compatible with mine and can run on my layout, but now I need more space where I can display most of this stuff as he would have wished. I'll be selling a few large but low value items from my own collection to make some more space. My friend was deeply religious and I will definitely find a space on my model railway for his fine model church.

[ccga3359]

I am sorry for the loss of your friend Alex. It is fortunate that his collection will be received and cherished as he wished.

[Macman]

c152T, I can't believe that church! I got one the same one for Christmas when I was six years old (46 years ago). Mine doesn't have the flag, and has grey roofs where yours has red. What a good way to remember your friend, to have his church in your layout.

[Arlen]

I think that's a wonderful way to remember your friend.
You have my deepest sympathies. A friend of mine passed away from Lukemia last November.

[Warlock]

I am sorry to hear of the loss of your long time mate. I know losing a friend is very difficult. Enjoy the memories as you enjoy your trains and models.

[sorcererdale]

Some model rail road clubs around here have displays in the malls. Maybe that is something that could be set up and show lots of people.

DALE.

[Panache]

That's a lovely model church. I'm sure your friend was happy to know that these wonderful models were going to someone who would appreciate them as much as he.

Please post a picture once you have added the church to your set up.

Cheers

Panache

[Rigged]

I never know what to say in these situations. Fact is, it's a sad thing to lose a good friend.

[GMan]

What a great way to remember your friend for a long time. You will never forget as long as that church is up.

[cloves]

Alex, how lovely! An interesting memento of friendship that will find it's new home in one of your layouts. Cherish it.

BTW, is that a plasticville church?