Monthly Archives: June 2012

Last Day of Term

So, the degree shows are over and the results have been handed out… The next adventure begins. I wish all our young people every success. Bon Voyage!

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Cutaway Drawings

This is a post about cutaway drawings. These will be familiar to boys of all ages. They are compelling images for their technical detail and the abundance of information. They show how things work. There’s nothing better for explaining big … Continue reading

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Modern Toy Trains

I’ve posted recently about the Droz railway layout that has just been sold in Germany. Not all railway toys are as complex and sophisticated as that. Here is another kind of railway toy, designed by Ladislav Sutnar. Sutnar is a … Continue reading

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A Perfect Day (Paris)

Yesterday, we went to Paris for lunch with the French family. We travelled by Eurostar and took the RER and Paris Metro. So, a lovely day. I noticed that the French are busy transforming their Metro. The new platforms have … Continue reading

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