New? bit for the garden railway

[Gandalf]

Today I got my Xmas present (yet to be wrapped),
I think perhaps Santa will bust his boiler getting it down the chimney as it is cast iron. It is of course a replica but since it is for the garden railway I think I can say it is original equipment bought for a purpose other than an ornament. If that is true then it must become a genuine antique in years long after I have gone to play with the Celestial Train Set in the sky.
I do still need a 10 foot length of worn out bullhead rail to make a post to hang it on though.
John (G)

[locojoe]

Hi John
I don't know what Santa's bringing me I like a surprise. (maybe socks or tie again he he) The trouble is that my house does not have a chimney so we have to leave a key out so he can let himself in, where he always gets a drink and of course some mince pies.

[pavorossi]

Well, we've blocked up the fire place, so he could get down the chimney, but he wouldn't be going far when he got to the bottom!

[locojoe]

Perhaps Santa needs a double chimney, like some locos did.

[Gandalf]

I suspect a double hernia is more likely.
John (G)

[locojoe]

Nice one John.