New? bit for the garden railway
 

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)

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.

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!

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

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

Nice one John.