A Good Gift for Someone this Xmas?

[Julian G]

I spotted this in Yahoo Groups, couldn't stop laughing at the comment!

Subject: [UK-RAIL] Fwd: Gift idea at Xmas
>
> > NEW FROM FAIRFIX
> >
> > The Complete 'ONE RAILWAY' train set !
> >
> > Relive your childhood or give someone that perfect
> Christmas gift
> > with this totally realistic train set based on
> your favourite East
> > Anglian train operating company!
> >
> > Set includes:
> >
> > 1 x Electric locomotive and a disappointing number
> of second-hand
> > carriages
> > 1 x Diesel locomotive for pulling the above
> > 100 miles of 'easy-fix' overhead wires
> > Authentic Victorian signalling system
> > 2 x overcrowded platforms
> > 2 x electric multiple units, complete with
> realistic 'etched-
> > effect' windows and thugs in the first class
> compartments.
> > 150 miles of fairly straight track (available for
> lease only)
> > 1 x broken down freight train in the Stratford
> area
> > 2 x replacement buses
> > 3 x ticket inspectors (choice of surly, arrogant
> or messiah complex)
> > 1 x battery operated public information system
> (batteries not
> > included)
> > 2 x passenger information boards (blank - so you
> can make up your
> > own excuses)
> > 5 x booking office windows
> > 1 x booking office clerk
> >
> > Now you can play trains every day of the week
> (except Sundays, Bank
> > Holidays, some Saturdays and also weekday
> evenings)!
> >
> > Available from all good stockists, but hurry (i.e.
> drive there)
> > while stocks last!!!

Ta Ian B for this

 

[Ascot]

Hehe imagine a Central version.

 

[Jordy]

ROFL!

 

[Nick W]

I'm, dissapointed.

Where's the overcrowded turbostar complete with clag and wires overhead?

 

[devon_metro]

I'd like to see a fGW one.

'400 different colour schemes available...'