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by Skarloey
Fri Jan 04, 2019 10:28 pm
Forum: The Mess Room
Topic: Ethical Model Trains
Replies: 58
Views: 32619

Re: Ethical Model Trains

Gosh fancy admitting to owning Dewalt. That’s how I started. Still have 2 14.4. Rechargeable saws, but can’t afford new batteries. Most of my stuff now is AEG. No idea where it’s made, but batteries go on for ever. Ethics are commendable, subject to your budget. MTH, Fleischmann, Trix, Rocco, Dapol...
by Skarloey
Fri Jan 04, 2019 12:04 am
Forum: The Mess Room
Topic: Ethical Model Trains
Replies: 58
Views: 32619

Re: Ethical Model Trains

When it comes to paying more for ethically sourced trains. Yes, I would love the choice and I would be willing to pay the extra. In 1984, I remember buying an Airfix 0-6-0 Fowler 4F for £20.00. It ran superbly and I'm pretty sure it was not made in China, not in those days. I'd be happy to buy from ...
by Skarloey
Wed Jan 02, 2019 10:33 pm
Forum: The Mess Room
Topic: Ethical Model Trains
Replies: 58
Views: 32619

Ethical Model Trains

Recently and gradually I am returning to the world of railway modelling. To my consternation, I find that most ready to run locos and rolling stock is now made in China. I have doubts about the ethics of importing from China, due to the appalling human rights abuses. Does anyone know of any OO scale...