A Short HIstory of 009 - Part 1 (Volume 51 Number 8)

[Tom Haythornthwaite]

My congratulations to Colin Lea for his first-class article on the first three ages of 009!  In fact I think the whole society is to be commended for this history, Brian Meldon's rolling stock historical work, and the heritage collection.

Looking forward to upcoming further looking back.

[B.Meldon]

Yes it is a great article.
I have one of those 1973 A5 size 009 Society flyers....
I also have a 1973 welcome letter from Mike Higgins on 009 Society headed paper!!

As well as that I have a list if the first 20 members, again dating from 1973 and a 1973 membership card.

[Colin Lea]

Thank you for the kind comments. I started writing the history when I was laid low with Covid and a lot of research has since been done to try and make the text as accurate as possible.

I'm well aware that some manufacturers have needed to be left out due to space constraints (Liliput have for example had to be left on the cutting room floor).

The editor has received several letters already, including a lovely handwritten letter from a member. Delighted it is interesting.

The final article contains a long list of people who have assisted in checking things, but when looking back so far, sources are scarce and so the chance of unintentional error is higher e.g. it turns out there were actually two early Talyllyn layouts.

The next instalment will be in this month's 009 News covering brass and resin.

[Tom Haythornthwaite]

I just read the second half.  Well done again, Collin, and thanks.