https://www.brightontoymuseum.co.uk/w/api.php?action=feedcontributions&user=BTMM+Eric&feedformat=atomThe Brighton Toy and Model Index - User contributions [en-gb]2024-03-28T12:55:38ZUser contributionsMediaWiki 1.38.2https://www.brightontoymuseum.co.uk/w/index.php?title=Peel_P50_car&diff=70540Peel P50 car2024-03-27T12:19:06Z<p>BTMM Eric: enhanced</p>
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<div>{{Exhibit|Loc=76|Pic=Peel_P_50_1963_B.JPG|Text=temporary Mediawiki image|Date1=1962|Date2=1965}}<br />
Brighton Toy and Model Museum now has a '''Peel P50 microcar''' on show in its lobby, for about six months. <br />
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One of the engineering quirks of the P50 is that it has no reverse gear: instead, there is a metal handle on the back, which allows the user to put the car in neutral gear, get out, and haul the car backwards by hand as if it was a large piece of wheeled luggage.<br />
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The car is the property of '''Alex Orchin''', who has driven it all over the UK to raise money for charity. <br />
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==The Peel P50==<br />
At 130 cm long, the Peel P50 still holds the unbroken record for being the World's smallest production car, and has a cult following. It was originally manufactured on the Isle of Man (an island not normally known for its automobile industry other than the famous TT race) and was only made between 1962 and 1965. As a highly distinctive car prized by collectors, original examples of the Peel P50 can fetch over a hundred thousand pounds at auction. <br />
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Production of the Peel P50 and the '''Peel Trident''' (a true bubblecar "sister" to the P50 with a bubble-shaped acrylic top) restarted some time in the 2010's, and Alex Orchin's recent example is from this newer production. <br />
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{{Links}}<br />
* [https://p50cars.com/ P50 Cars (p50cars.com)]<br />
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peel_Engineering_Company Peel Engineering Company (wikipedia.org)]<br />
** [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peel_P50 Peel P50 (wikipedia.org)]<br />
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* [https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cd180gl9929o Roadworthy tiny car goes on display in Brighton (bbc.co.uk)] – ''10 March 2024''<br />
* [https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0hgx6d9 Danny Pike's show on BBC Radio Sussex (bbc.co.uk)]– ''26 March 2024''<br />
* [https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m001xr6f/south-east-today-evening-news-26032024 BBC South East Today Evening News (bbc.co.uk)]– ''26 March 2024''<br />
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=====general news=====<br />
* [https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-isle-of-man-35803356 Peel P50 micro car sells for 'record' £120,000 at auction (bbc.co.uk)] – ''14 March 2016''<br />
* [https://www.thesun.co.uk/motors/4206730/the-peel-p50-the-worlds-smallest-car-to-sell-for-90000-despite-costing-just-199-in-the-1960s/ MICRO MACHINE The Peel P50 – ‘the world’s smallest car’ – to sell for £90,000 despite costing just £199 in the 1960s, by Joe Finnerty (thesun.co.uk)]<br />
* [https://www.topgear.com/car-news/weird/peel-p50-just-sold-ps111000-auction ThisPeel P50 just sold for £111,000 at auction (topgear.com)]<br />
=====models=====<br />
* [https://diecastsociety.com/review-dna-collectibles-peel-p50/ DNA Collecibles 1:18-scale Peel P50 (diecastsociety.com)]<br />
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{{Car}}<br />
{{New|2024|03}}</div>BTMM Erichttps://www.brightontoymuseum.co.uk/w/index.php?title=Peel_P50_car&diff=70539Peel P50 car2024-03-27T12:15:36Z<p>BTMM Eric: enlarged</p>
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<div>{{Exhibit|Loc=76|Pic=Peel_P_50_1963_B.JPG|Text=temporary Mediawiki image|Date1=1962|Date2=1965}}<br />
Brighton Toy and Model Museum now has a '''Peel P50 microcar''' on show in its lobby, for about six months. <br />
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The car is the property of '''Alex Orchin''', who has driven it all over the UK to raise money for charity. <br />
<br />
==The Peel P50==<br />
At 130 cm long, the Peel P50 still holds the unbroken record for being the World's smallest production car, and has a cult following. It was originally manufactured on the Isle of Man (an island not normally known for its automobile industry other than the famous TT race) and was only made between 1962 and 1965. As a highly distinctive car prized by collectors, original examples of the Peel P50 can fetch over a hundred thousand pounds at auction. <br />
<br />
Production of the Peel P50 and the '''Peel Trident''' (a true bubblecar "sister" to the P50 with a bubble-shaped acrylic top) restarted some time in the 2010's, and Alex Orchin's recent example is from this newer production. <br />
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{{Links}}<br />
* [https://p50cars.com/ P50 Cars (p50cars.com)]<br />
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peel_Engineering_Company Peel Engineering Company (wikipedia.org)]<br />
** [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peel_P50 Peel P50 (wikipedia.org)]<br />
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* [https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cd180gl9929o Roadworthy tiny car goes on display in Brighton (bbc.co.uk)] – ''10 March 2024''<br />
* [https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0hgx6d9 Danny Pike's show on BBC Radio Sussex (bbc.co.uk)]– ''26 March 2024''<br />
* [https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m001xr6f/south-east-today-evening-news-26032024 BBC South East Today Evening News (bbc.co.uk)]– ''26 March 2024''<br />
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=====general news=====<br />
* [https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-isle-of-man-35803356 Peel P50 micro car sells for 'record' £120,000 at auction (bbc.co.uk)] – ''14 March 2016''<br />
* [https://www.thesun.co.uk/motors/4206730/the-peel-p50-the-worlds-smallest-car-to-sell-for-90000-despite-costing-just-199-in-the-1960s/ MICRO MACHINE The Peel P50 – ‘the world’s smallest car’ – to sell for £90,000 despite costing just £199 in the 1960s, by Joe Finnerty (thesun.co.uk)]<br />
* [https://www.topgear.com/car-news/weird/peel-p50-just-sold-ps111000-auction ThisPeel P50 just sold for £111,000 at auction (topgear.com)]<br />
=====models=====<br />
* [https://diecastsociety.com/review-dna-collectibles-peel-p50/ DNA Collecibles 1:18-scale Peel P50 (diecastsociety.com)]<br />
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{{Car}}<br />
{{New|2024|03}}</div>BTMM Erichttps://www.brightontoymuseum.co.uk/w/index.php?title=Static_Tower_Crane_373_(Kellerman)&diff=70538Static Tower Crane 373 (Kellerman)2024-03-23T17:33:11Z<p>BTMM Eric: </p>
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A silver metal post-war model 60cm high '''Static Tower Crane''' with hinged arm, top-mounted arm lowering pulley and chain-connected hook and arm, carrying a rectangular bucket, made by '''Kellerman'''.<br />
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==Markings==<br />
A panel beneath the arm is embossed with the CKO loco in a diamond, "MADE IN WEST GERMANY [273]" <br />
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{{Germany}}</div>BTMM Erichttps://www.brightontoymuseum.co.uk/w/index.php?title=Static_Tower_Crane_373_(Kellerman)&diff=70537Static Tower Crane 373 (Kellerman)2024-03-23T17:32:52Z<p>BTMM Eric: </p>
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<div>{{Exhibit|Loc=65}}<br />
A silver metal post-war model 60cm high '''Static Tower Crane''' with hinged arm, top-mounted arm lowering pulley and chain-connected hook and arm, carrying a rectangular bucket, made by '''Kellerman'''.<br />
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==Markings==<br />
A panel beneath the arm is embossed with the CKO loco in a diamond, "MADE IN WEST GERMANY [273]" <br />
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{{Crame}}<br />
{{Germany}}</div>BTMM Erichttps://www.brightontoymuseum.co.uk/w/index.php?title=Railway_Bridge_(Marklin_2512)&diff=70536Railway Bridge (Marklin 2512)2024-03-23T15:55:58Z<p>BTMM Eric: +date</p>
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An '''early hand-painted tinplate Railway Bridge''' ("Eisenbahnbrücke"), with tower lamps and side pedestrian walkways, made by [[Märklin]], catalogue number '''2512''', between 1919 and 1921. <br />
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This glorious yellow illuminated rail bridge was built for use with [[gauge 0]] track, and is the only known surviving example.<br />
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It was produced in two models, a single arch model with a length of 144 cm ('''2512''') and a double arch model with a length of 203 cm ('''2512 DB'''), the "DB" presumably standing for "Doppelbrücke", Double-Bridge. <br />
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==Catalogue illustration==<br />
{{BigPic|Grand_Bridge_(Märklin_catalogue).jpg|Märklin Railway Bridge '''2512''', contemporary catalogue illustration}}<br />
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==References==<br />
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* ''Christian Väterlein'' and ''Botho G. Wagner'', '''Märklin Eisenbahnen''' (Battenberg Verlag Augsburg, 1996), p. 357 ISBN 389441233X<br />
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{{MarklinBridge|Railway Bridge}}</div>BTMM Erichttps://www.brightontoymuseum.co.uk/w/index.php?title=Category:Mastrand&diff=70535Category:Mastrand2024-03-20T11:19:43Z<p>BTMM Eric: </p>
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{{Box|Gamages_Steam_Roller_(Gamages_1959).jpg|'''1959:''' [[Gamages]] Steam Roller|380}}<br />
'''Mastrand''' appear to have produced model steam engines and steam rollers in the 1940s and 1950s.<br />
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==The Gamages Steam Roller==<br />
Looking carefully at the lineart for the '''[[Gamages]] Model Steam Roller''' advertised in 1959, it says "A Mastrand Product"<br />
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Legend has it that Mamod was founded from Eric Malins seeing the Gamages adverts for this model, buying one, and then deciding that he could do better (Mamod's subsequent competing model had spoked wheels rather than solid discs). <br />
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{{Links}}<br />
* [http://www.toysteambible.org.uk/steam_engine-Mastrand.htm?id=1030 Mastrand (toysteambible.org.uk)]</div>BTMM Erichttps://www.brightontoymuseum.co.uk/w/index.php?title=Hornby_Railway_Station_No.4E,_2_(Hornby_Series)&diff=70534Hornby Railway Station No.4E, 2 (Hornby Series)2024-03-19T14:56:29Z<p>BTMM Eric: location</p>
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The second of a pair of illuminated '''[[tinplate]] [[gauge 0]] [[Hornby Series]] model '''Railway Stations No.4E''' with exterior lighting, made by [[Hornby]] in the mid/late 1930s.<br />
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The two stations are facing each other, so that the front of the station is visible for station #1, and the back of the station is visible for station #2.<br />
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==Catalogue image==<br />
''(Description and image from the 1937 HBoT to follow)''<br />
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==See also:==<br />
''For a description, see:''<br />
* [[Hornby Railway Station No.4E, 1 (Hornby Series)]]<br />
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[[Category:1930s]]<br />
[[Category:Buildings]]<br />
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{{Lit}}</div>BTMM Erichttps://www.brightontoymuseum.co.uk/w/index.php?title=Signal_Cabin_No2E_(Hornby_Series)&diff=70533Signal Cabin No2E (Hornby Series)2024-03-19T13:20:04Z<p>BTMM Eric: location</p>
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<div>{{Exhibit|Loc=61|Pic=Hornby_Signal_Cabin_No2_(1935_BHTMP).jpg|Text=Hornby Signal Cabin No.2 / No.2E}}{{FH150}}<br />
A printed tinplate [[Hornby Series]] Windsor '''No.2E Signal Cabin''', with internal lighting.<br />
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{{BigPic|Hornby_Signal_Cabin_No2_(1935_BHTMP).jpg|Catalogue image of the No.2 / No.2E Signal Cabin, from 1935. }}<br />
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==See also:==<br />
* [[Signal Cabin No2 (Hornby Series)]]<br />
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{{H0acc}}<br />
[[Category: Hornby Control System]]<br />
{{Lit}}</div>BTMM Erichttps://www.brightontoymuseum.co.uk/w/index.php?title=Hefford_Building&diff=70532Hefford Building2024-03-16T11:51:33Z<p>BTMM Eric: date</p>
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'''The Hefford Building''' is an architectural model created by [[Chris Littledale]] to commemorate Hove-based artist, modeller and model engineer [[Denis Hefford]]. It's lettered "'''DENIS HEFFORD ENGINEERS'''" and has "'''HEFFORD'''" painted on its large industrial chimney.<br />
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Constructed to 1:43 scale, the two-storey building was created during 2017-2018, and was finally installed on the museum's 1930s model railway layout in September 2018.<br />
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==Architecture==<br />
The building is designed to represent a typical small Victorian factory or works building, with some elements borrowed from the Victorian [[Bassett-Lowke]] works buildings in Northampton. The construction has a larger main factory building and a smaller administration and drawing office, with a slightly more imposing reception for receiving clients. The factory building section has a large freestanding furnace chimney set to one side, which in real life would be above an underground basement furnace, connected to the main building by underground passageways, with the separation preventing the factory from being too affected by the heat, or by the noise of a works stationary steam engine, whose drive shafting for powering the factory's machinery would again be underground. <br />
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The period advertising posters are original Bassett-Lowke printed tinplate poster replicas produced in the 1920s/1930s for decorating model railways. <br />
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==Detailing==<br />
The model features a working hand-operated crane hoist, scale "bobbled" window panes, lighting, and wealth of fine metal detail including a working clock (which should hopefully show the correct time). To make clock-resetting easier, the clock undocks from the roof, and engages via brass connections with a pair of cylindrical brass sleeves created from spent rifle casings from the [[Goods Tunnel]] rifle range under [[Brighton Station]]. <br />
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One of the building's most popular features is also one of the simplest: an authentically crude metal bicycle shed, with a curved corrugated metal roof. <br />
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Much of the factory's detail was produced using traditional metal handworking techniques, with the help of specially-created custom jigs and press-tools. <br />
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==Siting==<br />
The factory is designed as a partial fascia to surround and disguise one side of one of the ~1841 Victorian brick arch supports that emerges through the layout, and runs the length of one side and wraps around the ends, giving the impression that the factory extends into part of the volume occupied by the support.<br />
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{{New|2018|09}}</div>BTMM Erichttps://www.brightontoymuseum.co.uk/w/index.php?title=Category:Gamages_of_Holborn&diff=70531Category:Gamages of Holborn2024-03-15T20:53:13Z<p>BTMM Eric: +scan</p>
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{{Box|Gamages_seal_logo.jpg|Gamages "seal" graphic|280}}<br />
{{Box|Gamages_Xmas_Bazaar_catalogue,_1932.jpg|1932: Gamages Xmas Bazaar 1932, catalogue front cover|380}}<br />
{{Box|Cover_art,_Gamages_catalogue_(Gamages_1959).jpg|'''1959''' catalogue, front cover|380}}<br />
{{Box|Cover_artwork_(Gamages_1961).jpg|'''1961''' catalogue, front cover|380}}<br />
{{Box|Gamages_stationary_steam_engines_(MM_1927-02).jpg|1927: Gamages know what Meccano Boys want!"|380}}<br />
{{Box|Gamages_departments_(GXB_1932).jpg|1932: Gamages list of special departments, 1932 |380}}<br />
{{Box|Gamages_for_Plastic_Kits_(Gamages_1961).jpg|'''1961:''' Gamages embracing the boom in plastic kits.|380}}<br />
'''Gamages''' was opened in 1879 as a small watch repair shop by '''Arthur Walter Gamage''' (1858-1930) and '''Frank Spain''', but rapidly enlarged to become a monster-sized department store with a heavy mail-order business similar to that of some of the big New York stores, pitching itself as "The People's Popular Emporium".<br />
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Gamages eventually included departments for cycling and motoring, and an especially well-loved toy department. Like [[Hamleys]], Gamages spent a lot of money on promotions and advertising and events, had sufficient buying power to negotiate with toy manufacturers, and had a railway running around their toy department.<br />
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==The building==<br />
Due to the fact that the store had grown organically ''in situ'' in Holborn, it wasn't perhaps in an ideal location, as it tended to miss the passing trade (and the heavy Christmas trade) that other large departments stores benefited from in and around Oxford Street. However the store was very successful (and the location didn't affect the company's mail-order trade). <br />
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Since the store was basically "cobbled-together" from a number of independent offices and shop sites that inhabited the Gamages block, and which had never been designed to be used for a single business, Gamages' growth through the building involved makeshift knock-throughs and tunnel-like passages, and steps to compensate for the fact that floors in the different units weren't necessarily at the same level. Navigating the store's warren of spaces was like navigating a maze, but the experience added to the sense of exploration and to the store's sense of identity, especially for small children being taken to see the toy department. <br />
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==Service departments: 1932 promotional text:==<br />
{{Quotation2|<h4>We Want you to know ...</h4><br />
=====That Our Hire Department=====<br />
:Can help you considerably with your Christmas entertainments, by hiring you such essentials as China, Cutlery, Bedding, Camp Beds, Musical Instruments, etc., all at very low prices. This service has grown to be a tremendous boon to thousands. If you would like further details, a card addressed to the Manager of Hire Department, will be attended to at once.<br />
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=====That Our Repairs Department=====<br />
: Can repair anything – from al old cricket bat to a pair of spectacles. Our repairs are carried out by experts, each specialising in their own particular branch. In these days of economy you throw nothing away – you have it repaired – at Gamages.<br />
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=====That Our Restaurant=====<br />
: Can always offer you a very excellent Menu. First-class food cooked and served under conditions that invite comparison anywhere. Cleanliness in the great kitchens is a ritual – cleanliness both of cooking and service. And the prices are very moderate indeed. The children are well provided for – as well as adults.<br />
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=====That Our Barbers Shop=====<br />
: Can give you a smoother shave, a better hair-cut, a fresher shampoo, than you can get anywhere in Town; cleanliness and efficient service is the keynote which governs this section of the Store – and again prices are strictly reasonable.<br />
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=====That Our Ladies Hairdressing Salons=====<br />
: Can provide you with just that intimate, expert service that one would look for from a West End coiffeur, where prices were treble than what we charge. For instance, a permanent wave, whole head, bobbed, shingle or white, for only 25''s''. <br>Phone for appointment. <br />
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=====That our Dyeing & Cleaning Department=====<br />
: Can clean and dye men's and women's garments at prices which are strictly competitive. The service is very fast and expert. Why not write for a list of charges the next time you want something attended ot in this way – it will pay you. }} <br />
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==Special Attractions==<br />
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Image:Gamages_Zoo_(GXB_1932).jpg|[[Media:Gamages_Zoo_(GXB_1932).jpg|1932 "Gamages Zoo" pet shop]]<br />
Image:Gamages_special_events_(GXB_1932).jpg|[[Media:Gamages_special_events_(GXB_1932).jpg|1932 "Submarine to Santa", "Mechanical Man"]]<br />
Image:Gamages_Mammoth_Model_Railway_(MM_1958-01).jpg|[[Media:Gamages_Mammoth_Model_Railway_(MM_1958-01).jpg|1958: Mammoth Model Railway]]<br />
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==Specials, and "Made for Gamages"==<br />
Gamages were able to use their buying power and advertising to get special versions of products made, which they'd then tend to promote as "Gamages" items.<br />
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Image:Gamages_special_value_train_sets_(Gamages_1959).jpg|[[Media:Gamages_special_value_train_sets_(Gamages_1959).jpg|1959]]<br />
Image:Gamages_Special_Electric_Train_Set_(Gamages_1961).jpg|[[Media:Gamages_Special_Electric_Train_Set_(Gamages_1961).jpg|1961]]<br />
Image:Gamages_Steam_Roller_(Gamages_1959).jpg|[[Media:Gamages_Steam_Roller_(Gamages_1959).jpg|1959 Steam Roller]]<br />
Image:Gamages_Atom_Power_Plant_(Gamages_1959).jpg|[[Media:Gamages_Atom_Power_Plant_(Gamages_1959).jpg|Atomic Power Plant]]<br />
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==Closedown==<br />
Gamages was acquired in 1970 by property investors '''Sterling Guarantee Trust''', with the plan being to redevelop the Gamages site, include a smaller version of Gamages at the redeveloped location, and open a second branch on Oxford Street. However, Gamages ended up being shut down in 1972.<br />
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{{Links}}<br />
* [http://www.gracesguide.co.uk/Gamages Gamages, Grace's Guide (gracesguide.co.uk)]<br />
* [http://www.telegraph.co.uk/expat/expatpicturegalleries/9588985/Lost-British-department-stores.html Lost British Department Stores - Gamages (telegraph.co.uk)]<br />
* [http://vintagegarage.co.uk/histories/a%20w%20gamages.htm A.W. Gamage Ltd. (vintagegarage.co.uk)]<br />
* [http://www.binnsroad.co.uk/railways/gamages/ Gamages (binnsroad.co.uk)]<br />
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{{Toyshop}}</div>BTMM Erichttps://www.brightontoymuseum.co.uk/w/index.php?title=Category:Gamages_dollhouses&diff=70530Category:Gamages dollhouses2024-03-15T20:48:21Z<p>BTMM Eric: </p>
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<div>Some '''[[Gamages]] [[Dollhouse]]s'''.<br />
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Image:Dollhouse_No1,_Gamages_(Gamages_1906).jpg|[[Media:Dollhouse_No1,_Gamages_(Gamages_1906).jpg|No.1]]<br />
Image:Dollhouse_No2,_Villa,_Gamages_(Gamages_1906).jpg|[[Media:Dollhouse_No2,_Villa,_Gamages_(Gamages_1906).jpg|No.2]]<br />
Image:Dollhouse_No3,_Villa,_Gamages_(Gamages_1906).jpg|[[Media:Dollhouse_No3,_Villa,_Gamages_(Gamages_1906).jpg|No.3]]<br />
Image:Dollhouse_No4,_Villa,_Gamages_(Gamages_1906).jpg|[[Media:Dollhouse_No4,_Villa,_Gamages_(Gamages_1906).jpg|No.4]]<br />
Image:Dollhouse_No5,_Villa,_Gamages_(Gamages_1906).jpg|[[Media:Dollhouse_No5,_Villa,_Gamages_(Gamages_1906).jpg|No.5]]<br />
Image:Dollhouse_No6,_Villa,_Gamages_(Gamages_1906).jpg|[[Media:Dollhouse_No6,_Villa,_Gamages_(Gamages_1906).jpg|No.6]]<br />
Image:Dollhouse_No7,_Villa,_Gamages_(Gamages_1906).jpg|[[Media:Dollhouse_No7,_Villa,_Gamages_(Gamages_1906).jpg|No.7]]<br />
Image:Dollhouse_No8,_Villa,_Gamages_(Gamages_1906).jpg|[[Media:Dollhouse_No8,_Villa,_Gamages_(Gamages_1906).jpg|No.8]]<br />
Image:Gable_Roof_Dollhouse_no14_no225_(Gamages_1902).jpg|[[Media:Gable_Roof_Dollhouse_no14_no225_(Gamages_1902).jpg|No.14]]<br />
Image:Dollhouse_23_The_Corner_House,_G_and_J_Lines_(Gamages_1906).jpg|[[Media:Dollhouse_23_The_Corner_House,_G_and_J_Lines_(Gamages_1906).jpg|No.23]]<br />
Image:Dollhouse_No1358_(Gamages_1902).jpg|[[Media:Dollhouse_No1358_(Gamages_1902).jpg|No.1358]]<br />
Image:Doll_Mansion,_Nuremberg_(Gamages_1902).jpg|[[Media:Doll_Mansion,_Nuremberg_(Gamages_1902).jpg|Mansion]]<br />
Image:Dollhouse_(Gamages_1914).jpg|[[Media:Dollhouse_(Gamages_1914).jpg|House]]<br />
Image:Handsome_Dollhouse_(Gamages_1902).jpg|[[Media:Handsome_Dollhouse_(Gamages_1902).jpg|Handsome]]<br />
Image:Handsome_Dollhouse_(Gamages_1914).jpg|[[Media:Handsome_Dollhouse_(Gamages_1914).jpg|Handsome]]<br />
Image:Handsome_Villa_(Gamages_1914).jpg|[[Media:Handsome_Villa_(Gamages_1914).jpg|Handsome Villa]]<br />
Image:Improved_Dollhouse_(Gamages_1902).jpg|[[Media:Improved_Dollhouse_(Gamages_1902).jpg|Improved]]<br />
Image:Superior_Model_Dollhouse_(Gamages_1914).jpg|[[Media:Superior_Model_Dollhouse_(Gamages_1914).jpg|Superior]]<br />
Image:Superior_Quality_Dollhouse_(Gamages_1902).jpg|[[Media:Superior_Quality_Dollhouse_(Gamages_1902).jpg|Superior]]<br />
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{{Dollhouse}}<br />
{{Gamages}}<br />
[[Category:Gamages of Holborn|Dollhouse]]</div>BTMM Erichttps://www.brightontoymuseum.co.uk/w/index.php?title=Category:Gamages_Mammoth_Model_Railway&diff=70529Category:Gamages Mammoth Model Railway2024-03-15T20:47:36Z<p>BTMM Eric: </p>
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<div>{{Box|Gamages_Mammoth_Model_Railway_(MM_1958-01).jpg|1958: Gamages Mammoth Model Railway, advert|380}}<br />
{{Box|Gamages_Mammoth_Model_Railway_(Gamages_1959).jpg|'''1959''' layout, advance artwork|380}}<br />
{{Box|Gamages_Mammoth_Model_Railway_(Gamages_1961).jpg|'''1961''' layout, advance artwork|380}}<br />
{{Box|Gamages_New_Mammoth_Model_Railway.jpg|Gamages New Mammoth Model Railway|380}}<br />
{{Box|Gamages_Mammoth_Model_Railway,description_(Gamages_1959).jpg|1969 description|380}}<br />
{{Box|Gamages_Mammoth_Model_Railway,_description_(Gamages_1961).jpg|1961 description|380}}<br />
<br />
One of the advantages of [[Gamages]] having so much available space was that they could use some of it for promotional events and displays, the best-remembered being the '''Gamages Mammoth Model Railway''' layout.<br />
<br />
This was a heavily-promoted feature in Gamages' advertising, and the company seems to have devoted considerable resources to building, updating and staffing the display, whose trains apparently ran continuously during opening hours. <br />
<br />
==1959 promotional text==<br />
{{Quotation2|<h3>GAMAGES Exhibit The Largest Working Train Layout of its kind in the World</h3><br />
<center>UNIQUE – ENTHRALLING – ENTERTAINING</center><br />
<br />
We can never illustrate adequately the current layout in this book because our engineers are building and working on the layout until the beginning of October, whereas this book goes to Press at the end of July. Nevertheless, the Artist's impressions on the opposite page serve as a guide to the dazzling display presented for our hundreds of thousands of visitors this year. <br />
<br />
: ''When you first step into our Train Hall – When you take your first sweeping glance at the size of the layout – When you have appreciated all the meticulous details – When, at last, you reluctantly go away – Then you will understand our pride in presenting such a breathtaking scene, and we think you will agree that it was a visit to be remembered.''<br />
<br />
An early visit will enable you to inspect all the fine details of this MAGNIFICENT SHOWPIECE at your leisure, for as the season draws on, the Train Hall becomes rather crowded.<br />
<br />
At the entrance to the layout we have all the AUTOMATIC APPARATUS in a Super Control Box behind glass Panels so you will be able to see these Robot Controls working.<br />
<br />
We no longer try to count the yardage of wiring which winds its way backwards and forwards from the track, power supply, and auto units to give life to a vast number of locomotives realistically thundering along the tracks. THE LAYOUT IS WORKING ALL THE TIME.<br />
<br />
The locomotives never stop and servicing is carried out in the same way as is necessary on the Real Railways of the World.<br />
<br />
====HERE ARE SOME OF THIS YEAR'S SPECIAL FEATURES====<br />
{{colbegin}}<br />
* A tumbling torrent of Real Water pouring into a river, close to a logging camp. <br />
<br />
* A sleigh run with free moving sleighs swishing down the run.<br />
<br />
* A log "flume" down which logs move to the river.<br />
<br />
* A ski jump with moving skiers actually ''falling free''.<br />
{{colend}}<br />
====AND IN A TROPICAL SETTING====<br />
{{colbegin}}<br />
* A rocket testing site with models of actual missiles and equipment. <br />
* Separated from the Testing Site by a ravine, the living quarters of Operational Personnel.<br />
{{colend}}<br />
|Author=Gamages|Publication=Gamages 1959 book of Model Trains, Ships, Aircraft, Cars, ''etc.''|Date=1959}}<br />
<br />
==1961 promotional text==<br />
{{Quotation2|<h3>A few facts about the Largest Working Model Train Layout of its kind in the World</h3><br />
<center>VAST- EXCITING - UNRIVALLED</center><br />
<br />
We can never illustrate adequately the current layout in this book because our engineers are building and working on the layout until the middle of October, whereas this book goes to press before this. Nevertheless, the artist's impressions on the opposite page serves as a guide to the dazzling display to be presented to our hundreds of thousands of visitors this year. <br />
<br />
<center>'''HERE ARE SOME OF THIS YEAR'S SPECIAL FEATURES'''</center><br />
----<br />
====WATER==== <br />
Our terrific waterway scenes proved so popular last year, that we have retained one of the giant tanks, but its position has been slightly altered. It contains hundreds of gallons of water and encloses a harbour scene mainly used by Naval Forces. <br />
We show a landing ship with auxiliary craft and some small private craft.<br />
<br />
Moored about the harbour are special "frogmen" boats with frogmen figures placed to represent exercises taking place. A slipway on the right of the harbour handles private craft needing to come out of the water for repairs, etc. <br />
<br />
The usual attention has been paid to the small details of the display, one of the scenes being frogmen investigating damage to a sunken vessel in the harbour. <br />
----<br />
====RAIL====<br />
TWELVE HUNDRED FEET of freshly laid "0" Gauge trackwork on a completely new baseboard. A frontage of 85 feet and an average depth of 10 feet are the "Stage" upon which the main attraction Working Model Railways "perform". <br />
<br />
Our chief concern always, is to keep the trains on the move and this is achieved for at least eight hours each day from early October until the end of the school holidays in January.<br />
<br />
As far as possible we show all types. Steam Outline, Diesel Electrics and Electric—hauling freight and passenger trains. An added attraction is the diesel railcar service units working on elevated trackwork running from one end of the layout to the other. Another new feature is a sidings area showing where trains are made up. <br />
<br />
Villages, low reliefs, bridges, tunnels, hills, valleys, all blended into one realistic picture. Automatic points, colour light signals and automatic train control is linked by mile upon mile of wire terminating in the large control house in which lights and relays can be seen ''working''. <br />
----<br />
====ROAD====<br />
Our roadway feature also proved a great success last year so we have again provided for five double track operating roadways to be set in the right-hand side of the railway layout.<br />
<br />
Scale model cars move on the roads continuously under power in the same way as the electric railways.<br />
<br />
Cutting into hills, and crossing over the railway tracks at certain points it is a most realistic display, adding to the "life" of the railway setpiece as a whole.<br />
<br />
(Smaller versions of our road layout can be purchased in our model department.)<br />
<br />
Also on the right-hand side is a village feature made up mainly of Tri-ang "Spot-On" Village Series.<br />
<br />
This village is served by the Diesel Railcar, one terminal station being located on raised ground in the village.<br />
----<br />
The locomotives never stop, except in an emergency, and servicing is carried out in the same way as is necessary on the Real Railways of the World. <br />
<br />
At the entrance to the layout we have all the AUTOMATIC APPARATUS in a Super Control Box behind glass panels so you will be able to see these Robot Controls working. <br />
<br />
An early visit will enable you to inspect the fine details of this MAGNIFICENT SHOWPIECE at your leisure. <br />
|Author=Gamages|Publication=Gamages 1961 Model Book: Trains, Ships, Aircraft, Cars, ''etc.''|Date=1961}}<br />
<br />
{{Gamages}}<br />
[[Category:Gamages of Holborn|Mammoth]]</div>BTMM Erichttps://www.brightontoymuseum.co.uk/w/index.php?title=Category:Gamages_Mammoth_Model_Railway&diff=70528Category:Gamages Mammoth Model Railway2024-03-15T20:46:55Z<p>BTMM Eric: </p>
<hr />
<div>{{Box|Gamages_Mammoth_Model_Railway_(MM_1958-01).jpg|1958: Gamages Mammoth Model Railway, advert|380}}<br />
{{Box|Gamages_Mammoth_Model_Railway_(Gamages_1959).jpg|'''1959''' layout, advance artwork|380}}<br />
{{Box|Gamages_Mammoth_Model_Railway_(Gamages_1961).jpg|'''1961''' layout, advance artwork|380}}<br />
{{Box|Gamages_New_Mammoth_Model_Railway.jpg|Gamages New Mammoth Model Railway|380}}<br />
{{Box|Gamages_Mammoth_Model_Railway,description_(Gamages_1959).jpg|1969 description|380}}<br />
{{Box|Gamages_Mammoth_Model_Railway,_description_(Gamages_1961).jpg|1961 description|380}}<br />
<br />
One of the advantages of [[Gamages]] having so much available space was that they could use some of it for promotional events and displays, the best-remembered being the '''Gamages Mammoth Model Railway''' layout.<br />
<br />
This was a heavily-promoted feature in Gamages' advertising, and the company seems to have devoted considerable resources to building, updating and staffing the display, whose trains apparently ran continuously during opening hours. <br />
<br />
==1959 promotional text==<br />
{{Quotation2|<h3>GAMAGES Exhibit The Largest Working Train Layout of its kind in the World</h3><br />
<center>UNIQUE – ENTHRALLING – ENTERTAINING</center><br />
<br />
We can never illustrate adequately the current layout in this book because our engineers are building and working on the layout until the beginning of October, whereas this book goes to Press at the end of July. Nevertheless, the Artist's impressions on the opposite page serve as a guide to the dazzling display presented for our hundreds of thousands of visitors this year. <br />
<br />
: ''When you first step into our Train Hall – When you take your first sweeping glance at the size of the layout – When you have appreciated all the meticulous details – When, at last, you reluctantly go away – Then you will understand our pride in presenting such a breathtaking scene, and we think you will agree that it was a visit to be remembered.''<br />
<br />
An early visit will enable you to inspect all the fine details of this MAGNIFICENT SHOWPIECE at your leisure, for as the season draws on, the Train Hall becomes rather crowded.<br />
<br />
At the entrance to the layout we have all the AUTOMATIC APPARATUS in a Super Control Box behind glass Panels so you will be able to see these Robot Controls working.<br />
<br />
We no longer try to count the yardage of wiring which winds its way backwards and forwards from the track, power supply, and auto units to give life to a vast number of locomotives realistically thundering along the tracks. THE LAYOUT IS WORKING ALL THE TIME.<br />
<br />
The locomotives never stop and servicing is carried out in the same way as is necessary on the Real Railways of the World.<br />
<br />
====HERE ARE SOME OF THIS YEAR'S SPECIAL FEATURES====<br />
{{colbegin}}<br />
* A tumbling torrent of Real Water pouring into a river, close to a logging camp. <br />
<br />
* A sleigh run with free moving sleighs swishing down the run.<br />
<br />
* A log "flume" down which logs move to the river.<br />
<br />
* A ski jump with moving skiers actually ''falling free''.<br />
{{colend}}<br />
====AND IN A TROPICAL SETTING====<br />
{{colbegin}}<br />
* A rocket testing site with models of actual missiles and equipment. <br />
* Separated from the Testing Site by a ravine, the living quarters of Operational Personnel.<br />
{{colend}}<br />
|Author=Gamages|Publication=Gamages 1959 book of Model Trains, Ships, Aircraft, Cars, ''etc.''|Date=1959}}<br />
<br />
==1961 promotional text==<br />
{{Quotation2|<h3>A few facts about the Largest Working Model Train Layout of its kind in the World</h3><br />
<center>VAST- EXCITING - UNRIVALLED</center><br />
<br />
We can never illustrate adequately the current layout in this book because our engineers are building and working on the layout until the middle of October, whereas this book goes to press before this. Nevertheless, the artist's impressions on the opposite page serves as a guide to the dazzling display to be presented to our hundreds of thousands of visitors this year. <br />
<br />
<center>'''HERE ARE SOME OF THIS YEAR'S SPECIAL FEATURES'''</center><br />
----<br />
====WATER==== <br />
Our terrific waterway scenes proved so popular last year, that we have retained one of the giant tanks, but its position has been slightly altered. It contains hundreds of gallons of water and encloses a harbour scene mainly used by Naval Forces. <br />
We show a landing ship with auxiliary craft and some small private craft.<br />
<br />
Moored about the harbour are special "frogmen" boats with frogmen figures placed to represent exercises taking place. A slipway on the right of the harbour handles private craft needing to come out of the water for repairs, etc. <br />
<br />
The usual attention has been paid to the small details of the display, one of the scenes being frogmen investigating damage to a sunken vessel in the harbour. <br />
----<br />
====RAIL====<br />
TWELVE HUNDRED FEET of freshly laid "0" Gauge trackwork on a completely new baseboard. A frontage of 85 feet and an average depth of 10 feet are the "Stage" upon which the main attraction Working Model Railways "perform". <br />
<br />
Our chief concern always, is to keep the trains on the move and this is achieved for at least eight hours each day from early October until the end of the school holidays in January.<br />
<br />
As far as possible we show all types. Steam Outline, Diesel Electrics and Electric—hauling freight and passenger trains. An added attraction is the diesel railcar service units working on elevated trackwork running from one end of the layout to the other. Another new feature is a sidings area showing where trains are made up. <br />
<br />
Villages, low reliefs, bridges, tunnels, hills, valleys, all blended into one realistic picture. Automatic points, colour light signals and automatic train control is linked by mile upon mile of wire terminating in the large control house in which lights and relays can be seen ''working''. <br />
----<br />
====ROAD====<br />
Our roadway feature also proved a great success last year so we have again provided for five double track operating roadways to be set in the right-hand side of the railway layout.<br />
<br />
Scale model cars move on the roads continuously under power in the same way as the electric railways.<br />
<br />
Cutting into hills, and crossing over the railway tracks at certain points it is a most realistic display, adding to the "life" of the railway setpiece as a whole.<br />
<br />
(Smaller versions of our road layout can be purchased in our model department.)<br />
<br />
Also on the right-hand side is a village feature made up mainly of Tri-ang "Spot-On" Village Series.<br />
<br />
This village is served by the Diesel Railcar, one terminal station being located on raised ground in the village.<br />
----<br />
The locomotives never stop, except in an emergency, and servicing is carried out in the same way as is necessary on the Real Railways of the World. <br />
<br />
At the entrance to the layout we have all the AUTOMATIC APPARATUS in a Super Control Box behind glass panels so you will be able to see these Robot Controls working. <br />
<br />
An early visit will enable you to inspect the fine details of this MAGNIFICENT SHOWPIECE at your leisure. <br />
|Author=Gamages|Publication=Gamages 1961 Model Book: Trains, Ships, Aircraft, Cars, ''etc.''|Date=1961}}<br />
<br />
{{Gamages}}<br />
[[Category:Gamages of Holborn|Mammoth}}</div>BTMM Erichttps://www.brightontoymuseum.co.uk/w/index.php?title=Category:Gamages_steam_engines&diff=70527Category:Gamages steam engines2024-03-15T20:46:20Z<p>BTMM Eric: </p>
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<div><br />
{{BigPic|Gamages_Amateur_Engineer_(MM_1927-02).jpg|1927: "Gamages Amateur Engineer"}}<br />
{{Gamages}}<br />
[[Category:Gamages of Holborn|Steam]]</div>BTMM Erichttps://www.brightontoymuseum.co.uk/w/index.php?title=Category:Gamages_dollhouses&diff=70526Category:Gamages dollhouses2024-03-15T20:45:21Z<p>BTMM Eric: </p>
<hr />
<div>Some '''[[Gamages]] [[Dollhouse]]s'''.<br />
<br />
<gallery mode="packed-hover" heights=180px align=left><br />
Image:Dollhouse_No1,_Gamages_(Gamages_1906).jpg|[[Media:Dollhouse_No1,_Gamages_(Gamages_1906).jpg|No.1]]<br />
Image:Dollhouse_No2,_Villa,_Gamages_(Gamages_1906).jpg|[[Media:Dollhouse_No2,_Villa,_Gamages_(Gamages_1906).jpg|No.2]]<br />
Image:Dollhouse_No3,_Villa,_Gamages_(Gamages_1906).jpg|[[Media:Dollhouse_No3,_Villa,_Gamages_(Gamages_1906).jpg|No.3]]<br />
Image:Dollhouse_No4,_Villa,_Gamages_(Gamages_1906).jpg|[[Media:Dollhouse_No4,_Villa,_Gamages_(Gamages_1906).jpg|No.4]]<br />
Image:Dollhouse_No5,_Villa,_Gamages_(Gamages_1906).jpg|[[Media:Dollhouse_No5,_Villa,_Gamages_(Gamages_1906).jpg|No.5]]<br />
Image:Dollhouse_No6,_Villa,_Gamages_(Gamages_1906).jpg|[[Media:Dollhouse_No6,_Villa,_Gamages_(Gamages_1906).jpg|No.6]]<br />
Image:Dollhouse_No7,_Villa,_Gamages_(Gamages_1906).jpg|[[Media:Dollhouse_No7,_Villa,_Gamages_(Gamages_1906).jpg|No.7]]<br />
Image:Dollhouse_No8,_Villa,_Gamages_(Gamages_1906).jpg|[[Media:Dollhouse_No8,_Villa,_Gamages_(Gamages_1906).jpg|No.8]]<br />
Image:Gable_Roof_Dollhouse_no14_no225_(Gamages_1902).jpg|[[Media:Gable_Roof_Dollhouse_no14_no225_(Gamages_1902).jpg|No.14]]<br />
Image:Dollhouse_23_The_Corner_House,_G_and_J_Lines_(Gamages_1906).jpg|[[Media:Dollhouse_23_The_Corner_House,_G_and_J_Lines_(Gamages_1906).jpg|No.23]]<br />
Image:Dollhouse_No1358_(Gamages_1902).jpg|[[Media:Dollhouse_No1358_(Gamages_1902).jpg|No.1358]]<br />
Image:Doll_Mansion,_Nuremberg_(Gamages_1902).jpg|[[Media:Doll_Mansion,_Nuremberg_(Gamages_1902).jpg|Mansion]]<br />
Image:Dollhouse_(Gamages_1914).jpg|[[Media:Dollhouse_(Gamages_1914).jpg|House]]<br />
Image:Handsome_Dollhouse_(Gamages_1902).jpg|[[Media:Handsome_Dollhouse_(Gamages_1902).jpg|Handsome]]<br />
Image:Handsome_Dollhouse_(Gamages_1914).jpg|[[Media:Handsome_Dollhouse_(Gamages_1914).jpg|Handsome]]<br />
Image:Handsome_Villa_(Gamages_1914).jpg|[[Media:Handsome_Villa_(Gamages_1914).jpg|Handsome Villa]]<br />
Image:Improved_Dollhouse_(Gamages_1902).jpg|[[Media:Improved_Dollhouse_(Gamages_1902).jpg|Improved]]<br />
Image:Superior_Model_Dollhouse_(Gamages_1914).jpg|[[Media:Superior_Model_Dollhouse_(Gamages_1914).jpg|Superior]]<br />
Image:Superior_Quality_Dollhouse_(Gamages_1902).jpg|[[Media:Superior_Quality_Dollhouse_(Gamages_1902).jpg|Superior]]<br />
</gallery><br />
<br />
{{Dollhouse}}<br />
{{Gamages}}<br />
[[Category:Gamages|Dollhouse}}</div>BTMM Erichttps://www.brightontoymuseum.co.uk/w/index.php?title=Category:Gamages_Mammoth_Model_Railway&diff=70525Category:Gamages Mammoth Model Railway2024-03-15T20:44:42Z<p>BTMM Eric: </p>
<hr />
<div>{{Box|Gamages_Mammoth_Model_Railway_(MM_1958-01).jpg|1958: Gamages Mammoth Model Railway, advert|380}}<br />
{{Box|Gamages_Mammoth_Model_Railway_(Gamages_1959).jpg|'''1959''' layout, advance artwork|380}}<br />
{{Box|Gamages_Mammoth_Model_Railway_(Gamages_1961).jpg|'''1961''' layout, advance artwork|380}}<br />
{{Box|Gamages_New_Mammoth_Model_Railway.jpg|Gamages New Mammoth Model Railway|380}}<br />
{{Box|Gamages_Mammoth_Model_Railway,description_(Gamages_1959).jpg|1969 description|380}}<br />
{{Box|Gamages_Mammoth_Model_Railway,_description_(Gamages_1961).jpg|1961 description|380}}<br />
<br />
One of the advantages of [[Gamages]] having so much available space was that they could use some of it for promotional events and displays, the best-remembered being the '''Gamages Mammoth Model Railway''' layout.<br />
<br />
This was a heavily-promoted feature in Gamages' advertising, and the company seems to have devoted considerable resources to building, updating and staffing the display, whose trains apparently ran continuously during opening hours. <br />
<br />
==1959 promotional text==<br />
{{Quotation2|<h3>GAMAGES Exhibit The Largest Working Train Layout of its kind in the World</h3><br />
<center>UNIQUE – ENTHRALLING – ENTERTAINING</center><br />
<br />
We can never illustrate adequately the current layout in this book because our engineers are building and working on the layout until the beginning of October, whereas this book goes to Press at the end of July. Nevertheless, the Artist's impressions on the opposite page serve as a guide to the dazzling display presented for our hundreds of thousands of visitors this year. <br />
<br />
: ''When you first step into our Train Hall – When you take your first sweeping glance at the size of the layout – When you have appreciated all the meticulous details – When, at last, you reluctantly go away – Then you will understand our pride in presenting such a breathtaking scene, and we think you will agree that it was a visit to be remembered.''<br />
<br />
An early visit will enable you to inspect all the fine details of this MAGNIFICENT SHOWPIECE at your leisure, for as the season draws on, the Train Hall becomes rather crowded.<br />
<br />
At the entrance to the layout we have all the AUTOMATIC APPARATUS in a Super Control Box behind glass Panels so you will be able to see these Robot Controls working.<br />
<br />
We no longer try to count the yardage of wiring which winds its way backwards and forwards from the track, power supply, and auto units to give life to a vast number of locomotives realistically thundering along the tracks. THE LAYOUT IS WORKING ALL THE TIME.<br />
<br />
The locomotives never stop and servicing is carried out in the same way as is necessary on the Real Railways of the World.<br />
<br />
====HERE ARE SOME OF THIS YEAR'S SPECIAL FEATURES====<br />
{{colbegin}}<br />
* A tumbling torrent of Real Water pouring into a river, close to a logging camp. <br />
<br />
* A sleigh run with free moving sleighs swishing down the run.<br />
<br />
* A log "flume" down which logs move to the river.<br />
<br />
* A ski jump with moving skiers actually ''falling free''.<br />
{{colend}}<br />
====AND IN A TROPICAL SETTING====<br />
{{colbegin}}<br />
* A rocket testing site with models of actual missiles and equipment. <br />
* Separated from the Testing Site by a ravine, the living quarters of Operational Personnel.<br />
{{colend}}<br />
|Author=Gamages|Publication=Gamages 1959 book of Model Trains, Ships, Aircraft, Cars, ''etc.''|Date=1959}}<br />
<br />
==1961 promotional text==<br />
{{Quotation2|<h3>A few facts about the Largest Working Model Train Layout of its kind in the World</h3><br />
<center>VAST- EXCITING - UNRIVALLED</center><br />
<br />
We can never illustrate adequately the current layout in this book because our engineers are building and working on the layout until the middle of October, whereas this book goes to press before this. Nevertheless, the artist's impressions on the opposite page serves as a guide to the dazzling display to be presented to our hundreds of thousands of visitors this year. <br />
<br />
<center>'''HERE ARE SOME OF THIS YEAR'S SPECIAL FEATURES'''</center><br />
----<br />
====WATER==== <br />
Our terrific waterway scenes proved so popular last year, that we have retained one of the giant tanks, but its position has been slightly altered. It contains hundreds of gallons of water and encloses a harbour scene mainly used by Naval Forces. <br />
We show a landing ship with auxiliary craft and some small private craft.<br />
<br />
Moored about the harbour are special "frogmen" boats with frogmen figures placed to represent exercises taking place. A slipway on the right of the harbour handles private craft needing to come out of the water for repairs, etc. <br />
<br />
The usual attention has been paid to the small details of the display, one of the scenes being frogmen investigating damage to a sunken vessel in the harbour. <br />
----<br />
====RAIL====<br />
TWELVE HUNDRED FEET of freshly laid "0" Gauge trackwork on a completely new baseboard. A frontage of 85 feet and an average depth of 10 feet are the "Stage" upon which the main attraction Working Model Railways "perform". <br />
<br />
Our chief concern always, is to keep the trains on the move and this is achieved for at least eight hours each day from early October until the end of the school holidays in January.<br />
<br />
As far as possible we show all types. Steam Outline, Diesel Electrics and Electric—hauling freight and passenger trains. An added attraction is the diesel railcar service units working on elevated trackwork running from one end of the layout to the other. Another new feature is a sidings area showing where trains are made up. <br />
<br />
Villages, low reliefs, bridges, tunnels, hills, valleys, all blended into one realistic picture. Automatic points, colour light signals and automatic train control is linked by mile upon mile of wire terminating in the large control house in which lights and relays can be seen ''working''. <br />
----<br />
====ROAD====<br />
Our roadway feature also proved a great success last year so we have again provided for five double track operating roadways to be set in the right-hand side of the railway layout.<br />
<br />
Scale model cars move on the roads continuously under power in the same way as the electric railways.<br />
<br />
Cutting into hills, and crossing over the railway tracks at certain points it is a most realistic display, adding to the "life" of the railway setpiece as a whole.<br />
<br />
(Smaller versions of our road layout can be purchased in our model department.)<br />
<br />
Also on the right-hand side is a village feature made up mainly of Tri-ang "Spot-On" Village Series.<br />
<br />
This village is served by the Diesel Railcar, one terminal station being located on raised ground in the village.<br />
----<br />
The locomotives never stop, except in an emergency, and servicing is carried out in the same way as is necessary on the Real Railways of the World. <br />
<br />
At the entrance to the layout we have all the AUTOMATIC APPARATUS in a Super Control Box behind glass panels so you will be able to see these Robot Controls working. <br />
<br />
An early visit will enable you to inspect the fine details of this MAGNIFICENT SHOWPIECE at your leisure. <br />
|Author=Gamages|Publication=Gamages 1961 Model Book: Trains, Ships, Aircraft, Cars, ''etc.''|Date=1961}}<br />
<br />
{{Gamages}}<br />
[[Category: Gamages|Mammoth}}</div>BTMM Erichttps://www.brightontoymuseum.co.uk/w/index.php?title=Category:Gamages_of_Holborn&diff=70524Category:Gamages of Holborn2024-03-15T20:42:08Z<p>BTMM Eric: </p>
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<div>{{#SEO: |title=Gamages of Holborn, department store (1879-1972)}}<br />
{{Box|Gamages_seal_logo.jpg|Gamages "seal" graphic|280}}<br />
{{Box|Gamages_Xmas_Bazaar_catalogue,_1932.jpg|1932: Gamages Xmas Bazaar 1932, catalogue front cover|380}}<br />
{{Box|Cover_art,_Gamages_catalogue_(Gamages_1959).jpg|'''1959''' catalogue, front cover|380}}<br />
{{Box|Cover_artwork_(Gamages_1961).jpg|'''1961''' catalogue, front cover|380}}<br />
{{Box|Gamages_stationary_steam_engines_(MM_1927-02).jpg|1927: Gamages know what Meccano Boys want!"|380}}<br />
{{Box|Gamages_departments_(GXB_1932).jpg|1932: Gamages list of special departments, 1932 |380}}<br />
'''Gamages''' was opened in 1879 as a small watch repair shop by '''Arthur Walter Gamage''' (1858-1930) and '''Frank Spain''', but rapidly enlarged to become a monster-sized department store with a heavy mail-order business similar to that of some of the big New York stores, pitching itself as "The People's Popular Emporium".<br />
<br />
Gamages eventually included departments for cycling and motoring, and an especially well-loved toy department. Like [[Hamleys]], Gamages spent a lot of money on promotions and advertising and events, had sufficient buying power to negotiate with toy manufacturers, and had a railway running around their toy department.<br />
<br />
==The building==<br />
Due to the fact that the store had grown organically ''in situ'' in Holborn, it wasn't perhaps in an ideal location, as it tended to miss the passing trade (and the heavy Christmas trade) that other large departments stores benefited from in and around Oxford Street. However the store was very successful (and the location didn't affect the company's mail-order trade). <br />
<br />
Since the store was basically "cobbled-together" from a number of independent offices and shop sites that inhabited the Gamages block, and which had never been designed to be used for a single business, Gamages' growth through the building involved makeshift knock-throughs and tunnel-like passages, and steps to compensate for the fact that floors in the different units weren't necessarily at the same level. Navigating the store's warren of spaces was like navigating a maze, but the experience added to the sense of exploration and to the store's sense of identity, especially for small children being taken to see the toy department. <br />
<br />
==Service departments: 1932 promotional text:==<br />
{{Quotation2|<h4>We Want you to know ...</h4><br />
=====That Our Hire Department=====<br />
:Can help you considerably with your Christmas entertainments, by hiring you such essentials as China, Cutlery, Bedding, Camp Beds, Musical Instruments, etc., all at very low prices. This service has grown to be a tremendous boon to thousands. If you would like further details, a card addressed to the Manager of Hire Department, will be attended to at once.<br />
<br />
=====That Our Repairs Department=====<br />
: Can repair anything – from al old cricket bat to a pair of spectacles. Our repairs are carried out by experts, each specialising in their own particular branch. In these days of economy you throw nothing away – you have it repaired – at Gamages.<br />
<br />
=====That Our Restaurant=====<br />
: Can always offer you a very excellent Menu. First-class food cooked and served under conditions that invite comparison anywhere. Cleanliness in the great kitchens is a ritual – cleanliness both of cooking and service. And the prices are very moderate indeed. The children are well provided for – as well as adults.<br />
<br />
=====That Our Barbers Shop=====<br />
: Can give you a smoother shave, a better hair-cut, a fresher shampoo, than you can get anywhere in Town; cleanliness and efficient service is the keynote which governs this section of the Store – and again prices are strictly reasonable.<br />
<br />
=====That Our Ladies Hairdressing Salons=====<br />
: Can provide you with just that intimate, expert service that one would look for from a West End coiffeur, where prices were treble than what we charge. For instance, a permanent wave, whole head, bobbed, shingle or white, for only 25''s''. <br>Phone for appointment. <br />
<br />
=====That our Dyeing & Cleaning Department=====<br />
: Can clean and dye men's and women's garments at prices which are strictly competitive. The service is very fast and expert. Why not write for a list of charges the next time you want something attended ot in this way – it will pay you. }} <br />
<br />
==Special Attractions==<br />
<gallery mode="packed-hover" heights=280px align=left><br />
Image:Gamages_Zoo_(GXB_1932).jpg|[[Media:Gamages_Zoo_(GXB_1932).jpg|1932 "Gamages Zoo" pet shop]]<br />
Image:Gamages_special_events_(GXB_1932).jpg|[[Media:Gamages_special_events_(GXB_1932).jpg|1932 "Submarine to Santa", "Mechanical Man"]]<br />
Image:Gamages_Mammoth_Model_Railway_(MM_1958-01).jpg|[[Media:Gamages_Mammoth_Model_Railway_(MM_1958-01).jpg|1958: Mammoth Model Railway]]<br />
</gallery><br />
<br />
==Specials, and "Made for Gamages"==<br />
Gamages were able to use their buying power and advertising to get special versions of products made, which they'd then tend to promote as "Gamages" items.<br />
<br />
<gallery mode="packed-hover" heights=220px align=left><br />
Image:Gamages_special_value_train_sets_(Gamages_1959).jpg|[[Media:Gamages_special_value_train_sets_(Gamages_1959).jpg|1959]]<br />
Image:Gamages_Special_Electric_Train_Set_(Gamages_1961).jpg|[[Media:Gamages_Special_Electric_Train_Set_(Gamages_1961).jpg|1961]]<br />
Image:Gamages_Steam_Roller_(Gamages_1959).jpg|[[Media:Gamages_Steam_Roller_(Gamages_1959).jpg|1959 Steam Roller]]<br />
Image:Gamages_Atom_Power_Plant_(Gamages_1959).jpg|[[Media:Gamages_Atom_Power_Plant_(Gamages_1959).jpg|Atomic Power Plant]]<br />
</gallery><br />
<br />
==Closedown==<br />
Gamages was acquired in 1970 by property investors '''Sterling Guarantee Trust''', with the plan being to redevelop the Gamages site, include a smaller version of Gamages at the redeveloped location, and open a second branch on Oxford Street. However, Gamages ended up being shut down in 1972.<br />
<br />
{{Links}}<br />
* [http://www.gracesguide.co.uk/Gamages Gamages, Grace's Guide (gracesguide.co.uk)]<br />
* [http://www.telegraph.co.uk/expat/expatpicturegalleries/9588985/Lost-British-department-stores.html Lost British Department Stores - Gamages (telegraph.co.uk)]<br />
* [http://vintagegarage.co.uk/histories/a%20w%20gamages.htm A.W. Gamage Ltd. (vintagegarage.co.uk)]<br />
* [http://www.binnsroad.co.uk/railways/gamages/ Gamages (binnsroad.co.uk)]<br />
<br />
{{Toyshop}}</div>BTMM Erichttps://www.brightontoymuseum.co.uk/w/index.php?title=Category:Gamages_of_Holborn&diff=70523Category:Gamages of Holborn2024-03-15T20:34:12Z<p>BTMM Eric: /* Specials */</p>
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{{Box|Gamages_seal_logo.jpg|Gamages "seal" graphic|280}}<br />
{{Box|Gamages_Xmas_Bazaar_catalogue,_1932.jpg|1932: Gamages Xmas Bazaar 1932, catalogue front cover|380}}<br />
{{Box|Cover_art,_Gamages_catalogue_(Gamages_1959).jpg|'''1959''' catalogue, front cover|380}}<br />
{{Box|Cover_artwork_(Gamages_1961).jpg|'''1961''' catalogue, front cover|380}}<br />
{{Box|Gamages_stationary_steam_engines_(MM_1927-02).jpg|1927: Gamages know what Meccano Boys want!"|380}}<br />
{{Box|Gamages_Zoo_(GXB_1932).jpg|1932: "Gamages Zoo" pet shop department, full-page |380}}<br />
{{Box|Gamages_special_events_(GXB_1932).jpg|1932: Gamages special events, "By Submarine to Santa Claus", "The famous Mechanical Man and Invisible Ray" |380}}<br />
{{Box|Gamages_departments_(GXB_1932).jpg|1932: Gamages list of special departments, 1932 |380}}<br />
'''Gamages''' was opened in 1879 as a small watch repair shop by '''Arthur Walter Gamage''' (1858-1930) and '''Frank Spain''', but rapidly enlarged to become a monster-sized department store with a heavy mail-order business similar to that of some of the big New York stores, pitching itself as "The People's Popular Emporium".<br />
<br />
Gamages eventually included departments for cycling and motoring, and an especially well-loved toy department. Like [[Hamleys]], Gamages spent a lot of money on promotions and advertising and events, had sufficient buying power to negotiate with toy manufacturers, and had a railway running around their toy department.<br />
<br />
==The building==<br />
Due to the fact that the store had grown organically ''in situ'' in Holborn, it wasn't perhaps in an ideal location, as it tended to miss the passing trade (and the heavy Christmas trade) that other large departments stores benefited from in and around Oxford Street. However the store was very successful (and the location didn't affect the company's mail-order trade). <br />
<br />
Since the store was basically "cobbled-together" from a number of independent offices and shop sites that inhabited the Gamages block, and which had never been designed to be used for a single business, Gamages' growth through the building involved makeshift knock-throughs and tunnel-like passages, and steps to compensate for the fact that floors in the different units weren't necessarily at the same level. Navigating the store's warren of spaces was like navigating a maze, but the experience added to the sense of exploration and to the store's sense of identity, especially for small children being taken to see the toy department. <br />
<br />
==Service departments: 1932 promotional text:==<br />
{{Quotation2|<h4>We Want you to know ...</h4><br />
=====That Our Hire Department=====<br />
:Can help you considerably with your Christmas entertainments, by hiring you such essentials as China, Cutlery, Bedding, Camp Beds, Musical Instruments, etc., all at very low prices. This service has grown to be a tremendous boon to thousands. If you would like further details, a card addressed to the Manager of Hire Department, will be attended to at once.<br />
<br />
=====That Our Repairs Department=====<br />
: Can repair anything – from al old cricket bat to a pair of spectacles. Our repairs are carried out by experts, each specialising in their own particular branch. In these days of economy you throw nothing away – you have it repaired – at Gamages.<br />
<br />
=====That Our Restaurant=====<br />
: Can always offer you a very excellent Menu. First-class food cooked and served under conditions that invite comparison anywhere. Cleanliness in the great kitchens is a ritual – cleanliness both of cooking and service. And the prices are very moderate indeed. The children are well provided for – as well as adults.<br />
<br />
=====That Our Barbers Shop=====<br />
: Can give you a smoother shave, a better hair-cut, a fresher shampoo, than you can get anywhere in Town; cleanliness and efficient service is the keynote which governs this section of the Store – and again prices are strictly reasonable.<br />
<br />
=====That Our Ladies Hairdressing Salons=====<br />
: Can provide you with just that intimate, expert service that one would look for from a West End coiffeur, where prices were treble than what we charge. For instance, a permanent wave, whole head, bobbed, shingle or white, for only 25''s''. <br>Phone for appointment. <br />
<br />
=====That our Dyeing & Cleaning Department=====<br />
: Can clean and dye men's and women's garments at prices which are strictly competitive. The service is very fast and expert. Why not write for a list of charges the next time you want something attended ot in this way – it will pay you. }} <br />
<br />
==Special Attractions==<br />
<gallery mode="packed-hover" heights=220px align=left><br />
Image:X|[[Media:X|X]]<br />
Image:X|[[Media:X|X]]<br />
Image:X|[[Media:X|X]]<br />
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Image:X|[[Media:X|X]]<br />
Image:X|[[Media:X|X]]<br />
Image:X|[[Media:X|X]]<br />
</gallery><br />
<br />
==Specials, and "Made for Gamages"==<br />
Gamages were able to use their buying power and advertising to get special versions of products made, which they'd then tend to promote as "Gamages" items.<br />
<br />
<gallery mode="packed-hover" heights=220px align=left><br />
Image:Gamages_special_value_train_sets_(Gamages_1959).jpg|[[Media:Gamages_special_value_train_sets_(Gamages_1959).jpg|1959]]<br />
Image:Gamages_Special_Electric_Train_Set_(Gamages_1961).jpg|[[Media:Gamages_Special_Electric_Train_Set_(Gamages_1961).jpg|1961]]<br />
Image:Gamages_Steam_Roller_(Gamages_1959).jpg|[[Media:Gamages_Steam_Roller_(Gamages_1959).jpg|1959]]<br />
Image:Gamages_Atom_Power_Plant_(Gamages_1959).jpg|[[Media:Gamages_Atom_Power_Plant_(Gamages_1959).jpg|Atomic Power Plant]]<br />
Image:X|[[Media:X|X]]<br />
Image:X|[[Media:X|X]]<br />
Image:X|[[Media:X|X]]<br />
</gallery><br />
<br />
==Closedown==<br />
Gamages was acquired in 1970 by property investors '''Sterling Guarantee Trust''', with the plan being to redevelop the Gamages site, include a smaller version of Gamages at the redeveloped location, and open a second branch on Oxford Street. However, Gamages ended up being shut down in 1972.<br />
<br />
{{Links}}<br />
* [http://www.gracesguide.co.uk/Gamages Gamages, Grace's Guide (gracesguide.co.uk)]<br />
* [http://www.telegraph.co.uk/expat/expatpicturegalleries/9588985/Lost-British-department-stores.html Lost British Department Stores - Gamages (telegraph.co.uk)]<br />
* [http://vintagegarage.co.uk/histories/a%20w%20gamages.htm A.W. Gamage Ltd. (vintagegarage.co.uk)]<br />
* [http://www.binnsroad.co.uk/railways/gamages/ Gamages (binnsroad.co.uk)]<br />
<br />
{{Toyshop}}</div>BTMM Erichttps://www.brightontoymuseum.co.uk/w/index.php?title=Category:Gamages_of_Holborn&diff=70522Category:Gamages of Holborn2024-03-15T20:29:27Z<p>BTMM Eric: +image</p>
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<div>{{#SEO: |title=Gamages of Holborn, department store (1879-1972)}}<br />
{{Box|Gamages_seal_logo.jpg|Gamages "seal" graphic|280}}<br />
{{Box|Gamages_Xmas_Bazaar_catalogue,_1932.jpg|1932: Gamages Xmas Bazaar 1932, catalogue front cover|380}}<br />
{{Box|Cover_art,_Gamages_catalogue_(Gamages_1959).jpg|'''1959''' catalogue, front cover|380}}<br />
{{Box|Cover_artwork_(Gamages_1961).jpg|'''1961''' catalogue, front cover|380}}<br />
{{Box|Gamages_stationary_steam_engines_(MM_1927-02).jpg|1927: Gamages know what Meccano Boys want!"|380}}<br />
{{Box|Gamages_Zoo_(GXB_1932).jpg|1932: "Gamages Zoo" pet shop department, full-page |380}}<br />
{{Box|Gamages_special_events_(GXB_1932).jpg|1932: Gamages special events, "By Submarine to Santa Claus", "The famous Mechanical Man and Invisible Ray" |380}}<br />
{{Box|Gamages_departments_(GXB_1932).jpg|1932: Gamages list of special departments, 1932 |380}}<br />
'''Gamages''' was opened in 1879 as a small watch repair shop by '''Arthur Walter Gamage''' (1858-1930) and '''Frank Spain''', but rapidly enlarged to become a monster-sized department store with a heavy mail-order business similar to that of some of the big New York stores, pitching itself as "The People's Popular Emporium".<br />
<br />
Gamages eventually included departments for cycling and motoring, and an especially well-loved toy department. Like [[Hamleys]], Gamages spent a lot of money on promotions and advertising and events, had sufficient buying power to negotiate with toy manufacturers, and had a railway running around their toy department.<br />
<br />
==The building==<br />
Due to the fact that the store had grown organically ''in situ'' in Holborn, it wasn't perhaps in an ideal location, as it tended to miss the passing trade (and the heavy Christmas trade) that other large departments stores benefited from in and around Oxford Street. However the store was very successful (and the location didn't affect the company's mail-order trade). <br />
<br />
Since the store was basically "cobbled-together" from a number of independent offices and shop sites that inhabited the Gamages block, and which had never been designed to be used for a single business, Gamages' growth through the building involved makeshift knock-throughs and tunnel-like passages, and steps to compensate for the fact that floors in the different units weren't necessarily at the same level. Navigating the store's warren of spaces was like navigating a maze, but the experience added to the sense of exploration and to the store's sense of identity, especially for small children being taken to see the toy department. <br />
<br />
==Service departments: 1932 promotional text:==<br />
{{Quotation2|<h4>We Want you to know ...</h4><br />
=====That Our Hire Department=====<br />
:Can help you considerably with your Christmas entertainments, by hiring you such essentials as China, Cutlery, Bedding, Camp Beds, Musical Instruments, etc., all at very low prices. This service has grown to be a tremendous boon to thousands. If you would like further details, a card addressed to the Manager of Hire Department, will be attended to at once.<br />
<br />
=====That Our Repairs Department=====<br />
: Can repair anything – from al old cricket bat to a pair of spectacles. Our repairs are carried out by experts, each specialising in their own particular branch. In these days of economy you throw nothing away – you have it repaired – at Gamages.<br />
<br />
=====That Our Restaurant=====<br />
: Can always offer you a very excellent Menu. First-class food cooked and served under conditions that invite comparison anywhere. Cleanliness in the great kitchens is a ritual – cleanliness both of cooking and service. And the prices are very moderate indeed. The children are well provided for – as well as adults.<br />
<br />
=====That Our Barbers Shop=====<br />
: Can give you a smoother shave, a better hair-cut, a fresher shampoo, than you can get anywhere in Town; cleanliness and efficient service is the keynote which governs this section of the Store – and again prices are strictly reasonable.<br />
<br />
=====That Our Ladies Hairdressing Salons=====<br />
: Can provide you with just that intimate, expert service that one would look for from a West End coiffeur, where prices were treble than what we charge. For instance, a permanent wave, whole head, bobbed, shingle or white, for only 25''s''. <br>Phone for appointment. <br />
<br />
=====That our Dyeing & Cleaning Department=====<br />
: Can clean and dye men's and women's garments at prices which are strictly competitive. The service is very fast and expert. Why not write for a list of charges the next time you want something attended ot in this way – it will pay you. }} <br />
<br />
==Specials==<br />
Gamages were able to use their buying power and advertising to get special versions of products made, which they'd then tend to promote as "Gamages" items.<br />
<br />
<gallery mode="packed-hover" heights=220px align=left><br />
Image:Gamages_special_value_train_sets_(Gamages_1959).jpg|[[Media:Gamages_special_value_train_sets_(Gamages_1959).jpg|1959]]<br />
Image:Gamages_Special_Electric_Train_Set_(Gamages_1961).jpg|[[Media:Gamages_Special_Electric_Train_Set_(Gamages_1961).jpg|1961]]<br />
Image:Gamages_Steam_Roller_(Gamages_1959).jpg|[[Media:Gamages_Steam_Roller_(Gamages_1959).jpg|1959]]<br />
Image:Gamages_Atom_Power_Plant_(Gamages_1959).jpg|[[Media:Gamages_Atom_Power_Plant_(Gamages_1959).jpg|Atomic Power Plant]]<br />
Image:X|[[Media:X|X]]<br />
Image:X|[[Media:X|X]]<br />
Image:X|[[Media:X|X]]<br />
</gallery> <br />
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Image:X|[[Media:X|X]]<br />
Image:X|[[Media:X|X]]<br />
</gallery><br />
<br />
==Closedown==<br />
Gamages was acquired in 1970 by property investors '''Sterling Guarantee Trust''', with the plan being to redevelop the Gamages site, include a smaller version of Gamages at the redeveloped location, and open a second branch on Oxford Street. However, Gamages ended up being shut down in 1972.<br />
<br />
{{Links}}<br />
* [http://www.gracesguide.co.uk/Gamages Gamages, Grace's Guide (gracesguide.co.uk)]<br />
* [http://www.telegraph.co.uk/expat/expatpicturegalleries/9588985/Lost-British-department-stores.html Lost British Department Stores - Gamages (telegraph.co.uk)]<br />
* [http://vintagegarage.co.uk/histories/a%20w%20gamages.htm A.W. Gamage Ltd. (vintagegarage.co.uk)]<br />
* [http://www.binnsroad.co.uk/railways/gamages/ Gamages (binnsroad.co.uk)]<br />
<br />
{{Toyshop}}</div>BTMM Erichttps://www.brightontoymuseum.co.uk/w/index.php?title=Category:Gamages_of_Holborn&diff=70521Category:Gamages of Holborn2024-03-15T20:28:21Z<p>BTMM Eric: +images</p>
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<div>{{#SEO: |title=Gamages of Holborn, department store (1879-1972)}}<br />
{{Box|Gamages_seal_logo.jpg|Gamages "seal" graphic|280}}<br />
{{Box|Gamages_Xmas_Bazaar_catalogue,_1932.jpg|1932: Gamages Xmas Bazaar 1932, catalogue front cover|380}}<br />
{{Box|Cover_art,_Gamages_catalogue_(Gamages_1959).jpg|'''1959''' catalogue, front cover|380}}<br />
{{Box|Cover_artwork_(Gamages_1961).jpg|'''1961''' catalogue, front cover|380}}<br />
{{Box|Gamages_stationary_steam_engines_(MM_1927-02).jpg|1927: Gamages know what Meccano Boys want!"|380}}<br />
{{Box|Gamages_Zoo_(GXB_1932).jpg|1932: "Gamages Zoo" pet shop department, full-page |380}}<br />
{{Box|Gamages_special_events_(GXB_1932).jpg|1932: Gamages special events, "By Submarine to Santa Claus", "The famous Mechanical Man and Invisible Ray" |380}}<br />
{{Box|Gamages_departments_(GXB_1932).jpg|1932: Gamages list of special departments, 1932 |380}}<br />
'''Gamages''' was opened in 1879 as a small watch repair shop by '''Arthur Walter Gamage''' (1858-1930) and '''Frank Spain''', but rapidly enlarged to become a monster-sized department store with a heavy mail-order business similar to that of some of the big New York stores, pitching itself as "The People's Popular Emporium".<br />
<br />
Gamages eventually included departments for cycling and motoring, and an especially well-loved toy department. Like [[Hamleys]], Gamages spent a lot of money on promotions and advertising and events, had sufficient buying power to negotiate with toy manufacturers, and had a railway running around their toy department.<br />
<br />
==The building==<br />
Due to the fact that the store had grown organically ''in situ'' in Holborn, it wasn't perhaps in an ideal location, as it tended to miss the passing trade (and the heavy Christmas trade) that other large departments stores benefited from in and around Oxford Street. However the store was very successful (and the location didn't affect the company's mail-order trade). <br />
<br />
Since the store was basically "cobbled-together" from a number of independent offices and shop sites that inhabited the Gamages block, and which had never been designed to be used for a single business, Gamages' growth through the building involved makeshift knock-throughs and tunnel-like passages, and steps to compensate for the fact that floors in the different units weren't necessarily at the same level. Navigating the store's warren of spaces was like navigating a maze, but the experience added to the sense of exploration and to the store's sense of identity, especially for small children being taken to see the toy department. <br />
<br />
==Service departments: 1932 promotional text:==<br />
{{Quotation2|<h4>We Want you to know ...</h4><br />
=====That Our Hire Department=====<br />
:Can help you considerably with your Christmas entertainments, by hiring you such essentials as China, Cutlery, Bedding, Camp Beds, Musical Instruments, etc., all at very low prices. This service has grown to be a tremendous boon to thousands. If you would like further details, a card addressed to the Manager of Hire Department, will be attended to at once.<br />
<br />
=====That Our Repairs Department=====<br />
: Can repair anything – from al old cricket bat to a pair of spectacles. Our repairs are carried out by experts, each specialising in their own particular branch. In these days of economy you throw nothing away – you have it repaired – at Gamages.<br />
<br />
=====That Our Restaurant=====<br />
: Can always offer you a very excellent Menu. First-class food cooked and served under conditions that invite comparison anywhere. Cleanliness in the great kitchens is a ritual – cleanliness both of cooking and service. And the prices are very moderate indeed. The children are well provided for – as well as adults.<br />
<br />
=====That Our Barbers Shop=====<br />
: Can give you a smoother shave, a better hair-cut, a fresher shampoo, than you can get anywhere in Town; cleanliness and efficient service is the keynote which governs this section of the Store – and again prices are strictly reasonable.<br />
<br />
=====That Our Ladies Hairdressing Salons=====<br />
: Can provide you with just that intimate, expert service that one would look for from a West End coiffeur, where prices were treble than what we charge. For instance, a permanent wave, whole head, bobbed, shingle or white, for only 25''s''. <br>Phone for appointment. <br />
<br />
=====That our Dyeing & Cleaning Department=====<br />
: Can clean and dye men's and women's garments at prices which are strictly competitive. The service is very fast and expert. Why not write for a list of charges the next time you want something attended ot in this way – it will pay you. }} <br />
<br />
==Specials==<br />
Gamages were able to use their buying power and advertising to get special versions of products made, which they'd then tend to promote as "Gamages" items.<br />
<br />
<gallery mode="packed-hover" heights=220px align=left><br />
Image:Gamages_special_value_train_sets_(Gamages_1959).jpg|[[Media:Gamages_special_value_train_sets_(Gamages_1959).jpg|1959]]<br />
Image:Gamages_Special_Electric_Train_Set_(Gamages_1961).jpg|[[Media:Gamages_Special_Electric_Train_Set_(Gamages_1961).jpg|1961]]<br />
Image:Gamages_Steam_Roller_(Gamages_1959).jpg|[[Media:Gamages_Steam_Roller_(Gamages_1959).jpg|1959]]<br />
Image:X|[[Media:X|X]]<br />
Image:X|[[Media:X|X]]<br />
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Image:X|[[Media:X|X]]<br />
Image:X|[[Media:X|X]]<br />
Image:X|[[Media:X|X]]<br />
</gallery> <br />
<br />
==Closedown==<br />
Gamages was acquired in 1970 by property investors '''Sterling Guarantee Trust''', with the plan being to redevelop the Gamages site, include a smaller version of Gamages at the redeveloped location, and open a second branch on Oxford Street. However, Gamages ended up being shut down in 1972.<br />
<br />
{{Links}}<br />
* [http://www.gracesguide.co.uk/Gamages Gamages, Grace's Guide (gracesguide.co.uk)]<br />
* [http://www.telegraph.co.uk/expat/expatpicturegalleries/9588985/Lost-British-department-stores.html Lost British Department Stores - Gamages (telegraph.co.uk)]<br />
* [http://vintagegarage.co.uk/histories/a%20w%20gamages.htm A.W. Gamage Ltd. (vintagegarage.co.uk)]<br />
* [http://www.binnsroad.co.uk/railways/gamages/ Gamages (binnsroad.co.uk)]<br />
<br />
{{Toyshop}}</div>BTMM Erichttps://www.brightontoymuseum.co.uk/w/index.php?title=Category:Plastic_construction_kits&diff=70520Category:Plastic construction kits2024-03-15T20:25:08Z<p>BTMM Eric: </p>
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<div>{{Box|Gamages_for_the_Plastics_Hobby_(Gamages_1959).jpg|'''1959:''' "[[Gamages]] for the Plastics Hobby"|380}}<br />
'''Plastic Kits'''.<br />
{{Plastic}}<br />
{{WIP}}</div>BTMM Erichttps://www.brightontoymuseum.co.uk/w/index.php?title=Category:Plastic_construction_kits&diff=70519Category:Plastic construction kits2024-03-15T20:23:58Z<p>BTMM Eric: +scan</p>
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<div>{{Box|Gamages_for_the_Plastics_Hobby_(Gamages_1959).jpg|'''1959:''' "Gamages for the Plastics Hobby"|380}}<br />
'''Plastic Kits'''.<br />
{{Plastic}}<br />
{{WIP}}</div>BTMM Erichttps://www.brightontoymuseum.co.uk/w/index.php?title=Category:Mobo_Toys&diff=70518Category:Mobo Toys2024-03-15T20:20:47Z<p>BTMM Eric: +Boat images</p>
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<div>{{Toymaker|Mobo_Toys,_logo_(1956).jpg|Date1=1947}}<br />
{{Box|Mobo_Toys_(GaT_1956).jpg|1956: Mobo Toys trade advert|380}}<br />
{{Box|Diana_Pram,_Mobo_(Hobbies_1966).jpg|1966: "Diana" Pram|380}}<br />
The '''Mobo''' brand was the brainchild of D. Sebel and Co. Ltd., of Erith , Kent. <br />
<br />
Used to working with metal and wood constructions for utility furniture and other miscellaneous fittings, Sebel decided to try to design some new products and diversify after the end of [[World War Two]], and their first real toy idea, a hollow metal ride-on horse whose legs worked forwards and backwards on small wheels concealed in the hooves when the horse was "ridden", turned into an instant success. <br />
<br />
Sebel went on to produce tricycles and other children's equipment under the Mobo brand, but these were also available from other sources, whereas the Mobo Bronco was unique. The idea – lets build a working mechanical horse that you can actually ride – was so naively ambitious that established toy companies had apparently never attempted it, and, even more surprisingly, the '''Mobo Bronco''' actually ''worked''.<br />
<br />
==Other brands==<br />
Having "hit the jackpot" with their very first product, Mobo found it difficult to come up with another wildly successful innovative idea, and some of their other most successful lines were variations on "Bronco". In the end, the company managed to diversify in order to capitalise on their distribution relationships with retailers by acquiring a couple of other other niche toy companies, the toy boat business of Harold Flory Ltd., of Bromley, also in Kent (in 1955), and '''[[Jetex]]''' who made small reusable solid-fuel rocket motors and rocket-propelled toys (car, planes and boats) in 1956.<br />
<br />
{{BigPic|Ranch_Rocker,_Mobo_(Hobbies_1966).jpg|The derivative "Ranch Rocker" rocking-horse|380}}<br />
<br />
Flory's boats were rebranded as '''MOBO Boats''', but the unique Jetex product line was already so strongly branded that its product name was left alone.<br />
<br />
==Mobo Boats==<br />
<gallery mode="packed-hover" heights=220px align=left><br />
Image:Swift,_Mobo_Boats_(Gamages_1959).jpg|[[Media:Swift,_Mobo_Boats_(Gamages_1959).jpg|Swift]]<br />
Image:St_Christopher,_Mobo_Boats_(Gamages_1959).jpg|[[Media:St_Christopher,_Mobo_Boats_(Gamages_1959).jpg|St. Christopher cabin boat]]<br />
Image:Paddle_Boat,_Mobo_Boats_(Gamages_1959).jpg|[[Media:Paddle_Boat,_Mobo_Boats_(Gamages_1959).jpg|Paddle Boat]]<br />
</gallery><br />
<br />
==The end of Mobo==<br />
Mobo became part of the Barclay Toy Group in 1970, but in a move typical of the leveraged financial takeover-prone atmosphere on the 1970s, the new parent company realised that they'd been overenthusiastic and had overextended themselves, and a reorganisation led to the Mobo factory being shut down in 1972.<br />
<br />
{{Links}}<br />
* [http://www.dspedalcars.com/mobo_history.html The History Of The Mobo (dspedalcars.com)]<br />
* [http://tracystoys.blogspot.com/2012/04/marvelous-mobo-horse.html The Marvellous Mobo Horse (tracystoys.blogspot.com)]</div>BTMM Erichttps://www.brightontoymuseum.co.uk/w/index.php?title=File:Paddle_Boat,_Mobo_Boats_(Gamages_1959).jpg&diff=70517File:Paddle Boat, Mobo Boats (Gamages 1959).jpg2024-03-15T20:16:15Z<p>BTMM Eric: '''"PADDLE BOAT", Mobo Boats'''.
Image edited from the 1959 Gamages catalogue.
{{Printed|1959}}
{{Mobo}}
{{Boat}}
{{Gamages}}</p>
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<div>== Summary ==<br />
'''"PADDLE BOAT", [[Mobo]] Boats'''.<br />
<br />
Image edited from the 1959 Gamages catalogue.<br />
<br />
{{Printed|1959}}<br />
{{Mobo}}<br />
{{Boat}}<br />
{{Gamages}}</div>BTMM Erichttps://www.brightontoymuseum.co.uk/w/index.php?title=File:St_Christopher,_Mobo_Boats_(Gamages_1959).jpg&diff=70516File:St Christopher, Mobo Boats (Gamages 1959).jpg2024-03-15T20:15:39Z<p>BTMM Eric: </p>
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<div>== Summary ==<br />
'''"St. Christopher" luxury cabin boat, [[Mobo]] Boats'''.<br />
<br />
Image edited from the 1959 Gamages catalogue.<br />
<br />
{{Printed|1959}}<br />
{{Mobo}}<br />
{{Boat}}<br />
{{Gamages}}</div>BTMM Erichttps://www.brightontoymuseum.co.uk/w/index.php?title=File:St_Christopher,_Mobo_Boats_(Gamages_1959).jpg&diff=70515File:St Christopher, Mobo Boats (Gamages 1959).jpg2024-03-15T20:14:59Z<p>BTMM Eric: '''"St. Christopher" launch, Mobo Boats'''.
Image edited from the 1959 Gamages catalogue.
{{Printed|1959}}
{{Mobo}}
{{Boat}}
{{Gamages}}</p>
<hr />
<div>== Summary ==<br />
'''"St. Christopher" launch, [[Mobo]] Boats'''.<br />
<br />
Image edited from the 1959 Gamages catalogue.<br />
<br />
{{Printed|1959}}<br />
{{Mobo}}<br />
{{Boat}}<br />
{{Gamages}}</div>BTMM Erichttps://www.brightontoymuseum.co.uk/w/index.php?title=File:Swift,_Mobo_Boats_(Gamages_1959).jpg&diff=70514File:Swift, Mobo Boats (Gamages 1959).jpg2024-03-15T20:14:06Z<p>BTMM Eric: '''"Swift", Mobo Boats'''.
Image edited from the 1959 Gamages catalogue.
{{Printed|1959}}
{{Mobo}}
{{Boat}}
{{Gamages}}</p>
<hr />
<div>== Summary ==<br />
'''"Swift", [[Mobo]] Boats'''.<br />
<br />
Image edited from the 1959 Gamages catalogue.<br />
<br />
{{Printed|1959}}<br />
{{Mobo}}<br />
{{Boat}}<br />
{{Gamages}}</div>BTMM Erichttps://www.brightontoymuseum.co.uk/w/index.php?title=File:Gamages_for_the_Plastics_Hobby_(Gamages_1959).jpg&diff=70513File:Gamages for the Plastics Hobby (Gamages 1959).jpg2024-03-15T20:12:41Z<p>BTMM Eric: '''Gamages for the Plastics Hobby'''.
Image edited from the 1959 Gamages catalogue.
{{Printed|1959}}
{{Gamages}}
{{PlasKit}}</p>
<hr />
<div>== Summary ==<br />
'''[[Gamages]] for the Plastics Hobby'''.<br />
<br />
Image edited from the 1959 Gamages catalogue.<br />
<br />
{{Printed|1959}}<br />
{{Gamages}}<br />
{{PlasKit}}</div>BTMM Erichttps://www.brightontoymuseum.co.uk/w/index.php?title=File:Gamages_for_Plastic_Kits_(Gamages_1961).jpg&diff=70512File:Gamages for Plastic Kits (Gamages 1961).jpg2024-03-15T20:11:39Z<p>BTMM Eric: '''Gamages for plastic kits'''.
Image edited from the 1961 Gamages catalogue.
{{Printed|1961}}
{{Gamages}}
{{PlasKit}}</p>
<hr />
<div>== Summary ==<br />
'''[[Gamages]] for plastic kits'''.<br />
<br />
Image edited from the 1961 Gamages catalogue.<br />
<br />
{{Printed|1961}}<br />
{{Gamages}}<br />
{{PlasKit}}</div>BTMM Erichttps://www.brightontoymuseum.co.uk/w/index.php?title=File:Gamages_Atom_Power_Plant_(Gamages_1959).jpg&diff=70511File:Gamages Atom Power Plant (Gamages 1959).jpg2024-03-15T20:10:13Z<p>BTMM Eric: '''Gamages Atom Power Plant'''.
Image edited from the 1959 Gamages catalogue.
{{Printed|1959}}
{{Gamages}}</p>
<hr />
<div>== Summary ==<br />
'''[[Gamages]] Atom Power Plant'''.<br />
<br />
Image edited from the 1959 Gamages catalogue.<br />
<br />
{{Printed|1959}}<br />
{{Gamages}}</div>BTMM Erichttps://www.brightontoymuseum.co.uk/w/index.php?title=Category:Mastrand&diff=70510Category:Mastrand2024-03-15T20:08:04Z<p>BTMM Eric: </p>
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{{Box|Gamages_Steam_Roller_(Gamages_1959).jpg|'''1959:''' [[Gamages]] Steam Roller|380}}}}<br />
'''Mastrand''' appear to have produced model steam engines and steam rollers in the 1940s and 1950s.<br />
<br />
==The Gamages Steam Roller==<br />
Looking carefully at the lineart for the '''[[Gamages]] Model Steam Roller''' advertised in 1959, it says "A Mastrand Product"<br />
<br />
Legend has it that Mamod was founded from Eric Malins seeing the Gamages adverts for this model, buying one, and then deciding that he could do better (Mamod's subsequent competing model had spoked wheels rather than solid discs). <br />
<br />
{{Links}}<br />
* [http://www.toysteambible.org.uk/steam_engine-Mastrand.htm?id=1030 Mastrand (toysteambible.org.uk)]</div>BTMM Erichttps://www.brightontoymuseum.co.uk/w/index.php?title=File:Gamages_Steam_Roller_(Gamages_1959).jpg&diff=70509File:Gamages Steam Roller (Gamages 1959).jpg2024-03-15T20:07:03Z<p>BTMM Eric: </p>
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<div>== Summary ==<br />
'''[[Gamages]] Steam Roller''' (made by [[Mastrand]]).<br />
<br />
<br />
From the 1959 catalogue.<br />
<br />
{{Printed|1959}}<br />
{{Gamages}}<br />
[[Category: Mastrand]]</div>BTMM Erichttps://www.brightontoymuseum.co.uk/w/index.php?title=Mastrand&diff=70508Mastrand2024-03-15T20:05:23Z<p>BTMM Eric: BTMM Eric moved page Mastrand to Category:Mastrand</p>
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<div>#REDIRECT [[:Category:Mastrand]]</div>BTMM Erichttps://www.brightontoymuseum.co.uk/w/index.php?title=Category:Mastrand&diff=70507Category:Mastrand2024-03-15T20:05:23Z<p>BTMM Eric: BTMM Eric moved page Mastrand to Category:Mastrand</p>
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<div>{{Toymaker|}}<br />
'''Mastrand''' appear to have produced model steam engines and steam rollers in the 1940s and 1950s.<br />
<br />
==The Gamages Steam Roller==<br />
Looking carefully at the lineart for the '''[[Gamages]] Model Steam Roller''' advertised in 1959, it says "A Mastrand Product"<br />
<br />
Legend has it that Mamod was founded from Eric Malins seeing the Gamages adverts for this model, buying one, and then deciding that he could do better (Mamod's subsequent competing model had spoked wheels rather than solid discs). <br />
<br />
{{Links}}<br />
* [http://www.toysteambible.org.uk/steam_engine-Mastrand.htm?id=1030 Mastrand (toysteambible.org.uk)]</div>BTMM Erichttps://www.brightontoymuseum.co.uk/w/index.php?title=File:Gamages_Steam_Roller_(Gamages_1959).jpg&diff=70506File:Gamages Steam Roller (Gamages 1959).jpg2024-03-15T20:04:45Z<p>BTMM Eric: </p>
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<div>== Summary ==<br />
'''[[Gamages]] Steam Roller''' (made by [[Mastrand]]).<br />
<br />
<br />
From the 1959 catalogue.<br />
<br />
{{Printed|1959}}<br />
{{Gamages}}<br />
{{Category: Mastrand}}</div>BTMM Erichttps://www.brightontoymuseum.co.uk/w/index.php?title=File:Gamages_Steam_Roller_(Gamages_1959).jpg&diff=70505File:Gamages Steam Roller (Gamages 1959).jpg2024-03-15T20:04:19Z<p>BTMM Eric: '''Gamages Steam Roller''' (made by Mastrand).
From the 1959 catalogue.
{{Printed|1959}}
{{Gamages}}
[[Category: Mastrand}}</p>
<hr />
<div>== Summary ==<br />
'''[[Gamages]] Steam Roller''' (made by [[Mastrand]]).<br />
<br />
<br />
From the 1959 catalogue.<br />
<br />
{{Printed|1959}}<br />
{{Gamages}}<br />
[[Category: Mastrand}}</div>BTMM Erichttps://www.brightontoymuseum.co.uk/w/index.php?title=Category:Gamages_of_Holborn&diff=70504Category:Gamages of Holborn2024-03-15T19:49:38Z<p>BTMM Eric: +scan</p>
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<div>{{#SEO: |title=Gamages of Holborn, department store (1879-1972)}}<br />
{{Box|Gamages_seal_logo.jpg|Gamages "seal" graphic|280}}<br />
{{Box|Gamages_Xmas_Bazaar_catalogue,_1932.jpg|1932: Gamages Xmas Bazaar 1932, catalogue front cover|380}}<br />
{{Box|Cover_art,_Gamages_catalogue_(Gamages_1959).jpg|'''1959''' catalogue, front cover|380}}<br />
{{Box|Cover_artwork_(Gamages_1961).jpg|'''1961''' catalogue, front cover|380}}<br />
{{Box|Gamages_stationary_steam_engines_(MM_1927-02).jpg|1927: Gamages know what Meccano Boys want!"|380}}<br />
{{Box|Gamages_Zoo_(GXB_1932).jpg|1932: "Gamages Zoo" pet shop department, full-page |380}}<br />
{{Box|Gamages_special_events_(GXB_1932).jpg|1932: Gamages special events, "By Submarine to Santa Claus", "The famous Mechanical Man and Invisible Ray" |380}}<br />
{{Box|Gamages_departments_(GXB_1932).jpg|1932: Gamages list of special departments, 1932 |380}}<br />
'''Gamages''' was opened in 1879 as a small watch repair shop by '''Arthur Walter Gamage''' (1858-1930) and '''Frank Spain''', but rapidly enlarged to become a monster-sized department store with a heavy mail-order business similar to that of some of the big New York stores, pitching itself as "The People's Popular Emporium".<br />
<br />
Gamages eventually included departments for cycling and motoring, and an especially well-loved toy department. Like [[Hamleys]], Gamages spent a lot of money on promotions and advertising and events, had sufficient buying power to negotiate with toy manufacturers, and had a railway running around their toy department.<br />
<br />
==The building==<br />
Due to the fact that the store had grown organically ''in situ'' in Holborn, it wasn't perhaps in an ideal location, as it tended to miss the passing trade (and the heavy Christmas trade) that other large departments stores benefited from in and around Oxford Street. However the store was very successful (and the location didn't affect the company's mail-order trade). <br />
<br />
Since the store was basically "cobbled-together" from a number of independent offices and shop sites that inhabited the Gamages block, and which had never been designed to be used for a single business, Gamages' growth through the building involved makeshift knock-throughs and tunnel-like passages, and steps to compensate for the fact that floors in the different units weren't necessarily at the same level. Navigating the store's warren of spaces was like navigating a maze, but the experience added to the sense of exploration and to the store's sense of identity, especially for small children being taken to see the toy department. <br />
<br />
==Service departments: 1932 promotional text:==<br />
{{Quotation2|<h4>We Want you to know ...</h4><br />
=====That Our Hire Department=====<br />
:Can help you considerably with your Christmas entertainments, by hiring you such essentials as China, Cutlery, Bedding, Camp Beds, Musical Instruments, etc., all at very low prices. This service has grown to be a tremendous boon to thousands. If you would like further details, a card addressed to the Manager of Hire Department, will be attended to at once.<br />
<br />
=====That Our Repairs Department=====<br />
: Can repair anything – from al old cricket bat to a pair of spectacles. Our repairs are carried out by experts, each specialising in their own particular branch. In these days of economy you throw nothing away – you have it repaired – at Gamages.<br />
<br />
=====That Our Restaurant=====<br />
: Can always offer you a very excellent Menu. First-class food cooked and served under conditions that invite comparison anywhere. Cleanliness in the great kitchens is a ritual – cleanliness both of cooking and service. And the prices are very moderate indeed. The children are well provided for – as well as adults.<br />
<br />
=====That Our Barbers Shop=====<br />
: Can give you a smoother shave, a better hair-cut, a fresher shampoo, than you can get anywhere in Town; cleanliness and efficient service is the keynote which governs this section of the Store – and again prices are strictly reasonable.<br />
<br />
=====That Our Ladies Hairdressing Salons=====<br />
: Can provide you with just that intimate, expert service that one would look for from a West End coiffeur, where prices were treble than what we charge. For instance, a permanent wave, whole head, bobbed, shingle or white, for only 25''s''. <br>Phone for appointment. <br />
<br />
=====That our Dyeing & Cleaning Department=====<br />
: Can clean and dye men's and women's garments at prices which are strictly competitive. The service is very fast and expert. Why not write for a list of charges the next time you want something attended ot in this way – it will pay you. }} <br />
<br />
==Closedown==<br />
Gamages was acquired in 1970 by property investors '''Sterling Guarantee Trust''', with the plan being to redevelop the Gamages site, include a smaller version of Gamages at the redeveloped location, and open a second branch on Oxford Street. However, Gamages ended up being shut down in 1972.<br />
<br />
{{Links}}<br />
* [http://www.gracesguide.co.uk/Gamages Gamages, Grace's Guide (gracesguide.co.uk)]<br />
* [http://www.telegraph.co.uk/expat/expatpicturegalleries/9588985/Lost-British-department-stores.html Lost British Department Stores - Gamages (telegraph.co.uk)]<br />
* [http://vintagegarage.co.uk/histories/a%20w%20gamages.htm A.W. Gamage Ltd. (vintagegarage.co.uk)]<br />
* [http://www.binnsroad.co.uk/railways/gamages/ Gamages (binnsroad.co.uk)]<br />
<br />
{{Toyshop}}</div>BTMM Erichttps://www.brightontoymuseum.co.uk/w/index.php?title=File:Cover_art,_Gamages_catalogue_(Gamages_1959).jpg&diff=70503File:Cover art, Gamages catalogue (Gamages 1959).jpg2024-03-15T19:48:06Z<p>BTMM Eric: </p>
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<div>== Summary ==<br />
'''Deltic diesel locomotive on the front cover of the [[Gamages]] catalogue for 1959'''.<br />
<br />
{{Cover|1959}}<br />
{{Gamages}}</div>BTMM Erichttps://www.brightontoymuseum.co.uk/w/index.php?title=File:Cover_art,_Gamages_catalogue_(Gamages_1959).jpg&diff=70502File:Cover art, Gamages catalogue (Gamages 1959).jpg2024-03-15T19:47:26Z<p>BTMM Eric: '''Deltic diesel locomotive on the front cover of the Gamages catalogue for 1959'''.
{{Cover|1959}}
{{Gamages}}</p>
<hr />
<div>== Summary ==<br />
'''[[Deltic]] diesel locomotive on the front cover of the [[Gamages]] catalogue for 1959'''.<br />
<br />
{{Cover|1959}}<br />
{{Gamages}}</div>BTMM Erichttps://www.brightontoymuseum.co.uk/w/index.php?title=File:Cover_artwork_(Gamages_1961).jpg&diff=70501File:Cover artwork (Gamages 1961).jpg2024-03-15T19:42:27Z<p>BTMM Eric: '''Cover artwork for the Gamages catalogue for 1961'''.
{{Cover|1961}}
{{Gamages}}</p>
<hr />
<div>== Summary ==<br />
'''[[Cover]] [[artwork]] for the [[Gamages]] catalogue for 1961'''.<br />
<br />
{{Cover|1961}}<br />
{{Gamages}}</div>BTMM Erichttps://www.brightontoymuseum.co.uk/w/index.php?title=Category:Gamages_Mammoth_Model_Railway&diff=70500Category:Gamages Mammoth Model Railway2024-03-15T19:35:30Z<p>BTMM Eric: +scan</p>
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<div>{{Box|Gamages_Mammoth_Model_Railway_(MM_1958-01).jpg|1958: Gamages Mammoth Model Railway, advert|380}}<br />
{{Box|Gamages_Mammoth_Model_Railway_(Gamages_1959).jpg|'''1959''' layout, advance artwork|380}}<br />
{{Box|Gamages_Mammoth_Model_Railway_(Gamages_1961).jpg|'''1961''' layout, advance artwork|380}}<br />
{{Box|Gamages_New_Mammoth_Model_Railway.jpg|Gamages New Mammoth Model Railway|380}}<br />
{{Box|Gamages_Mammoth_Model_Railway,description_(Gamages_1959).jpg|1969 description|380}}<br />
{{Box|Gamages_Mammoth_Model_Railway,_description_(Gamages_1961).jpg|1961 description|380}}<br />
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One of the advantages of [[Gamages]] having so much available space was that they could use some of it for promotional events and displays, the best-remembered being the '''Gamages Mammoth Model Railway''' layout.<br />
<br />
This was a heavily-promoted feature in Gamages' advertising, and the company seems to have devoted considerable resources to building, updating and staffing the display, whose trains apparently ran continuously during opening hours. <br />
<br />
==1959 promotional text==<br />
{{Quotation2|<h3>GAMAGES Exhibit The Largest Working Train Layout of its kind in the World</h3><br />
<center>UNIQUE – ENTHRALLING – ENTERTAINING</center><br />
<br />
We can never illustrate adequately the current layout in this book because our engineers are building and working on the layout until the beginning of October, whereas this book goes to Press at the end of July. Nevertheless, the Artist's impressions on the opposite page serve as a guide to the dazzling display presented for our hundreds of thousands of visitors this year. <br />
<br />
: ''When you first step into our Train Hall – When you take your first sweeping glance at the size of the layout – When you have appreciated all the meticulous details – When, at last, you reluctantly go away – Then you will understand our pride in presenting such a breathtaking scene, and we think you will agree that it was a visit to be remembered.''<br />
<br />
An early visit will enable you to inspect all the fine details of this MAGNIFICENT SHOWPIECE at your leisure, for as the season draws on, the Train Hall becomes rather crowded.<br />
<br />
At the entrance to the layout we have all the AUTOMATIC APPARATUS in a Super Control Box behind glass Panels so you will be able to see these Robot Controls working.<br />
<br />
We no longer try to count the yardage of wiring which winds its way backwards and forwards from the track, power supply, and auto units to give life to a vast number of locomotives realistically thundering along the tracks. THE LAYOUT IS WORKING ALL THE TIME.<br />
<br />
The locomotives never stop and servicing is carried out in the same way as is necessary on the Real Railways of the World.<br />
<br />
====HERE ARE SOME OF THIS YEAR'S SPECIAL FEATURES====<br />
{{colbegin}}<br />
* A tumbling torrent of Real Water pouring into a river, close to a logging camp. <br />
<br />
* A sleigh run with free moving sleighs swishing down the run.<br />
<br />
* A log "flume" down which logs move to the river.<br />
<br />
* A ski jump with moving skiers actually ''falling free''.<br />
{{colend}}<br />
====AND IN A TROPICAL SETTING====<br />
{{colbegin}}<br />
* A rocket testing site with models of actual missiles and equipment. <br />
* Separated from the Testing Site by a ravine, the living quarters of Operational Personnel.<br />
{{colend}}<br />
|Author=Gamages|Publication=Gamages 1959 book of Model Trains, Ships, Aircraft, Cars, ''etc.''|Date=1959}}<br />
<br />
==1961 promotional text==<br />
{{Quotation2|<h3>A few facts about the Largest Working Model Train Layout of its kind in the World</h3><br />
<center>VAST- EXCITING - UNRIVALLED</center><br />
<br />
We can never illustrate adequately the current layout in this book because our engineers are building and working on the layout until the middle of October, whereas this book goes to press before this. Nevertheless, the artist's impressions on the opposite page serves as a guide to the dazzling display to be presented to our hundreds of thousands of visitors this year. <br />
<br />
<center>'''HERE ARE SOME OF THIS YEAR'S SPECIAL FEATURES'''</center><br />
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====WATER==== <br />
Our terrific waterway scenes proved so popular last year, that we have retained one of the giant tanks, but its position has been slightly altered. It contains hundreds of gallons of water and encloses a harbour scene mainly used by Naval Forces. <br />
We show a landing ship with auxiliary craft and some small private craft.<br />
<br />
Moored about the harbour are special "frogmen" boats with frogmen figures placed to represent exercises taking place. A slipway on the right of the harbour handles private craft needing to come out of the water for repairs, etc. <br />
<br />
The usual attention has been paid to the small details of the display, one of the scenes being frogmen investigating damage to a sunken vessel in the harbour. <br />
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====RAIL====<br />
TWELVE HUNDRED FEET of freshly laid "0" Gauge trackwork on a completely new baseboard. A frontage of 85 feet and an average depth of 10 feet are the "Stage" upon which the main attraction Working Model Railways "perform". <br />
<br />
Our chief concern always, is to keep the trains on the move and this is achieved for at least eight hours each day from early October until the end of the school holidays in January.<br />
<br />
As far as possible we show all types. Steam Outline, Diesel Electrics and Electric—hauling freight and passenger trains. An added attraction is the diesel railcar service units working on elevated trackwork running from one end of the layout to the other. Another new feature is a sidings area showing where trains are made up. <br />
<br />
Villages, low reliefs, bridges, tunnels, hills, valleys, all blended into one realistic picture. Automatic points, colour light signals and automatic train control is linked by mile upon mile of wire terminating in the large control house in which lights and relays can be seen ''working''. <br />
----<br />
====ROAD====<br />
Our roadway feature also proved a great success last year so we have again provided for five double track operating roadways to be set in the right-hand side of the railway layout.<br />
<br />
Scale model cars move on the roads continuously under power in the same way as the electric railways.<br />
<br />
Cutting into hills, and crossing over the railway tracks at certain points it is a most realistic display, adding to the "life" of the railway setpiece as a whole.<br />
<br />
(Smaller versions of our road layout can be purchased in our model department.)<br />
<br />
Also on the right-hand side is a village feature made up mainly of Tri-ang "Spot-On" Village Series.<br />
<br />
This village is served by the Diesel Railcar, one terminal station being located on raised ground in the village.<br />
----<br />
The locomotives never stop, except in an emergency, and servicing is carried out in the same way as is necessary on the Real Railways of the World. <br />
<br />
At the entrance to the layout we have all the AUTOMATIC APPARATUS in a Super Control Box behind glass panels so you will be able to see these Robot Controls working. <br />
<br />
An early visit will enable you to inspect the fine details of this MAGNIFICENT SHOWPIECE at your leisure. <br />
|Author=Gamages|Publication=Gamages 1961 Model Book: Trains, Ships, Aircraft, Cars, ''etc.''|Date=1961}}<br />
<br />
{{Gamages}}</div>BTMM Erichttps://www.brightontoymuseum.co.uk/w/index.php?title=Category:Gamages_Mammoth_Model_Railway&diff=70499Category:Gamages Mammoth Model Railway2024-03-15T19:31:45Z<p>BTMM Eric: +scan</p>
<hr />
<div>{{Box|Gamages_Mammoth_Model_Railway_(MM_1958-01).jpg|1958: Gamages Mammoth Model Railway, advert|380}}<br />
{{Box|Gamages_New_Mammoth_Model_Railway.jpg|Gamages New Mammoth Model Railway|380}}<br />
{{Box|Gamages_Mammoth_Model_Railway_(Gamages_1959).jpg|'''1959''' layout, advance artwork|380}}<br />
{{Box|Gamages_Mammoth_Model_Railway,description_(Gamages_1959).jpg|1969 description|380}}<br />
{{Box|Gamages_Mammoth_Model_Railway,_description_(Gamages_1961).jpg|1961 description|380}}<br />
<br />
One of the advantages of [[Gamages]] having so much available space was that they could use some of it for promotional events and displays, the best-remembered being the '''Gamages Mammoth Model Railway''' layout.<br />
<br />
This was a heavily-promoted feature in Gamages' advertising, and the company seems to have devoted considerable resources to building, updating and staffing the display, whose trains apparently ran continuously during opening hours. <br />
<br />
==1959 promotional text==<br />
{{Quotation2|<h3>GAMAGES Exhibit The Largest Working Train Layout of its kind in the World</h3><br />
<center>UNIQUE – ENTHRALLING – ENTERTAINING</center><br />
<br />
We can never illustrate adequately the current layout in this book because our engineers are building and working on the layout until the beginning of October, whereas this book goes to Press at the end of July. Nevertheless, the Artist's impressions on the opposite page serve as a guide to the dazzling display presented for our hundreds of thousands of visitors this year. <br />
<br />
: ''When you first step into our Train Hall – When you take your first sweeping glance at the size of the layout – When you have appreciated all the meticulous details – When, at last, you reluctantly go away – Then you will understand our pride in presenting such a breathtaking scene, and we think you will agree that it was a visit to be remembered.''<br />
<br />
An early visit will enable you to inspect all the fine details of this MAGNIFICENT SHOWPIECE at your leisure, for as the season draws on, the Train Hall becomes rather crowded.<br />
<br />
At the entrance to the layout we have all the AUTOMATIC APPARATUS in a Super Control Box behind glass Panels so you will be able to see these Robot Controls working.<br />
<br />
We no longer try to count the yardage of wiring which winds its way backwards and forwards from the track, power supply, and auto units to give life to a vast number of locomotives realistically thundering along the tracks. THE LAYOUT IS WORKING ALL THE TIME.<br />
<br />
The locomotives never stop and servicing is carried out in the same way as is necessary on the Real Railways of the World.<br />
<br />
====HERE ARE SOME OF THIS YEAR'S SPECIAL FEATURES====<br />
{{colbegin}}<br />
* A tumbling torrent of Real Water pouring into a river, close to a logging camp. <br />
<br />
* A sleigh run with free moving sleighs swishing down the run.<br />
<br />
* A log "flume" down which logs move to the river.<br />
<br />
* A ski jump with moving skiers actually ''falling free''.<br />
{{colend}}<br />
====AND IN A TROPICAL SETTING====<br />
{{colbegin}}<br />
* A rocket testing site with models of actual missiles and equipment. <br />
* Separated from the Testing Site by a ravine, the living quarters of Operational Personnel.<br />
{{colend}}<br />
|Author=Gamages|Publication=Gamages 1959 book of Model Trains, Ships, Aircraft, Cars, ''etc.''|Date=1959}}<br />
<br />
==1961 promotional text==<br />
{{Quotation2|<h3>A few facts about the Largest Working Model Train Layout of its kind in the World</h3><br />
<center>VAST- EXCITING - UNRIVALLED</center><br />
<br />
We can never illustrate adequately the current layout in this book because our engineers are building and working on the layout until the middle of October, whereas this book goes to press before this. Nevertheless, the artist's impressions on the opposite page serves as a guide to the dazzling display to be presented to our hundreds of thousands of visitors this year. <br />
<br />
<center>'''HERE ARE SOME OF THIS YEAR'S SPECIAL FEATURES'''</center><br />
----<br />
====WATER==== <br />
Our terrific waterway scenes proved so popular last year, that we have retained one of the giant tanks, but its position has been slightly altered. It contains hundreds of gallons of water and encloses a harbour scene mainly used by Naval Forces. <br />
We show a landing ship with auxiliary craft and some small private craft.<br />
<br />
Moored about the harbour are special "frogmen" boats with frogmen figures placed to represent exercises taking place. A slipway on the right of the harbour handles private craft needing to come out of the water for repairs, etc. <br />
<br />
The usual attention has been paid to the small details of the display, one of the scenes being frogmen investigating damage to a sunken vessel in the harbour. <br />
----<br />
====RAIL====<br />
TWELVE HUNDRED FEET of freshly laid "0" Gauge trackwork on a completely new baseboard. A frontage of 85 feet and an average depth of 10 feet are the "Stage" upon which the main attraction Working Model Railways "perform". <br />
<br />
Our chief concern always, is to keep the trains on the move and this is achieved for at least eight hours each day from early October until the end of the school holidays in January.<br />
<br />
As far as possible we show all types. Steam Outline, Diesel Electrics and Electric—hauling freight and passenger trains. An added attraction is the diesel railcar service units working on elevated trackwork running from one end of the layout to the other. Another new feature is a sidings area showing where trains are made up. <br />
<br />
Villages, low reliefs, bridges, tunnels, hills, valleys, all blended into one realistic picture. Automatic points, colour light signals and automatic train control is linked by mile upon mile of wire terminating in the large control house in which lights and relays can be seen ''working''. <br />
----<br />
====ROAD====<br />
Our roadway feature also proved a great success last year so we have again provided for five double track operating roadways to be set in the right-hand side of the railway layout.<br />
<br />
Scale model cars move on the roads continuously under power in the same way as the electric railways.<br />
<br />
Cutting into hills, and crossing over the railway tracks at certain points it is a most realistic display, adding to the "life" of the railway setpiece as a whole.<br />
<br />
(Smaller versions of our road layout can be purchased in our model department.)<br />
<br />
Also on the right-hand side is a village feature made up mainly of Tri-ang "Spot-On" Village Series.<br />
<br />
This village is served by the Diesel Railcar, one terminal station being located on raised ground in the village.<br />
----<br />
The locomotives never stop, except in an emergency, and servicing is carried out in the same way as is necessary on the Real Railways of the World. <br />
<br />
At the entrance to the layout we have all the AUTOMATIC APPARATUS in a Super Control Box behind glass panels so you will be able to see these Robot Controls working. <br />
<br />
An early visit will enable you to inspect the fine details of this MAGNIFICENT SHOWPIECE at your leisure. <br />
|Author=Gamages|Publication=Gamages 1961 Model Book: Trains, Ships, Aircraft, Cars, ''etc.''|Date=1961}}<br />
<br />
{{Gamages}}</div>BTMM Erichttps://www.brightontoymuseum.co.uk/w/index.php?title=Category:Gamages_Mammoth_Model_Railway&diff=70498Category:Gamages Mammoth Model Railway2024-03-15T19:26:49Z<p>BTMM Eric: +scan</p>
<hr />
<div>{{Box|Gamages_Mammoth_Model_Railway_(MM_1958-01).jpg|1958: Gamages Mammoth Model Railway, advert|380}}<br />
{{Box|Gamages_New_Mammoth_Model_Railway.jpg|Gamages New Mammoth Model Railway|380}}<br />
{{Box|Gamages_Mammoth_Model_Railway,description_(Gamages_1959).jpg|1969 description|380}}<br />
{{Box|Gamages_Mammoth_Model_Railway,_description_(Gamages_1961).jpg|1961 description|380}}<br />
<br />
One of the advantages of [[Gamages]] having so much available space was that they could use some of it for promotional events and displays, the best-remembered being the '''Gamages Mammoth Model Railway''' layout.<br />
<br />
This was a heavily-promoted feature in Gamages' advertising, and the company seems to have devoted considerable resources to building, updating and staffing the display, whose trains apparently ran continuously during opening hours. <br />
<br />
==1959 promotional text==<br />
{{Quotation2|<h3>GAMAGES Exhibit The Largest Working Train Layout of its kind in the World</h3><br />
<center>UNIQUE – ENTHRALLING – ENTERTAINING</center><br />
<br />
We can never illustrate adequately the current layout in this book because our engineers are building and working on the layout until the beginning of October, whereas this book goes to Press at the end of July. Nevertheless, the Artist's impressions on the opposite page serve as a guide to the dazzling display presented for our hundreds of thousands of visitors this year. <br />
<br />
: ''When you first step into our Train Hall – When you take your first sweeping glance at the size of the layout – When you have appreciated all the meticulous details – When, at last, you reluctantly go away – Then you will understand our pride in presenting such a breathtaking scene, and we think you will agree that it was a visit to be remembered.''<br />
<br />
An early visit will enable you to inspect all the fine details of this MAGNIFICENT SHOWPIECE at your leisure, for as the season draws on, the Train Hall becomes rather crowded.<br />
<br />
At the entrance to the layout we have all the AUTOMATIC APPARATUS in a Super Control Box behind glass Panels so you will be able to see these Robot Controls working.<br />
<br />
We no longer try to count the yardage of wiring which winds its way backwards and forwards from the track, power supply, and auto units to give life to a vast number of locomotives realistically thundering along the tracks. THE LAYOUT IS WORKING ALL THE TIME.<br />
<br />
The locomotives never stop and servicing is carried out in the same way as is necessary on the Real Railways of the World.<br />
<br />
====HERE ARE SOME OF THIS YEAR'S SPECIAL FEATURES====<br />
{{colbegin}}<br />
* A tumbling torrent of Real Water pouring into a river, close to a logging camp. <br />
<br />
* A sleigh run with free moving sleighs swishing down the run.<br />
<br />
* A log "flume" down which logs move to the river.<br />
<br />
* A ski jump with moving skiers actually ''falling free''.<br />
{{colend}}<br />
====AND IN A TROPICAL SETTING====<br />
{{colbegin}}<br />
* A rocket testing site with models of actual missiles and equipment. <br />
* Separated from the Testing Site by a ravine, the living quarters of Operational Personnel.<br />
{{colend}}<br />
|Author=Gamages|Publication=Gamages 1959 book of Model Trains, Ships, Aircraft, Cars, ''etc.''|Date=1959}}<br />
<br />
==1961 promotional text==<br />
{{Quotation2|<h3>A few facts about the Largest Working Model Train Layout of its kind in the World</h3><br />
<center>VAST- EXCITING - UNRIVALLED</center><br />
<br />
We can never illustrate adequately the current layout in this book because our engineers are building and working on the layout until the middle of October, whereas this book goes to press before this. Nevertheless, the artist's impressions on the opposite page serves as a guide to the dazzling display to be presented to our hundreds of thousands of visitors this year. <br />
<br />
<center>'''HERE ARE SOME OF THIS YEAR'S SPECIAL FEATURES'''</center><br />
----<br />
====WATER==== <br />
Our terrific waterway scenes proved so popular last year, that we have retained one of the giant tanks, but its position has been slightly altered. It contains hundreds of gallons of water and encloses a harbour scene mainly used by Naval Forces. <br />
We show a landing ship with auxiliary craft and some small private craft.<br />
<br />
Moored about the harbour are special "frogmen" boats with frogmen figures placed to represent exercises taking place. A slipway on the right of the harbour handles private craft needing to come out of the water for repairs, etc. <br />
<br />
The usual attention has been paid to the small details of the display, one of the scenes being frogmen investigating damage to a sunken vessel in the harbour. <br />
----<br />
====RAIL====<br />
TWELVE HUNDRED FEET of freshly laid "0" Gauge trackwork on a completely new baseboard. A frontage of 85 feet and an average depth of 10 feet are the "Stage" upon which the main attraction Working Model Railways "perform". <br />
<br />
Our chief concern always, is to keep the trains on the move and this is achieved for at least eight hours each day from early October until the end of the school holidays in January.<br />
<br />
As far as possible we show all types. Steam Outline, Diesel Electrics and Electric—hauling freight and passenger trains. An added attraction is the diesel railcar service units working on elevated trackwork running from one end of the layout to the other. Another new feature is a sidings area showing where trains are made up. <br />
<br />
Villages, low reliefs, bridges, tunnels, hills, valleys, all blended into one realistic picture. Automatic points, colour light signals and automatic train control is linked by mile upon mile of wire terminating in the large control house in which lights and relays can be seen ''working''. <br />
----<br />
====ROAD====<br />
Our roadway feature also proved a great success last year so we have again provided for five double track operating roadways to be set in the right-hand side of the railway layout.<br />
<br />
Scale model cars move on the roads continuously under power in the same way as the electric railways.<br />
<br />
Cutting into hills, and crossing over the railway tracks at certain points it is a most realistic display, adding to the "life" of the railway setpiece as a whole.<br />
<br />
(Smaller versions of our road layout can be purchased in our model department.)<br />
<br />
Also on the right-hand side is a village feature made up mainly of Tri-ang "Spot-On" Village Series.<br />
<br />
This village is served by the Diesel Railcar, one terminal station being located on raised ground in the village.<br />
----<br />
The locomotives never stop, except in an emergency, and servicing is carried out in the same way as is necessary on the Real Railways of the World. <br />
<br />
At the entrance to the layout we have all the AUTOMATIC APPARATUS in a Super Control Box behind glass panels so you will be able to see these Robot Controls working. <br />
<br />
An early visit will enable you to inspect the fine details of this MAGNIFICENT SHOWPIECE at your leisure. <br />
|Author=Gamages|Publication=Gamages 1961 Model Book: Trains, Ships, Aircraft, Cars, ''etc.''|Date=1961}}<br />
<br />
{{Gamages}}</div>BTMM Erichttps://www.brightontoymuseum.co.uk/w/index.php?title=File:Gamages_Mammoth_Model_Railway,_description_(Gamages_1961).jpg&diff=70497File:Gamages Mammoth Model Railway, description (Gamages 1961).jpg2024-03-15T19:21:04Z<p>BTMM Eric: == Summary ==
''' "Gamages Mammoth Model Railway" '''
Description from the 1961 Gamages catalogue.
{{Printed|1961}}
{{GamagesMMR}}
{{Layout}}</p>
<hr />
<div>== Summary ==<br />
''' "[[Gamages Mammoth Model Railway]]" ''' <br />
<br />
Description from the 1961 Gamages catalogue.<br />
<br />
{{Printed|1961}}<br />
{{GamagesMMR}}<br />
{{Layout}}</div>BTMM Erichttps://www.brightontoymuseum.co.uk/w/index.php?title=File:Gamages_Mammoth_Model_Railway,description_(Gamages_1959).jpg&diff=70496File:Gamages Mammoth Model Railway,description (Gamages 1959).jpg2024-03-15T19:19:03Z<p>BTMM Eric: == Summary ==
''' "Gamages Mammoth Model Railway" '''
Description from the 1959 Gamages Catalogue.
{{Printed|1959}}
{{GamagesMMR}}
{{Layout}}</p>
<hr />
<div>== Summary ==<br />
''' "[[Gamages Mammoth Model Railway]]" ''' <br />
<br />
Description from the 1959 Gamages Catalogue.<br />
<br />
{{Printed|1959}}<br />
{{GamagesMMR}}<br />
{{Layout}}</div>BTMM Erichttps://www.brightontoymuseum.co.uk/w/index.php?title=File:Gamages_Mammoth_Model_Railway_(Gamages_1961).jpg&diff=70495File:Gamages Mammoth Model Railway (Gamages 1961).jpg2024-03-15T19:17:01Z<p>BTMM Eric: ''' "Gamages Mammoth Model Railway" '''
artwork illustrations from the 1961 Gamages Catalogue.
{{Printed|196159}}
{{GamagesMMR}}
{{Layout}}</p>
<hr />
<div>== Summary ==<br />
''' "[[Gamages Mammoth Model Railway]]" ''' <br />
<br />
artwork illustrations from the 1961 Gamages Catalogue.<br />
<br />
{{Printed|196159}}<br />
{{GamagesMMR}}<br />
{{Layout}}</div>BTMM Erichttps://www.brightontoymuseum.co.uk/w/index.php?title=Gamages_Mammoth_Model_Railway&diff=70494Gamages Mammoth Model Railway2024-03-15T19:15:30Z<p>BTMM Eric: Redirected page to Category:Gamages Mammoth Model Railway</p>
<hr />
<div>#REDIRECT[[Category: Gamages Mammoth Model Railway]]</div>BTMM Erichttps://www.brightontoymuseum.co.uk/w/index.php?title=File:Gamages_Mammoth_Model_Railway_(Gamages_1959).jpg&diff=70493File:Gamages Mammoth Model Railway (Gamages 1959).jpg2024-03-15T19:14:00Z<p>BTMM Eric: </p>
<hr />
<div>== Summary ==<br />
''' "[[Gamages Mammoth Model Railway]]" ''' <br />
<br />
artwork illustrations from the 1959 Gamages Catalogue.<br />
<br />
{{Printed|1959}}<br />
{{GamagesMMR}}<br />
{{Layout}}</div>BTMM Erichttps://www.brightontoymuseum.co.uk/w/index.php?title=File:Gamages_Mammoth_Model_Railway_(Gamages_1959).jpg&diff=70492File:Gamages Mammoth Model Railway (Gamages 1959).jpg2024-03-15T19:12:41Z<p>BTMM Eric: ''' "Gamages Mammoth Model Railway" '''
artwork illustrations from the 1959 Gamages Catalogue.
{{Printed|1959}}
{{Gamages}}
{{Layout}}</p>
<hr />
<div>== Summary ==<br />
''' "[[Gamages Mammoth Model Railway]]" ''' <br />
<br />
artwork illustrations from the 1959 Gamages Catalogue.<br />
<br />
{{Printed|1959}}<br />
{{Gamages}}<br />
{{Layout}}</div>BTMM Erichttps://www.brightontoymuseum.co.uk/w/index.php?title=File:Gamages_Special_Electric_Train_Set_(Gamages_1961).jpg&diff=70491File:Gamages Special Electric Train Set (Gamages 1961).jpg2024-03-15T19:06:00Z<p>BTMM Eric: ''' "Gamages Special Electric Train Set" '''
* (Tri-ang Railways for Gamages)
Yellow full-page colour advert from the 1961 Gamages Catalogue.
{{Printed|1961}}
{{Gamages}}
{{TR}}</p>
<hr />
<div>== Summary ==<br />
''' "[[Gamages]] Special Electric Train Set" ''' <br />
<br />
* ([[Tri-ang Railways]] for Gamages)<br />
<br />
Yellow full-page colour advert from the 1961 Gamages Catalogue.<br />
<br />
{{Printed|1961}}<br />
{{Gamages}}<br />
{{TR}}</div>BTMM Eric