Tuesday 22 March 2022

Travelling to Borsetshire.

 By train and by bicycle the Albion troops are making their way to the Annual Manoeuvres and Camp in the beautiful countryside. 





13 comments:

  1. Interesting station - where is this from? And bicycle troops!

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    1. It was an eBay purchase for a very reasonable price. I got it originally to go with my 45mm semi flat passenger figures but in a moment of madness /insight I tried it with the 54mm figures. The station is Hornby and prewar.

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    2. Interesting article-
      https://cyclehistory.wordpress.com/2014/11/05/military-cycling-the-volunteer-cyclist-manoeuvres-easter-1887/

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    3. And this , especially for the charming illustrations-
      https://cyclehistory.wordpress.com/2015/11/21/military-cycling-the-volunteer-easter-manoeuvres-1888/

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    4. I think this will be an excellent background for the 45mm flats, once painted.

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    5. Stylish. Fascinating cycling history accounts, including the use of ‘horse-holders’ dragoon or dismounted cavalry style. It links well with the bicycle Scouts Manual that you found as well. The “coming technology” of their day ...
      If someone had not invented motorbikes, they may have been even more widespread.

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  2. More lovely pics - I guess the Station is O Gauge?

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  3. I hope the manoeuvres don't trample the standing crops to much .

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  4. My holy grail at the moment is a unit of cycle troops (British or Prussian).

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