I think something may have been lost in translation
https://www.telegraphindia.com/states/w ... ces-249595
'Toy train' disrupted by landslide
'Toy train' disrupted by landslide
Phil
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Re: 'Toy train' disrupted by landslide
Seems to be fairly standard for the DHR to be described as a Toy Railway, much the same way as the Ffestiniog described itself as such in the 1930's. Anyway for a DHR landslide that seems like quite a small one...
"What the hell is that?"
"It's a model icebreaker sir."
"It's a bit big isn't it?"
"It's a full scale model sir....."
"It's a model icebreaker sir."
"It's a bit big isn't it?"
"It's a full scale model sir....."
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Re: 'Toy train' disrupted by landslide
The word 'Toy' had an original meaning of... something diminutive in size.... and has been adopted to describe playthings.
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Re: 'Toy train' disrupted by landslide
Thanks both,
I had no idea that was the original meaning of toy. I guess the fact that it is an article in the indian Telegraph reflects the subcontinents continued use of an 'older' English.
I had no idea that was the original meaning of toy. I guess the fact that it is an article in the indian Telegraph reflects the subcontinents continued use of an 'older' English.
Phil
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