3 model trams

First, a Hong Kong tram. Diecast, freewheeling and basically a toy, it still has the look of the trams I travelled on in my day on Hong Kong island a couple of years ago. Weirdly, the photos of the model on the box, show it without adverts. I paid a quid for it on the second hand stall at Stafford show earlier this year. 

Next, a Portuguese tram from Lisbon. Like the Hong Kong tram, it's diecast and free-wheeling, but a much better model and pretty close to HO scale by the look of it despite being a tourist piece. Probably a bit narrow as the track gauge is only just 16.5mm. Nice roof and interior detail. Not bad for a pound from the same second hand stall. I've always fancied seeing the real thing too.

Finally a French tram from the Atlas editions range. This one is diecast with plastic detail, properly HO scale, and yes, it does have moving wheels. An exquisite model, it was a bit pricier, costing £25 at the recent Crich model tram day. Mt Dad couldn't resist and I don't think he was daft to pick it up. It's one lovely little model. I just hope he doesn't feel the urge to complete the set!