More stuff for the Beatties collection

I sometimes wonder if I've acquired all the Beatties stuff there is out there, but no, there's always something new. In this case, a Beatties special Scalextric catalogue. That name on the front is printed, not a sticker, indicating that the chain of shops was going to distribute enough catalogues to make a special print run viable. Did Scalextric put it on for a valued retailer, or did Beatties have to pay for the print run as an advert?Inside, it looks a bit basic. Modern cars are better detailed and decorated than these ones, but it's still basically a fun racing game, and I'd consider robustness an asset. Wandering around GETS with my boss in tow, we reached the Elaine's Train stand and Elaine said, "I've got something for you.", presenting me with a couple of long bags marked Hornby. These are designed to carry yard lengths of flexitrack. Peco make something similar in paper nowadays. Of course, I am very excited about this. My boss rolls her eyes. This isn't the first time she's…

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