Tim Misses His Train

Tim has a self reversing train in his collection - every time it hits an obstacle, it reverses direction. However it just consists of the engine. However there was a Japanese toy that was made around 1980, which Tim does not have, but wishes he did! This train has an engine and two carriages, and when it hits an obstacle the engine and the first carriage reverse inside the second carriage; then the train emerges from the other end of the carriage, now with the engine in front, and heading in the opposite direction. We reckon there are two engines inside the largest carriage, but a clever piece of engineering!

A Victorian catalogue from around 1890 shows a range of spinning tops. One top in particular appeals to Tim - spin the top on a plate that has some water on it, and somehow the spinning action of the top pulls water up inside, and a small water fountain appears from out of the top. A friend of Tim's had a top that was a bit similar to this, but Tim does not have one of these in his collection - a 'fountain top'.

Recently Tim came across an intriguing reversible glass. Place it one way up, and the smaller glass is at the top - ready for a sherry maybe. Then later one, when you have drunk that, you turn the glass upside down, and now the larger glass is at the top, ready maybe for a glass of wine. Tim saw it at a trade show, but didn't buy one at the time. A little bit later, when he tried to buy one, it was no longer available.

Tim has a very large number of umbrellas, but there is always room for more! His eye was caught by a catalogue showing an umbrella that shows the dome of St Pauls Cathedral in London when you look at the underside of the umbrella. If Tim sees that design in the future, he will add it to his collection!

Finally, a compact umbrella, with a wooden handle that looks a bit like a pistol grip. When you push the button, the umbrella springs open, and on the top of the umbrella it says BANG! Again, a toy that Tim wishes he had in his collection...

[penatio]

Mr. Tim, please don't break into my house at night. I swear I don't possess any of these fine items.

[Brekner]

As many toys as Tim has, there are even more that he's missed out on, but at least he can show us pictures of a few of them!

[dgomez]

I've seen the fountain top in action. Its mind-blowing to see .One came up at Christies and went for over $800.

[PandaHeroZ.]

I wish Tim was my friend so I could sit down with him and let him go on rambling about all his gizmos and gadgets and let myself be absolutely flabbergasted, even dumbfounded

[IsaacMyers]

That last one feels like the Joker decided to collaborate with the Penguin.

[cybercobra]

i love the concept of that fountain top. i can certanly see why he wants it.

[cactusant]

I don't know how on earth I came across this channel but I sure am glad I did

[kirchhasel]

sir you are a blessing, thank you for all this wonderful content!

[Sns]

Hopefully there's some collectors or dealers out there that can get Tim these missing items.

[williamrobinson]

Fascinating as ever! The train is especially du jour here in London as we have a strike.. Nice one Tim! 🌟👍

[y_fam_goeglyd]

The wonderful glass(es) design could possibly be recreated as a one-off for yourself in a 3D printer (saves worrying about the patent and/or copyright). It's got a hint of Escher about it!
The blue skies umbrella looks like it was designed by René Magritte. The outside inside is one of his 'trademarks'. I love that one :D

[chimpana]

Is there a video where Tim goes through his backstory a bit? He strikes me as a fascinating man and I've no doubt he has some great stories to tell about his life.

[paulbaker]

Please! If you have any of these items send them to Tim this man will cherish them

I reckon the power of the internet will be able to help you get the toy you wished you got...I really hope so

[kirbymarchbarcena]

Tim still desired the train he failed to get in the '80s. Will someone give him that?

[xeroxavier]

Oh how exciting! The second time I’m able to catch an incredibly fresh video! What wonders will Tim bring us today? Let’s find out!

[charlesmangum]

Some of the old toys. We think they were primitive. I am thinking, we are the unfortunate ones with high-tech garbage for toys. Have a blessed day, Tim. Sometimes I am jealous of your collection of toys and novelties. Water of the Nile.

[ColinLeyUK]

Enjoyed, how about keeping with the transport theme and moving on to planes, cars and boats 👍😁

[TheSandshrewBoss]

I do hope you’re able to track down some of these items! The umbrellas seem familiar to me. I imagine they exist on the market in some form, although it might not be the exact brand from the advert.

[kingcrecent]

Tim is gonna start a Love Train, Love Train!