Inspired by Hitachi's claim that the Super Express (the train formerly known as IEP) will be 'proudly built in Britain', Captain Deltic was moved to share this picture of an IKEA chair he 'proudly built' in Welwyn Garden City.
Eye draws attention to IKEA's policy of naming items of furniture after railway journalists and invites suggestions for future recipients of this honour.
UPDATE: A reader suggests...
How about 'The COLIN' - a flat pack bookcase, complete with instructions containing caption errors.
FURTHER UPDATE: A very naughty reader suggests...
'The NIGEL' - a large well-upholstered sofa and 'The WØLMĀR' - a self-assembly bidet...
ANOTHER UPDATE: This from a reader keen to expand the envelope...
I don't see why this should be restricted just to railway journos, why not let the wider industry share in the fun.
How about:
'The IAIN', a plastic self-inflating chair, with bonus.
'The MOIR', a dining carver with optional ejection seat (only available in tartan)
'The JIM', a stylish but eccentric hostess trolley fitted with only three high-speed castors out of four
'The MICHAEL', a newly launched left-handed upside-down egg whisk (only available in Atoc)
and finally, if you insist on journos only
'The PHIL', a slightly moth-eaten, khaki chaise longue which constantly swallows biscuit crumbs.
AND ANOTHER: This from The Master...
'The BIGLUND' - a table ideal for keeping safe hold of BlackBerrys...
AND FINALLY: These wildly off-topic offerings...
'The BORIS' - A well padded Ottoman (may arrive looking a little disheveled).
'The FRED' - A glass fronted bookcase (comes with broken windows).