| Detail photo of a 'Garuda'. Traditionally the Garuda are the mythical Royal Guard of Thailand. The rooster is a major part of thai symbology and culture and figurines very similar to these can be seen all around Thailand. Each car of the Royal trainset has 4 Garuda recess mounted onto the sides as seen here. They are made of brass, as of course, if made of real gold, they will not be there for long... |