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For display only, gluing might be fine, but to run, solder is the only way I would trust. Only because i have experience building in brass for both OO and O gauges, im ready for the trails and the lomg haul. Perhaps the Garratt you got was never intended to run, but be a nice display/talking point instead.

Another hour this evening, but it tried my patience. More internal spacers/bracing and 2nd outer frame on RHS chassis frame, with some of the gubbins and bushes. Solder one frame bracket on, and another falls off. Got there in the end. LHS to repeat this on, maybe tomorrow. I can see why instructions say superglue for novice builders, and as @Colonel said, wonder how many never started or gave up.

Bit of a tidy up at home in junk/decorations attic, found a box hidden away and un-labeled. It was heavy, but after some wrangling, it was liberated to find......all 130 issues, unopened of a Hachette Partworks - Build Your Mallard. A few hours this evening and we have 8 issues built. I'm soldering instead of gluing for a longer lasting build. Going to take a while, but already have an A1 Scotman, and an A4 Bittern without valances built, so be nice addition when it done.

Hi Celtic, You could use class 158s, and move the doors to the correct positions on the body side for the 2600/2700s. 2750/2800s might be better represented with class 150s. At least thats my plans. Bachmann 158s are cheap enough if you dont want all the latest tech onboard, but 150s are not as common i have found. Im keeping eye out for both myself.

Stunning but of work. Maybe plant one at a yard point to be admire in the open?

Couldn't splash out on the IRM Hunslet, as had 2x MIR versions, and a Silver Fox kit versions in the stash. Bit of work done over last few weeks when not working or out in the good weather with family. Each still has work to be done, and 1x chassis to be acquired, some weathering, glazing, and touch ups. Maroon 101 (MIR) Blue 102 (Silver Fox) Maroon 103 (MIR) Sandite still on the go, and really coming along, but can only glaze so many windows at a time without losing my mind.

"Good things come to those who wait". Im just not sure how long that wait might be Cheers for note on the Dutch Van. Will probably line both sides, and add it to the 6x RPSI Mk2, and complete the set. 171 may get its maiden voyage out with that set on a layout somewhere.

1 full vehicle glazed of the Sandite, and 2nd started. Definitely slow progress, and running out of clear sheet, so will need to restock. Did get some small work done on RPSI Dutch Van. Thought I had lining transfers, but no where to be found, so order to Railtec required. It is glazed, and chassis built for it.

Working away on my NIR Sandite again. About 30 windows done, and who knows how many more. Fiddly work one by one, but getting there. Looking to see if anyone has interior photos for reference of the seating etc, so i can model and paint it inside? Would be a shame not to have something in there after all this effort. Thanks in advance.

Similar to my oo version, which now has black coupling rods.

CIE 301 is on my mind. Few additional boxes and its not far off. Nabbed one cheap a while back, no sound. Looking at RC for all mine.

I, for one would also be saving the cents for an IRM irish O gauge loco. While i do have planning permission from swimbo for the garden railway, subject to pergola being done first, and a new shed, it is a while off at the moment, 2-3years i think. But will have in time(and money) from building kits, have a hunslet(brendan), 121(kline switcher), 800(leinster), and plans to scratch build a 141 and 201 are afoot. I have a Guinness 08, and another 08 waiting to be turned irish, to keep it all moving. Rolling stock is my shortfall at the moment.

An absolute gent, who always had time for a chat. Irish model railways would be nowhere with the kickstart he gave it all. Very much thankful for all he did, and inspired others to do. He will be sorely missed. RIP Paddy.

Bad weather meant no servicing motorbike, so bit more work on the Sandite yesterday and today. So many windows! I have 1 side of 1 vehicle completed, cutting each one from clear sheet, and Glue'N'Glaze to fix in place. 4th vehicle progressing slowly, no shortcuts being taken.

Hi All, Bit more work done on the layout today. Slight rejig of the placement of points to give the space required for storing 2-3 locos on each shed road, and avoid joins. And a lot of sleeper spacing of Peco Code100 to look much neater, and the rail looks more streamline. 1st board also wired now too. Seep motors I have from dismantled layout.