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  1. I think the original models used were G scale, with 0 gauge for the narrow gauge engines. Awdry's writings were a great introduction to the world of railways and he always strived to ensure technical accuracy to his stories. From a modelling POV, reading the depth of history he wrote for Sodor is appladable and appeals for the modeller wanting to do something a little different. The MSR a mashup of Corris, Ffess and WHR practices, what's not to love?
  2. You would be surprised at how endearing the BnT is in the eyes of the public as meaning poor train service. There's people who think the silver 201s are completely different locos to the the BnT 201s. The general public also for instant offen still move towards the front of the train for Portarlington despite the fact that the platform has been extended for decades at this stage.
  3. Working folk don't care about catering compared to seating and plug availability. I can't expense 1st class tickets and I could expense food as a per diem, there's far more appealing options then train catering, trolley or galley form. When I was commuting long distance my peers view was why would I want to eat on the train? I just want to get from A to B reliably. And from my peers and colleagues who still commute on the Cork line, they much prefer ending on the ICR diagrams than the MK4s ones even for the longer distance, the ICR better ride quality make for a far more attractive user experience.
  4. That colour scheme is toxic in the eyes of the public!
  5. Portarlington to Athlone was flagged for doubling under the All Ireland Rail Review and the 2040 Freight Stragegy mentions increasing corrdior capacity to remove bottlenecks and conflict points.
  6. I can only go by the reports I read for the project and my memory of pre-covid days but that was the main justification given by the Foynes Harbour as to why they were pushing and paying for the reinstatement of the link. EU agreed with them as it's part of the TEN-T network and should be rail connected. What ever rolls on it professionally is of no concern to me, at the time I just needed to know the linespeed to check the aligment against. Post Covid and now involved in managing projects in the area, IÉ, our client wants us to be aware of is the freight strategy/item of note when making design decisions.
  7. Inane politicains aside, Foynes reopening was pushed by the Foynes Port and the EU themselves. Navan can't start work until DART+West is complete and Athenry to Claremorris needs Limerick to Ennis capacity improvements to be started first. Ironically deverting freight flows to/from Ballina/Westport to Foynes strengthens the business case for Athenry to Claremorris along with the freight terminal proposed for Limerick Junction. There's loads of moving parts to the network upgrades and a lot of projects to cooking away in the background that start the dominos for other projects to come on stream.
  8. My set arrived today as well. Haven't taken a detailed look at them yet but had a quick peek at the boxes and they look amazing. I love the package design of the RPSI set and how solid they feel. Love the additional couplings and goodies included in the packs.
  9. Yeah the curve is much much tigher to fit the greenway.It's been slewed further in as where it was on that photo is now the greenway path!
  10. 5T is far far too big for the likes of Suir Valley, it's running costs would be far too much for any setup in Ireland.
  11. 9 cars are the longest combination cleared for certain platforms but most of the time that combination is usually a transfer to/from Train Care to Heuston. 7 cars in the form of 4+3 is common occurance on the Galway line, there's a turn where one goes to Galway as a 7 piece to spilt into the 17:20 and 18:10 departures. Or at least that's what happened back when I was in college there ~10 years ago!
  12. Even the optics of doing that would be a hard sell to the general public. Massive demand on services and IE turns around and spends money on lowering track for an engine they don't own, let alone a steam engine for tours would be a massive PR blunder. That's even if they could convice the NTA, DoT and DoF it would be a prudent use of public funds. Regarding clearances - Modified GSWR (or IRL1) is the new standard loading gauge, which is 4.8m clearance from top of high rail, however can't say for certain as you get into issues of where corners might be. I cannot comment on the GNR loading gauge but I do remember there's some issue with modern containers not being cleared for it due to the aftorementioned clearance issues. I do also remember there was an issue with the Boyne Viaduct's loading capacity for an 800 being right on the limit.
  13. Yup, curved platforms are not first preference due to accessability issues.
  14. Ah but the 'direct curve' is a different company and juristriction, and Cork is a legacy asset. It could be fine but I can't say for sure unless I know the horizontal and verticals of it. Theorical it could work but who knows.
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