Georgeconna

There's light years between the Chinese and UK stuff that was built years ago. Times have moved on no matter where it built standards would have improved. But I do have stuff that still runs and runs well from the 70'80s that has no tiny bits to break off them!!. Even if it is a few laps and then a quick pick up to smell the slight burning odour off the motor. Loverly

No Railtour on the Horizon to wake the end of the line at all? "Well its a reflection of economic progress, thankfully we are no longer a poor country and most of our citizens can afford to travel by their own means on roads and motorways" For how long??, Nearly 70 notes to tank up the focus this weather. Mind you probably wont be able to afford a ticket on Irish Rail either. Looks Like I have to Oil the bike chain...:/

Sad news indeed. Had the pleasure of working with Jim for 3 years or so. Always of Help and to any any questions that I could not, Handy for Fixing the Wierdest of Locos from bygone days. But by god be short a few bob in the till and you had to explain!! RIP Jim.

I'm not surprised about the order quantity, €350 is a large spend on a non DCC ready, Non Sound Equipped Loco. There so much Irish RTR this year coming out people are spending their cash on the Wagons etc. I ordered one loco myself as it does look pretty nice.

Ah I do love a puzzle to do on the platform I noticed a shed in Thurles has had similar Metal work applied.

Had a reply from this address in Feb this year jimpoots@googlemail.com Cheers George

I believe the MPV was out n about on Cork last week, Did not hear or see it from the office despite keeping a lookout for it.

Hi lads, This is one is on this weekend, Modelling demos etc. Not just Soldiers, Tanks, Aircraft, Cars, ships etc. Tis worth a trip over IMHO.

Cracking Box Art. Very Atmospheric.

Nice once Paul on the Transfers tip. Must check them out. Could not follow the Fox Transfers site at all , Very confusing but good decals. Might try some Cambrian kits next especially the Trouts and 'Borail' wagons which would look cool with a load of rails on them http://cambrianmodels.co.uk/srwagons.html

Hi Noel, Thanks for the comment, The A-10 is foam, Has two 550mm fans in it, Bit underpowered tbh, Has retractable U/C which is poorly designed so I usually belly land it. Great sound and I installed Nav Lights so looks even cooler at dusk.

One of the things I liked about Irish Railways is most things had to be kit built, It gave a bit of satisfaction to see my Models flying around me bit of Test Track every now and then. Kinda Made and not paid. Nowadays the rise in prices of RTR Stuff especially uk stuff has made me look at the UK Kit scene and I started off by treating myself to a Parkside Dundas CCT Van. Now if you ever assembled an airfix kit you can build one of these. Plasticbody and chassis, Metal Buffers and wheels. I Added the Torpedo vents from Lanarkshire models as the kit did not come with them which was a Pain and it also did not come with Transfers so these were ordered from Modelmaster so with all the extras vents and decal I will but a few more of these down the line for a parcel train. The pipes at the rear are from a 141 pipe set and the 3 link coupling from smiths, I took it off of the metal hook a glued it in place. The white lines are from Evergreen Strip glued inside the flush glazing. The few piccy are where it is at presently. Test running was impressive after a change to Hornby wheelset as the Scale wheels sat into the point frogs. Overall Well chuffed with this.

Hi all, With the Winter weather finally over it is back out to the shed, the cost of heating the thing has been slightly prohibitive and it aint good for Painting so evenings in alongside the fire were the order of the day. anyhow some work in progress has restarted and the 1st one is a D class in CIE marking in the Black Livery. Transfers were from Silverfox as I had bought these yonks back. the Black and white stripes are from Studio Scale Models. Some extra boxes were made from plasticard and the ladders and other bits not needed were taken off. I have some Vent panels that I stuck on over the Sanded off Original Louvers. It is basically a Bachmann 08 in disguise! I had painted it and then wisely decided to relook at some of the few piccys of the loco and noticed a brake wheel housing at the cab end so I had to add that in and then respray it again. The Small things matter!! Heres a few pics for review. I still need to make new steps for the Chassis as the were solid affairs like a steam loco and not ladder so thats the next job. ps the transfers are still drying in these shots so have not settled down completely

Enjoy lads, Had planned to go on Sunday as it looks a good line up but the Missus is working to pay the man so caught minding sprogs. Hope the Turf Burner CAD will be on show from IRM. fingers crossed the kids Enjoy RC Model boating Sunday am LOL.

That's a bit special Mr Sailor Man, Nice Subtle Weathering on the Container too. not too much. Spot on.

Maybe No logo-ed yokes, Just print necessary info, Different wagon nos' and leave the lad stick some muck however they like on em. B For a Small Railway System Irish Railways is so Complicated!

Damn, Was hoping to give the Visa a rest this month. better order 1 pair I spose. Like a drug habit this Railway modelling is...

Agree, New Wagon Serials etc. Would be mad not to, however in a good few many months time.

That Hotel was a lovely building too replaced by well nothing worth a second glance. Sorry I cant be of help but a side pic here: http://catalogue.nli.ie/Record/vtls000592055 You might be able to Draw and paint one from it?

If only!. Burton on the Water is just lovely, Model Shop there too. Lovely Little Stream for messing about in runs through the Village. Fairford and Brize down the road too! A Trip to Chipping Norton to see the restored Bliss Tweed Mill and Chimney is also well worth the Journey if your in the Area. Modern Buildings simply do not compare.

The pub on that Film is O'Gormans, Does any one know what station was this shot at (stupid questions I know). Mad Scenes. Looked up Lambes on an internet search and like a lot of Country Pubs it has closed. I can't seen any pub now on Google Maps next to Ballybrophy.

Try the Mark II's, The couplings are horrendous of those too. Test ran a couple a month ago and they looks pityful.

Noel, I would suggest looking at getting a Set of Studio Scale P&T TPO decals as the ones there look a wee bit crude.

So its staying in bits in the box so?