Robert Shrives

That looks much better . The Peco one is I guess too straight for many applications - I have done just this in N gauge before. My office layout uses a peco N one in some sidings due to the track layout shape and fits well, so do they do have a use . Your version just works and looks a lot better here - horses for courses I guess . I really like how the layout is progressing and thanks for showing it Robert

To add to the comments a great piece of art and hopefully you are proud of it - I know I would be ! Certainly catches the urban feel to a "T" and I am sure the boys at IRM like the ballast and bubbles ... Certainly watch in awe and with interest. Thanks Robert

Hi Good to know thanks. As you explore the wagon history of CIE it proves to be very interesting and makes modelling just that bit more fun, so thanks for all the information. Who knew there was so much in timber carriers ! Robert

Hi , I neat job and mirrors real life ! Is it a metal underframe - it would a good mass to the wagon given the 3D print weighs very little. In real life was the donor chassis from the same family of wagons that gave wheels to the double beets ? Robert

Well so bloody true - I did just like you and the book was a bedtime read this week as well. The world famous (!) ffestiniog railway up to just a few years ago had the same connections on a couple of the older coaches. two did not have a rain cap so as a guard you could stand up and observe the train ! Fun times , the young have no idea the fun we stopped them having Robert

John , Thanks for information very interesting. The reverse of my simple thoughts - but it does still mean that if the shapeways body only print for the 4 wheel is used then it can be grafted on to a 62`6" chassis and more cradles created. I guess an easy way to make the chassis is to cut and shunt the longer chassis from Nile and add a straps box. Unless Nile beats us all too it and makes a wonderful wagon ! Robert

I have added varnish and nail varnish to LEDs to mute output on N gauge models - where overscale lighting is a real problem. Certainly on Dapol signals you can yellow down the LED to an oil lamp colour and brightness. I can see many pairs being sold before plastic moulded and then subject to a great dirtying up fest, certainly mine will get an oily and rust washing - some great pics on the web so thanks to all concerned. Robert

Looking good track plan redolent of Ballina with the no 5 and 8 crossover arrangements Robert

Getting there and looking good, I can see loop got longer by a few inches. Will you ballast as new works or weather it in ? Robert

Good to see will splash the cash tonight. A class model again from the boys ! Robert

Not bad 6 minutes and all gone !

Would it a good bet that the best ends of the 4 wheel flats were grafted on to the 62 foot chassis - and were these waggons around before and the timber waggons are a recycling project at its best -? The 4 wheel version is available on shapeways thanks to a clever person for that- name escapes. I was wondering if they could be grafted on to ?? I did wonder about a BR Mk1coach chassis as I have a few in a box.. https://www.shapeways.com/product/MAE7YYF3J/cie-2-axle-timber-wagon-oo-scale- as already noted If folk wanted a ready to plonk timber load these are avail able as a cast plaster item for the BR OTA http://tencommandmentsmodels.co.uk/product/logs-load-ota-wagon-twin-pack/ , £7 a pop. Robert

Hi Got to be said the MK1s - ScR planned two 6 car rakes and a spare brake and two SOs. They were intended for boat trains Glasgow- Stranraer . Certainly added to the route capacity. Nice paint job is all about the best that can be said but did not last sprinterisation long The pic looks to have most of the stock in one go! IIRC on withdrawl most cut up but some did get preserved- will have look that up now brains been tickled! I too have the RM with the layout, I was impressed at age 18

A shame bound to miss this as at work and use of social media banned as its a railway control centre. Robert

Well that will keep you busy in a few months time - just enough to sort out the A class ! - sorry flats and plough brake.. Have fun Robert

Hi I guess so but that does mean its a pattern for a future set . Speaking to lads at work we are not sure where Dave Andrews is at the moment but if I can get to him I will suggest that interest generated and see if he has had a change of heart or perhaps would let me have details of his suppliers - it was long ago and the chance of masters being intact might be slim so this might still be a dead end ! Robert

Just a thought Worsley works do 3mm overlay sides as scratch aids in 3mm perhaps a 4mm version possible for the want of asking? Robert

Good to see , what is "under the bonnet" now ? Robert

I guess price would be in the range of the Heljan 37 - £600 . Which would make a few wallets scream but if its what you want ... Robert

Gents , To confirm Wrenneire`s post - beat me to it - such efficiency ! Pictures are one and the same, he was a driver for what became Virgin trains and was in the control for a while after incident to help recovery - a good lad and it was by pure chance we ended up in 071 chat to amusement of rest of shift. The rest is history ! Robert

Hi Wrenneire, PM back towards you ! thanks

Hi Found a lost treasure, for a good home at sensible price : Andrews 071 resin body kit with cast whitemetal and brass castings and etches The etches provide for chassis and bogies - wheels, motors and gears required. It looks straightforward and the resin body is lovely and crisp. I guess I bought on a "rainy day" basis but I think it is time to pass on. I guess offers £250 ono. thanks for looking Robert

Hi Well the DBSO kit is back £55 details from info@britanniapacific.co.uk Useful for the NIR nearly happened vehicle... Robert

Good for all at IRM - a long felt want !! or a peat want ... I think I understood the plans were used to smuggle A class drawings out of the works ..... and by sheer chance and a bit late I came across a GA for a APT - E while looking for something completely different at home yesterday. Robert

Gone for repair ? or sudden export requirement and Dublin docks not able to help so off to south western terminal and staged in cork over night ?