James

Sweet! What would the alternative passenger interior entail? Would removing the interior in the cab area work? And for the cab would you be able to roughly base it off a Mk2b cab? (I managed to get one preordered so I hope to reference it a fair bit to convert elements)

A ha! So I’m not the only one thinking of doing this then. Thanks a million!

Hi all, The aul grey matter has been ticking over the past few weeks with the difficulty preordering the MK2BDSO for the hunslets, and it got me thinking. How different is the Mk2b from the MK2c? If you apply the ‘looks close enough if you’re happy with it’ (I think that’s the 2 foot rule, I’m still learning phrases) would respraying a MK2c be ok to fit in with the Mk2b? I know it’s an expensive model to fettle with, but I think for some of us out there who were on sabbaticals when earlier models were release, it may be the only way to get as close to the models without fighting to the death on eBay auctions. Thanks in advance!

@Tractionman the website is allowing preorders of the BDTS now!

I’m confused with it aswell because I didn’t get an email either but happened to be on the website and I had the option to order (but didn’t have the money). Hopefully there’ll be a stockist that ordered some (or maybe some of the IRM/Accurascale team might see this and maybe allow a few more orders to be put in, I don’t mind if it’s delivered later than the rest of the orders….)

Sorry to bother you all again, will there be an extension of preorders for the MK2 Driving carriage? Was on yesterday and there was an option to preorder, got paid last night and when I went on this morning that option was gone. Really bummed as I really wanted to get one to complete my order for the new hunslet and carriages

Ah ok, that I don’t have just yet. Is it a simple case of just taking the chip out and putting the blanking chip in to convert it until I get a controller?

Even better! Thank you!

Thank you!

Has anybody that’s ordered a previous/ recent model such as the Hunslet able to help? Do the Accurascale DCC sound models come with a blanking chip/are they easy to convert back to DC as I’m looking to order sound models as I’m in the process of wiring my layout from DC to DCC but I’m not there yet. Thanks in advance!

Has anybody that’s ordered a previous/ recent model such as the Hunslet able to help? Do the Accurascale DCC sound models come with a blanking chip/are they easy to convert back to DC as I’m looking to order sound models as I’m in the process of wiring my layout from DC to DCC but I’m not there yet. Thanks in advance!

Cash and etoll both accepted. It’s €2.30 on the M1 I think and something similar if you go round the M50 (must be paid online) to get to the venue, you can go through the tunnel and along the coast to avoid the M50, just takes slightly longer (not sure how easy that will be to do on Sunday though)

Where can I find that thread please? im not in England but I’m hoping to maybe go over to a few shows will keep an eye out

Hi all, I know that these aren’t going to be completely accurate, and rule 1/looking from a distance is going to greatly apply. What’s your thoughts on respraying colletts or mk1s into flying snail colours to run behind a class 800? I don’t have the money to buy etches so looking for a cheap and more simple alternative to the situation, and I’m definitely not looking for them to be accurate, just want something to look nice and heavy to run behind mine when it arrives.

How much is it please?

Class! Someone beat me to the ballast ploughs sadly! The employees were extremely friendly though!!

Do you have any more photos of this please? I was on this one or similar but I don't know what year, my dad and nanny took me so mum could have some peace to study. The wee lad looks very similar to me at that age, but not sure if it was this one I was on

Ahhh shoot. The world has gone to bits with H&S. Don't get me wrong it is needed but at times it is way over the top with stuff. If anyone sees a nutjob in any of the enterprise stops running round with a tape measure and a meter ruler, it isn't me

Thank you! It was my brothers part of the layout, I'll be tidying it up soon and so should hopefully have more photos of it soon

Hi all, Does anyone work/know anyone that works in either; Translink York Road Depot Inchicore (or wherever the southern registered De Dietrich rolling stock are kept/serviced) I'm trying to organise a visit so that I can get the finer details finalised on my De Dietrich stock that I'm designing. I have contacted both Irish Rail and Translink but neither have responded. I was hoping someone on here knows someone that could help me with organising this. As an ex-engineering student I would be happy to say it's for a project or looking at potentially putting in my CV if that helps. Thanks

Thank you! I have cut out access wells that slot into place and will have scenic bits covering the cuts The photos should hopefully be fixed now

Here's some recent photos of the layout, now with finalised mainline layout. I extended out 30 cm from the main board to allow for the outer curve to be Radius 5 to accommodate some of my longer American freight cars that I have. This, paired with the idea of the heritage line, lead me to add a second level crossing (which needs raised in the centre to smooth the gap between the two), and space on the far left beside the workshops for more storage lines and space on the right hand side for a permanent way depot/siding for ballast wagons and work vehicles. I designed my own super elevation pieces to allow the track to have a more modern and realistic feel to it! I'm flat out in work over the next while but now that I have sorted my locomotives and rolling stock into storage, I can now work freely underneath the board, which shall hopefully ease and speed up the electrical work. I'm hoping to extend into the control area further soon, allowing me to finalise the river layout and design. I need to fit point motors then I can ballast, but if anyone has any ideas on what I can work on scenicly before then that would be great! If you haven't already, go take a look at my youtube channel, Woodgate Junction, which has a recent video talking through the future of the layout as well as the recent works. Any advice, pointers, chit-chat or replies to what you think of the layout so far is greatly appreciated! Helps me to improve the ideas I have!

Thank you!!

How do I get access to the flickr please?7

And so, just like that, they are finished. this post concludes V1 of the De Dietrich carriages, with the paints matching virtually perfectly with the actual models. I am aware that the paint is blotched and terrible in most areas, this was a fired together finish to the project as this run was simply to check measurements and colours in real life. thank you all so much for the support! I shall progress on with V2, a much more refined and detailed version, so watch this space! I may sell some V1 carriages as kits/bare shells to help fund the V2, which I hope to be able to sell more confidently and with more pride! IMG_8239.mov