Galteemore

Excellent, and a healthy train service. Commuting from Oranmore (where,incidentally, the GNRI MAK diesel ended its days) is clearly a viable option. Really good to see Ennis and Limerick as destinations from Galway - I remember when that was not so! Sligo next….;)

That’s lovely. Inspiring me to make a start on my next one…

Can’t imagine why a Guinness would possibly want to cast shade at Smithwicks…..

I understand they have a tiger team looking into it

That’s gorgeous Alan. Really inspiring to see it coming together. With you on wrappers !

Serves them right for going in daylight

Explicitly stated in the announcement that they can be

Terrific news. They deserve to do well and I think they will

Excellent. Just the thing for the NCC’s secondary lines had they endured. Are you going to file off the smokebox numberplate and add a door wheel?

Early photos often were ‘staged’, for various reasons. They were very expensive, so had to be done in one take if possible. Early shutter speeds also meant that movement was out of the question if you wanted a clear image. I spent many hours once employed listing a Victorian photograph archive, and it was soon obvious that, back then, having your picture taken was a big deal!

That’s interesting. Looks like a rake put together for trial purposes. Perhaps CIE considered buying some of the NIR stock after the spoil contract finished

Thanks Darius. I had half wondered if it was something like that. Really looks good and will be interesting to see in situ on the layout….

Terrific work Darius. I’m not especially well versed on the prototype- what’s going on here ? David

That’s just lovely. Really nice to see the timetable shaping up

Am sure you’ll find a solution Alan. Looks absolutely fabulous