DJ Dangerous

Two threads on the same project so copying and pasting my post from the main thread: Which of the various 800 Class models being released would have seen the highest mileage and had the longest lives? On the other end of the spectrum, like the grey version, which of the models would have had the shortest lives? Talking about the models being released, more than the prototypes themselves. Thanks!

Which of the various 800 Class models being released would have seen the highest mileage and had the longest lives? On the other end of the spectrum, like the grey version, which of the models would have had the shortest lives? Talking about the models being released, more than the prototypes themselves. Thanks!

My understanding, from reading about this online over the past few months, is that for smaller, lighter, single-motor O Gauge locomotives, an OO Gauge controller will suffice. For larger, heavier, twin-motor locomotives, a “smart” booster is required. For example, an NCE PowerCab plus an NCE SB5. Getting a locomotive moving takes more energy than keeping it moving, so how you operate your layout will affect consumption, too.

29000 rather than 2900, I think. Commissioned by the late Chris Dyer, probably painted by Tony Mirolo / @tonto.irl. Initially released in three car sets but in Chris’s later days, I asked about four-car sets, so he did a handful. i think, but am open to correction, that @ttc0169 has a four-car set on Tara Junction. I have two here but wouldn’t be interested in letting them go. If you search the forum for 29000, you may find somebody who can be persuaded to let theirs go. Best of luck.

Uh, phrasing?

Wonderful wagons, and the Blue Circle logo is always nice to see.

Contact Gerry Hoey / Millipede on Adverts.ie and he might do a batch for you: https://touch.adverts.ie/member/1578437

Your M&S free lunches?

https://www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2026/09/04/boy-12-killed-and-man-injured-after-train-hits-car-at-crossing-in-co-mayo

Comedy gold.

Couple of Park Royals back in stock today: https://www.accurascale.eu/es/collections/park-royal-autobuses?filter.p.m.Custom.Availability=In+Stock

Couple of lovely O Gauge trucks listed at CochesDeMetal today: https://cochesdemetal.es/es/novedades?order=product.date_add.desc&resultsPerPage=36 That orange Volvo is top notch!

Murphy Models also did a Jinty, a Bachmann commission.

Great price, we’re heading towards that kind of price for single coaches nowadays, never mind twinpacks.

Fabulous, just fabulous, and a great idea running both DC and DCC.