DJ Dangerous

Retro Models' (AKA author and bus expert Ed O'Neill)'s Bus Eireann DAF VDL Futura 2 LC300 in 1/87 scale is available to pre-order here: https://www.irishretro.com/new-products-2/bus-ireann-model-lc300-type May be a bit modern for some folk, but with IRM's 22000's probably only a year away, this would be a nice model to squeeze in somewhere. According to the Irish Retro website: "The model will feature LC304 on the 132 Tullow route, however extra decals will be provided for you to apply should you prefer to show 109 An Uaimh (LC305) ; 101 Drogheda (LC322); 239 Corcaigh (LC316); 160 Newry (LC303). The advance order price is €85.00 + p&p."

This has just been re-listed as it didn't sell first time around. Completed Jim Poots Wright Crusader kit. Currently showing at approx. €60. Paint finish isn't to my taste but it might suit somebody here: https://www.ebay.es/itm/115855445127

Excellent idea using the template - reminds me of this post on the wonderful Borris Railway thread.

That is awesome! Thank you for finding and sharing. Sounds like a fleet of locos starting all at once. I've ordered IRM's non-sound 22000's but will have to consider a few sound ones after that. Don't mind the moaners here, that was absolutely fabulous!

Either way, it's awesome to see people actually making stuff! Fair play!

Same! Was convinced that I had some 20' CMA-CGM boxes but nope!

Absolutely savage! Still struggling to imagine the size. Have one or two 1:18 cars and they are huge, yet would be dwarfed by that Volvo. All you need is a trailer from Road Kings and you're sorted.

What's the process for cutting out the windows? Do you repeatedly score the same lines with a blade until you slice through?

He has 40' CMA-CGM highcubes listed: https://shop.c-rail-intermodal.co.uk/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=152&search=cma

Lovely stuff! I missed out on them, and will wait for @Arran's next batch rather than buying the Hornby ones. Have you seen the spare lugs for the flats? Very handy! https://irishrailwaymodels.com/collections/accessories/products/cie-ir-42-flat-container-mounting-lugs-20ft-container

Keep us posted on those two, please, @Arran! Sorry to hijack the thread, @Rob, but it was way overdue a video and a few photos anyhow.

WIT'S brand Starlet Turbo. Not as much a fan of this casting as the DISM and Norev models, particularly the rear clusters, but they knocked it out of the park with the interior!

Those "Edicola" brand Pegaso 1236 cabs up close and personal:

Would I be correct in saying that @Arran doesn't do 20' MSC or CMA-CGM containers? Only Hornby do the MSC and only Dapol do the CMA-CGM? Or where did you get yours???

OPDR!!!

Looks lovely in the "new" DB livery! Took me a while to get used to the new one after the Jacobs orange on them.

Out of the boxes? Out of the boxes??? Are you insane? They live in their boxes, and then those boxes go into other boxes to protect the boxes!

Santa Claus?

Man, that AEC is lovely!!!

I assume that global shipping in a 40' container is included for that price!

Two locos and two coaches for €400 (129 and 203) : https://touch.adverts.ie/other-antiques-collectables/murphys-models-locomotives/30688292 177 and 183 for €250 each. Not bad if you could haggle him down to €200-ish: https://touch.adverts.ie/models/murphy-models-141/30655485 230 for €250, same seller: https://touch.adverts.ie/models/murphy-models/30009868 Gerry's Bachmann Mogul still for sale at only €100: https://touch.adverts.ie/models/model-railway-irish-bachmann-loco/30645602

In case anybody has problems viewing @patrick's videos, as I do, if you hold your finger on the video on a mobile device, the option to download should appear, and once downloaded, you can then view it. Not sure why, it only happens sometimes with some videos, where only the audio plays while trying to view via the forum. Lovely stuff, Patrick!

I'm a bit ignorant of sound files and decoders and stuff, so sorry if the terminology is wrong here. Let's say IRM release a sound decoder for the A Class next summer. Then, two or three years later, for whatever reason, be it technological advances or unearthing more recordings or a running Crossley being found somewhere, IRM decide to record a new sound file. Does that new sound file get released as a patch or an update or something via the ESU website? Or would it only be available via a completely new sound decoder, hardware and all?

Open your eyes, Gabhal!