DJ Dangerous

So it looks like there will be space, just about, for a second track outside the 1028mm Setrack, using 80mm track-centre spacing. I may need to widen the gap between the two curves by 25mm at the apex, but I DO have plenty of space for that.

Same place tonight:

Don’t think there’s going to be scope for a second line. R2 of 1028mm is taking up most of the 1150mm square.

They can’t be too far off, now, I hope. Gonna be great being able to mix them in with some Cravens!

Baby steps… Planning, patience, perseverance and flexibility, and I’ll get there.

Lovely stuff, @Arran! Any thoughts on doing 45’ boxes some day?

Same place tonight:

Last night in Torviscas Bajo, just off the promenade:

Seems quite a Shelbyville idea… I guess Boyes has inspired a few members here on the forum, too.

That A42 is from the same seller as 027. Interesting how the boxes have faded. Same has happened to several of mine, but only the parts not protected by transparent plastic sheeting.

The Cavalex Class 47 thread had wandered a little off-topic. Probably taken down for a little pruning.

Not specifically railway related but plenty of O Gauge trucks going cheap at CK: https://ck-modelcars.de/en/l/t-gesamt/a-18/ The “tuning” theme may not float your boat but they’d make great respray donors. Plus, the code XMAS25, valid until January 6th, gets you an additional 20% off, even on products already on offer. They have some smashing 1/18 cars, too. Those widebody M3’s from Otto…

IRM A Class no. 027 in SuperTrain livery, current highest bid €102 EURO, listing finishes in seven days: https://www.ebay.es/itm/227153167493 Murphy Models 141 Class no. 141 kn preserved black livery, DCC fitted, €240 EURO: https://www.ebay.es/itm/205906489428 Rails do have a few used 141’s listed, but as they’re more expensive than the in-stock second run, I haven’t bothered posting them. Bachmann N Class / K1A / Woolwich / Mogul, un-numbered, €52 EURO, zero bids, finishes in seven days: https://www.ebay.es/itm/227152979439 Worth highlighting that all three are UK based sellers so final price will probably be 25% higher for EU buyers.

Murphy Models 121 Class no. B135 in CIE grey and yellow livery for £160 GBP from Rails of Sheffield: https://railsofsheffield.com/products/murphy-models-mm0135-po-pre-owned-irish-class-121-b135-in-cie-original-grey-livery-diesel-locomotive Murphy Models 121 Class no. B121 in CIE grey and yellow livery for £170 GBP from Rails of Sheffield: https://railsofsheffield.com/products/pre-owned-cie-grey-class-121-diesel-locomotive Both more suited to UK buyers, I’m afraid.

No speed issues last night nor this morning. Notifications not working but that may be a simple fix by posting something to reactivate them - this will be my first post-migration post.

And this:

It’s a bit faster the past few minutes. Was woeful for an hour or two before midnight.

Forum brutally slow the last few hours. @BosKonay must be winding it down before merging it with RMW! Happy New Year everybody!

Probably one of IRM / Accurascale’s best locos. No loose bits in any of the three boxes, nice bit of weight to the locos themselves, and the level of detail is top notch. The 201’s are lambasted as “peat briquettes” by some of the begrudgers on here, but looking at an IRM / A/S Class 66 up close throws that insult right out the door. Savage looking models!

Don’t worry, Valencia is just as far from Canarias as Laois, for all intents and purposes, so you’re safe… For now!

Three variants of the Heljan O Gauge Mk2 coach range now on offer at £166 GBP plus VAT, so £34 GBP cheaper than the rest of the range That includes an FK: https://railsofsheffield.com/products/heljan-2431-network-southeast-light-blue-mk2-first-corridor-fk-passenger-coach https://railsofsheffield.com/products/heljan-2411-network-southeast-mk2-brake-second-open-bso https://railsofsheffield.com/products/heljan-2412-network-southeast-dark-blue-mk2-brake-second-open-bso

A box of AccuraJoy arrived the other day…

Feck your horse, I’ve a Honda Civic outside. Out with your claws, Leslie… Just like a cat!

If I was, they’d be on the ground already!

My Christmas tree, or the closest thing possible: