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As you know Minister, we've been here before One of the conditions on the 1.5mill is that it is spent on this project If it is not they lose the lot, but it will take around 1 mill to put Casino House back in order, Planning permission has to be sought and obtained if they are going to build somewhere to run the Fry Maybe not in our lifetimes.....

Not looking forward to getting old JHB.....

There are about 2 acres of ground with the Casino, I presume that it comes in the deal?

Casino House is too small to run the Fry Model railway that ran in Malahide Castle, It may be used to house the original Fry models that were displayed in the purpose built building at Malahide Castle but would not be capable of housing the running model. As it is an O Gauge layout I do not see any MM models running on it any time soon. The Fry Model Railway The Fry Model Railway is a large (2,500 sq ft.) working miniature rail display, initially constructed in the 1920s-1930s. The railway includes models of stations, landmarks, locations and Irish landscapes from throughout the 20th century. In 1976 The Fry Model Railway Collection was bought by Dublin Tourisim from the late Cyril Fry's widow. During the early 1980's the collection was overhauled and a new layout built at Inchicore Works by retired CIE craftsman, Tommy Tighe. The collection was eventually relocated to Malahide Castle and opened to the public in July 1988. The Railway was a great success, and became a well loved local treasure, until it's closure in 2010 due to funding and the redevelopment project at Malahde castle. It has been decided that the Fry Model Railway will be housed in the stunning Casino House. If the return of the Fry Model Railway to Malahide which was its home for years is not cause for celebration enough, what makes this development even better is that it protects a very important building in Malahide which has remained vacant for a number of years and fallen into dis-repair. The decision to rehouse the Fry Model Railway to Malahide ensures the restoration of the Casino building to its former glory, and the 1.9 acres around it as well as the walled gardens. The project will now include the addition of a coffee shop which will create an extra six to eight jobs adjacent to Malahide train station. The Casino The Casino was probably the most photographed house in the country. Built in the late 17th Century it was originally a shooting lodge for the Talbot Family (of Malahide Castle). Vacant since 2004, it's future had become a cause of concern for the locals, as what was once a beautiful thatched cottage, slowly fell into disrepair and seemly left to the mercy of vandals. This has all changed now that it's purchase has been confirmed for the purpose of rehousing the Fry Model Railway. Enjoy Malahide have been campaigning on behalf of the Casino for a number of years, and in June 2011 in an impassioned plea to Fingal County Council, An Taisce, Dublin Tourism and the Heritage Council, we asked "Is there any purpose to which this jewel of a building could be put for the people and community of Malahide? Almost 40 years ago the bold and enlightened decision was taken to acquire Malahide Castle and its grounds from the Talbot family. It was an investment that has yielded extraordinary benefits to the community." We are now so glad to finally see such a wonderful resolution to this story, it's something that will be treasured for many many years to come and we must give recognition to the extremely hard work of Gerry Rafferty of Malahide Tidy Towns, to local TD Alan Farrell, and special thanks to Senator Darragh O'Brien who we were in correspondence with on almost a weekly basis throughout the process. Casino Lodge is still in reasonable condition and will lend itself to full restoration. The intention is to retain all the historic features as well as the thatch and to restore the lodge and its curtilage. Project Development Overview The project will have four major components: The construction of a new museum building to house the Fry Model Collection and other children’s and educational displays, a shop and visitor toilets; The restoration, preservation and conservation of the historic Casino Lodge thatched building; The professional conservation of the Fry models, the upgrading of the presentation, and particularly the interpretation of the Fry Collection and the layout; The treatment of the site as a heritage, educational and recreational amenity for the community of Malahide.

You will have to wait till after the Bray gig I wont have them till then Personally I am not a fan of the S/Fox van, lacking good detail The one I hope to have on Sunday will be a lot cheaper but more importantly a lot better The restaurant will also be a correct model of the Irish one, not a respray So fancy a trip to Bray?

Lima set from the Early 80's Not mine I'm afraid, but it is in stunning condition for a set thats 35 years old 8319TW The letter W on these sets indicates OO Gauge couplings Another strange one from Lima Battery controller for HO & N gauge, OO not mentioned Continental outline wagon bottom left, I would be very interested in one of these sets if there is one out there collecting dust!

Hope to see you there Walter, should have my usual array of Bargains! Picked up some IE/IR 141's/181's last week, will be dragging them along Hope to have some prototype EGV'S & Restaurants on display, looking for feedback to see if it would be a worthwhile project

Ben I dont have a clue but its a fantastic vid The Sligo must have most of the freight we had running at the time on board Great pic of the Craven also, I never saw one with IR insignia before Thanks for sharing

Any use?

They were done by Lima themselves Fran, Pre Murphy, although HIS first sets did contain an "A" class 33 The freight set is special! PW Spencer, Giggleswick! The double bogie tanker, The OO gauge PCA Tank Wagon in APG Blue livery. The car transporter, which was a darker shade than the normal Motorail Lima one Plain white boards unlike the other ones, strange

Around this time LIMA also produced some sets Contents were a mixture of their own "Irish " models and also some of their BR stock, some funny combinations turned up They were boxed in LIMA TECHNOLOGY boxes which sported an IR INTER CITY logo L106300X2 L106300X3 As an aside to this post there are nearly 78,000 hits on this thread with only 320 comments Please feel free to ad your tuppence worth, tell us whether you have some of the items that are being discussed, if you may have had them in the past , have one with different contents or are trying to get one for your collection! Looking for motivation this end, its hard when you see no return for all your hard work, sniffles loudly into a well used hanky, shuffles slowly away from the PC, Lights pipe and sobs sadly to himself

Just as an aside to this Wrenn produced a Class 20, £65 - £95 powered The unpowered one usually makes around £150 - £200, smaller numbers made and a retooled chassis, Not going to happen with the 121 methinks

Our next Stillorgan Park Hotel Fair 16th Feb 10-30 - 3pm

A$ 1000 = €660 Wow!

Makes my one at €200 look like a bargain

Theres a famous Dublin wheelchair athlete with a few Dublin marathons under his belt that would not be in his wheelchair had he not pooched from the Guinness Liner! (So I am told)

Asked for a book about steam locos Jasus but some women are thick!

Hmmm Thought he looked a little taller than when we last met, little better looking if the truth be told

Was that you doing the translation, HEIR FLICK?

Counting back 9 months I see why you were christened Patrick! Lá breithe shona duit

God bless the time OT meant OT!(And treble time on a Sunday!)

Thank God! I was really worried about patching the OS to centOS 6.5 and updating the software???

Lá breithe shona duit Proinsias!!! Dont know why but it brought this to mind: The paradox of our time in history is that we have taller buildings but shorter tempers, wider Freeways, but narrower viewpoints. We spend more, but have less, we buy more, but enjoy less. We have bigger houses and smaller families, more conveniences, but less time. We have more degrees but less sense, more knowledge, but less judgment, more experts, yet more problems, more medicine, but less wellness. We drink too much, smoke too much, spend too recklessly, laugh too little, drive too fast, get too angry, stay up too late, get up too tired, read too little, watch TV too much, and pray too seldom. We have multiplied our possessions, but reduced our values. We talk too much, love too seldom, and hate too often. We've learned how to make a living, but not a life. We've added years to life not life to years. We've been all the way to the moon and back, but have trouble crossing the street to meet a new neighbor. We conquered outer space but not inner space. We've done larger things, but not better things. We've cleaned up the air, but polluted the soul. We've conquered the atom, but not our prejudice. We write more, but learn less. We plan more, but accomplish less. We've learned to rush, but not to wait. We build more computers to hold more information, to produce more copies than ever, but we communicate less and less. These are the times of fast foods and slow digestion, big men and small character, steep profits and shallow relationships. These are the days of two incomes but more divorce, fancier houses, but broken homes. These are days of quick trips, disposable diapers, throwaway morality, one night stands, overweight bodies, and pills that do everything from cheer, to quiet, to kill. It is a time when there is much in the showroom window and nothing in the stockroom. A time when technology can bring this letter to you, and a time when you can choose either to share this insight, or to just hit delete. Remember to spend some time with your loved ones, because they are not going to be around forever. Remember, say a kind word to someone who looks up to you in awe, because that little person soon will grow up and leave your side. Remember, to give a warm hug to the one next to you, because that is the only treasure you can give with your heart and it doesn't cost a cent. Remember, to say, 'I love you' to your partner and your loved ones, but most of all mean it. A kiss and an embrace will mend hurt when it comes from deep inside of you. Remember to hold hands and cherish the moment for someday that person will not be there again. Give time to love, give time to speak! And give time to share the precious thoughts in your mind. And always remember, life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by those moments that take our breath away.

Lima produced 3 SEALINK mk 1 coaches 305316, BSK 35070 305317 SK, 24850 305318 CK 7997 I think anyone serious about collecting Irish outline models should collect this set, a beautiful set of coaches. Murphys law, took them out to take some pics and I find I do not haave a model of 305317 Should anyone have one knocking about I would be delighted to hear from you

Just been listening to Today FM Guy rang in, travelling from Waterford to Wicklow to visit the mother-in-law "Can you play Highway to Hell" says he Had to trow me porridge in the bin, spilt half a mug of tea on top of it:((