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A friend asked about some of the Bachmann 57' CIE Coaches I went to my stash and found a couple that I had not cataloged back in '12 Basically Bachmann had produced these coaches as LMS 57' and they owned the moulds etc Murphy had them painted into CIE colours and given them a range of running numbers Bachmann USA then had them produced into their 00651 Irish Railway set, N class loco & 3 57' coaches I think it caused a bit of hassle at the time but nothing he could do about it They also produced 2 additional coaches to enhance the set,74700 , 3rd class coach 1337 & 74701 a Brake 3rd 1088 Premium HO Scale but are in fact OO scale. 74700 74701 00651 The coaches in this set are: 3rd/Brake 1096 All 3rd 1333 1st/3rd 2097 So with the 5 that MM produced through Bachmann this makes a total of 10 of these fine coaches.

What really miffs me is why run a rake with all Orange or black roofs? They were always of mixed format, a case of the next coach in line being added from the carriage shed Also a Galway Restaurant or EGV added to a rake of InterCity liveried Mk 2's makes a nice combination, one that was seen on the network

Dont know why they are so hard to find Ray Same amount of Black & Oranged roof ones were made Still a few Black roofed ones around but haven't seen an Orange roofed one in ages March 2011 they were issued so I suppose after 5 1/2 years it not too surprising

Try the DART on a Saturday night at about 11ish Doesn't really matter what direction you travel, results will be similar Don't forget to tuck your trousers into your boots.......

No exhibitors Ray, its a Toy Fair Leading traders from home and the UK

Cheers B Saw it about 10 mins after I posted and could not delete it

You guys at Stillorgan on Sunday?

Was he Gaal Dornick in Asimovs Foundation?

Looking for a good boxed example of this set for the Raheny show this Saturday Had one for a lad travelling up from the west but I sold it at the Bray show last weekend Cash or part exchange on any of the current Murphy stuff waiting!

Moulderman, recently of this parish, is the culprit Barley and suchlike are too symetrical, whereas the beet has a top and tail Early doors yet but watch this space ( or his space) Working on some different loads forIrish outline wagons as well as some Irish buildings I will speak to you 2 comedians at the show

Some pre production beet loads

Prawn sandwiches were suggested by some of the committee but we dont want to go down that road

Its our first venture supplying any type of catering for the public K, We are using the stage from the hall so that if the tea is luke warm and the hang sanguishes are curly at least you will have a good view of all the exhibits

Tae will be available George Hopefully some hang sanguiges as well Working on some buns

Paddy If you are attending the 3 day show over the bank holiday weekend in Raheny I can give you as much as you need

Bust!

For those interested in trams or floating things, there's much to provide interest as well. Ringsend?

PM me your details Patrick and I will sort something out for you

3 Day Bank Holiday show in Raheny, Chris Dyer should have some

Nice line up Brian I hope to bring some RexToys 1:43 American cars if anyone is interested Rextoys were originally introduced as a strictly 1/43rd scale, die-cast made model. Various versions of Ford, Chrysler, Packard, Cadillac and the limited issues of the Rolls Royce Phantom IV series became highly appreciated models and sought after by collectors worldwide. Because of the Count’s appreciation for the Rolls Royce marque, Rextoys produced seven beautifully crafted Rolls Royce Phantom IV limousines. The models issued were the limousines of His Majesty, the King of Spain (#31 and #32); Her Royal Majesty, Princess Marina, Duchess of Kent (#33); the Duke of Gloucester (#34); the Emir of Kuwait (#35); Her Royal Highness, Princess Elisabeth (#37) and Her Majesty, the Queen of England (#36). These models are considered almost as rare in real life as the full size vehicle. The only convertible produced in the series was the #32 King of Spain issue which appeared in a gloss black livery. By 2003 a number of future projects had been announced but sadly none saw the light of day. Proposed were a 1938 Buick Century (convertible, touring and sports sedan, sports coupe, and pickup versions), a 1937 Chevrolet (sports sedan and coupe, cabriolet [convertible] and pick-up versions), a 1935 Lincoln V12 (sedan, open front sedan, limousine and convertible versions), a 1936/37 Pierce Arrow (town car, sedan, coupe, phaeton and roadster versions and possibly the Travelodge caravan trailer), and a 1935 Auburn (sedan, phaeton, coupe brougham and cabriolet versions). Although sought after worldwide, building an entire and complete collection of Rextoys models might still be attainable today. The Rextoys range ended with its last issues being released in 2001, and the company closed down in 2004 leaving the avid collector to find about one hundred different models that had never been produced before in die-cast form, were artistically designed from original drawings and plans, and were available at a realistic retail price.

Pleasure doing business with you Noel Its the first time I was ever given more than I asked for for an item I have loads more stuff here..............

Enda Kenny was born in 51..........

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