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It was complete until DHL (DROP IT,hide it,lose it) had their hands on it. All the missing parts were in the box. Hence why I originally said I'll get the superglue. The photo does not do it justice either, even the cabling on the roof for the (working) lights and interior is done. I;m getting these Through GRS (Garden Railway Specialists), Princes Risborough. Second Hand. But Atropos were about in the 90's (even though these kits are still sealed), and did quite a bit of Irish NG. As well as a lot of prototypical Welsh NG, not the usual freelance stuff that is now sold.

Thanks, I wondered if it was a true model as it was with the specific kits. Seller has posted more kits on his site and I am now watching with more interest. The garden railway may need to be expanded.

Coach Think this should do it, though why is turned upside down?

Try again Coach Any better?

OK lads Identification help required. I just bought 2 Old Atropos Schull & Skibbereen Open Wagon kits, 3 Old Atropos Schull & Skibbereen Open Cattle Wagon, An old SixteenMills West Clare Horsebox kit and this Coach Coach 2 So any ideas or is it just someone's creation? I;ll get the Superglue out while you have a think.

Shirley, My name is Mark! And my Surname is not Neilson either.

I can't control which idiots come up from the smoke to do videos. how they sound or what other news teams sub editors will use as stock images in the background. The story stands, In that a local Wagon manufacturer is making some new stock for you to play with. And I will try and get a sneak peek photo or 2.

Was using a welding mask, Not a loco (or much else) in sight.

Would love to, but that is not really my skill set, much prefer holding an Iron.

Spoken to Mark at Blacksmith Models, similar story, Mismatched sheet numbers etc. He is only buying Photo tools (No Stock) a couple at a time apparently seems to work better. He is only after GWR Standard Guage. But has ended up with tools for an 8 car LNER articulated set? 8 sets of Coach Sides, Tick. 7 sets of Bogies, Tick. 8 Sets of Coach ends, X No only 7. So to get parts to complete he has to run the whole lot again for 1 set of ends.

Allen did have quite a stock of Brass, I helped him move it into shows on a few occasions (And that was just selected ranges specific to specialist shows). I am still trying to get Allen to give me a price. Last month's check on progress was met with a reply that he has no etches left (I knew that and the email sent included that it was to buy the rights and was not asking for kits) I have just phoned again and he said he was having problems, I can understand that. It just does not seem that he is actively seeking help to do anything with this. Neville is still waiting for sheet numbers for things he paid for over a year ago. A N Other is still trying to sort out between G & H and Allen to get sheet numbers for just 7 kits, Allen sent different list to the 2 relevant parties. I really want this myself but the longer it goes on the less likely I actually see a fruitful outcome.

Watched a YouTube vid today mainly as it is local interest. WH Davis At the end of the vid they discuss the order book, and say they are making 2 prototypes for an Irish order Another video And another Will be keeping my eye out to try and get you early photos as they are only 6 miles away.

I have only stated UK Mainland once in this thread (The others were lifted from a thread over a year ago), and that as such was to differentiate from the Islands thereof. Shetlands, Hebrides, Chanel etc as they take longer to get to than Ireland and as such the visitor numbers are really low. Not helped by the CalMac Ferry situation (Both new Ferries out of action only 3 months after entering service) for the former 2 either. Yes I am English and as such have been brought up to call it such (I am not trying to upset the "chariot à pommes" by inadvertently using that term). All this is not helped by the fact that I prefer the (Crown Dependency) Isle of Man anyway.

We have been over this topic before My comment from that thread still applies Posted June 22, 2025 (edited) The above posts have gone on about location and population in those areas, But I think some of you miss the point that those locations are holiday destinations or have good transport links. Wales is only in most cases only 2 or 3 hours drive away from England. Any thoughts that Ireland is that same 2 or 3 hours drive, A 2 hour ferry crossing plus the 1hr check in beforehand and then guess what. Another couple of hours drive to get to the location. It's not that those in the UK are not interested in Irish historic railways, It's just the practicalities of getting there easily are not viable. Especially as most do day trips to locations on the Mainland. Off the top of my head I can legally get to at least 10 mainland locations within an hours drive from home (according to google maps) for only minimal fuel costs. Anywhere in Ireland is 3 days 2 nights and a ferry fare. After checking I got that number to 16 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- It is unfortunate that the population density of Ireland and the Republic Of (Other than in the Cities) has never fully recovered from the exodus (Not that it was that great to start with) so there are not that many wanting to visit an attraction in the first place, out of those, how many are enthusiasts? You see where I am going with this. There just is not the viable footfall to really support a venture that needs several thousand Euro to succeed and grow. Even now on the UK mainland places are stating to struggle. The availability and cost of Coal, means more Diesel running (And Trump has done nothing to help in that situaton!) So even visitor numbers are down (Not greatly but people may not go out so often and stay more local than long distance) I am lucky enough to be able to enjoy my hobbies, those of you that have read my posts may even realise how "lucky" I am. But just about everybody has limits and unfortunately some are more limited than others.

Yes we found that out the hard way. Still what we kept (Also not going to say as that would give the game away regarding not naming the person or Trust) isn't bad.