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A member of the MRSI is working on this in O Gauge I believe.... The GNR 4-6-0 would've been sweet. such a pity about space constraints in Dundalk!

The problem with the Bachmann model (and it's a pity because the rest of it is sweet) is the wiper pick up arrangement. It tends to get clogged with dirt resulting in poor running. They can be adjusted and modified to make a much better runner but the Hornby model is the better one to be sure. Buy a 2nd hand Hornby, have someone paint it for you and I'd wager it could be even cheaper than the Silver Fox...

I'm assuming the difference between the engine note on the A's compared to EMD in house products is down to the different exhaust set ups? Did the A's use what was already in place when re-engined? Alternatively it could be the genny it was mated to. The English 57s for instance sound different to our 071s despite having the same engine down to Brush alternators and silencing. They seem to idle at a much higher RPM for instance. The chassis is a great job btw, simple but very effective.

Not with the masters on tonight. Sure it'll be back.

I'm really, really tempted by the Atlantic in LNER it has to be said...

A bit out of my era of interest (okay, a lot!). Cool choice though. Dont think Rapido has done a steam loco before, be interesting to see what they produce. Cant wait for my APT!

The only way you develop skills is by practicing. Read and watch some tutorials, give them a go. If they dont work, learn from where you went wrong and try again. You dont have to become a master, just happy with your efforts and have the desire to improve.

My eyes??

No problem K, glad to be of help. Hopefully normal service shall be resumed soon.

This might answer your query http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/94518-craftsman-models/

One of the lads down the MRSI did this up out of the SSM kit. Knocks the spots off Silverfox for me. I believe he takes commissions.

I heard we're getting sulzers made in brass from Anjin, 250 of each limited editions. Driver in Heuston told me.

You'd be surprised at how cheap these things can be picked up for 2nd hand at shows and/or on EBay... .

I'm not sure what drugs you were on to want to paint a caley pug in UP colours but fair play! If you do want transfers then micro scale are your friend! http://www.microscale.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Category_Code=UP

Cheers Eamon, will take the SD bodies off you if that's okay? Will send you a PM.

Is the SD7 (Southern one) a Proto 2000 body? Might be interested if it is.

Nice! Should have plenty of room to run some American freight

Erm, I have little knowledge of the French stuff. These fellas! CP (Comboios de Portugal) 1900 Series Diesel Locomotive, Poceirão, Portugal by Pantufa, on Flickr

They're quite similar alright. Are the big French diesels that ran in Portugal gone now too? They always sounded impressive, 56esque and 071 levels of noise.

Cheers fellas, it's been an enjoyable learning curve at least.

Dole isnt too bad either. Money isnt great but you cant argue with the hours...

Not yet man, chassis needs some work first. Need to do my research. Will be using slaters wheels anyway, need to get them ordered!

The MRSI hosted an open day for the public and a gathering for Gauge O Guild members yesterday. Some nice Irish and British O Gauge models on show. Some crappy pics taken on my phone... Alphagraphix Bandon Tank and coaches LMS Coaches Scratchbuilt 800 class discussed elsewhere on the site this week Leinster Models LNER Atlantic (Have an unbuilt kit on its way to me!) Scratchbuilt GNRI tank Good to meet some site members yesterday!

Progress continues on the O Gauge J26. Started to run out of talent a bit especially around the splashers but thankfully the men in the MRSI were able to show me the way! Some 'riveting' rivet detail... There was no boiler bands in the kit so I'm going to have to get my thinking cap on about that one. Work on the detailing will come next as well as the running gear but first a lot of cleaning up is required as you can see. Beading needs to be completed and tided up too.

They're perspex around my way, think they learnt from their mistakes!