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Have around 25 heljan locos myself and all are beautiful runners. One of which is DP2 which I've not had problems with so far but radius of curves may play a part. Only problem I've had is with the hattons garratt which is a pity as it was the most impressive Brit outline steam loco I've ever seen running until one of the motors burned out! Still, occasional issues can happen and it was replaced so I was happy enough. Mind you I watched a 141 run the other night and they're fabulous runners. One of the best. I've been less than impressed with the 201s but that's just me.

Last time you had a pop at another manufacturer on here I was told that you were nothing to do with the modelling manufacturing part of that and that was down to David. So which is it? Is that really the best you can come up with? Yes, I did buy them, and it's all I have bought to be honest for my own reasons. Anyway, you've dragged this way off topic once again. It has also been decided by the mod team that you should have a week off after your earlier attack on junior members of the site in your previous posts on this topic. See you next Friday.

You have a PM my good man.

So what's the difference between that film and the above that you're complaining about?

You're too right Mark. All that great modelling content you have been putting up over the past few years is getting buried these days. I just cant find it anywhere.

Sounds like a few members on here...

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But of what? It's like spot the ball for us modellers! I've seen a few of these rechassised and detailed on RMWeb. Tom might have similar ideas!

Nice work Pat. Having nailed these together (as BR wagons it has to be said) I have found them a pleasure to make. Might work on Irishising a few to stick behind a 141 based on your findings.

Zing!

Looks like a rebuilt royal scot sans smoke deflectors to me. Maedb here we come???

Thankfully the error of their way was soon realised!

The site was indeed down for a period this morning but Boskonay sorted it all out. All back To normal now!

What are you on about!?!

Interesting stuff Tom, that's a sight I'd love to see. Any idea where you saw the pics?

I never said it was. I said it was 'WORTHY' Of their extensive archives. Spec savers for you Mr. Kelly. I believe the poster is a person calling himself Southern Yard on YouTube.

Absolutely Eoin, wouldn't say the saw the inside of one...

I'd say this comes from an archive worthy of the IRRS or the RPSI. Great stuff! [video=youtube_share;uOkWSudb-z0]

Lovely stuff Nelson, unusual looking wagons always look cool!

Thanks gents, I'll keep you posted as she progresses so. I picked her up on EBay a while ago Jonathan, they were kits made by the McGowan brothers in Monck Place. As Pat says Tyrconnel do a nice one that's reasonable price that would be more detailed than this one. SSM also do a 00 gauge version.

One thing you can do Eamon which would be a cheaper option is replace the Athearn motor with a kato one. Really simple to do, direct fit, and they transform the running qualities. You can buy them direct off the katousa.com website usually and cost about 45 dollars including shipping. I have a number stock piled for my Athearn locos. Just a thought.

Something Irish for a change! An ancient Leinster Models O Gauge MGWR J26 tank kit. My first stab at soldering a kit together. I've had some invaluable tutoring and assistance from the lads in the MRSI. Did the running plate and most of the body so far. The kit itself is a bit basic and rough and plenty of cleaning up/detailing will be needed but I'm enjoying it so far. The body still hasnt been soldered to the plate below as I still have to add the boiler etc, but you get the idea.

Pressure vent (non air con) mark 2s are needed.

Having had a spin on the ETR 500 down to Florence they are seriously impressive trains to travel on. Happily sped along in comfort at 150 mph and were a lot nicer and smoother than our ICRs (which I do rate as a good train).

Dirtbag!