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Warbonnet
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I'll sleep easier tonight now.
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As far as I know places like Bachmann and Hornby have or at least had their own draughtsman to do the design from drawings, photos etc. I believe Heljan hire in people with expertise in the loco they're modelling and get them to add their thoughts to the cad their designer draws up. Explains why the fidelity of their products is improving in the last few years.
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Why did 071s stay on ahead of some 201s?
Warbonnet replied to 201bhoy's question in Questions & Answers
If IE were serious about freight they could do a rebuilt on the mothballed 201s - rip out any unnecessary gear, smaller 710 engine or equivalent if required but I think I have a better chance of managing IE than that happening. It would be great to see Inchicore rebuilding locos to that extent though. Pipe dream sadly. -
Why did 071s stay on ahead of some 201s?
Warbonnet replied to 201bhoy's question in Questions & Answers
071s are a more versatile loco, lighter so can be used on the Taras and don't smash the track to bits. I can't say for denfinite but I would wager that a properly fettled 071 is better on fuel and more reliable, but I'm sure someone who knows better will tell me that I'm taking out of my hoop! -
Other parkside kits like the 12 ton Vanwide will give you the ends as shown in Richie's second pic if you want to kitbash. Alternatively, you could buy a 2nd hand Lima, Mainline, Hornby or Bachmann van for a few quid and cut up accordingly.
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7mm from Slaters also available...
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And here is an idiots guide on how to build one http://irishrailwaymodeller.com/showthread.php/2474-Warbonnet-s-Workbench-Windowsill
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Dichotomy - a dual scale layout
Warbonnet replied to David Holman's topic in US / Canadian Railway Modelling
We have a silent majority on the site, our members and active posters figures suggest that anyway! Interesting about the Bachmann Shays considering how rubbish a lot of their American outline is. Though their recent products are earning much better reviews. Never tempted by BR at all David, it being on your doorstep and all? -
Parkside do a 4mm kit. So easy to build that I even managed it! Mine is being kept in UK spec though...
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Dichotomy - a dual scale layout
Warbonnet replied to David Holman's topic in US / Canadian Railway Modelling
Very nice David, I guess the foreign stuff doesn't hold that much interest with a lot of members. I like the bachmann shays, how do they run? -
British Pathe have uploaded its 85,000 from vintage newsreels from Ireland, going back to when Wrenneire was coming of age in the 1900s all the way up to the 70s. I know most of us modellers are equipped with a nostalgic streak and will enjoy this, not to mention the value of the footage when it comes to buildings, road vehicles etc. Archive starts here https://www.youtube.com/user/britishpathe/search?query=dublin
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No worries, I'll have to get some and see what bits look right.
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what dia wire are you using Nelson? Need to add some to my own parkside and ratio kits...
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Hi guys, A bit of a long shot, but since they're used as MIR 071 donors from time to time someone might have one kicking around... I'm after a pair of Proto 2000 SD9 bodies. Livery doesn't matter, but the more complete and in good condition the better. Let me know if you have one kicking about gathering dust and I'll give you a few quid for it. Will consider a Broadway/Paragon/Blueline body too, but not Athearn. Have too many of them already! Thanks!
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Bit of a theme running here... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yvI5mp_8g1w
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Top work, not tempted to do the Tyne Dock - Consett iron ore trains? Q6s, 9Fs and them fine bogie hoppers. Mmmm... Sorry, have a serious love of those trains. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cHHpQ4oYabM
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Health and Safety brigade don't want you climbing up there anymore. If the wipers fail then the engine would be declared 'failed' I'd imagine. Gone are the days of get on with it and mend it sadly. That and they're probably a spot for corrosion where they join the body.
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Photographic Website Updates
Warbonnet replied to thewanderer's topic in Photos & Videos of the Prototype
A few pics from Roma Termini and Florence from my recent and long overdue holiday(!). Termini is a bit of a bugger for taking pics in with the shadows, especially with a phone! Anyway might be of interest to some. Travelled on this to Florence was one of the nicest trains I've ever been on. Comfortable, fast and stylish. Very impressive. Came back on one of these not quite as nice but very impressive all the same. Full set -
You know it makes sense Nothing wrong with some fictitious liveries, the 201 really does look well in the grey. Great job! Let's hope we see a couple of the real ones out and about in the grey.
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That layout was in BRM a month or two ago. There was some amount of moaning over it on RMWeb as it was seen to glorify the crime. I thought it was very well done.
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Looks great John, I would certainly be interested in a few.
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Best pic of her yet I like it.
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The possibility of a RTR 20ft wagon chassis?
Warbonnet replied to leslie10646's topic in General Chat
We had a couple of negative comments made about a couple of Irish models which caused an unbelievable shitstorm through the site. It's just not worth the hassle. On top of that reviews take time to write, should be written by someone who is qualified in the subject in hand and have a respected opinion. After all, what's good for one person might not be good enough for another. They take time too and that's a rare commodity for those of us who run the site as it is. Other model railway forums do not do reviews and they leave it to the magazines instead. Maybe New Irish Lines would be better placed to do reviews.
