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Twisting my words there. Everyone can have their say, just once it's in the right way. Previous criticisms which were moderated was seen as attacks because of the way they were phrased. There was nothing sinister about what Richie said and he was not moderated because he has gone about things the right way. You still haven't told us why Richie's brake van is wrong, despite going on about it. That's the wrong way to go about things. Do things in a constructive manner and the person learns, and you look as if you're helping out rather than taking cheap shots. That's done by explaining why. We don't do advertisements on this site as we do not get paid. We are there to support all Irish manufacturers. Constructive criticism can be supportive as manufacturers can take comment on board and improve. It also helps punters decide if they're getting value for money.

What can't speak can't lie! She's an Overland Brass loco suitable for N&W. I got it for a very reasonable price (for brass anyway) and while a bi old she runs very well so far. I wanted to use her as a project and paint her NS but it seems that by the time the N&W SD40s found their way to NS the bogies changed for triple clasp trucks. I will have to see how easy it is to switch her to a Southern based engine and if there would be much work needed in that or else source the correct trucks. Another one for the 'to do' pile! Still, since Athearn's SD40 tooling is broken and Kato not offering a high hood SD40 (to the best of my knowledge) it's a great starting point. Detail is incredible.

Indeed, a lot of their Mark IIIs are a lot older than ours too, running almost 1,000 miles a day and at up to 125mph. The blue grey livery was adopted by a charter company called 'Cargo D' (who had a rake of Mark IIs done out too) but they went bust. The coaches were on hire to DB Regio for Wrexham & Shropshire services and they have now bought up the coaches for Chiltern services.

I think the reasons why Richies posts have not been moderated is because he phrased his critiques of the manufacturers in a constructive, balanced and dignified way. There was good points noted as well as bad and his posts have been restrained and professional. Fundamentaly there was no over the top hysterical screaming which has seen previous topics curtailed. There is no 'hidden agenda' here and no 'double standards' here. You seem to be looking to make something out of nothing and frankly it's a bit sad and definitely unnecessary. If you think you can offer advice to Richie about his brake van then he would be better served if you could write why you think it could be better on his workbench thread in a 'constructive' manner, rather than use it as a stick to beat him with without pointing out why it's not accurate in your view. All I can say is that Dave showed me his weedsprayer and all I can say it is not up to the standard of the very high price charged and I certainly wouldn't buy what they have to offer. Your own wagons are of a higher quality for a much lower price for instance. I'm just glad that I am into Brit OO and American HO so I have a much wider choice of quality accurate rolling stock at affordable prices. Now as you say, lets get back on topic here please.

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Caught the 2nd half hour of this, was excellent. Got to see some of my old haunts too, especially around the lovely Highgate.

That's a lovely little loco David, nice work. How long did these tank engines last in service?

Have to agree Richie. After all it costs the same to get something right as getting something wrong. I can't see the spacing of axles to allow for 21mm gauge jacking the price up dramatically. If MIR could cater for both donkeys years ago then I'm sure companies can now, especially when the measurements would leave you with a piece of rolling stock that will be scaled down to 21mm gauge initially.

The very man! I know, I'm skeptical about it myself!

Someone on RMWeb said one was secured for preservation at Downpatrick and maybe an 80 class too. Wonder if there's any truth in it?

You have to advertise a price as per forum selling rules Vincent. Is she 2 or 3 rail?

Download the app, it's free as far as I remember. Easy that way

Are you using the app to view the forum or on safari?

2nd hand but I've had 2nd hand off them before and all have been as described.

Me too, they were lovely in Krakow and Katowice.

It is Russia after all. What a place! [video=youtube;7SX2e6Y-75U]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7SX2e6Y-75U

Cheers pal.

Is that the reason the grab irons on the 071s are going with the repaints too Noel or is it down to corrosion (or even something else)?

Argh! The YouTube vomit-educing 'anti shake'! Great catch mind you!

Everyone likes SD40-2s! Mostly tunnel motors too, very nice! Just picked up a very nice high hood original SD40 last week, I just wish someone did a top of the line model of them and the -2s in plastic.

RM give everything an easy ride and only in recent years seem to be waking up to these new fangled diseaseals but still make the odd mistake. The Rail Express review was very positive as they tend to be vicious when it comes to reviews and have experts do the review. But sure Paddy did such a good job we were expecting nothing but positives!

I wish I could get mine off her mobile!

Just never ask me to wire your layout, or paint anything! I haven't, work has taken over again these past few months, but I might have a lot of free time coming up again soon sadly Will have to organise something down Laois way over the summer!