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Great little currency converter if you ever need to work such things out. http://www.xe.com/

Superb model of a working rotary coal dumper. Could a similar concept be used for a Bord Na Mona narrow gauge layout?

Duly done!

Promo for 3 Ireland. Waterford yard?

Stunning Des, look forward to working my way up to building something like this. Best of luck with it!

Super stuff!

Full length film here http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=b4e_1309570706

Dave, isn't that what the Ebay Watch thread has been all about for years? I believe the point of this thread is for retail bargains.

Kirley, I think the intention of this thread is to post up bargains from retailers rather than items on auction sites.

Just came across this Swedish layout via a link over on RMWeb, absolutely stunning. The water effect is particularly convincing. Enjoy! http://www.railroad-line.com/forum/pop_printer_friendly.asp?TOPIC_ID=29329

And they get it from me. If there isn't much difference I'll buy local, and I do source all my Irish stuff locally, but I can understand in these tough times people going for better value from abroad.

I don't think we're knocking the value of having local shops Bos, but stating that some of their prices are taking the wee wee. While I totally understand that they cannot wholly match the likes of Hattons on price, the difference in the prices are in some cases totally out of sync to the point where cynicism creeps in. To that end I think they're doing more damage to themselves in the long run.

I must agree with Anthony, I've been to Hattons too and they are a lovely bunch of lads. They have knowledge too and are more than happy to help you out. Times are tough for many people and going to such stores is the only way of getting Irish items. Marks recently put their Supertrains 141s up to around €130. That's borderline scandalous! I know businesses are feeling the pinch but so too are us customers. If they do no address this and try to be more competitive then they'll lose out big time. At least Seamus has done a lot to give us great prices and service, and does some cracking sales. My Hornby A3 for less than 100 Euro is testament to that.

I think that is THE best layout on youtube myself. Le Mesa really is stunning. Some other videos... Plenty more on Youtube

For those of you who like detailing (like me) and weathering stock, and building buildings from scratch off some photos, check out these pictures from across the Atlantic for some inspiration... http://www.pbase.com/tom_murray/2012_ne_prototype_modelers_meet&page=1

Maybe they aren't selling at a loss...

Famed youtuber NSModeller24 (check out his channel, superb layout and detailing going on!) heavily modified some Tower 55 ES44DCs to represent the latest Gevo's in heritage paints and posed them with the real thing. Check out the pics here and how he modified the locos here Also, nice video of the Reading ACe at the big bash

Gent, will keep that in mind. Their 2nd hand section sometimes has some nice gear.

Have bought plenty from Modelfair and they're really good. Mind you, I went to buy off them recently and postage to the Republic has skyrocketed. Check the postage price before you confirm your order!

15th June? Got a time machine too???

I have one and it works very nicely. I use the bracket with a gorillapod adjustable tripod, great little tripod that can wrap around things and is infinitely adjustable http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B000EVSLRO/ref=redir_mdp_mobile?ref_=pd_ys_iyr5

Best of luck with it, keep us posted!

Great news, congratulations. Off to Wexford myself on Thursday, pity I'm a couple of days too late!

Superb!

Family portrait http://railpictures.net/photo/402338/