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Just a question on that shed, will the roof be left off or will it be removable so you can see which locos are where inside?

Hi guys, A real long shot this one, but I'm after an Athearn RTR SD50 chassis or complete locomotive for a kit I'm doing. Must be in good condition and full working order. Answers on a postcard to my good self via private message in the unlikely event that there's one out there! Thanks, Fran

Superb work all round!

Sure is bud, the guy is a top notch modeller.

I didn't realise that's how they unloaded the Tara's and shale. Walthers do the kit in HO, would make a brilliant feature on a layout. Here's how it can be adapted to fully working http://members.trainorders.com/pmack/dumper.htm

And 8208 And some interior shots of the standard class coaches for anyone looking to detail the interior of the forthcoming models.

Some pics of 206 at Connolly yesterday

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.