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Anyone know what's up with it? Been offline for 24 hours or more

Software patches/upgrade. Updates are on their twitter page https://twitter.com/#!/search/rmweb

Well, the master gets put together this weekend and I'll make a shot at turning some buffer patterns on the lathe. Fingers crossed boys.

Looking forward to it!

Some great pics there, thanks for sharing! CIE trucks always interested me, they always seemed ancient and decrepit compared to other private fleets back in the '80s and '90s. Do you know of any pics of Essie at work hauling a load? Would be interested to see what sort of loads she hauled about when called upon.

Speaking of 071 screaming at full pelt is anyone on the RPSI jaunt tomorrow? Can't make it myself but might head out for a video if the weather's good.

Nice. The DDA40X just about squeeze into the timeline I'm aiming for with my UP N scale stuff... although the Sprectrum loco would need a bit of work to bring it up to standard.

If it's anything like the HO one it would need some serious work. The Genesis one is shaping up well luckily...

http://www.athearn.com/Content/Images/Home/glamour/DDA-40X-Centennial.jpg

Doesn't a single Centennial haul the UP directors' specials? That'd be an excuse to just buy one - although you'd then have to pick up a rake of coaches instead!

Yep, 6936 does, but I prefer freight myself!

Lovely model, Fran. I have a soft spot for the Union Pacific GTELs.

 

What are the chances of a 'Big Blow' model hitting the shelves?

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dPh1JkIhoOk

I dunno mate, Athearn were able to use the chassis off this under the standard Turbine and the U50 diesels too, but the way things are going I wouldn't be surprised if they did. I would defo have to get one, and fit that with sound too.

Still contemplating a Genesis DDA40X when they come out. Expensive, with two motors and two sound chips, but awesome locos! Trouble is they usually ran in pairs with a SD40-2, so I'd have to buy two!

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A few more pics...

And some video footage on A4Mallard's old layout. We couldn't run it with the tender due to clearance issues with the tunnels. The turbines had a small diesel engine which was used for shunting and tootling around depots which you hear first before the turbine kicks in.

It runs, looks and sounds fantastic!

Just a few pictures of my Athearn RTR Veranda Gas Turbine. I have to say it's one sweet model, and I picked it up in Brooklyn a couple of years ago for a really good price for what you get.

Nice box, if you're into that sort of thing...

It came without sound, and while I'm still unsure if I like sound fitted models or not, I thought this would be one that would need sound. I got this great QSI sound kit from Ulrich Models http://www.ulrichmodels.biz/servlet/the-589/Athearn-Veranda-Turbine-QSI/Detail which came set up with dual speakers all wired up and ready to plant in. It was a bit of a squeeze to get everything in but I managed to do it with a bit of fettling.

I took some photos of the installation but I can't find my hard drive at the moment! When I find it I'll stick up the pics.

But if he does it in very limited numbers they should sell ok... Personally I don't know how people would want a brand-new loco like that when they could get them weathered for not nearly as much as it would cost to get them weathered separately. Without weathering I think they look really plasticy...

I'd much rather a proper professional weathering job with subtle details rather than the generic spray factory weathered models get, but each to their own.

Another day, another heritage livery, Interstate GEVO http://www.railpictures.net/viewphoto.php?id=395522&nseq=1

Had a quick look at that other sham of a site I see Pinocchio is looking here and posting up pics of the coaches under one of his so called user names as usual,trying to keep it going but i can't see it lasting long!

He has plenty of personalities to keep him company over there for a while!

Absolutely superb work David, you can be proud of the way they're shaping up. I think I'll have to stretch the funds for some of these.

I took these at the 201 launch night at the South Dublin club. Good night it was too.

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And a quick look at the functions on a 201 with the Murphys DCC Chip in it.

Not sure which looks better, 461 or 217

Controversial!

I'm still waiting on you to call up with some of those nice locos you have

When I get a minute to scratch my arse I'll be up, will organise something over the next couple of weeks!

The RPSI ran the 'Spare Link' railtour last month from Dublin to Wexford and back which took in the Howth branch on the Sunday. This saw steam return to the branch for the first time in many years and a 201 class diesel making a rare appearance on the line.

Here's a photo of 217 at Sutton Station on the RPSI rake of cravens. You can see 461 in the background reversing back to Connolly.

And a video of both 461 and 217 in action...

Enjoy!

God that bridge is terrible

It is, I'm all for wheelchair access etc but they could at least make the new structures look a bit better and allow them to match their surroundings!

There is of course the permanent way depot in Kildare, which played host to a few track machines and on track plant while I was there. I think this is the newish MPV which will replace the weedspraying train? Sorry it's only a glimpse, more information would be great!

While I was there I captured the more interesting stuff on video. Cue on track plant, liners and 201s on Dublin Cork services.

Might make another trip next week to get the additional liners and hopefully some 071s working hard.

I spent a morning in Kildare station a couple of weeks ago where a hideous new bridge is under construction. I took some pics of the ICRs while there. They might not be everyone's cup of tea (mine included!) but they are the future. Here's some pics which might be of use to some!

Classic period postbox

Ah, that's a shame, I was hoping to include them on my layout....

There's this great thing you can get called 'modellers licence', I have several myself.

Amateur!

Ha! The way I look at it is if I buy one loco, I need to buy at least one more to run in pairs, then a load of freight cars to go behind it. I am already staring at present day UP, NS, BNSF,80's Santa Fe and 60's SP on the shelf next to me. And then there's the British stuff!

Speaking of Penn electrics... were you tempted to pick up one of these? http://www.internethobbies.com/bac-82405.html

Slightly, but would be drawn to the GG1s first. I have enough trouble focusing as it is, 1970s bankrupt electrics would be another deviation I just cannot afford!

Quite true! Of course, the E units didn't pull it off as well as the GG1s... http://www.flickr.com/photos/thefuton/3442109288/

Too true, an art deco masterpiece!

I think I have a new favourite! Now, what are the chances they'll turn out a loco in Penn Central colours?

It's nice, but will never carry it as well as the E-Units did!

I believe Penn Central has been added to the list. Can't wait for the New York Central one myself.

hi fran, fancy meeting you here!

There you are now!

Next heritage unit released, Gevo in Pennsy http://railpictures.net/photo/395428