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It is if you live outside Dublin, it could be two trains. It would get more visitors if it was in the city centre between additional passing trade and tourists who don't fancy a day trip out of the city centre just to see a model railway. If it were in the city centre they could combine it with other sightseeing.

Ah how I miss those days...

A city centre location would've surely been more accessible and profitable for it rather than having it out in county Dublin. More transport links, tourist accommodation etc.

I know man, here's another one for you, although not a heritage repaint! Electro Motive are showing off their latest SD70ACe which is compliant with the latest emissions regulations with this slick looking demonstrator which is currently working for NS. http://www.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=2779711 And a video of her in action. Personally prefer the ACes to the Gevos, so cannot wait to see them in the heritage paint in the coming weeks...

I'll be bringing an apple instead of stale buns with me the next time so.

Nice one Dave,keep the history lesson coming! How many sets did Lexie Tynan oversee do you know and was he responsible for the Lima HO stuff?

Just make sure you wash your hands after.

Madness Seamus, just on RTE News that it's back off to the 'hide. North Dublin 1, City Centre 0.

You forgot to say please. No manners!

Looks like I'm the only one here who wasn't educated in the dark ages. Instead they just taught is Irish; an equally useless, outdated language.

I know mate, just pullin yer leg!

Asked who did his repaints on YouTube, turns out it was an English lad.... Anto can sleep easy tonight knowing he didn't contribute to the boredom!

Daytime shot in better light http://www.railpictures.net/photo/396167

Are we 100% sure it's not John Major enjoying his retirement?

They did Seamus, here's some background and pics of the internationals in BR days http://www.traintesting.com/International_train.htm

Rich, it depends really on what I'm getting. If it's a loco, I can usually get it cheaper in the states, including shipping and in the case of sound fitted, cheaper than the UK despite the risk of customs and P&P. I usually use http://www.modeltrainstuff.com or http://www.trainworld.com for the states. There is a good shop in the UK called Model Junction http://www.modeljunction.info and I buy a lot of freight cars etc from there. I have bought some locos there too, for instance they have a good sale on non sound Atlas locos at the moment, and I've snapped up a few. They even test them before posting them out and give you a guarantee saying so. Postage can be a bit pricey though, but great service and website. The signal box http://www.thesignalbox.co.uk also carries some yank stuff, and I've bought some rolling stock from them too.

Original Norfolk Southern, released this morning http://www.railpictures.net/viewphoto.php?id=396143

Good thinking, will do!

On the hunt for a couple of Bachmann Class 20 chassis for a decent price Dave if you come across any cheap...

You would have to either use your own picture or find someone else's and ask for their permission to use it as you could end up in breach of copyright. Check out flickr or other similar sites as they have plenty of pics and you can message the picture owners directly.

Excellent news, now to source a donor!

A 20 wouldn't Eamon, but a 24 or a 25 might be as they had similarly sized Sulzer engines. Des, is it still your intention to make the kit easily adaptable for Athearn SD9 running gear as well as the Hornby Deltic?

Lots of photos on their own website http://www.a1steam.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=section&id=8&Itemid=170

A quick video demonstrating the factory fitted tsunami sound in these beasts!

I took a trip to the midlands over the weekend to check out the latest progress A4Mallard has made on his layout. I took along a Heljan Class 23 Baby Deltic to stretch its legs a little and took a video of it undergoing a haulage test of 60 Bachmann Presflo cement wagons. It climbed the six(!) levels of the layout with ease which is pretty impressive stuff from a small loco. It is silky smooth too, and I would have to thoroughly recommend them. Anyway, enjoy the video! [video=youtube;-ukzZWsCNMc]