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Very nice video Patrick. I do like the CC72000s. A whiff of BR class 56 off them sound wise, hope they're more reliable. On the subject of TGV drags there was of course this one to and from St. Pancras back in March featuring a postal TGV. [video=youtube;Kkybt1JXE-o]

They're lovely Rich, recommended. Need to chip her and see how she runs. It's a pity about the Heljan 86, I have one and it's an utterly superb runner, and the underframe detail is lovely too. It's a pity about the pan and front. Hattons are now knocking some out for under £50, I'm tempted to pick a couple and join them with some Hornby bodies and detail them up. A top notch 92 would be superb, would love an 81, 87 and a 90 too. I reckon they'll appear over the next few years.

Bachmann has just released their first UK outline AC electric locomotive, an AL5 or a class 85 as they were later known. A decent AC electric locomotive has been seen as a bit of a gamble for maufacturers, as they claim that electrics don't sell that well. Heljan released a class 86 a while back, which has been seen as a bit hit and miss, but the Bachmann 85 seems to be hitting the spot. Anyway, I've always had a bit of a thing for electrics, so put my name down for an 85 when they were announced. I went for the final condition BR blue 85 which would suit my desired modelling era of 1985-1995 (one of many I have, sadly) and here she is. Roof detail The pan is a thing of beauty, streets ahead of anything that's gone before, and one place it really trumps the Heljan 86. Now to do my best to resist the gorgeous electric blue version due soon.

Marks in Hawkins Street takes trade ins and has some 2nd hand stuff under the counter, but when they're charging 50 squids for unboxed BR lima locos you know you're not going to get much of a bargain! Always worth keeping an eye on Rails' 2nd hand ebay store http://stores.ebay.ie/Rails-Of-Sheffield

I'd hate to pay the P&P on that beast! What did you pick up there? I have bought a few bits off them over the years, including some limited edition stuff they did. Great for 2nd hand stuff too, with their ebay store being pretty legendary!

Nothing wrong with a bit of bias! the Lima 201 is a good point though, I remember people couldn't believe they were available after years of Lima 33 and hornby hymek repaints. They were top dog and people paid huge money for them. Then the 141s came along a few years later and were from a different planet.

It can, things can only get better. To be honest I'd say the 141s are still the yardstick, but that's just my opinion. 201s arent a bad lump mind you. I think the 071 will be top dog going on what I've seen so far.

I believe there are differences in the chutes too, but they look fairly close overall.

Not the only think that's different either.

If you were to get a Dynamis you might injure someone as you fling it out the window in frustration!

I adore this pic. Excellent work on the loco, layout and photography!

It is, I put a slightly better pic of it in the 071 thread.

Good call, it's superb. I was lucky to see this when it was in its very early stages at Warley a few years back and it blew me away. Have been keeping tabs on progress on the RMWeb thread and they also have a youtube channel http://www.youtube.com/user/steveatbax

Only pullin yer leg1 Call me a philistine, but for ride comfort I'd prefer the ICRs to the Cork sets.

Bachmann Class 85 electric Rich, and she's a beaut!

Cable theft between Bagnalstown and Carlow lead to delays to Waterford and Carlow morning services today.

Why bring Gareth into this?

You have all summer to boast about the blue moon rising again Kirley. My old man is a blue, and I'm truly delighted for him that they won it this year.

Pics from Marks cabinets while I was shopping, enjoy!

Popped in to Marks on Hawkins Street this evening to pick up the new BR Bachmann Class85 electric and took some pics of the preproduction 071 and autoballasters.

I think Tony owes me a pint! And that chicken nugget head McLeish wont get the job, my rifle will make sure of that!

Looks good, tell him to film the next video with the phone turned on its side, that way he wont have two big black bars either side of the video!

Didn't think the Spanish squad had been announced yet Rich, were did you see that?

Must resist Black steamers with red wheels... must resist black steamers with red wheels.... must res....

I'll have a gander online. I don't think I'm the only one who would like them either. Plan to carry out such surgery to my yank stuff too in due course. I just wish Smokey Valley checked their emails once in a while!