James Regan

Thats the 145% tariff for Chinese manufactured models. Guess, i’ll be buying Trix and Roco for a while. Trump is likely to end up giving folks a grace period but I doubt it will be anything but short term. I see Hasbro and Mattel already diversifying production out of China. They see how the winds are blowing.

Sure, here was me thinking the cabinets were made by Hugh O’Mei down in Cork, rather than some Chinese lad. Thanks for noticing that!

Not sure where you get your information but maybe read a bit more. The Dems get more support from the ‘dirt poor’ as you arrogantly call them. 2024 results by average income group of voters below. Oh and Trump also had 69% support from those ‘Catholics’ - what a bunch of losers they are. 2023 total family income: Under $30,000 (11%) 50% 46% $30,000-$49,999(16%) 46% 52% $50,000-$99,999(32%) 46% 52% $100,000-$199,999(28%) 51% 48% $200,000 or more(13%)

You said it my friend. I literally told you it was ordered from Amazon. I figure most people on here can find Amazon without a link. The other I provided the link from where it was ordered in Germany. Theres no hiding the ball here. Peace brother!

I do love the Irish talent for sarcasm.

I literally told you it was Chinese. Very observant. A Bright bulb indeed. This thread is getting too political. It’s easy to throw out red meat to a crowd that already drank the same kool aid. If Trump is stupid it must make you so proud to see your fearless leader Martin groveling at his feet. Fools have underestimated Trump because they don’t like his style and yet he has consistently come out on top. He is no fool.

Started with LFT HUIMEI2Y Glass Display Cabinet on Amazon. I added 12 volt LED track lighting and replaced the shelves with heavier grade 8mm glass from a local glass shop.

Just so we aren't all depressed, Working on the display of various things. Unfortunately, when I upload it appears to be low resolution.

I dont want to go too far off track on the political stuff. Not everyone makes trains in China, look at Maerklin and Roco who both make theirs in Europe mostly. Its not China or bust. Roco make trains in Austria and Slovakia and Marklin in Germany and Hungary. Roco apparently make some in Vietnam. There are many options to funding the Chinese military.

Indeed… meantime your Chinese friends are building warships and nuclear missiles…whatever for? We’ll see what ‘sensible’ leaders in Europe do then? https://www.cfr.org/blog/six-takeaways-pentagons-report-chinas-military Change is coming…

Getting back to where to build, Thailand and Malaysia must be contenders. I’ll quote Fran above - It would still be assembled in China, or a similar country labour cost wise. Time to make contingency plans boys. And yes borrowing Chinese money to pay for anything isn't a good long term strategy - see West Africa and Laos for examples. In Laos they even got a 1:1 scale train set.

This is all well and good but we need to move production out of China. They are literally using our money to build their army. That needs to stop. Time to move to a location which is not a strategic threat.

Very pleased to see this project coming to reality. I remember the first time I saw the original as a young boy in Witham Street, a gigantic looming thing squeezed into a tiny, dark, cramped space. You could hardly take it in. As Ireland’s greatest steam locomotive, I wanted to love it, but the overall effect was spoiled somewhat by the American style diesel cab windows and the miniature buffers. Still a very imposing piece of Irish railway history. Will pick up a couple.

Seems that demand was there after all… bring on the 800s!