Was one of these inspection cars called Jess?.
I like the EM50 model Noel,as she was on the
Ballinacourty branch in 1990 with the last ever
movement over that line.
Looks like my prediction that Bradly Wiggins is going to win the tour
will come true.Chris Froome is the revalation of the race-very impressive.
Irelands Dan Martin done well as he showed he got stronger in the final
days in the mountains so roll on next year.Nick Roche done well but pity
he did not win a stage.
I am delighted with the performance of the hornby deltic
chassis especialy at slow speeds and thanks to Anthony
for that recommandation for that:tumbsup:.I brought A39 to my
friend Paddys layout for its first proper run,however
Paddy uses all kadee so hence no cravens or cement to
haul,and I discovered that the loco needs more weight as
it stalled on the incline. We had to use what we had as
regards rolling stock,hence why Annie and Clarabel are
behind A39:o.The sound chip is fantastic and really brings
the loco to life.
Great shots there bud.If you want slow journey times have a jaunt
on the Connolly-Rosslare service.The journey time from Enniscorthy to
Wexford is slower today despite better track,signaling,rolling stock
than in 1985 with old signaling,jointed track and old Park Royal coaches.
Nice photos there.My Grandfather drove on the Harcourt Street line,
but died in 1929 when my Dad was 3.
This photo is one of the few I have of him,showing him in Ferns station
in the 1920s,he is on the right,and anyone know what loco this is ?.
I got this book a few weeks back on Fire Engine builder HCB-ANGUS
who were based in the UK and built a fare few machines for the Irish
market.A very enjoyable read and lots of photos on different units produced.
Its so sad to see the demise of rail freight and you only have to look at
the rail freight video made in 1991 to see the drastic loss to the railways
and what used to run and indeed lines as well.
I just got the June journal and a good feature on the Clonsilla-Navan
line with nice photos of the line prior to closure,and showing GAA specials
and A class haulage along with photos of stations along the line.My favourite
is a photo of a A class hauling a GAA special in june 1962 over a viaduct near
Bective.Also the front cover photo of a Cattle special at Dunlavin on the Sallins
Tullow branch is wonderfull.
I have just about finished A39 with sound chip.She has a Hornby
deltic chassis cut and shut which is a superb runner and I sourced
a 8 ohm round speaker to suit.All that is left to do is stick on bogie
side frames.I have included a quick video of her on my only working
bit of track,but I hope to include better shots when I get to someones
full layout to give it a good run.The loco nearly ran off the end piece
as its hard to video and control on such a small lenth of track.
The video does not do the sound full credit but I hope people
get the jist of the sound till I get better shots.
Click on image to view below.