I was trying to remember what I had said to you frank,as at first I used Bulgar wheat
which worked fine however it did go mouldy after a while.
I changed to fine ballast stone and painted with red oxide.
Here is a bit of video when I had the bulgar wheat-
Or, driver Anthony is on his way to the signal box to look at the
Tour De France with signalman Eamonn on his TV.
Feck the liner train, said Anthony, she may wait till I see who
won todays stage.
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.