Ken K

4 hours ago, jhb171achill said:

Recalls to mind a story from my long-ago youth; I was in Kildare cabin with my dad talking to the signalman, who he knew. A train went speeding through without stopping. All the carriages were green, bar the very last one which was onbiously only newly repainted in black'n'tan (all were Bredins and laminates of varying types).

Senior says to the signalman, whose name i forget, "Oh! Is that the new livery!!" as the whole thing sped through.

"Yeah", say signalman, in deadpan voice. "ye'd think we'd seen the last'o'the black'n'tans by this stage...."

Seems like only yesterday, but it has to have been summer 1962, given which relative we were visiting on the day.

The earlier Murphy 141 rolls into Dugort Harbour one afternoon in 1964.

Great story and excellent photo!

Just recieved some lovely Black n Tans thansk to all for such amazing models. Did i miss something regarding decoders? was there to be an announcement regarding dedicated decoders for the new 141/181's?

Power Cab sold

Upgraded to ECoS so it was surplus to requirement. Might as well be benefit to someone else!

Am selling my NCE power cab...

€ 125

Hi Leslie, can i order 4 Broken Wheel Vans for collection at Blackrock?

cheers

Ken Keenan

Thanks Noel, a worthy warning. I had a 121 consist derail with unfortunate consequences! The NEM pocket detached. Looking for a solution for this too, hoping spares might be available! 

Hi Noel, great thread and thanks for blazing the trail. I have started to convert my stock and your tips have been my bible. Have you put Kadee's on MM 121 yet? The NEM box seems to be bigger and the Kadee #20 I tried on it drooped. It is very loose..... 

Ken