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That looks better than my KIT. and if you're doing those for €22 a pop, I'll direct people to you - mine's a kit, yours is out of the box! Good luck. Leslie

I think the IRRS could have a good try. We did the first book on the subject, which included drawings and I think i have some of Ron Pocklington's ones

Yes, I hope that some of you tuned in to Jonathan's excellent talk. A good run through nearly a hundred years of history in a hundred minutes, punctuated by relevant photos, maps etc which helped to set the scene. Add to that JB's inimitable style, anecdotes and it was a memorable evening. We heard (and saw)a line laid with short second hand rails on minimal ballast, barely maintained over the next ninety years. A remarkable survivor which served the locality well. Thanks just aren't enough, Jon. The book will be a best seller! Leslie McAllister, acting Chairman, IRRs London Hi LNERW1 I hope that you got logged on and enjoyed the talk.

Yes, I saw that video as well Show off! Actually, Darius, I am cross that I didn't opt for a sound one, but drew the line at a DCC-fitted one as I thought mine would just go into the glass case. However, I'm so pleased with it that it's likely to get used on GAA and cattle specials and be kept on the layout. I wonder if i paid the difference would they swap it for a well run-in model? Please put up a video of it with a string of coaches so that we can hear the chuffage! I glanced at the book a couple of nights ago and only noticed a half built 36003 - did anything of 4 and 5 exist at the time the project was scrapped/ But it IS in Irish colours - the prototype livery which Darius and I chose is very close to the A Class silver - see mine alongside the stand-by A Class at Portadown Jct. Yes, I saw that Review Video too! Mine has survived about an hour's running over the worst-laid track on any model railway! Of course, behind all those covers, there might be no wheels at all!

Busy morning after an even busier day yesterday, estimating likely sales of anything new which I might do for my last year. Anyway, I convinced myself that there was sixpence profit in it and duly asked Dapol what their lead time was - "well after Bangor" was the first reply. Claire in their studio, who does the artwork and liaises with characters like me enquired of the factory, where "Sam" (Samantha?) agreed to do them in time for Bangor. Order placed last night. Worksheet signed off this morning, then the Artwork - useful to be able to refer back to jobs back in the Dawn of History to make the artwork easier. So, now wait ten weeks ....... Two new Wrexham wagons for Bangor .........

I am fairly sure that Ian has moved on (for now) to other interests. He was at Bagor a few years ago busy selling models he'd bought from me back in the day. If my memory is servicing me well, he was helping to restore the Sir Samuel Kelly lifeboat at Donaghadee. A shame as Banbridge would have made an interesting model.

For ANYONE. We do ask for a small voluntary contribution but that is down to the attendee. All part of the IRRS service!

Folks I've updated the Zoom info. this should work, I've tried it! Follow the instructions! The "Button" won't copy from the IRRS message, so use the cut and paste method at the bottom of this message! It works, I've tried it! Hi Leslie McAllister, This is a reminder that your webinar will begin in 1 day: “Loughrea - The Last Branch Line” by Jonathan Beaumont Date & Time Jan 17, 2025 18:00 London Webinar ID 835 6719 2002 Participant ID 504658 Passcode 329657 Add to: Google Calendar Outlook Calendar(.ICS) Yahoo Calendar . . . NOTE 6pm START TIME . . You can cancel your registration at any time. Please submit any questions to: IRRSLondon@hotmail.com Thank you! WAYS TO JOIN THIS WEBINAR Join from PC, Mac, iPad, or Android Join Webinar If the button above does not work, paste this into your browser: https://us02web.zoom.us/w/83567192002?tk=azMVaLo9eprKakIvHoxOUA1Ou4TwhTqS7aU4lMXZwNY.DQcAAAATdP4nwhZBRm1lM2NXaVFCLWNsT0dSaE1FUzhBAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA&pwd=vaJbJ3E50tpW0CLNYGNQNhu23Tlfvb.1&uuid=WN_h28wmoulSmOuF7PFABYQQQ To keep this webinar secure, do not share this link publicly. See you on Friday!!!! Leslie (Acting Chairman)

Guys We had a rehearsal last night with Jonathan to try and get the Zoom aspects working. In the course of which I saw and we chatted about the contents of many of the illustrations he will use - many in the "Write an essay" category. This is going to be a Good One, so tune in at 6pm on Friday - you can eat "your tea" while watching. Only Jon and I have to eat early to avoid being caught talking with our mouths full. All meetings will be streamed by Zoom. Just load Zoom (it will probably update itself before loading, so give yourself an extra ten minutes!). Follow the instructions! The "Button" won't copy from the IRRS message, so use the cut and paste method at the bottom of this message! It works, I've tried it! Hi Leslie McAllister, This is a reminder that your webinar will begin in 1 day: “Loughrea - The Last Branch Line” by Jonathan Beaumont Date & Time Jan 17, 2025 18:00 London Webinar ID 835 6719 2002 Participant ID 504658 Passcode 329657 Add to: Google Calendar Outlook Calendar(.ICS) Yahoo Calendar . . . NOTE 6pm START TIME . . You can cancel your registration at any time. Please submit any questions to: IRRSLondon@hotmail.com Thank you! WAYS TO JOIN THIS WEBINAR Join from PC, Mac, iPad, or Android Join Webinar If the button above does not work, paste this into your browser: https://us02web.zoom.us/w/83567192002?tk=azMVaLo9eprKakIvHoxOUA1Ou4TwhTqS7aU4lMXZwNY.DQcAAAATdP4nwhZBRm1lM2NXaVFCLWNsT0dSaE1FUzhBAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA&pwd=vaJbJ3E50tpW0CLNYGNQNhu23Tlfvb.1&uuid=WN_h28wmoulSmOuF7PFABYQQQ To keep this webinar secure, do not share this link publicly. See you on Friday!!!! Leslie (Acting Chairman)

Thanks for that, Eamonn. I particularly liked the quote from one of my favourite rock songs! Yes, "you can never leave" I'm sticking around to see what IRM produce as a steam loco - and whether they rise to the bait of equalling KR Models "Leader" by producing a Turf Burner. See "Portadown Junction" for my quip to them!

First, and again, thanks for all the kind words. AND the mini-flood of orders, most of which I have shunted into the future, otherwise I'll have no stock for my intended last Northern Ireland appearance. Really/ Well, Richard, who drives me over to Ireland, and I had a long discussion, slept on it for a couple of nights, did some research and came to a decision. We can get a decent hotel rate for Bangor (which we knew) and Blackrock (which was a nice surprise), so we'll do this year's two major exhibitions, partly because we DO enjoy meeting you lot over there and we'll treat it as a mini holiday. I've been cracking the whip over my producers head to get more kits, especially to stock up on zero stock of UTA Spoil wagons, which will go nicely behind the Hunslets as PW wagons. Also two kinds of flats - floored and skeleton. I'll order more kits for production during the summer, but these will be mainly to fulfil known requests. So if you want a train of double beets, or CIE Cattle wagons - now would be a good time to say so. Thanks again for your support of late and over the last 17 years. Leslie

Actually, THAT loco might not have needed too much modification to burn Hydrogen. Think how famous Bulleid would have been!

What's this? ANOTHER INVOICE! Another three wagons to find a home for. The H vans themselves, in case you're wondering. I see the Grains are sold out - well done lads.

HYDROGEN? Someone send Inchicore a picture of the Hindenburg. Non-continuous electrification is about as crazy an idea as I'll swallow for a new method of propulsion for now. If Paddy is backing it - it'll work!

Yes, I saw that review too. I hope not, I spent an hour running it in!