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Unhappily, John, They've ceased trading - see your link!

Look what arrived from New Zealand. IMG_7921 copy.mp4 I got well and truly walloped for VAT, but I plan to offer some of these (I want the Snail wagons) at Bangor at pretty well cost price. All being well, if I have time, I'll have a small number of John's kits - I'm very impressed by the 3D printing from China. Enjoy. Leslie

I'm having a happy time packing ready for Bangor - I leave tomorrow week! At the risk of being presumptious, it would be useful to have an idea of the level of interest in a few of my "Southern" kits - really to save carrying a big stock better left to the MRSI Show in the Autumn (although, if you buy them now, they'll be "runners" by then! I don't want to fill Richard's car to the roof! The kits which jump to mind are CIE Cattle Double Beets GSWR 10 ton Brake van I only ever have half a dozen or so of the "Northern" (meaning GNR / SLNCR) kits with me and I give polite warning that the UTA Spoil Wagons which I have to hand are the last of them, except you want them without transfers (not worth £40 or so for a rerun of those). Fear not, plenty of the new CIE vans - the first sales went in the Post today. All that said, if you want to put your name on any item, just PM or e-mail me. No payment and no scowls if you change your mind - it all helps this aged 77 year old. For Narrow Gauge enthusiasts, I have a few copies of the notable "Tralee and Dingle Railway" book, at 10% off; plus a few of our late friend "Lambeg Man's" books, priced to sell. A PM reserves. Thanks in advance Leslie

Trying to get into the 21st Century here at PW. I spent an amusing time trying to get my "Sumup" toy to work - I managed to take a quid off myself, so hopefully, I can accept cards at Bangor!

Well done. I'm happy to say that I bought examples two of your Winners and very nice they are.

Anyone after one of my long out of production CIE Gunpowder vans? At a reasonable price, too. See: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/235452052346?mkevt=1&mkpid=0&emsid=e11021.m43.l1120&mkcid=7&ch=osgood&euid=d6d5c7faeb0c407389f9161f154a74fc&bu=43025934942&ut=RU&osub=-1~1&crd=20240311043050&segname=11021 By the way, it's not me selling, the seller seems to live in my home town!

Now you're tempting me.I'll put up a photo of a DB Class 50 coming through Richhill and then the Enterprise with an 01 Pacific! I have a Class 23 somewhere as well!

Thanks for sharing this, Patrick. Remarkable progress on what looks like a potentially remarkable station! I leave the transport planning / timetabling experts to say whether it will cope with the lines for reopening, but would observe that 5 platforms (the old GV Street) dealt with Dublin, Armagh, Newry, Derry etc in days gone by, albeit not with such an intensive timetable as we see today. But these days - no shunting, just in and out again. If those contractors had been doing HS2, it would be open by now! Must try and have a butchers when over for Bangor. Thanks again. Leslie

I've decided to double the price of these - they're TOO cheap ...... https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/266704807557?mkevt=1&mkpid=0&emsid=e11021.m43.l1120&mkcid=7&ch=osgood&euid=ba64198dfad24f039629ddd108086cb6&bu=43025934942&ut=RU&osub=-1~1&crd=20240306045845&segname=11021

An absolute bargain here for someone? https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/266704807557?mkevt=1&mkpid=0&emsid=e11021.m43.l1120&mkcid=7&ch=osgood&euid=ba64198dfad24f039629ddd108086cb6&bu=43025934942&ut=RU&osub=-1~1&crd=20240306045845&segname=11021 Obviously an investment to equal MM diesels? Maybe I should have done a GN one as well?

If I survive to see October, I'm sure that I can help you out, but I hope to make a decent dent in the stock with Bangor attendees!

Not at all, David. Johnny Morris reading the books on LPs was The Man. Now, I'm showing my age! Even the great Mac Arnold - not an easy man to please - said that Mr Awdry's books were pretty correct technically and he encouraged his grandchildren to read them.

Yes Mr B from Limerick or thereabouts - you're lucky - there were only three Dereks in my database: one very regrettably deceased, one is an eminent member of the N Down MRC so you must be yon ither yin. I'll send you a suitably inflated bill. Thanks Leslie

Thanks, Derek. Bangor is the N Down MRC's exhibition on 23/24 March. The grey job will be £18, the Brown 'un £17, or £34 the pair! Postage to RoI will have to be a little extra. PM me with an address and we'll see what I might do. If you're in UK, you can have them earlier!

Thanks, George, making work for me. Easier to get a pal to pick one up for you in Bangor and hand it over when you next see each other! Same applies, Joe! There WILL be plenty left, for Bangor is the wrong end of the country to sell CIE wagons (?).

Just opened the boxes! First, a near repeat: 1681N, ex GNR Bagged Cement van in grey with two tone "Broken Wheel". and now for something complete;y different, 1069N, the same type of wagon but as they ran late in their lives. First the original: and now the model. Plenty of opportunity for the weathering experts here!

I think that @Galteemore has highlighted this gent already, but he's done paintings from all parts of the Irish railway network - something for everyone, even the road transport types! See: https://www.painters-online.co.uk/gallery/?Search=briggs

A further update on my new wagons. I paid Dapol for them an hour ago! (Meaning that they've been made!). So, I should have them with me at the Show in March. Photographs when they arrive at "Pettigo Fair". Leslie

See: https://irishrailwaymodeller.com/topic/14415-next-provincial-wagon/page/4/#comments Not that exciting!

Sorry, Patrick, I DID announce the wagons already - read the "Next" posts again. CIE liveries. I thought of doing a GN one, but wasn't convinced that it'd sell!

And a certain Irish Wagon Maker, with two new RTR wagons .......

Lovely model, Dave, but Wikipedia (or somewhere else) has led you astray. No. 101 was named Lord Massereene in September 1949. "As Every Schoolboy Knows" Viscount Massereene and Ferrard cut the first sod on the Belfast and Ballymena Railway on 6 November 1845 at Whitehouse, Co Antrim - so an appropriate acknowledgment, albeit a century late! No.103 was named Thomas Somerset in March 1943. Mr Somerset was Chairman of the NCC. As you can clearly see! Limavady Junction 1948. Photo by Henry Casserley, copyright The Syndicate

I have been asked, at very short notice, to give another "Lance" talk to the Reading Transport Group. This one will be "The NCC in Action". If you (or anyone you know who wants to see the talk) are free, we'd be delighted to see you. Basically it's the talk given to the IRRS London Area in December 2022, with a few additions like a few Casserley and Christian Hewison photos. Spoil Trains a aplenty. Meetings are held on the first floor of Church House, Church Street, Caversham next to Waitrose. There is a small car park at the rear of the venue for 'blue disc' holders, additionally there is the Waitrose car park at the rear of the St Martins precinct. The venue also has a lift to the first floor for those unable to use the stairs. Reading buses stop nearby, services 22,24,25,27 and 29 plus Thames Travel X39/40 from Woodcote. We open at 7.30 and usually commence at 7.45. The attendance charge is £3. It's be great to see any of you who live in the Thames Valley. Leslie

The detail in these coaches, particularly the interiors, is very impressive. Congratulations! A pity that they're not my "Zone of interest", but others will fall over themselves to get them!

Portadown had subways, but Robert's bridge looks very nice and is very tempting!