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Thank you to all the responses to this thread, It was not ment as a criticism just an observation, As most people who know me - I have and continue to support IRM by purchasing their products in the past,present and future. Long may it last. Kind regards Noel.

Thanks Fran and Stephen for your contribution, Just on point 4 above….would it not make more sense to have one dedicated cabinet solely for the Irish models and not have them mixed up with the UK models at the UK exhibitions??

Track rubber and a track cleaning coach for the hard to reach areas. I use one single DCC controller

This is not a rant but an advisory……. I write this having attended the model world live exhibition at the NEC Birmingham today and again tomorrow, I also attended model rail Scotland last February, I have noticed on both occasion's that the Accurascale stand does not have a section solely devoted to IRM products - past,present and future-granted there was the Hunslet,bubble cement and two axle vans on show - but no ICRs,Park royal or pre production 800 class steam locomotive, As we all know the Irish scene is very much in the minority so I would have thought that in such a major UK exhibition circuit that the Irish products should be promoted more as there are quite a few UK modellers on IRM and are interested in the Irish scene.

Thanks Bob-they were kits from MIR-a pleasure to build nearly 20 years ago now.

40012 hauling empty cartics through Ashburton grove while en route to Liverpool from Leeds.

The Radio train returns…. In a joint operation between Bus Eireann and Irish rail we see the Executive train arrive at platform one behind 073 - as two PD type buses off load their passengers for an evening of fun on the train.

Likewise-I even feature on the review DVDs thanks to Jim…..great memories of the good old days.

Your health is your wealth Derek -take care,good to hear of your successful treatment.

Locomotive 001 prepares to depart from Lakeview freight yard with the Burma road freight service to Sligo-which will pick up wagons en route.

Maximum train consist was six-five MK3 push pull coaches and the EGV, The control car/DVT wasn’t part of the formation, Maximum speed was 90 mph-see above photo,bottom of the notice.

They operated and I worked the sets on the Westport route when they covered for the standard Mk3 sets around 2005/2006 Operating instructions regarding MK3 hauled push pull rolling stock notice from 2005….

No need in a locomotive hauled formation.

In later years-IE modified three EGVs to work the push pull coaches in a locomotive hauled formation.

It was indeed…..

Some action under the lights on Tara junction….

Mallow,Ballyhaunis Ballina and Thomastown come to mind regarding Irish low platforms during the 80s and 90s.

The ARROW railcar 2601+2602 forms the 22:45 Dublin Heuston-Kildare service seen here calling at Tara junctions platform 4.

Two AEC road freight flatbed trucks leave the Lakeview freight yard passing the superb IRM grain wagons.

A miniature modelling masterpiece -well done.

The Bombardier family of buses….

Having worked in Ballina freight yard over twenty years ago and now only recently returned to take up a position there - there are a number of major industries based in the town-the main one being Ballina beverages (aka Coca cola) -they moved into the town in 1999 and have provided the railhead with lots of traffic-and a lot more if IE could provide wagons and paths, Baxter’s healthcare is Castlebar is another major customer as was Asahi, IE continues to offer competitive rates for the carriage of containers to the above named customers and have had an excellent record with drivers and depot staff with no trains cancelled over the last twenty years. a few photos from last week….

Flying Scotsman is seen being held at a red signal while working a charter train from York to King’s Cross as a HST and Class 47 pass on the down line.

New station LED lights have been fitted to the canopy on platform one.