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Hi Guys Good to see all these comments, thanks to the supporters. Here is a few photos of DART No. 10, just finished during the week and going into its box. Finally in the box ready for its owner- hours of fun ahead! murrayec

And Here is a good look at the final colours, the earlier vids just did not give a good look. These colours now match Mr Poots bus paints murrayec

Hi Here are two new items I thought you might like to see The pantograph is now cast white metal, the fabricated brass pantographs were taking two days to construct and paint. These take a quarter of the time and I am leaving them unpainted, which will dull over time. This is the new bogie, I have gone back to the button fixing to the chassis, the main body is nylon with top-hat brass bearings to each axle. The outrigger is cast plastic which is held in place by the brass U section, the DART bogie sides will be glued on here. This design will now be used on all DARTS murrayec

What is that? Does anyone know what this is? A preview of a new livery option which is now available, its also sporting our new bogie system. murrayec

We were at the Stillorgan show yesterday, Walter brought along a fantastic creation and we did this;- murrayec

oops Eirtrains I have a 141 but its black! I do have a weathered 181 in orange- I could change the number on the front! murrayec

BosKonay Yes, decoder, different 3 wire light circuit to allow individual light control, modification to the motor (Tenshodo spuds have internal wheel pick-up to motor wiring which needs to be removed) and programming of the chip. The under frame boxing is different to allow for housing the chip and space to mount a speaker for sound option. The weight system is split in two to allow for the chip housing and weight is installed elsewhere to make up the difference. The chassis is slightly different also, but I am going to use this chassis for all models- this has come from the prototyping for the windowed Dart in trying to stash everything under the floor to keep the passenger area free- for maximum passenger capacity! By the way, sorry about the delay of the promised picture of passengers sitting on the seats in the previous post on the interior- the drivers arrived in the post the next day but no passengers! I'm still waiting!!!xx@@!! murrayec

Killucan2 They are €300.00 for analogue and €400.00 for digital murrayec

MetVic I have just completed a batch of orders and will be returning to the windows issue now. Should be showing the next prototype very soon! murrayec

Eiretrains I have a 141 up in the attic! next time I have the track set up I'll do a video of that murrayec

Hi Guys Here are some videos of test runs on a new batch of Darts under final construction And never seen before These are trains just about to go out to happy customers murrayec

I was at the Wexford Model Show this weekend, great layouts, trains and stuff- I like Walters Auto AC 3 Rail Fiddle yard- Also his Town Scene- And; the Dorset Boys O Gauge layout. I like O Gauge- its Big! I like this video- suddenly it all came together murrayec

Its still the finished printed plastic body! murrayec

Yes, but that was the idea, I just did not think it would take so long. Working on one project can get you down, especially when things don't work out. But when you have mastered something through trial and error there are little rewards! Step by step BosKonay will be glad to hear- 'The passengers and driver arrive in the post tomorrow' murrayec

Hi Guys Just an update I thought you might like to see; I have now cracked the window thing and should have some images to show later this week. Here are some photos of a mock-up interior, this was put together with the test castings for the moulds so the final castings will have the correct colours.

We are manufacturing 00 Gauge DART trains, based on the 8100 Class electric two-car multipal unit train for Dublin suburban service. These units were built by Linke-Hofmann-Busch GmbH and GEC Traction Ltd. for CIE now Irish Rail. Our model is exclusive hand built at 1:76 scale with a laser printed plastic body on a glass fibre chassis. The model has specific DART details with metal pantograph, DART bogie sides, undercarriage compartments, air tanks, control box and mock connection hoses. Specification. Laser printed plastic body with foam support. 0.8mm glass fibre (PCB) chassis. Tenshodo Spud motor. Keen coupler plates to allow close coupling running. Kadee couplers. White metal cast & sprung pantograph. Directional lights. Secondary pick-ups. NS driver handrails. Etched brass screen wipers. White metal air horn. Plastic cast motorless bogies. 10.5mm Romford coach wheels Plastic cast DART replica bogie sides. White metal cast under-frame components. Plastic cast roof vents and roof end trims. Plastic cast pantograph roof well. Plastic cast corridor connectors. Analogue and digital options. The digital unit has an 8 pin decoder with controllable lighting system, the two coaches are connected electrically with a plug and socket lead. The Model is manufactured in different options and cost;- Display Model – Opaque Printed Body with basic detail. Display Model – Windowed Printed Body with internal detail is now available. Running Model – Opaque Printed Body with full detail. Running Model – Windowed Printed Body with internal detail is now available. You can follow progress on the windows in the ‘8100 DART Model’ thread in ‘Irish Models’ on this forum.

Hi Guys Just an update on progress;- The cutting out of the windows in the body sheet works very well, I am working on the glazed window structure, passenger seating and drivers cab at the moment;- Windows!! This is a test of the body sheet cutting and wrapping to the structure with glazed windows. [ATTACH=CONFIG]6116[/ATTACH] Here are a few photographs of a near complete CIE DART; just a few decals on the under-frame gear and a finish protective coat. [ATTACH=CONFIG]6117[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=CONFIG]6118[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=CONFIG]6119[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=CONFIG]6120[/ATTACH] We also now offer a new livery - The Berlin S-bhan train. We are building this train based off the CIE DART of the 1980's, it also has a 3 rail pickup option for all you German train manufacture fans. [ATTACH=CONFIG]6121[/ATTACH] Regards murrayec

Thanks Guys I got good news today, the machine for cutting out the body sheet- especially the windows, works. The DART will now have windows and interior. I should have the machine early next week and may have some photos of a test assembly by the end of the week if all goes well! I took an order for a CIE livery DART today from a guy in Texas, USA. Many thanks to him if he follows this space. Eoin

I have had some discussions with people interested in the Fry Model Collection, they asked me to email the minister for transport on the matter of public viewing- when and where is this going to be? If anyone is interested please email the minister expressing your views; minister@transport.ie minister@dttas.ie Eoin

I have had some discussions with people interested in the Fry Model Collection, they asked me to email the minister for transport on the matter of public viewing. If anyone is interested please email the minister expressing your views; minister@transport.ie minister@dttas.ie Eoin

I have had some discussions with people interested in the Fry Model Collection, they asked me to email the minister for transport on the matter of public viewing. If anyone is interested please email the minister expressing your views; minister@transport.ie minister@dttas.ie Eoin

Hi colmflanagan Would it possible to post a close up scan of the Hibernia in the mag cover above? I'd love to see some of the detail if it possible. Its a model I have been setting up drawings of to build. Thanks Eoin

Hi David Great to see these photos I was told by somone at a recent show that the Fry collection had a model of the Hibernia? Would you have any photographs of it?, if it does exists. Eoin

I have designed a system for glazing and an interior, I am currently talking to a company in England selling plastic cutting machines. The body print has been sent to them for a test, if all goes well I will have the machine possibly next week- all your DART glazing prayers may be answered! Also test moulds for the seats are setting as I doing this Though you will have to agree there will be more work involved which will have cost implications- I have to work it out, but to busy at the moment filling existing orders. Thanks for your comments all, it helps. Dave, see you Sunday. I'll bring the Guinness unit for a look

Hi Guys Just to give you an update on my DART progress; 6 trains are coming together and are, in my view, looking pretty good! Items added and upgraded; Plastic cast bogie sides Plastic cast non motor bogies (Tenshodo spud replica) Plastic cast under-frame boxes Plastic cast pantograph roof recess Metal cast pantograph construction Plastic cast roof vents Plastic cast roof end trims 3D passenger doors Plastic cast corridor connectors Tenshodo spud motor option only Plastic chassis Digital option with full control of the lights (digital train will be €100 extra for chip, wiring and programming) With these advancement in the construction I have; cut out all painting except final varnish coat and individual part construction are now castings. This reduces my time in manufacturing and therefore I can offer the two coach set at a better price than previously quoted, now €300.00. The attached pictures are a small preview of what's going on, and all the trains in the images are not complete. I will be at the Stillorgan Park Hotel Show on Sunday Feb 17 with complete Guiness Add, CIE and Dart25 trains.