Rush and Lusk

This is one of the most interesting, informative and erudite discussions I've read on this great forum in some time - thanks to all you learned contributors. George

Some great video clips and pictures on here - well done Johnathan. Great running illustrations of the variety and quality of RTR Irish products from IRM and indeed MM - we are most fortunate. I'm always curious and interested in your "friends layout" - perhaps you might consider posting a few wider shots/video of the broader layout - we are always learning George

Der Rechtsanwalt, I love these video captures of a very rare occurrence in Ireland, and indeed in many other locations - the creation/recreation of new railway lines. Fascinating insight into the construction process - super production values. Anyone interested in railways really hopes this project can be successful in time, however, like several others on here, such as jbh171achill, Mayner & Mol_PMB, the hard commercial freight/passenger logic is somewhat difficult to see ? Foynes is obviously dominated by Russian owned Auginish Alumina and its associated awful slag heaps & ponds, hopefully the much talked of offshore wind industry support base and possibly a new LNG facility might materialise, but none of these are likely to generate large container based freight traffic. We wait with anxious anticipation of being proved wrong and folks of this region get to benefit from this exciting new resource.

Congratulations to IRM/Accurascale for a fantastic evening in Malahide - Fran, Paul, Paddy and the always riveting Jonathan. Great company, nice food and of course, super new models on display. Below we see A46 depart Malahide for Drogheda with a rake of H Vans meeting the wonderful GSR 800 crossing the estuary towards Dublin. This is followed by the lovely Hunslet hauling some cement wagons. Regards, George IMG_9670.MOV IMG_9671.MOV

This looks very interesting Jonathan, my "home Line" - I plan to attend, its in my diary. George

Fabulous modelling Andreas - looks amazing, especially being an outdoors layout - well done. George

Hi Derek, great minds indeed - we both like that very natural scene, I plan to use another version of it again as its an activity most people can relate to. Thats a very nice looking layout of yours !. Thanks, George

Thank you all very much , Regards, George

Just to add to the many other very satisfied customers of the recently received, Corrugated Open Wagons - wonderful details, surprising weight and smooth running - congratulations IRM, - George A Class, 39r outward bound and later return, hauling short rake of wagons on this sunny evening, as the farmers move their fattening stock before the weather turns tomorrow !

Hello Davenport, Firstly, any layout is a good layout !, so enjoy the experience, learning & fun (plus occasional frustration at times). From my own experience, I put far too much in to my first layout, learnt from that over ambition, which takes me to my second observation, 'less is more" - consider perhaps one less main line. Next consider how many sidings do you need, perhaps just one set rather than the two showing ?. Also consider the space remaining for scenics, and what type of scenic settings are you going for ? - Metcalfe card builds for example are relatively inexpensive, enjoyable to build, but even so, take up quite an amount of space, you will also need roads in/out for the freight trucks, an open yard for container storage and loading equipment/vehicles etc. Hope these few observations are of some help. You are off to a great start - enjoy the adventure.

This is truly breathtaking modelling Alan - the remarkable attention to endless details is remarkable. Whilst most of us may never achieve these standards, it is nonetheless inspiring, encouraging and of course entertaining. Fabulous. George

Fabulous video clips from this most magnificent set of models - well done as always Jonathan

Super work - really works with that back-scene.

Super Aircraft - and as for those lovely buses !

Fabulous modelling Kevin, envious of your talent - Bray Town Hall is a most impressive building, always admired it, rather untypically Irish, but very attractive.

interesting article - thanks

Another fabulous show by the truly lovely folks at Wexford Model Railway Club - I traveled down from Dublin on sunny Sunday morning at a relaxed pace on undoubtedly the most scenic motorway journey in the country, fortified by a tasty sandwich and tea in the Station Cafe, out to meet welcoming, knowledgeable and fun people for the afternoon - from super layout hosts to a Donegal YouTube'r to IRM front man Fran etc. Now one of my very favourite annual events. Well done to all at WMRC. George

Great, intriguing, news BosKonay - I will certainly be at Wexford Show, a super friendly and enjoyable event.

Great news Irishrailwayman, fantastic pictures & layout - I looked on your club website yesterday and couldn't see any reference ?. I will definitely be there, probably Sunday. One of my very favourite shows.

What a fantastic livery - super photos. It serves to heighten my disappointment with the truly boring and unimaginative current livery of the 29000 sets every time I see and travel on one - and as for the droning sound ! - (enough already).

Oh, I'm sorry to hear that, very disappointing for all concerned - many thanks Galteemore.

Locomotive 131 steaming magnificently through Booterstown Station en route to Wexford on the RPSI Sea Breeze trip this beautiful Sunday morning. Also met a couple of nice fellow train enthusiasts - a good to be alive day. George IMG_7494.MOV

Your layout looks fantastic Gabhal L

Fabulous story board and video production - very well done Patrick.

Noel, your narrative and pictures are superb, and very helpful to us all as we move to this stage of acquisition and installation - thank you.