Kirley

Wow, getting all those linkages to work first time, excellent.

You have captured it Noel, well done.

A really detailed reply, many thanks for taking the time to fill in the missing bits of information.

We have decided to proceed with the RPSI/DSER loco 461.

Any update on this 3 year old announcement please?

Many thanks for sharing this knowledge.

Thanks Richie for the information.

So in 1995 the train makeup was:"The new service utilizes the saloon coaches of the executive train, 7161 and 7162, the train typically consisting of six bogies, the remaining vehicles being a generator van, two Mk3 standards and a diningcar."

Anyone have any thoughts on the makeup of the 1st phase of Radio Trains 50's to 1979?

I know in the 1955 coach No’s. 2126/2127 was converted to ‘Studio Coaches’ for the Radio Train followed up by No.2135 in 1961. What was the made up of these Trains and where and how frequently did they run?

I note the date on this brochure is 1954, were there Radio Trains before the 1955 conversions?

I came across this clip on YouTube showing the re- introduction of the Radio Train in 1995 by IE possibility using the Mk3 Executive coaches? Again any information on the formation etc of these 90’s Trains would be most welcome.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7TwSdVx2nOI

Tidy work Eamonn.

It's easy when you know how, many thanks David

Help please on how to delete selected messages rather than the entire contents of the Private Messages folder?

Excellent result.

Delighted to see an update on Amiens Street, I remember the time when they used to be almost a daily occurrence. The DAS clay is good stuff and can hide many a gap.

Great picture Dave, looks like the middle one is No. 23112

Some action from NIR

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What way did you do the pick-ups?

This is my first go and they are a bit uneven but work.

Fran, the decoder is going in the Tender, a plasticard box already prepared for it.

A new book from colourpoint to be launched on the 20th April.

Dark Days and Brighter Days for Northern Ireland Railways 1973–2013

A superbly captured scene that is at home with its background.

The build is almost finished but I am still running it on DC to sort out glitches before adding a decoder.

Lots of details, nice layout.

MIR where, I believe, the first to produce the Cement bubbles and provided the CIE or Irish Cement logos with their kits. I'm sure Ian and Co did extensive research before producing these decals, perhaps they could assist?

First post of the year Raymond but worth the wait. Your new buildings are adding depth to what is already a very impressive layout.

Looking forward to seeing your KE CIE expressway coaches finished Noel.

Can i ask where do you get the etched primer and do you spray it on?

I just use Halfords etched primer spray and leave it for a few days to allow it to fully dry.

A bit more progress.