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A nice piece of rail history recorded

Amongst the categories of buildings that you already have completed - kit wise, would you have any stations constructed with polychrome brick as used by the GNR?

Anthony you’re just a fountain of knowledge, in all the MIR kits I built I only came across waterslide or rub-on transfers. Don’t remember even seeing vinyl transfers in their catalogue. Problem solved -thanks again.

I am trying to finish off some MIR cement bubbles and put some transfers in water to loosen them before applying to the model. Nothing happened so I tried some warm water to see if it loosened then from the backing paper but after letting them soak for 20 mins no release. Anyone any ideas?

Excellent work John as usual

Sorry, when I read “bargain online” I immediately thought of ebay. Now that the situation is clarified I wholly support your premise and I know there are many eagle eyed trawlers of the net on this site –Good hunting.

I have mixed view on this new thread. While it’s nice to be informed of an item you may have missed, if you are actually bidding on it the last thing you want is more potential bidders .

Sorry Dave I was just going by the Murphy Web Site showing CIE 3rd/Brake Green released Aug-00 followed by the Woolwich black version Sept 00. However seeing the mistakes and double entries on his spread sheet I take it this entry was not accurate.

Amen to all that -maybe this thread has run its course?

Looks the part -well done.

Thank Dave for the latest episode in the MM story. I suppose chronologically the CIE 3rd/Brake Green coach would have next before the black Woolwich versions? I did not realise that Paddy Murphy continued using Lima after he started using Bachmann. Keep up the good work.

It must have taken an awful lot of individual photographs and clever editing to put that sequence together.

Thanks for the reminder Steventrain, I've never been to it, must try to support it this year.

While I would use major retailers to buy certain bulk items, I would still use my local supplier as I value having a local model shop and would wish to support the service they can give.

The Helix is 4 foot wide, I used flexitrack starting on the outside, and coming in equidistant for the next two tracks. Test runs have proved positive so far but I have not tried a rake more than five as yet. Inspiration from Everard Junction on You Tube.

Sorry no, but probably Retro could give the proper technical explanation to this track layout as he is familiar with all things NIR.

Anthony have you seen the guard rails on the loop from Central Station to Gt. Victoria Street, the curve must be very tight for the guard rail run right round the loop.

Looking forward to the next 2 "Woolwich" models. Thanks for the pics on the catalogue Dave.

Very impressive Frank -oozes atmosphere.

Probably some of you have seen these pictures before but for those who have not I would recommend a look at Keith A. Jaggers record of his trips round Ireland in the 1970’s. He did two trips: 1970: Rosslare–Dublin–Belfast and around Ulster & 1976: A round excursion of Eire from Limerick, and a full day in Dublin You can download it from here http://www.jaggers-heritage.com/resources/Irish%20Interludes.doc Gloriously evocative of that time.

Just to add fuel to the fire DC Kits are selling 141/181's @ £80 http://www.dckits-devideos.co.uk/shop/kits_modelling/irish_railways_inc_murphy_models_rtr_kits_transfers/index-2.php

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Thanks Dave for your pictorial record, I’m sure it’s tedious photographing and entering them on the site but please keep it going. I remember coming across a Lima Catalogue of Irish Trains for a £1 but I did not buy it, something I have regretted since.

Have we a contest on which sound chip best captures the 071?

This thread is just getting better and better.