Flying Snail

So its not the jeep, but I think the Hunslet is a nice choice - makes sense with the Mk2b's too, and it will do well for IRM. And I'm not writing off the jeep just yet - I think I saw @Warbonnet say on Facebook that the Irish steam announcement is due in early 2025?

Fabulous - looking forward to seeing these in Clontarf!

wait, what did you just say???

Well, I'm told that one of bench marks for good art is that the longer you look at it, the more you see. Really good art should ask questions of the viewer and challenge their perceptions, surprise them etc. etc. ....... Clearly this Christmas Train belongs in The National Gallery or MoMA

Like DJ, as I was reading the update I was sure it was cancelled ..... I'm very glad thats not the case. You've certainly been upfront and honest - and I think we all appreciate you doing that. Thank you. However, your analysis of the state of the Irish market is sobering and it sounds like you're not out of the woods yet. I really hope you reach the numbers to make this and your other Irish projects viable, it would be terrible to loose IRM.

Well, to be fair we don't know what radius curves Edo has - for what its worth they're going around my 3rd radius set track okay. .... and they're 6-wheel, non bogey, with running boards. So it shouldn't really be a surprise if they have trouble on tight curves, should it?

Oh, thats interesting that you both can get to it. I'm getting a 404 Error. Edit: Just tried it in a different browser and the link works! @westcorkrailway. I wanted to get a couple of convertible wagons to start with ... and maybe one of the easier locos to put together

Hi Weshty, I just tried clicking on http://www.studio-scale-models.com to browse your kits but it doesn't appear to be working anymore. Have you got a stock list somewhere you can share? Edit: Just tried it in a different browser and the link works!

Arrived at lunch time today, all present and correct - Danke DHL! ( ... and Rails too of course )

I've received my shipping notification this morning ..... <and breathe >

I'm glad it was helpful John. I'll be driving in to it along the N7 too and I plan to take the M50. As for parking - the school is beside a residential area, and its the weekend, so parking in one of the adjacent housing estates should be fine so long as you follow Blaine's advice and you don't block driveways etc.

If you're planning on driving Google Maps has been updated to reflect the changes - just plug in your starting point and the destination for route options and journey times: https://www.google.com/maps You'll find full details of the traffic measures under the Traffic Plan here: https://www.dublincity.ie/residential/transportation/city-centre-transport-plan-2023/dublin-city-council-transport-plan-faqs Also, a word of warning: the Dublin City Marathon is on Sunday the 27th. So driving through the city will involve road closures. More here: https://irishlifedublinmarathon.ie/traffic-information/

I knew you'd hop on board the jeep eventually

I only remembered it because, like you, I thought it was an excellent idea. I hope IRM continue to do them where they can

IRM have done some Irish formation guides. There's one here for their IR/IE Mk2s and there's another for the NIR stock somewhere too Edit: it's here - https://irishrailwaymodeller.com/topic/10440-irm-announce-nir-enterprise-mark-2-coaches/page/13/#comment-228005

Jeepers Leslie, you sound like you're feeling a little blue there ....

Exciting! ... and also what I think it'll be ...

Thankfully, the CCTV footage is very clear so I would be confident they'll all be identified. After that? Well, we'll see what happens.

No. Shipping to Ireland is separate - I was given two options: Parcelforce (£15) and DHL (£20).

Nice, and its pretty clear whats the genesis of this idea! I've preordered a LNWR set. I wonder will we get Irish versions Has anyone been in touch? ... @jhb171achill

Yes - my order has the B&T van. It was listed in my invoice this morning.

Got my invoice this morning, paid now and on their way (to Ireland) Edit: I jumped the gun - while I paid for them on the morning of September 20, they were not fulfilled that day (As of October 11, I'm still waiting for confirmation that my order has been dispatched)

You're not. I've yet to receive mine. Their email said to wait until the 20th before getting in touch - it sounded like its a busy week for them .... ... I'd say they must be over at the ploughing trying to figure out how much of a margin Mark's Models are getting on the John Deere and Massey Ferguson models! Edit: The 'ploughing', for those across the water (and maybe the more remote parts of Dublin), is one of the biggest outdoor events in Europe - north of 200,000 people will attend the 'National Ploughing Championships' this week: more here

Nice. There's more than a few gems in there ... but the Turfburner caught my eye, and that little GNR building at the end of the bay platform too!

Got the email too, really looking forward to finally getting my hands on them. I have a LNWR and a LMS set already - lovely little carriages!