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  1. Flying Snail
    There was more than one though, wasn't there? I don't know, were they all mares? But getting back on track ... I think DoctorPan is probably right. I'd say a Jeep - IRM like to be able to view and measure the prototype plus there's plenty of photos available of them in service. Could then be leveraged for an NCC Mogul and maybe elements of it for an LMS project????
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    I'd wager my winnings from the WCIR bet on it being one of the other new announcements... but surely the only time steam was associated with that form of traction was after Dick had done his/her business on a cold morning???
  3. Flying Snail
    Absolutely ... its a no brainer! Go nice with the WCIR 4-wheeler triple packs
  4. Flying Snail

    NEW 00 WORKS J15

    Flying Snail replied to popeye's topic in News

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    NEW 00 WORKS J15

    Flying Snail replied to popeye's topic in News

    Another question for the learned gentlemen here ... this time re the liveries chosen by OO Works for 186 and 179: Grey with Black Smokebox. My understanding is that all-over grey would have been the most common livery, where there many turned out grey with black smokeboxes? Also, how common was black which I see in another option for all four locos? (I gather that after a while they probably all looked black regardless of the original livery)
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    NEW 00 WORKS J15

    Flying Snail replied to popeye's topic in News

    Am I right that the Z boiler is from the 1930s on, so this is the J15 in its most 'modern' guise?
  7. Flying Snail
    Thats a very nice looking scene indeed! Did you have long to wait between ordering and dispatch from Silverfox?
  8. Flying Snail
    Very interesting project - do you mind me asking what laser cutter are you using? When you mentioned decals, I wondered if you considered any of the vinyl cutters like the Cricut Maker etc.? I presume the laser cutter will give you more options around materials to cut ....
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    Thats another great deal! Looking at the links above @Warbonnet - it looks like they're already live now?
  10. Flying Snail
    Very nice indeed - I especially like the signal cabin and point rodding.
  11. Flying Snail
    I've some of Mayner's wagons (brake van and open) and they are to a very high standard. I also purchased some of @leslie10646 's 00 kits (corrugated open, GSWR van and CIE cattle wagon) at Raheny. I haven't made them up yet, but again, there's very good detail and they come with all components required. Btw Leslie: have you any more beets?? I'm very happy to recommend both (although there's the very big caveat that I'm only beginning my journey as a modeller)
  12. Flying Snail
    nice ... very nice. Looking forward to these!!
  13. Flying Snail
    Indeed - and the WCIR 4-wheelers were famous ... as been the worst carriages in Ireland! I've found the two HMRS drawings but can't get any decent photos of WCIR carriages or wagons!
  14. Flying Snail
    Yes, drawings of a WCIR 4-wheeler exist! The HMRS can provide digital drawings for a Second Class Carraige built by the Metropolitan Railway Carriage & Wagon Company in 1878 - 4 Compartments, 14ft w/b, 25ft o/b https://hmrs.org.uk/hmrs-21237--second-class--4-compartments--14ft-w-b--25ft-o-b.html They also have drawings for a third class 6-wheeler
  15. Flying Snail
    Fingers crossed - it would be great to see them in GSR and GWSR liveries too. I've pre-ordered a few (well actually I've ordered a lot) to do my bit ... and no doubt Mrs. Snail will be delighted to hear that she's got my present for Christmas '23 sorted already!
  16. Flying Snail
    Its also worth noting that Murphy Models announced a new run of 141/181s at the MRSI Raheny show recently
  17. Flying Snail
    Fabulous pictures @enniscorthyman. I particularly like that first one of Meadhbh and the Kildare layout - a place she would have often passed through!
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    Rails of Sheffield have a few 141/181s pre-owned on their website at the moment: https://railsofsheffield.com/search?q=Murphy Models However, if you're in the EU you'll get stung for duty/import charges
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    Yes, agree - I presume thats the running number too. However, the four pack doesn't have any running numbers that I can see so I was wondering which carriages in that (if any) are duplicates This makes sense - think I'll email Hattons though and see what they say.
  20. Flying Snail
    Well thats interesting. Not quite the WCIR triple packs I'm hoping for, but these are tempting Does anyone know if the carriages in the 4-pack are numbered differently to the carriages sold individually?
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    This is great news @Mayner. I have some of your existing wagons, including the GSR open, and I think they are already fine models that really showcase what 3D can achieve. And to think they'll get even more detailed with your new print supplier on board ... wow!
  22. Flying Snail
    What a fabulous backdrop Cultra makes - great pictures!
  23. Flying Snail
    Thanks for looking into that @BosKonay - every day's a school day
  24. Flying Snail
    I'm just guessing too - my logic was that earlier BREL stock would would have taken longer to refurb and would then have entered the IE fleet later (and received a higher number).
  25. Flying Snail
    Interesting question alright: if it is phase 1 and 2 perhaps that refers to the batch they were manufactured in originally in the UK? Just speculating because the Ph.1 have higher running numbers ...
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