Flying Snail

Great shots .. the FREEMO layout really looked impressive!

I had a very enjoyable afternoon in Blackrock. I didn't hammer the wallet too much but I bought the winning ticket for tomorrow's raffle as well as picking up one of JM Design's GSWR van kits from Leslie, and one of the SDMRC's special editions vans. The exhibits were top notch: Donaghdee and Dundalk were excellent. I really liked Dun Laoghaire and Kildare always makes me feel nostalgic for the time I spent hanging around there in the 90s. Schneeweiss and the Somme where both interesting. I also enjoyed watching a bit of shunting at Barrack St goods yard and had a nice chat with Metrovik as he ran the excellent Beaghnach End. Paul Isles was very giving of his time on the Accurascale stand (the photographic grey version of Maeḋḃ looks fabulous) as were the guys at the DCDR stand. Loads more: Freemo and T-Trak always catch my eye, a DCC-like controller for DC - the list goes on. Well done SDMRC!

Wow - it looks gorgeous!

It's the original one for me.

This is a good thread for those thinking about possible 1970s formations:

Very nice! Enterprise engage ... very apt, but the Star Trek fan in me can't ignore the missed opportunity to get some 'monster maroon' in there too!! I'll be putting in a pre-order - resistance is futile and all that

we'll find out soon enough Happy birthday IRM, I hope there's plenty of celebrations this week - you've earned them! Looking forward to seeing what you get up to over the next 10+ years

Sehr schön!

I don't think they'll be announcing a powered model. There's often a small hint when they tease a new announcement so when Fran said the first item 'compliments our range quite well', I thought that maybe that's a hint that it isn't rolling stock. That made me think it's the footbridge. But Mol's guess above makes a lot of sense .. and they did it before with the last magnesite wagon

Thats a great space. Shed interior looks well boarded out and painted - you'll be able to run some nice long trains there

Mine arrived this morning too ... they are lovely models indeed. Our postie came along just as Mrs. Snail was heading out to work, so she was kind enough to bring them in .. and kind enough to remind me that I have quite a few green boxes now

2' was more extensive than I thought, thanks gents!

Very interesting project - is Midland Irish Peat 2' or 3'? I ask as you mentioned your interest in 2' at the start - I know the BnM and ESB railways were 3' so I'm curious if there were 2' Irish bog railways too?

You can keep your slugs lads! CIE knew the real high-flyer was the snail. I don't want to pour salt in the wounds but the slugs only left a trail to show how far behind they were.

I'd guess IrishTrainScenes meant Slieve Gullion - GNR 171 https://www.steamtrainsireland.com/rpsi-collection/1/no171-slieve-gullion

Got an email confirming the bubbles have arrived today! Project status updated too! I have the ivory ones on order. I'll have to hold on for payday for an orange pack ... fingers crossed!

She's looking well. The separately fitted handrails really top off whats already a very nice model.

The red and white is nice - it'll really stand out on the layout

The pictures of Enniskillen on here were lovely - looking forward to seeing the next layout: I hope the SLNCR will still call at it

The No. 4 bus goes from Heuston - less hassle and probably the fastest too of the public transport options

Depends on where you're starting from (no DART service between Dublin Connolly and Malahide / Howth on the October bank holiday weekend) , but Blackrock College is about a 10-15 minute walk from either Booterstown or Blackrock Dart stations. Buses will get you a little closer (the S6 stops at the end of cross Avenue while the 4 and 7 stops on Rock Road)

Condolences to Davids's family and friends. RIP.

Very nice indeed ... there's something about convertibles: rugged, utilitarian but totally charming!

Very nice weathering - carriage ends and door areas look great. Interiors look very good too!

Well done to all involved - one (very big) step closer!