Flying Snail

Thats a very nice looking scene indeed! Did you have long to wait between ordering and dispatch from Silverfox?

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 ....

Thats another great deal! Looking at the links above @Warbonnet - it looks like they're already live now?

Very nice indeed - I especially like the signal cabin and point rodding.

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)

nice ... very nice. Looking forward to these!!

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!

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

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!

Its also worth noting that Murphy Models announced a new run of 141/181s at the MRSI Raheny show recently

Fabulous pictures @enniscorthyman. I particularly like that first one of Meadhbh and the Kildare layout - a place she would have often passed through!

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

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.

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?

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!

What a fabulous backdrop Cultra makes - great pictures!

Thanks for looking into that @BosKonay - every day's a school day

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).

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 ...

Great to see the progress thats being made: well done to you all. This is going to be something very special (it already is)!!

I'll second the cafe recommendation - I had the barmbrack because of the weekend thats in it - I didn't get the ring or the coin but my wallet was convinced I got the oul rag after I came away from the stands with all my goodies! Thoroughly enjoyed the day - had as much fun chatting with the exhibitors as I had watching the excellent exhibits!

Are there any/many of the stands not taking card payments? Just wondering if I need to bring my piggy bank tomorrow or if I can max out herself's credit card instead

And now we're bang up to date with the definitive model for the modern era! These are going to fly off the shelves. They look awesome!

Heading to Raheny tomorrow - really looking forward to it. Now that the announcements have been made, what are we able to drool over at the IRM stand by way of samples etc for the ICRs and Mark 2 Bs & Cs?

Excellent choice - I love anything black and orange!