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  • Birthday 18/04/1949

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    Wychavon (South Worcestershire)

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    I am a 64 year old Englishman who has long found Irish railways fascinating because of both their similarity to and difference from the railways in the UK. Save for the fact that my younger son's father-in-law came from Dundalk, I have no connections with Ireland whatsoever. I do, however, have the same birthday as the republic. That's probably where my interest comes from!

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    Railways (full size and model), cats (Siamese and Bengal), American oval racing, Sunderland AFC

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    Retired Chartered Engineer

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  1. StevieB
    As one of those with a superb interest in Irish railways, I have noticed that the Accurascale website is not so easy to navigate when searching for Irish models compared to the old IRM website. Stephen
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    An understatement if ever I’ve heard one. Stephen
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    Rosslare Harbour would make an interesting model. Anyone ever tried it? Stephen
  4. StevieB
    Learning when and how to slow down is not that easy but do try for everyone’s sake. What’s the saying, you’re a long time dead! Best wishes. Stephen
  5. StevieB
    No drivers in NI? Can’t IE drivers be passed for operation in NI? Just a thought. Stephen
  6. StevieB
    My purchase arrived earlier this week, love the Accurascale packing as opposed to the IRM packaging. Stephen
  7. StevieB
    Are you sure about the second freight terminating at Bantry, wasn’t it Drimoleague? Stephen
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    Two possible sources of coach for conversion are the old Graham Farish corridor third and the Hornby Maunsell low window corridor third. The former is much cheaper but the tops of the corridor windows needs lowering. Stephen
  9. StevieB
    I knew that Silver Fix did the 600 and 700 class railcars but not the 900. That explains it. Nice one. Stephen
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    Are the U and UG going to be for sale or will you be keeping them? Stephen
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    Irm wagons

    StevieB replied to Jims's topic in Irish Models

    The ebay price is some 60% greater than the IRM price, say no more. Stephen
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    Irm wagons

    StevieB replied to Jims's topic in Irish Models

    Totally agree with you. Stephen
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    It has always baffled me how differently countries tackle the same problem, whether on our roads or railways. Propelling trains is a no no over in the UK, whereas it is par for the course in Ireland. Stephen
  14. StevieB
    I have three Murphy Models GM’s for sale, namely 088 in as delivered livery, namely GM’s interpretation of CIE’s super train livery, and B165 in Black and Tan livery, two examples. They come complete with boxes and all the add on accessories. I am looking for £200 for 088 and £150 for each of B165, a 5% discount for purchasing two or a 10% discount for purchasing all three. 088 sold
  15. StevieB
    Both EM and 21mm are very much minority scales so a society taking the financial risk of providing RTR track is surely the only way forward. Stephen
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