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    Rosslare Harbour would make an interesting model. Anyone ever tried it? Stephen
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    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
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    No drivers in NI? Can’t IE drivers be passed for operation in NI? Just a thought. Stephen
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    My purchase arrived earlier this week, love the Accurascale packing as opposed to the IRM packaging. Stephen
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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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    I prefer to keep the track at 21mm and make the standards fit that. Anything else means you aren’t modelling 5’ 3”. I like the OO gauge standards. Stephen
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    I think that we’re missing a trick here in that RTR EM gauge track, both plain and points, is already available from Peco, albeit via the EM gauge society only. Is there a case for a 21mm gauge society, TOM gauge for short, offering both finescale and P4 standards, to do the same? Stephen
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    I had the pleasure of seeing it at Tony’s home many years ago along with other members of the old Worcester Circle. A truly memorable day but no photos!!? Stephen
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    I don’t understand why this is because I’ve had recent purchases sent to me in the UK. There must be a bug somewhere. Stephen
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    IFM did indeed produce both Park Royal’s and laminates (SO & BSO). I tried to persuade Tom to do CIE’s version of the Park Royals, basically the Park Royal bodyshell with the laminate door and toilet at either end but to no avail. Such a shame but then the amount of work for the return was probably the killer. Stephen
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    West Clare

    StevieB replied to jhb171achill's topic in News

    There is a story that IOMR tried to buy the four railcars and three diesel locos from CIE to go with the two CDRJC railcars so as to modernise the Manx railway system. What a thought. Stephen
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    Interesting how steam lingered on in Ireland after its official abolition whereas it was a clean break in the UK, save for Flying Scotsman’s contract with BR. Stephen
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    There are only a few snow scene layouts but they are all very effective. Stephen
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    Works fine on my iPad. Looking forward to being able to buy some in the near future. See my PM. Stephen
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    I have 088 looking for a new home. It is the in as delivered livery, namely GM’s interpretation of CIE’s super train livery. PM me if interested. Stephen
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    Another alternative would be the CB&SCR, assuming it stayed open to deal with the oil discovered offshore thereabouts. We could go on. Stephen
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    The other layout to look at is Noel’s Gort, small but with plenty of operational activity. Stephen
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