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Santa dropped off a copy. Thanks. Stephen

Santa dropped off a copy. Thanks. Stephen

The funding of state owned railways is entirely at the behest of the government concerned, which is why the obvious is very often the least likely cause of action. The privatisation of BR, back whenever, has gradually been undone over the years, firstly the privately owned Railtrack morphing into the publically owned Network Rail, then the public owned operator of last resort for failed franchises, leaving only the privately owned rolling stock companies. Stephen

Love them both. Thanks. Stephen

Just can’t get enough of this lovely layout. Stephen

The survival of the Claremorris-Collooney line virtually intact is really quite something. There remains the possibility, albeit many years hence, of reconnecting it to the national network and providing a train service from Sligo to Limerick. Stephen

I look forward to progress reports over the coming months and years, in particular the sight of prototypical length trains running. Stephen

Sorry, but what are you moaning about? You would have bought fourteen coaches but you’ve bought nine instead. Sell any surplus on eBay or on this website. Stephen

It’ll be no good investing in a new passenger without tackling the ongoing flooding problem, says one who spent his working life trying to put right the folly of man of building in floodplains. Stephen

My flabber has been well and truly ghasted. Stephen

I particularly like the two views of Greystones station. I’ve a soft spot for the place. Thanks. Stephen

071’s seem to be getting good prices at present on eBay. Stephen

Wonderful bit of news. Stephen

Sad sight. Stephen

Makes for interesting reading, but fails to mention two points: 1) Existing container traffic between Waterford and Ballina, and 2) Developing rail freight from Rosslare, currently only roll/off. I also thought the two parts of Ireland were looking to consider the rail in the whole country rather than separately. Stephen

Best wishes for a speedy recovery. This getting old isn’t for wimps. Stephen

The reference to Tony Miles reminds me that I had the opportunity to see Adavoyle at its the home in Shtopshire many years ago. What a lovely day. Stephen

I got my email yesterday and am just waiting for the payment request. Stephen

Look forward to the return of Ballyercall in its new guise. Stephen

Absolutely delightful. Stephen Another gem. Stephen

Looking good. Must order some open wagons and covered vans before it’s too late. Stephen

Absolutely stunning. Stephen

How any others, like me, were too slow at getting round to it and have found that it is sold out? When I asked about the possibility of a reprint, the answer came back that the minimum number was 100. So, if you missed out and still want a copy, get in touch with membership@irrs.ie and get the numbers up, please. Stephen

I can only agree with the comments above. I think it is important for those of us, who know how railways used to operate, pass this knowledge on the next generations so that they can operate their model railways in the correct manner rather than just play trains, not that there is anything wrong with that. Stephen

The trouble these days is that it is much easier for the Revenue to catch the little men rather than the big ones. One has only to look at the mega corporations, which shift money about legally, but unethically, to reduce their tax burden. Stephen