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I did wonder if the weather might play a part in the desire to run chimney first. As you say, running tender first with no protection through a storm would have been decidedly unpleasant. Thanks. Stephen
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The railways of Ireland and Great Britain have a great many similarities but also a number of distinct differences, the most obvious being that of track gauge. A less obvious one is the, apparent, distinct lack of tender first working. Almost every terminus had a turntable, even the narrow gauge ones. Any ideas why this might be. I did, however, recently come across a photo of a freight train coming off the Waterford line at Cherryville Junction with the train engine, a J15, running tender first. The situation nowadays is different, with so few turntables around. Stephen
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What was the date of this special? Stephen
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I’m sorry for all those whose orders of 6w coaches are taking an age to arrive. My only complaint was selecting Parcelforce Next Day, or whatever was the name for it. All other Cartier’s seem to work 7 day weeks but not Parcelforce. Anyway, the wait was worth it! Stephen
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You have to remember that Southern green came in two shades, Maunsell’s olive green and Bulleid’s malachite green. Stephen
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I stand corrected, thanks. Stephen
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I think that would be rather difficult as Hattons no longer exists, hence the involvement of Rails to complete matters. Stephen
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So, does that mean you’ve paid for something that’s not been delivered? They’re clearly unconcerned about two versions of your order, one you got from Hattons and one Hattons sent them. Stephen
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There’s no reference to them on the website. Stephen
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More nothing more that, sold out. Stephen
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I’ve paid for one so let’s see if it arrives tomorrow. Stephen
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Track layouts for Cork and Mallow railway stations - where to get them?
StevieB replied to MarklinVandal's question in Questions & Answers
I’m intrigued by the dropped platform by the crossing, not seen very often. Stephen -
It’s amazing how stupid some people can be these days. There is, therefore, the need to dot every ‘i’ and cross every ‘t’, sadly! Stephen
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Clogherhead - A GNR(I) Seaside Terminus
StevieB replied to Patrick Davey's topic in Irish Model Layouts
Love the railcar set. Stephen -
Limerick to Foynes railway reopening plan
StevieB replied to spudfan's topic in What's happening on the network?
Like many railways, the promoters would have had high expectations! Stephen -
The top modellers are artists who create a 3D moving picture. I am always in awe of them. Stephen
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Over here in the UK they will be classed as statutory consultees, meaning that they will be consulted about loads of things nothing to do with them. Annoying but that’s the way it is. Stephen
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In addition to rebuilding proposals, there are a number of completely new lines proposed: 1) Belfast to Newry, 2) Drogheda to Dublin, and 3) Hazelhatch to Portarlington. We can but dream. Stephen
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I don’t think it’s any better on the big island. Many times I’ve posted more than one item to the same address at the same time, usually returning goods I might add, and Royal Mail delivers them at vastly different times. Stephen
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AEC/ Park Royal railcar I believe. What are you going to use as the power unit, Hornby GWR railcar? Stephen
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Since Brexit we’ve had to learn all about customs and importation. Stephen
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It’s strange how much ‘suffering’ people have to endure in order to receive their IRM purchases. Living in the UK, or Brexitstan as it is known in some quarters, I have experienced no problems whatsoever. Is that the experience of others in the UK? Stephen
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I think we should all be very grateful for the effort that IRM is putting into producing model of the Irish railway scene. They are a small company and are doing their very best in trying circumstances. Sure, I would love to be first on their delivery list but I know that my purchases are on their way. Have a good day. Stephen
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My two Lima class 201’s would run quite happily on code 75 Peco streamline track. Stephen
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Taking up Noel’s point about the mode of delivery, if I remember correctly, my order said DHL would deliver but here in the UK it was our dear old Royal Mail. Would anyone from IRM care to comment? Stephen What Kadees are you using? Stephen
