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  1. There was a time, before the MM201, that the lima version was very much sought after and would command that sort of price. Now even the MM version are proving difficult to sell. Stephen
  2. How long has he been trying to sell this https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/LIMA-205159-IE-CIE-IRISH-RAILWAYS-CLASS-201-LOCO-216-RIVER-DODDER-MINT-BOXED-nc/331422674305?hash=item4d2a54ad81:g:BNMAAOSw8cNUSoU4 Stephen
  3. The April 2004 issue of British Railway Modelling had a free supplement entitled Modelling Irish Railways and Greystones was one of the featured layouts. Stephen
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    ooworks, J15

    All looks very good. Stephen
  5. His email address is tommybrady@eircom.net. Stephen
  6. While I have sympathy with the views expressed by Lord Adonis, is it right to compare Dublin-Belfast to London-Birmingham?There are at least three routes between the English cities, much of it four tracks, whereas there is only one route between the Irish cities and that is only double track. Also, the Irish operators are trying to provide a one size fits all approach with every train, effectively, a semi fast. There are no non-stop trains between Dublin and Belfast, or anywhere in Ireland for that matter. Correct me if I’m wrong. Stephen
  7. The trouble is that Tuam is nowhere the size of Ennis, but then Claremorris is nowhere the size of Tuam and it has several trains a day to and from Dublin. Those in charge of developing the western side of Ireland must make, and then re-make, the case for a rail line down that side of the country until those in government sit up, take note and do something about it. The trouble is that Ireland is very similar to the UK in that it takes one hell of a long time to get infrastructure projects off the ground, even road schemes. Stephen
  8. They all look very nice. We’ll have to see how the 00Works J15 turns out. Stephen
  9. Our friends at IRM seem to have all the luck when it comes to dealing with the Far East manufacturers. Maybe they could give some pointers to Mr Murphy. Stephen
  10. Ballyconnell Road was at Railwells last week-end. It’s always a good show and this year was no different, in fact probably one of the best I’ve been to. However, the star of the show for me was undoubtedly Ballyconnell Road, which both looked great and ran well. Congratulations to Stephen, Mick, Lawrence and Andrew. Stephen
  11. Hi I’ve seen plenty of photos of the rendered side of the building which fronts the platform but I’ve not seen any of the road side . Can anyone oblige since it is this side that will on public view on my model? Stephen
  12. It’ appears to be working fine now. Stephen
  13. Try a mock up and see how you feel about it. The tightness of the curve will have a big part to play, as will anything that can distract the eye from the curve. Stephen
  14. Very tasty Mr C, very tasty. Stephen
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    IRM Weedsprayer

    Wow! Stephen
  16. Nice one Noel. Stephen
  17. Presumably adjacent to the remains of the old loco shed. Stephen
  18. From the state of the track, looks like the weedspraying train is due. Stephen
  19. Was that top of their list for ones found unsold or returned? As far as I know they have not produced any more. Stephen
  20. I thought that they had sold out. I know that Leslie of Provincial Wagons has been trying to get a rerun of the UG, so what’s your secret? Stephen
  21. You have to wonder how hard IE management tried to retain the business, or were there too many EU obstacles in the way?The one size fits all approach can have serious drawbacks for small countries like Ireland, or am I being too political? Stephen
  22. I wonder if MRJ would be interested in featuring this finescale model railway. The overall effect is quite outstanding. Stephen
  23. Somebody must have answered your prayers. Stephen
  24. Look forward to that. Stephen
  25. I assume Jim Meade is David Franks’ successor as CEO of IE. Where’s he from? Stephen
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